Lookalikes: Jamario Moon and Jalen Rose
November 10, 2009
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Champ’s Power Rankings: Week 2
November 9, 2009
Week Two showed the Beast in Chris Paul, however the Hornets still struggled.
1. Los Angeles Lakers: The Lakers played without Bynum and Gasol last night and still resulted in victory. The Lakers are the top dogs in the league right now. No questions about it. Lamar Odum also translated well into his role on Keeping up with the Kardashians.
2. Boston Celtics: A slip up against the now formidable Phoenix Suns lost some credibility as well as the near win over the lowly Minnesota Timberwolves cost the C’s to slip to #2 in my rankings. However, they still head their own conference and very well could earn homecourt advantage, minus any major injuries.
3. Phoenix Suns: Surprised? Maybe a little but the Suns are the hot team in the league for now. You forget this team has Steve Nash, Amare Stoudamire, and Jason Richardson. As well as a rejuivenated Grant Hill and an up-and-coming Channing Frye. Will they stay at three? Probably not, but this is Week Two.
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Paul Pierce can Act?
November 8, 2009
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You Only Get What You Give
November 6, 2009
Okay, so I watched the Cavaliers and Bulls game and had a couple thoughts, actually a lot of thoughts, not all of which is directly related to the actual play of the game. I could have just done a list of random thoughts but I thought it might be better if I explained my thoughts as to leave no confusion about exactly what I am saying. Read the rest of this entry »
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Observations on the Miami/Washington Game
November 4, 2009
Setting: the Franchise and the Champ are watching an ESPN double header with the first game being the Miami Heat at the Washington Wizards.
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A Bunch of Chicken Littles
November 4, 2009
So, being a basketball fan in Northeast Ohio on a night not named Wednesday or Friday, the only basketball on is the Cavaliers. Seeing as how it was also voting day, I couldn’t catch all of the game, however, I have some feelings on what I did see. Read the rest of this entry »
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Champ’s Power Rankings: Week One
November 3, 2009
The 2009-2010 season has been one of immense scoring, and tremendous excitement.
1. Boston Celtics: I am no fool. The Celtics are legit, at this point in time the C’s are the best team in the league. Their offense is clicking, Rasheed Wallace looks more like a contestant for the All Star Weekend NBA 3 Point Contest, rather than the Sixth Man of the Year. Rondo got his extension, a safe move to protect young talent on an aging team. Things are working out in Boston, and as of week one, no team can touch them.
2. Orlando Magic: Just ask The Octagon, the Magic are very potent. The depth of this Magic Team is simply incredible. Their scoring recalls the glory days of the Phoenix Suns under Mike D’Antoni. Just think with J.J. (Get me a record deal!) Reddick scoring 27 points in the absence of Vince Carter, as well as Rashard Lewis’ suspension and Pietrus’ injury the Orlando Magic offense firing on all cylinders is truly scary.
3. Los Angeles Lakers: I can’t bring myself to rank the Lakers any lower than third, they are: 1. still the best team substantially in the Western Conference 2. temporarily lacking the frontcourt depth that Pau Gasol brings and 3. they are the Los Angeles Lakers, the same Lakers that have won 15 NBA titles, brought in guys like Gasol and Ron Artest, and will continue to do anything to win Kobe another ring.
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Way to Go: Kevin Martin
November 3, 2009
Wow. All I can say is wow.
I have always known that Kevin Martin was a superior player, especially on offense. But I never expected K-Mart to put up these numbers, let alone in the third game of the season.
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Fantasy Basketball: Week One
November 2, 2009As you may already know, The Champ, The Custodian, The Franchise, and The Freelancer have formed a Paints in the Point fantasy basketball league. We have already posted the results of the draft and recorded a podcast during the draft (released earlier today). Every week, we’ll post who won and who lost, and provide an update of the league standings. When we’re really ambitious, we’ll provide some analysis and some highlights of each team.
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Paints in the Point Podcast: Episode 6
November 2, 2009In the sixth episode of the Paints in the Point Podcast, The Champ, The Custodian and The Franchise draft their fantasy basketball teams for the PITP League. Wild Card Time was supposed to take place throughout the draft, but only a few questions get asked. The Freelancer guest stars.
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Season Preview: Final Standings
October 29, 2009I asked the rest of the Paints Dudes to predict the final standings of each division and conference. I also asked them to predict the Conference and NBA Champions. The “consensus” column is approximately the average of the other opinions, ranked by division. Immediately following are the opinions of where each team will finish in the conference. Below that are our predictions for who will advance to the NBA Finals and our predictions of who will win the championship, as well as the winners of selected year-end awards. Even though this is being posted today, all of these predictions were submitted before the first tip of the first game.
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Way to Go: Andrea Bargnani
October 28, 2009
Way to go Andrea Bargnani.
The much criticized 1st selection of the 2006 NBA Draft, scored 28 points adding 5 rebounds, one steal and one block in the October 28th matchup with the Cleveland Cavaliers.
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Just My Thoughts
October 28, 2009
Kobe Bryant shows off his fourth championship ring.
At long last, we tip off once more. Eight months away from the 2010 Finals, the Association is already buzzing with the excitement of opening night.
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Beginnings
October 28, 2009
I am starting this at the beginning of the fourth quarter of the Cavaliers and Celtics game, around 9:45 PM. The one thing on my mind is that “Sons of Anarchy” is about to start. At first I wasn’t sold on the show, I thought that a show about a motorcycle club wouldn’t really tickle my fancy. But it is much more than that; it has a strong Hamlet vibe to it. The son who has a father figure forced upon him by the mother that he cares deeply for. Needless to say, but I will say it anyway; I have been drawn in by the show. Each week I debate whether or not to watch it, but then I do and then I love it. But this is not a plug for an FX network show; this is a response to the first night of the basketball season. Read the rest of this entry »
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Season Preview: Los Angeles Lakers
October 27, 2009
Are the Los Angeles Lakers bound for a repeat?
History:
They have been good since the dawn of time. They won the NBA Finals last year. This much you know. But what don’t you know about the Lakers?
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