Joey Crawford vs Gregg Popovich

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WHY JOEY?
Published 5/14/2008 by Mac G (noreply@blogger.com) at EPIC CARNIVAL | SPORTS NEWS WITH A TWIST
by Mac G, Mac G's World While watching Game 5 of the New Orleans Hornets/San Antonio Spurs game last night, a chubby, fat bald ref came across my screen: Mr. Joey Crawford. Yes, the same Joey Crawford, who was suspended from the end of last year's regular season and playoffs for his high profile incident with Tim Duncan. In case you forgot, here is a video refresher: Crawford was up to his tired, typical combative style last night. Both teams were called for delaying the game by Crawford while the Hornets’ Melvin ...

Reading is Great! Wednesday’s NBA Rumors, Breaking News, and Blog Links
Published 5/14/2008 by Andrew Thell at Empty the Bench
Delonte West: Read to Achieve - With Malice… - The Magic have nothing to be ashamed of—Detroit was simply too smooth. - Yahoo! Sports - Notorious Pistons critic Dan Wetzel says six straight ECFs is “notable.” - The World of Isaac - Add another clip to the Tayshaun Prince blocks highlight reel. - Ball in Europe - Andrei Kirilenko, Memo Okur and Pau Gasol looking hot . - Same Page Sports - A comprehensive directory of all the athlete blogs on the internets. - Fan IQ - Last night was just another chapter in Popovich vs. Crawford. - Hoops Addict - The Jazz have their work cut out for them in LA ...

10 Reasons To Believe
Published 5/15/2008 by Dingo (noreply@blogger.com) at San Antonio Spurs Dynasty
For the record, I believe that the Spurs will win tonight. I agree with Michael that the Spurs are "too good to lose to these guys in six." As for a game seven in New Orleans, I'm not so sure... I'd rather that the Spurs not be in this position, but it is what it is. Here are 10 reasons to believe that the Spurs will win tonight: #10. The Spurs are undefeated at home in the playoffs, and have won 11 consecutive playoff games at the AT&T; Center dating back to last year. #9. The home team is 19-1 in the Conference Semifinals. #8. The last time the Hornets beat the Spurs in San Antonio was January 26. The Big Three combined ...

The Call That Wasn't
Published 5/29/2008 by Dingo (noreply@blogger.com) at San Antonio Spurs Dynasty
Brent Barry's days in the NBA are numbered, as they are for all players, of course. But Barry is 36 years old and his career will be over soon -- maybe next week, maybe next year. Years from now, if anyone remembers last night's game, it will not be for Barry's heroic efforts on offense, scoring a career playoff high 23 points, but instead for Derek Fisher's foul on Barry that was not called by Joey Crawford. ...