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Game to pay attention to: Magic vs. Celtics
Orlando at Boston It could be a three-game night, or it might be a 10-game night. Doesn't matter. Actually, it is a 10-game night. Has no bearing on this. The Magic and Celtics are playing, and you need to watch. You don't have to do it in real time. It's a Friday night, and someone ...
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Cleveland rejects new LeBron James mural
A new mural of Cavaliers superstar LeBron James (notes) may be too much for city officials in Cleveland. And by "too much," I mean too little "Forest City" references and clothing. The Cleveland Planning Commission tabled Nike's request to replace a massive 10-story ...
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The 10-man rotation, starring cool Heat
A look around the league and the web that covers it. It's also important to note that the rotation order and starting nods aren't always listed in order of importance. That's for you, dear reader, to figure out. C: Hooped Up . As far as player video intros go, it just doesn't get any ...
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Iron Chef San Antonio: Duncan, Parker, Manu ice cream battle
Iron Chef San Antonio: Duncan, Parker, Manu ice cream battle
sports.yahoo.com — You know, the only thing missing from this silly H-E-B/Spurs commercial is an establishing shot of Matt Bonner (notes) taking a large bite out of a bell pepper . Ammirite or ammirite, Timaican Duncan? "Yeah, mon." (more) Iron Chef San Antonio: Duncan, Parker, Manu ice cream battle
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76ers guard Jrue Holiday (notes) speaks with children during a Thanksgiving event at The Children's Home in Mount Holly, New Jersey. Best caption wins some airline food. Good luck. After the jump, plate ump Dwight calls safe . Winner, Hugging Harold Reynolds: "What do you mean ...
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TBJ Ep. 471: Pau Pow!!!
Monday to Friday, The Basketball Jones look at the big games and story lines from the night before with a mix of in-depth analysis and irreverent humor. As always, questions and comments are appreciated. On today's show, Skeets and Tas detonate the TNT double-header. How big was the Hornets ...
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Marv Albert and 50 Cent beef? 'Yessssss!'
I don't even know where to begin this gem, so let's get right to the meat of the story. It's about respect, I guess. Or money and power. I can never remember which order they come in. Marv Albert, the veteran NBA announcer for TNT, was a guest on the "Jimmy Kimmel Live" show on ...
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Report: Knicks will not sign Allen Iverson
On Thursday, it was all but a given that free agent guard Allen Iverson (notes) was going to sign a one-year, $1.3 million deal with the Knicks. In fact, one source close to the team told the New York Times that the percent chance Iverson would sign in New York was is in "the high ...
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Suicide lines: Strong return for Gasol; Bogut, Ginobili sidelined
Each weekday morning, BDL serves up a handful of NBA-related stories to digest with your poached pears in honey, ginger and cinnamon syrup . Bill Plaschke, L.A. Times : "Making his season's first appearance after sitting out the first 11 games because of a hamstring injury, Pau Gasol ...
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Behind the Box Score, where the Lakers can do this sitting down
Behind the Box Score, where the Lakers can do this sitting down
sports.yahoo.com — Los Angeles Lakers 108, Chicago 93 Joakim Noah (notes) : "To me, the most amazing thing about it is you're out there competing hard, and these guys are hardly breaking a sweat because they're so comfortable running their offense. They ... (more) Behind the Box Score, where the Lakers can do this ...
Grant Hill hasn't aged a damn day
Grant Hill hasn't aged a damn day
sports.yahoo.com — Seriously, guys. I think we should start calling him " Richard Alpert ." Who's with me? (more) Grant Hill hasn't aged a damn day
Game to pay attention to: Bulls vs. Lakers
Chicago at Los Angeles Lakers I can't believe Utah against San Antonio is the passed over, third game for this evening. Two marquee teams featuring some bankable players? Can't possibly pick it, though. Not with both teams playing last night. Not with all those injuries. And the Suns ...
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The 10-man rotation, starring Jerryd Bayless' baby blog
The 10-man rotation, starring Jerryd Bayless' baby blog
sports.yahoo.com — A look around the league and the web that covers it. It's also important to note that the rotation order and starting nods aren't always listed in order of importance. That's for you, dear reader, to figure out. C: JB's Blog , via BE . There's ... (more) The 10-man rotation, starring Jerryd Bayless' baby blog
Worth a second look: Kevin Garnett's 75-foot bomb
No, it didn't officially count, but Kevin Garnett's (notes) 75-foot shot from Wednesday's Warriors-Celtics game was pretty incredible to watch. What's that one saying? Almost only counts in horseshoes and hand grenades. Yeah, that has absolutely nothing to do with anything here. Great shot ...
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Clipper fans have had enough Dunleavy, thank you very much
See, this is what happens when you lose to the Memphis Grizzles by 10 . In an online petition to Los Angeles Clippers ' owner Donald Sterling and executive president Andy Roeser, disgruntled Clips fans are asking for the head of general manager and coach Mike Dunleavy . Not literally, of ...
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Phenomenal Swag: Shawn Kemp commemorative plate
Trey Kerby of The Blowtorch searches high and low across the Internet for NBA-related goods you never knew you needed. You know, phenomenal swag . Email Ball Don't Lie any relevant products you find here . It's ironic how often irony is misused. The best example, of course, is Alanis ...
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Create-a-caption: BWAAAAAAAAAAA!!!
Magic man Dwight Howard (notes) reacts to a play against the Thunder during Wednesday's game in Orlando. Was it Marcin Gortat's (notes) high-flying Polish dunk? Probably. Best caption wins some Gatorade.  After the jump, Wade calls his gutter ball . Winner, Pig Nash: Wade: ...
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TBJ Ep. 470: Bacon and Zeros
Monday to Friday, The Basketball Jones look at the big games and story lines from the night before with a mix of in-depth analysis and irreverent humor. As always, questions and comments are appreciated. On today's show, short-order hosts Skeets and Tas whip up a dog's breakfast of NBA news. ...
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Video: LeBron sets up Jamario Moon walk
The NBA gurus titled this one "LeBron James' No-Look Alley-Oop" and "Assist of the Night," but I think that's being a little too kind to The King. Look, it was a nice pass. It had some spicy mustard. But Jamario Moon (notes) deserves a bit of the credit for the finish, ...
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Hornets unveil new 'Mardi Gras' uniforms
Hornets unveil new 'Mardi Gras' uniforms
sports.yahoo.com — In their never-ending quest to remind us what city they play in, the New Orleans Hornets unveiled special Mardi Gras uniforms on Wednesday. You know, third jersey alternates. Laissez les bons temps roulez! The busy uniforms will be worn annually ... (more) Hornets unveil new 'Mardi Gras' uniforms
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