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Basketball articles (NBA and NCAA).
Don’t Jump
Every year right around this time, Red Sox fans become nervous, anxious and scared that we’re going to take our yearly dive after the All-Star break. This week has proven nothing different than the past as we’ve lost three out of four to the AL West leading Texas Rangers in the first series since the [...]
Interrogating LeBron James
So we’ve heard all the angles of how LeBron James turned his back on the Cleveland Cavaliers franchise. We’ve heard that he was selfish and the opposition that he was ready to win a championship and forgo his ego to be on a competitive team with Dwyane Wade and Chris Bosh. Other than the fact [...]
Tonight’s The Night
Wherever Lebron goes, this will be a monumental decision. This decision could not only shape the NBA Finals for years to come but also change how teams approach free agency and the trade deadline. Either way, we will all be watching tonight.
Kardashian’s Win Championships
Kim and Khloe Kardashian first burst onto the scene in their family reality show, Keeping Up With The Kardashians, which the SportsFanGirl loves so much (obviously meaning I get stuck watching it between innings). Both sisters having no personal athletic background whatsoever, other than the fact that their biological father was one of OJ Simpson’s [...]
BREAKING NEWS : Wade And Bosh Will Play For Heat
It’s starting to look like the rest of the 2010 NBA Free Agent class doesn’t like waiting for the show stopper, LeBron James to make his announcement on Thursday night about his choices for the 2010 season. Dwyane Wade and Chris Bosh announced a few hours ago on a live ESPN interview that they have [...]
John Wall; Another Gang Member In The NBA?
It’s possible that I could be wrong, it’s possible that John Wall is not holding up the gang sign known as “bk” or “blood killer”. Maybe it’s the angle that I’m looking at it from, the timing of the picture being taken or possibly even a different hand gesture that the Kentucky Wildcats used when [...]
BREAKING NEWS : Doc Rivers Staying With Boston For 2010-2011 Season
It has just flown in that Doc Rivers announced that he will be coming back to coach the Boston Celtics for the 2010-2011 season. The news is flying around from several sources, including Gary Washburn of the Boston Globe. Washburn reported that Doc Rivers text messaged: “I’m coming back. I want another crack at it [...]
Let The Boston Celtics Trade Rumors Begin
The 2010 NBA Draft is just outside the 24 hour mark, meaning that there are going to be more trade rumors shot around than a Rasheed Wallace three ball. With the multiple uncertainties of the Boston Celtics, let’s re-cap just to refresh the memory. 1) Ray Allen is eligible for free agency unless we offer [...]
Chronicling The Boston Celtics 2010 Finals
I wanted to start this now (8:21 PM) just to show my state of mind before the Celtics/Lakers game 7 of the 2010 NBA Finals. After reliving all the memories of the pre- and post-2004 Boston Red Sox, I don’t know whether I’m expecting the worst again or just flooded with emotions from all of [...]
Glen Davis And Nate Robinson After Game 4
The press conference with both Glen “Big Baby” Davis and Nate Robinson after game 4 was absolutely hilarious. For those of you that didn’t have a chance to see it, here you go, enjoy. Thanks to Lorianne DiSabato for the photo of Glen Davis.
Jesus Shuttlesworth Is My Homeboy
Tonight’s game 3 of the NBA Finals can’t get here soon enough. It seems that the Celtics always have someone to take the reigns when others aren’t performing up to snuff. Whether it be Paul Pierce, Kevin Garnett, Big Baby, Perk, Rondo, Nate Robinson or game 2′s hero Ray Allen. Ray Ray hit 8 three [...]
The Finals Position by Position
The NBA Finals are upon us after an agonizing four day lay off (has it only been four?) which sees the Celtics and Lakers renew their storied rivalry. Much has been written about how these teams compare to their 2008 counterparts where the Celtics won in six. However, while the rosters remain mostly the same, [...]
Perk Will Play Game Six, NBA Refs Still Suck
The NBA today reviewed the two technicals given to Kendrick Perkins during Game 5 of the Eastern Conference Finals and have decided to rescind the second technical assessed to him. This means that Perk will avoid the mandatory one game suspension for any player with seven technicals in the playoffs. This is huge news for [...]
