April 27th, 2008 
Stephen Rhodes 
Posted in ????????????????????????? The Detroit Pistons seem to be like a cat lately; by explanation, the team, like the cat, seems to have nine lives.? An exaggeration perhaps, but when their backs are against the wall, Detroit seems to revive themselves.? Sunday’s game against the Philadelphia 76ers would be the perfect scenario for them to test their [...]
Archive for April, 2008
Diaw’s Near Triple-Double Keeps Suns Alive, Scorches Spurs 105-86
?????????????????????????????? The interesting thing about the first round series between the San Antonio Spurs and Phoenix Suns is that in two of the games, a Frenchman has made a big difference in the results of their team’s fortunes in each game; Tony Parker helped San Antonio in Game 3 as he scored 41 points in [...]
Parker’s 41 Enables Spurs To Douse Suns 115-99
???????????????????????????????????? Right about now, the Phoenix Suns have to be scratching their heads, asking themselves, “What happened?”? The trade the Suns made for Shaquille O’Neal was designed to prevent situations like this; whether the trade down the road will prove to be a boom or bust proposition is speculative right now, but the bottom line [...]
Sixers Take 2-1 Series Lead, Pound Pistons 95-75
???????????????????????? I am sure that there’s lots of people out there who thought the victory by the Philadelphia 76ers over the Detroit Pistons last Sunday was a fluke; after all, the Sixers were considered heavy underdogs in this best-of-seven series.? Friday night’s game at Wachovia Center was a contest where defense ruled the proceedings as [...]
Artest Undergoes Thumb Surgery
???????????????? Thursday found, according to the Sacramento Bee, Sacramento Kings forward Ron Artest undergoing surgery to repair a torn ligament in his left thumb; he had the procedure performed by Dr. Michelle Carlson at Hospital for Special Surgery in New York City.? Artest will wear a removable splint for six weeks and is expected to [...]
Hill Wins Dumars Award
????????????????? In a first, Phoenix Suns forward Grant Hill was awarded the Joe Dumars Trophy for outstanding sportsmanship (ethical behavior, fair play and integrity) in the NBA; Hill winning the award isn’t the rarity here.? Hill is the first NBA player to win the award twice, which speaks volumes about the man himself.? Hill won [...]
Nash Needs To Motivate His Troops
The Phoenix Suns are in trouble. They’re down two games to none to the San Antonio Spurs as their first-round series shifts to Phoenix for Games 3 and 4. Even though the summer season is approaching, the Suns are feeling a different kind of heat. Their title window is closing rapidly and they don’t have [...]
Brown Out As 76ers’ VP, Coaching Gig On The Horizon?
???????????????????????????????????? As has been documented here at Slam Dunk Central?(Larry?s Getting Ready; Resigns As Sixers V.P.?) and already qualifying as old news, Larry Brown yesterday resigned as executive vice president of the Philadelphia 76ers.? Ahh, such is the life of a basketball nomad.? I guess the obvious question that comes to mind is this:? where [...]
