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Author: Joel Huerto

EAST FINALS: ALL EYES ON RONDO

May 27, 2012 by Joel Huerto 1 Comment

For the Miami Heat, the key to winning their Eastern Conference finals best-of-seven series against the Boston Celtics is simple: Stop Rajon Rondo. “Boston creates so many challenges, you can’t key on just one guy. But I think the biggest challenge is Rondo,” Heat forward LeBron James said of Rondo, who had a major hand … [Read more…]

Posted in: General, NBA Tagged: Boston Celtics, Doug Collins, Eastern Conference finals, Erik Spoelstra, LeBron James, Miami Heat, Rajon Rondo

MANU-A-MANU: GINOBILI STUNS THUNDER

May 27, 2012 by Joel Huerto Leave a Comment

Oklahoma City Thunder guard James Harden is the reigning Sixth Man of the Year, but Manu Ginobili showed Sunday night why he’s the best sixth man of all time. The San Antonio Spurs’ future Hall-of-Famer — yes, Manu is that good — put on a clinic on how to spark a basketball team as he … [Read more…]

Posted in: General, NBA Tagged: Gregg Popovich, James Harden, Manu Ginobili, Oklahoma City Thunder, San Antonio Spurs, Scott Brooks, Tony Parker

WEST FINALS: FIVE THINGS TO WATCH

May 26, 2012 by Joel Huerto Leave a Comment

ESPN basketball guru Stephen A. Smith — also known as Screaming A. or Stephen Naismith, whichever you prefer — says the San Antonio Spurs are unbeatable and doesn’t think any of the teams left in the NBA playoffs, including the Oklahoma City Thunder, can knock them off. “They don’t have a weakness,” Screaming A. says … [Read more…]

Posted in: General, NBA Tagged: Gregg Popovich, James Harden, Kendrick Perkins, Kevin Durant, Manu Ginobili, Nick Collison, Oklahoma City Thunder, Russell Westrook, San Antonio Spurs, Scott Brooks, Serge Ibaka, Tim Duncan, Tony Parker

One Man’s opinion: The 10 best defenders in 2012

May 25, 2012 by Joel Huerto Leave a Comment

New York Knicks center Tyson Chandler was recently named the 2012 NBA Defensive Player of the Year, breaking Dwight Howard’s three-year stranglehold on the award. Chandler helped improve the Knicks defense significantly and was a big reason why the team earned a playoff berth despite numerous injuries. So why in the world was Chandler on … [Read more…]

Posted in: General, NBA Tagged: Andre Iguodala, Dwight Howard, Kevin Garnett, LeBron James, Luol Deng, Rajon Rondo, Serge Ibaka, Shawn Marion, Tony Allen, Tyson Chandler

BROTHERLY LOVE: PHILLY WELCOMES A.I.

May 23, 2012 by Joel Huerto Leave a Comment

Allen Iverson hasn’t played for the Philadelphia 76ers in two years, but he remains one of the most beloved athletes in the sports-crazed city. Iverson returned to the City of Brotherly Love on Wednesday before Game 6 of the Sixers-Celtics Eastern Conference semifinal series to give the game ball to the officials. When his name … [Read more…]

Posted in: General, NBA Tagged: allen iverson, philadelphia 76ers, Philly fans

DOWN & DIRTY: HEAT, PACERS GET NASTY

May 23, 2012 by Joel Huerto Leave a Comment

Dwyane Wade sat in the media room wearing a Band-Aid over his right eye, looking like he went 12 rounds with Manny Pacquiao. Danny Granger left the arena in a walking boot, while Lance Stephenson may have injured his collarbone and David West is nursing a sprained knee. Things got so heated between Miami and … [Read more…]

Posted in: General, NBA Tagged: Danny Granger, David West, Dexter Pittman, Dwyane Wade, Indiana Pacers, Lance Stephenson, LeBron James, Miami Heat, Tyler Hansbrough, Udonis Haslem

VIDEO: KD’S CLUTCH TREY VS. LAKERS

May 22, 2012 by Joel Huerto Leave a Comment

Kevin Durant’s Twitter handle is @KDTrey. The Oklahoma City superstar lived up to that name in a playoff game against the L.A. Lakers. With the game tied 98-98 and 40 seconds remaining in the game, Durant put on his MJ cap and lifted the Thunder to victory. He stepped into the passing lane and picked … [Read more…]

Posted in: General, NBA Tagged: Kevin Durant, Kobe Bryant, L.A.Lakers, Oklahoma City Thunder, Ron Artest

FIRE & ICE: THUNDER’S DYNAMIC DUO

May 22, 2012 by Joel Huerto 2 Comments

Kevin Durant may be Oklahoma City’s best player, but make no mistake about it Russell Westbrook is the fire that ignites the Thunder. Whenever the Thunder needs to shift into high gear, head coach Scott Brooks points to his 23-year-old point guard to give the team a major boost. Whether its a steal, a 3-pointer, … [Read more…]

Posted in: General, NBA Tagged: Kevin Durant, L.A.Lakers, Oklahoma City Thunder, Ramon Sessions, Russell Westbrook, Sam Mitchell, Scott Brooks

LEBRON READS ‘THE HUNGER GAMES’

May 21, 2012 by Joel Huerto Leave a Comment

You could say LeBron James got his hunger back Sunday when he delivered a performance for the ages. The three-time NBA MVP put the Miami Heat on his back and carried his team to 103-93 victory at Indiana. Check out his final statistics: 40 points, 18 rebounds, nine assists. Those type of numbers haven’t been … [Read more…]

Posted in: General, NBA Tagged: Indiana Pacers, Katniss Everdeen, LeBron James, Miami Heat, Suzanne Collins, The Hunger Games

FLASHBACK: WADE BACK TO OLD FORM

May 20, 2012 by Joel Huerto Leave a Comment

Even the great ones need a little pick-me-up every now and then. Dwyane Wade was at an all-time low point after his pitiful five-point performance in Game 3 of the Eastern Conference semifinals series against the Indiana Pacers. So Wade went back to his roots. He met with his former college coach at Marquette who … [Read more…]

Posted in: General, NBA Tagged: Dwyane Wade, Erip Spoelstra, Indiana Pacers, LeBron James, Miami Heat, Tom Crean
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