Which of these nicknames for Larry Sanders is best? A. Block Mamba B. The Sandman C. The Blocktopus D. Colonel Sanders I’d have to with The Sandman myself. No matter which one you prefer, a resolution must be reached on this issue, because there aren’t enough good nicknames in the NBA these days. And when…
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Mike Scott Career High 22 Points Full Highlights (4/6/2013)
With the Hawks resting Josh Smith and Al Horford, which of the team’s big men would you expect to step up and fill the void? Anthony Tolliver? No, he can only do one thing and that is shoot threes. Johan Petro? Unlikely, as he’s never really shown the ability to score. Zaza Pachulia? He looks…
Read MoreAndre Iguodala 18 Points/14 Assists Full Highlights (4/6/2013)
Okay, so last night my girlfriend wanted to go on a movie date. That’s cool, I like to throw her a bone once in a while. So first we go to Outback Steakhouse and I get my usual, two of those onion explosion thingies with extra dippy sauce. Pretty tasty. Anyway, since I got to…
Read MoreJohn Jenkins Career High 23 Points Full Highlights (4/6/2013)
John Jenkins sat hunched over a darkened table, illuminated only in candlelight. “The Hermit – Upright. Prudence.” “The Moon – Reversed. Deception.” “What does this mean?” Suddenly a tall figure barged into the room. “Hey John what’s shakin’, I was just wondering if you were ready for…” The hunched figure quickly concealed the tarot cards…
Read MoreEvan Fournier 17 Points/5 Assists Full Highlights (4/6/2013)
So I guess Evan Fournier is busting out now? This is his third game out of his last four where he’s been really good. He’s like a mini version of the now perished Danilo Gallinari. Except French.
Read MoreQuincy Acy Career High 13 Points/1 Three Full Highlights (4/6/2013)
Quincy “Q & A” Acy is not a three point shooter. He took a grand total of 7 in his college career, and had not taken any so far in his NBA career. Until tonight. It wasn’t even a heave and the end of the shot-clock. Just a normal corner three in the flow of…
Read MoreBen Gordon 27 Points Full Highlights (4/6/2013)
Remember when Ben Gordon won the NCAA championship with Connecticut? I don’t, because I hate college basketball, but I bet a lot of you do. Seems like just yesterday, doesn’t it? Here’s something that will cause cerebral matter to seep from your cranial cavity: That championship was almost a whole decade ago. And now he’s…
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