Dwight Howard Is The Dirtiest NBA Player Ever
Super shocking that Dwight Howard elbowed Glen Davis under the hoop, hurt him and had no foul called and no further action taken against him during the remainder of the Eastern Conference Finals. As you remember, Dwight Howard slammed Paul Pierce to the floor earlier in the series and was called for a flagrant I, [...]
Celtics vs Yankees vs Canadians
As the Boston Celtics are one win away from another NBA Finals appearance, let’s take a look at the most dominant teams in the NBA, NHL, and MLB and see who is the best dynasty of them all. The Montreal Canadians’ Dynasty Founded in 1909, the Canadians are the oldest pro hockey team and are [...]
KG Teaches Big Baby Davis about Lost
Confused about the plot of Lost? Well, you’re not the only one as this clip shows Kevin Garnett explaining the smoke monster amongst other Lost intricacies to Glen “Big Baby” Davis. Photo credit: Imagine24 | NC-SA 2.0
Why Wasn’t Dwight Howard Ejected From Game 2
In game 2 of the Eastern Conference NBA Finals, Dwight Howard did this to Paul Pierce. I’m not concerned about the well being of Paul Pierce, he stayed in and played one of his best games of the post season this year (28 Pts., 5 Reb., 5 Asst.). The NBA rule on flagrant fouls states: [...]
Top Five Celtics Chants against the Magic
After the successful CelticsChants “New York Knicks, New York Knicks” experiment during Game 6, we figured it’s time to get ready the conference finals against the Orlando Magic by coming up with ideas for Celtics chants. Here’s our top five ideas. Tell us yours in the comments below! Top 5 Anti-Magic Chants for Celtics Fans [...]
Celtics’ Ubuntu Too Much for Lebron & Cavs
A team effort pushes the Boston Celtics into the conference finals against last year’s foe the Orland Magic. With Lebron James facing the potential spectre of his last game in Cleveland, the Cavaliers bench couldn’t keep up with solid performances from the C’s bench. Lebron did his part with a triple-double, but the team defense [...]
New York Knicks, New York Knicks!
Bill Simmons came up with a great idea last week, a twitter account for Celtics fans to get live chant ideas. The first chant idea is simple, relevant and very chanty. During Lebron James’ first trip to the free throw line (and following trips), Celtics fans should chant “New York Knicks, New York Knicks”. Brilliant. [...]
It’s About Time Rasheed
Rasheed Wallace. The very mention of his name is usually followed by an expletive filled tirade from any Celtics fan, including our very own Josh Gans. Rasheed showed up to training camp woefully out of shape and the long NBA season has done nothing for his conditioning. He looks like a giant Pillsbury Dough Boy [...]
NBA Round 2 Playoff Predictions
Since round 2 of the NBA Playoffs is starting today here are my predictions for the teams who’ve advanced so far. Once the Magic’s competitor is determined I’ll post a prediction for that game too. East: Cleveland vs. Boston The Cavs are the top seed in the East and hold home court advantage over the [...]
How Will Tennis Elbow Affect Lebron James?
After getting home from the Boston Celtics Game 5 victory over the Miami Heat, I flipped on the tube to catch the last minutes of the Cleveland Cavaliers – Chicago Bulls matchup. I watched, gleefully, as Lebron James shot free throws to clinch the win and the series. Now, I am not one of those [...]
2010 NBA Playoff Predictions
I know we’re a day late and a buck short, but here are some of our predictions for the first round of the 2010 NBA Playoffs. In order to keep it fair and consistent, I have decided not to change the predictions that we made before the first round started on Saturday. Josh Gans Round [...]
Syracuse Basketball Players Gone Wild…On Twitter
Bill Kitts is a sports enthusiast from Syracuse, NY and a Utica College graduate. He is a Red Sox, Jets and Syracuse Orange fan. Bill will be a guest writer and his main focus will be on fantasy football strategy and Syracuse sports. Bill is also one hell of a model American and chants USA [...]
Butler Upsets Syracuse, Upsets Me
The game began with Butler on a 5-0 run. No big deal, Syracuse is getting a late start and those 5 points are meaningless, or so I thought. In the 5 v. 1 matchup, the Bulldogs upset the Orangemen with a 63-59 final score. For the math majors out there, that’s a 4 point victory. [...]
Bracketology 2010; NCAA Tournament Predictions
The time has come for everyone to mention who they have, who blew it for them and all of their ingenious ideas for why their bracket is going to be the winner this year. Work production is going to be down everywhere we are and everyone will be running up and down the halls with [...]
