December 25, 2009
Editor’s Note: This was a live blog. As the afternoon progressed, this post was periodically updated with reactions from the quintuple-header (not a “pentuple-header” as incorrectly reported in Podcast #14)
12:00 PM: Mariah Carey’s “All I Want For Christmas Is You” kicks off the action, accompanied by ridiculous clips of LeBron James, Kobe Bryant, and Dwyane Wade shaking (obviously empty) wrapped presents, replete with equally ridiculous Santa hats. I have a feeling that I will get sick of this song by the end of the first quarter. Hopefully I’ll be able to dig up a YouTube link in case you haven’t seen it yet.
12:02 PM: Fun stat: Dwyane Wade has played in five Christmas Day (and/or Taiwanese Constitution Day) games over the past seven seasons.
12:06 PM: Dwyane Wade warms up by doing pull ups on the rim of the basket. No big deal.
12:08 PM: Tip-off. The Knicks win the tip, sporting green jerseys that look awful.
12:15 PM: Now, those are three words you don’t hear that often in the same sentence: “Knicks,” “winning,” and “streak.” Apparently, they have a five-game home winning streak, dating back to November 29.
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December 25, 2009
Milwaukee Bucks Joe Alexander in front of the traditional Taiwanese Constitution Day Tree
From all of us here at Paints in the Point, we would like to join Milwaukee Bucks forward Joe Alexander in wishing you a very happy Taiwanese Constitution Day. In case you weren’t aware, Joe Alexander was born in the Republic of China (also known as Taiwan), but moved to the United States when he was two years old. Read the rest of this entry »
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December 13, 2009
This episode was recorded in a moving car, so it has a special theme: “Travel.” The Champ and The Custodian picks up The Freelancer from the airport, who is in town to surprise his mother for her 50th birthday. Travel in its many forms are discussed, be it vertically, in the air, on the court and in college football rankings. Other topics include a Continental in-flight magazine article about Mo Williams, a new language, dodgeball, and Steven Seagal. Hilarity ensues when The Champ makes some driving errors, captured in the Bonus Material segments following the conclusion of the podcast.
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December 11, 2009
WE RECOMMEND THAT YOU LISTEN TO THIS PODCAST WITH HEADPHONES to fully take advantage of the stereophonic multi-channel sound mixing. In this very special episode (edited down from about six hours of material), the six regular Paints Dudes (including The Freelancer, live from California via Skype), The Oracle, and The Scott gather for the Paints in the Points Thanksgiving Podcast. They discuss the “retirement” of Allen Iverson, the biggest “scrub” in the NBA, and in the largest Wildcard Time ever recorded (Bri-Phi guest stars), they ask questions about Alex Trebek, Lumberjacks, robots, beards, and competitive eating. A double dose of Champ’s Story Time talks about pickup basketball and a review game of epic proportions, with bonus material following the conclusion of the podcast.
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December 8, 2009
Sure, the Paints in the Point Thanksgiving Podcast has not yet been released (but in our defense, it’s two hours long!), but Here’s a preview of Paints in the Point Podcast #12, in which we discuss what happens on the private team jets of the teams of the NBA. We figured it was something like this video, but Steve Nash sets us straight:
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December 6, 2009
Previously on The Amazing Race: Flight Time and Big Easy catch up at the Roadblock, after Mika has a fear of water.
Departing at 4:20 PM, 50 minutes behind second-to-last place team and a little over 3 hours behind the first-place team Flight Time and Big Easy. The clue instructs them to go to Amsterdam, go to a specific causeway, and find a statue at some sort of rest stop. The earliest flight leaves at midnight, allowing everyone to catch up with each other.
In an interview, Flight Time “I wouldn’t want to have us [in the race as an opponent] either. If it came down to a footrace or anything close, we’re a very, very strong team.”
When they meet the other teams in the airport, they begin to gloat: ”Guess who’s bizzack?”
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December 6, 2009
“Globetrotting with the Globetrotters” is a tale of two black men traveling the world, using their unique combination of acting and basketball skills in attempt to win the race and the million dollar prize. Will they flatten the competition like they flatten the Washington Generals game after game? Will they survive until the next episode? Read and find out!
Previously on The Amazing Race: The Globetrotters were offering up help, or as one team said, “Those Globetrotters, they helped us out.”
Host Phil Keoghan, on the city of Dubai: “It’s hard to believe that this used to be a sand dune, but is now a bustling city.”
Departing two hours and twenty-five minutes after the leaders, the third-place Flight Time and Big Easy are instructed to choose a briefcase and travel by taxi to Dubai Creek and Yacht Club. As they ride in the taxi, there is some more “Sweet Georgia Brown” playing in the background. They are taken to wrong location. It’s really hot: “We can’t even stop to drink water. We should drink our sweat.”
Other teams don’t like the Globetrotters: “We’re sick of them doing well. We really want them out of here.”
Upon arriving at the Roadblock, they find out that one team member must paddle an inflatable dinghy to a yacht, and get a watch, which they must use to open the suitcase. The secret? The time on the watch is the code to open the suitcase.
One of the other teams, about the Globetrotters’ chances of successfully completing the Roadblock: “Can you imagine Big Easy? He’ll sink it.”
Another rendition of Sweet Georgia Brown plays as Big Easy crosses the water. He’s having trouble with the dinghy and couldn’t use the paddles properly:
He gives up with the paddles, and uses his gigantic hands to paddle. They're probably more effective than the miniature paddles.
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December 6, 2009
“Globetrotting with the Globetrotters” is a tale of two black men traveling the world, using their unique combination of acting and basketball skills in attempt to win the race and the million dollar prize. Will they flatten the competition like they flatten the Washington Generals game after game? Will they survive until the next episode? Read and find out!
Previously on The Amazing Race: The recap of the last episode focused on the team who lost their passports last week, pushing them from first to last and out of the race.
The teams start in Phenom Penh, Cambodia, with Flight Time and Big Easy departing two minutes behind the leaders.
Opening their clue, teams are instructed to fly to Persian Gulf and “find the world’s tallest building.” Some teams (including the Globetrotters) don’t know what the tallest building is (the Burj Dubai). The Globetrotters go to an internet café to figure out the details.
Big Easy: “We’re one of the strongest teams in the race. I’m from New Orleans, I’ve been through hurricanes, and we’re going to do it tough.”
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December 4, 2009
I have a few thoughts to share about the Spurs, the Celtics, Allen Iverson, and maybe some Real World/Road Rules Challenge if I feel up to it. Read the rest of this entry »
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December 3, 2009
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December 2, 2009
and here...we...go
Two of the best teams in the league matchup tonight as Amare Stoudemire and Steve Nash take on LeBron James, Mo Williams, and the Cleveland Cavaliers.
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November 30, 2009
- give it time Brandon Jennings.
1. Los Angeles Lakers: The Champ is sure that the Lakers are glad that Pau Gasol’s injury hasn’t kept him out until Christmas. Sure the Suns have more road wins, but a 19 point rout by the Lakers earns them the top spot this week, again. A good early home schedule and wins against teams like the pathetic Nets leave LA looking good early.
2. Phoenix Suns: The Pacific Division certainly looks good this year. First team to 14 wins? Impressive. With Steve Nash dishing out double digit assist nights and the team scoring in triple figures, the Suns are winning ball games.
3. Cleveland Cavaliers: Lights out shooting against the Top-10 Dallas Mavericks cancels out the ugly loss despite a late comeback against the Charlotte Bobcats. Undefeated when the team scores 100, the Cavaliers are slowly clicking.
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