Lamar and Chloe were so upset about the failed Chris Paul deal that he went to Mitch Kupchak and asked to be traded. Kobe could not believe this deal. I don’t understand it. Somehow a 1st round pick was included but in today’s world that means very little especially considering the Mavs will be at the end of the 1st round. Ernie Grunfeld told me 3 years ago anything after the first 8 or 9 picks is nothing but a … Read More »

The energy level will be off the charts tonight and Dwight Howard will lead the way for Orlando tonight. Superman will get the calls finish his dunks and lead the Magic to its only win of the series. Orlando must get itself into transition to win and I am sure Stan Van Gundy will have  Alston and Nelson fast breaking at all times. For the Lakers to win tonight Kobe will have to score in the forties as Odum and … Read More »

LeBron James uncharacteristically stormed out of Orlando’s Amway Arena as his Cavs were beaten soundly by a deeper Orlando Magic team. Just how devastated was LeBron, the league’s MVP? What’s next for the King? What does Orlando need to do to beat LA? Why Kobe is still the best NBA player.  All these topics will be tackled this week.

 

I said the other day that Carmelo is beginning to face being worn out at the end of games.   Wednesday night was no exception. The Nuggets looked frozen in time  for the first 2 minutes of the 4th quarter and totally threw away  game 5 to the Lakers.  It almost seems like this Denver team runs on its own anger not even paying attention to George Karl. Last night it was one mistake after another all involving anger control. … Read More »

Early in the first half, Carmelo was being shut down and the Nuggets were getting blown away by theLakers, when Linas Kleiza was inserted into the lineup. He nailed 3 threes and brought Denver back into the game. Carmelo Anthony again was superb scoring 34 and adding a tremendous physical presence to the Denver lineup. Next game Saturday Night at 8:30 from Denver.