Rasheed Wallace Is Killing Me
Last season, the Celtics lost some key players that were in large part, reasons why they won the NBA championship in 2008. Leon Powe and Tony Allen were two dominant down low forces of the bench for Boston. After KG’s knee injury, the Celtics went out and signed Rasheed Wallace to replace their down low [...]
Poll : Should The NCAA Expand The March Madness Tournament
The NCAA Basketball Tournament had been a staple of the sports world for as long as I can remember. It all started for me back in 2002. My freshman year, as well as ‘Melo, G-Mac and Hakim Warrick’s freshmen years as well. Syracuse won the National Championship that season and I became a follower of [...]
We’ll Miss You Eddie!
Yup, that’s me up there literally crying into my Eddie House jersey. My hallowed, lucky jersey that I’ve had since the 07-08 season. From the time I saw the revitalized Celtics take the floor, Eddie House, along with James Posey, was always a spark off the bench. Whether it’d be hitting a couple of quick [...]
Jim Boeheim, Syracuse Making NCAA Tournament Run
As you may know, I refuse to call Syracuse the Orange. Syracuse has and will always be known as the Syracuse Orangemen to me, dating back to the days I watched them play football against BC. What is far more important is that Syracuse is ranked #2 in the AP poll and have the ability [...]
Random Thoughts on the Slumping Celtics
The slumping Celtics have dropped three straight games against top tier teams. With the loss column growing, so are the questions. The Celtics are at times looking confused, frustrated, and worst of all, old. Here are some random tidbits that have been running through my mind over the course of the week. It all starts [...]
Get On Your Feet Boston
So it has been quite a while since I’ve had an opportunity to speak with work and such. Over the past couple weeks, the Celtics and the Bruins have been absolutely shameful. There are no excuses for any of us anymore, busy or not, it is time to get behind our teams. Injury Plagued Celtics [...]
Merry Christmas From SportsFan4
Merry Christmas to all of you and your families from Sports Fan Four. We wanted to thank all the readers who stop by on a regular basis as well as those who seem to find us along the way. We hope that you have a great holiday and that all your family stay healthy and [...]
Allen Iverson Practicing With 76ers, Again
But for right now, we talkin’ ’bout practice: After leaving the 76ers, young Iverson grew up a bit: I can’t wait to watch it unfold this time. Thanks to ebot for the photo of Allen Iverson.
3 Moves The Celtics Can Make To Improve
The Boston Celtics have come out with a commanding 10-4 record in the Atlantic Division this season. Although they’ve been playing well overall, we have lost a few games that could have been won. Here are 3 moves the Celtics can make to produce more wins. 3-2 Zone With a high scoring offense, the Celtics [...]
D-Wade Dunks On Sideshow Bob
In last nights battle between D-Wade and the Heat against LeBron and the Cavs, take a look at the biggest dunk of the night by Wade. Thanks to the always great, Keith Allison, for the picture of Dwyane Wade.
Celtics vs. Hornets Live Report, 11/1/09
Sunday’s game against the New Orleans Hornets was a tense game that was closer than the 97-87 final score. It was full of hard bumps, physical play, technicals, and impossible three pointers. Let’s go to the live report: The Big Three: Paul Pierce set the tone of the game with his key baskets when the [...]
Top 4 Boston Athletes Of All Time
This is the top to bottom list of the four greatest Boston athletes in their respective sports as well as overall: Tom Brady – New England Patriots Tom Brady has brought three Super Bowl Championships to New England as well as the first 16-0 regular season in franchise history. Brady has won two Super Bowl [...]
Celtics beat Cavs 95-89 in Season Opener, Rondo Continues Contract Negotiations
The Boston Celtics opened their season with a 95-89 win against the Cleveland Cavaliers, a team that lost only two games all year at home last season. Kevin Garnett had 13 points and 10 rebounds in his first game back in nearly six months while Paul Pierce came up big with two huge jumpers in [...]
Predictions for the 2009-10 Boston Celtics Season
Today marks the start of both the 2009-10 NBA season and the 2009-10 Boston Celtics Championship run. With the addition of Rasheed Wallace to Boston’s under-rated bench, the Celtics look to make it two in three years and double the number of rings for the Big Four. Boston Celtics 09-10 Predictions We compiled predictions from [...]
