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The disappointment etched on Tim Duncan’s unusually expressive face after Game 7 of the 2013 Finals is what he will try to expunge in the next two weeks. This is the dramatic center and essence of the 2014 edition of Spurs-Heat.

Watch Brandon Jennings break the Spurs’ hearts with game-winning layup

These are the defending NBA champs Spurs right? After blowing an 18-point lead, scoring the most points in a quarter this season at 37 and being at home, the Spurs found a way to lose after a botched in-bound pass from Tim Duncan (of all players) to Patty Mills that saw the Pistons’ Brandon Jennings […]

Magic Johnson is ‘Captain Obvious’

Ughhhh! Really Magic? Recently, New York traded J.R. Smith to the Cavs and his rep of being a streaky shooter and overall inconsistency on the court. Aside from the move just basically being about blowing up the Knicks after their 5-32 start, Smith still has some growing up to do on the court if he […]

HOUSTON, TX – NOVEMBER 24: Carmelo Anthony #7 of the New York Knicks waits on the court during their game against the Houston Rockets at the Toyota Center on November 24, 2014 in Houston, Texas. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Scott Halleran/Getty Images)

Due to abysmal season, NY Times looking to give Knicks beat writer a break

How bad is it for the Knicks? Aside from being 5-32 and despite having Carmelo Anthony on the court, Derek Fisher on the sidelines, and Phil Jackson on staff, the Knicks haven’t had anything to cheer about this season. It’s so bad, the NY Times is looking to mercifully end their Knicks beat writer’s time […]

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Expiring shot clock is no problem for Lakers’ Young

24 seconds. That’s all that an NBA team has when they are on offense and when the shot-clock is winding down, it’s shoot or turn the ball over. But for Lakers’ Nick Young, he doesn’t need the full 24 seconds. He just needs 1 second to make a long distance three-pointer. Check out Young drilling a […]

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Watch Bulls’ Butler hand James Harden a crushing block

There’s getting blocked and then there’s getting blocked and knocked down to the ground like Houston’s James Harden. The Bulls faced the Rockets and Chicago’s Jimmy Butler drew the assignment of guarding Harden and in the video below, it seems he did just fine. Harden was going for the shot with Butler in his face […]

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Video: What’s the latest with the defending champion Spurs?

Bloguin’s own Project Spurs‘ crew of Jeff Garcia, Chelsea Torres and Mariah Medina hosted a roundtable discussion about the Spurs and their not-so-stellar start to the season as defending champs. Is all OK in SA? Is it time to panic? The trio breaks it down. Also on the show, the panel talks about what the […]

Sixers’ Noel, McDaniels swat Blake Griffin’s shot

If the Clippers’ Blake Griffin is anywhere near the rim, you know it’s going to either end in a nasty dunk or at least an easy bucket. Knowing that, the Sixers’ Nerlens Noel and K.J. McDaniels probably weren’t having any of that as they teamed up to protect the rim and swat Blake’s shot at […]

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Watch Spurs’ Joseph make Kris Humphries look dumbfounded

San Antonio Spurs guard Cory Joseph may have taken a page from former NBA great Hakeem Olajuwon when he was driving to the rim versus the Wizards. En route to the rim, Cory just had Kris Humphries in his way for a bucket when he pulled out this nice fake on the Wiz’s big man (h/t […]

HOUSTON, TX – JANUARY 03: Josh Smith #5 of the Houston Rockets looks to go to the basket as James Ennis #32 of the Miami Heat defends during their game at the Toyota Center on January 3, 2015 in Houston, Texas. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Scott Halleran/Getty Images)

Watch Josh Smith decide to dunk all over the Heat

Houston’s Josh Smith may be the butt of many jokes when it comes to his shot selection but there’s no denying this shot choice versus the Heat. Late in the third quarter, J-Smoove went hard to the rim and crammed the ball right down the throat of the Heat’s defense (or lack there of) with […]

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Brook Lopez wants to be a Wookie

Star Wars fans are going nuts over the upcoming Star Wars Episode 7 set to hit the big screen next summer. It might be one of the most highly anticipated flicks in recent memory and it seems nerds are coming out of the shadows counting down the days. Including Nets’ Brook Lopez! Lopez stated he […]

Suns’ Dragic takes a shot at Roy Hibbert

Sooooooooooo when do the Suns and Pacers play next? Phoenix guard Goran Dragic decided to give Indy’s Roy Hibbert some locker room material by calling him out and saying he is the easiest player to shoot over when he gets to the rim. BOOM! Hibbert does have a rep as being a player who fizzles and […]

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OKC’s Adams, Collison have a very professional pregame handshake

There’s nothing like workplace respect that can increase productivity and create all-around harmony in the office. Creating a professional atmosphere is key to any business including for the OKC Thunder. Check out Steven Adams and Nick Collison having quite the professional handshake before tipoff. Things must be mighty fine heading into the new financial quarter at […]

Can Kevin McHale get this man to commit himself to the defensive end of the floor and, in the process, become the complete two-way player he is capable of becoming? No question facing the Houston Rockets is more urgent than that one.

Houston’s Harden had one gorgeous assist vs. Hornets

Houston Rockets shooting guard James Harden may be known for his shooting skills but it seems during the Rockets’ game against the Hornets, James showed he can do much more. Namely pin-point passing. During the 4th quarter, Harden had a bullet pass to Trevor Ariza through the teeth of the Hornet defense. Sweet pass, bro. Now about […]

He might not stand alone relative to anyone else who’s played the game, but Tim Duncan certainly stands tall, a champion after the 2013 Finals he vowed to avenge.

Pelicans’ Asik forces OT vs. Spurs.

The game was in hand. All the Pelicans had to do was defend for a measly 0.7 seconds versus the Spurs in San Antonio and New Orleans would start 2015 on the right foot. Enter Omer Asik. Defending Tim Duncan, Asik saw the lob pass, and… tipped in the ball to send the game into […]

This video of the Blazers locker room is glorious

Ever wondered what exactly is in an NBA locker room?  Ever have questions about just how many sneakers do players really have? How about the pre-game preparations an equipment manager has to do? How about what it takes to keep NBA players in shape? More importantly, what are the latest kicks a player will be […]

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