Monthly Archives: December 2011

Taking the Bulls by the Numbers: The First Long Road Trip

Posted on December 31, 2011 by jmartin437

To my thinking the only good thing about the length of time it took to settle the NBA Lockout was that the Bulls were spared the circus road trip, a two week early season swing when Barnum and Bailey move … Continue reading →

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It’s Just Too Early to Know Anything About the NBA

Posted on December 30, 2011 by jmartin437

Pouring over the standings this morning, I saw lots of intriguing potential trends.  For instance, has Atlanta’s trapping defense made them an elite team?  They did make a major change bringing Jeff Teague out of mothballs last spring and it … Continue reading →

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Figuring Out The Mavericks Slow Start

Posted on December 27, 2011 by jmartin437

Okay, slow is an understatement, historically slow just scratches surface. The Dallas Mavericks have done something no other defending NBA champion has even come close to: they have been blown out of their building in their first two games of … Continue reading →

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Is It a Stampede or Just Another Rumble: The Bulls Game One

Posted on December 26, 2011 by jmartin437

Bulls 88 Lakers 87 There was a lot not to like in the Bulls dramatic season opening win over the Los Angeles Lakers on Christmas evening.  The team shot only 40.5% from the field and went through cold spells in … Continue reading →

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Why I Do This

Posted on December 25, 2011 by jmartin437

There are a lot of reasons for doing this blog. 1.  I like writing in general and I especially like writing about music, sports and movies.  I like it sufficiently that even though there is currently a paucity of media … Continue reading →

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Figuring Out the Los Angeles Clippers

Posted on December 24, 2011 by jmartin437

I’ve been watching the NBA since 1968, so this is hard for me to say.  I have to work my way up to it, but I think I’m ready.  The Los Angeles Clippers are the most interesting team in the … Continue reading →

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Figuring Out the Chicago Bulls

Posted on December 24, 2011 by jmartin437

Because of its unexpectedness and extreme success, last season’s thrilling run by the Chicago Bulls may have been more fun to their fanbase than some of the championship seasons of the ’90s. At the start of the season, Bulls fans … Continue reading →

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My Pazz N Jop Ballot

Posted on December 23, 2011 by jmartin437

Silly me.  I thought that voting ends December 23 meant that voting ends at the end of business or something like that on the 23rd.  With a busy week chock full of meeting about this new shop I’m working at … Continue reading →

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Figuring out the Knicks

Posted on December 21, 2011 by jmartin437

Few teams had a more interesting and productive offseason than the NY Knicks.  First they dug into their deep pockets and signed Tyson Chandler to lucrative contract.  Then they signed point guard Baron Davis after the Cleveland Cavaliers amnestied him. … Continue reading →

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Yes It’s Only a Preseason Game, but…

Posted on December 20, 2011 by jmartin437

The Los Angeles Clippers pounded the Lakers last night 114-95, and the hoops media is in a frenzy. One of the key offseason stories is that the balance of power may have changed in L.A. with the arrival of Chris … Continue reading →

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