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The Week-Old NBA Season
The Week-Old NBA Season
Well, last Tuesday , the season finally started . Obviously, we’ll overreact and call for people’s heads, overpraise players, and proclaim the champions after like… uh… three games. But I’ll go ahead and make observations of what I thought about the first week. ...
J.J.’s Big Day, another J.J.’s big quarter, and Rondo gets paid
J.J.’s Big Day, another J.J.’s big quarter, and Rondo gets paid
dimemag.com — Even with Vince Carter’s busted ankle keeping him sidelined for his latest return to Toronto (where he... could get booed in an Orlando uniform this time), there were more than enough ready-made story lines going into Magic/Raptors: Hedo ... (more) J.J.’s Big Day, another J.J.’s big quarter, and Rondo ...
Jumping to Conclusions: Early Storylines by Kevin Pelton
basketballprospectus.com — Taking a look at some of the most interesting developments over the season`s first week, including Orlando`s... impressive depth. (more) Jumping to Conclusions: Early Storylines by Kevin Pelton
Bustin' a Recap - Games from November 1, 2009
Bustin' a Recap - Games from November 1, 2009
talkhoops.net — The NBA season hasn’t officially begun for those of us on the West coast until you wake... up on a Sunday morning, turn on the TV and get down with a Raptors game at 10am. It’s just one of those great things in case you’re not that into football, your favorite gridiron team is either the 49ers or ... (more) Bustin' a Recap - Games from November 1, 2009

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