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Blogger Q&A: The Dream Shake - Houston Rockets Blog
November 21, 2008 by
Truth About It
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In anticipation of tonight's game between the Washington Wizards and the Houston Rockets, the guys at The Dream Shake were gracious enough to answer some questions I had about their team. Read on...... [Update: My answers to questions from the Dream Shake] 1) Before the season...
Kinshasa
June 05, 2009 by
Supersonic Soul
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Well, that didn't exactly go like we hoped, now did it?Holy cow the Magic looked bad last night - and was it me or did it seem like Rafer Alston missed 17 3-pointers in the third quarter?Anyway, the only positive I took away from last night's bludgeoning was the chance to see...
I Made It
Guys, I was violently ill this week. I couldn't even sleep through the night and I ate about 150 Tums in 2 days. I didn't know if I was going to live through it. My life flashed before my eyes. It was like watching a Brad Miller video, but with somewhat less headbands. I was...
2009 NBA Mock Draft
January 26, 2009 by
Kornheiser's Cartel
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First Edition Football season is over, Cartel fans, and Billynho won't miss it one bit. I don't want to hear anymore overrated and overpaid running backs in the Land of the Whale's Vagina pine for preferential pampering, I don't want to see anymore gormless 80'...
Marbury, Celtics close on deal?
January 02, 2009 by
17 Banners
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Marc Stein is reporting (http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/news/story?id=3804977) that disgruntled Knicks guard Stephon Marbury may be inching closer to stepping foot back on the basketball court - with the Celtics:Nearly one year since Stephon Marbury last played in a regular-season game...
Joey Dorsey Makes Up for Lost Time
by Matt WatsonFiled under: Rockets, Summer LeagueLAS VEGAS -- The Rockets are reluctant to publicly admit it, but all signs point to Yao Ming missing the entire 2009-10 season. Combined with Dikembe Mutombo's retirement, the Rockets are desperately thin up front, prompting Daryl...
Best Of The 00s
June 17, 2009 by
Supersonic Soul
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The first decade of the 21st Century is drawing to a close, which means we can start tabulating the best of the 00s (or, if you prefer, the Ostertags). With that in mind, try the following three questions to gauge your knowledge of recent NBA history. (Stats are based upon the 1999...
SLAM #54
July 06, 2009 by
SLAM Online
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Originally published in SLAM 54
The 6th Man: On the same day Michael Jordan busted two ribs, Ron Harper was singing. “Back again…back-to-back, back again…on the West Coast, one mo’ time…” Tyronn Lue was shrieking like a pre-pubescent Michael Jackson, Derek Fisher was laid...
On Top of the World!
June 24, 2009 by
SLAM Online
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by Adam Fleischer
There was a moment Tuesday afternoon when the Empire State Building was nearly dethroned as the tallest thing standing at 350 Fifth Avenue in the heart of New York City.
The threat to the title? Seven-foot three inch Hasheem Thabeet.
The soon to be top three pick...
Team Preview #6: Houston Rockets
LAST SEASON
Houston won 55 games, but they lost in the 1st Round of the Playoffs for the 4th time in 5 years (they didn't make it in '05-06). McGrady & Co. put up an admirable fight againt Utah without Yao, but they still lost in 6 games. After Boston, they were probably...
Athletes Charities and Events Worth Supporting
January 05, 2009 by
Athlebrities
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Athletes Charities and Events Worth
First and foremost, there are several ?it goes without saying? celebrity athletes who, in my book, can do no wrong. Dikembe Mutombo walks on water, period. Dude can shake his finger at me and ask me to move to the Congo to clean-up bedpans at his ...
Center Rankings for the Stretch Run (42 Players Deep)
It's the stretch run for fantasy owners, so now is a good time to evaluate all of the top players and rank them at their respective positions.
I'll start with the centers, where Amare Stoudemire has risen above the pack. For my stretch run rankings, I've grouped players...
2009 the year for Houston Rockets | WEEKEND SPORTS SELECT
April 19, 2009 by
HotNonPorn
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Toggling between UFC 97 and Game 1 of Portland-Houston, I received confirmation that my earlier suspicion was correct : 2009 is the Houston Rockets' best chance of winning it all.Firstly, even though the armor has a few chinks, the Rockets roster is looking quite exceptional :Superstar...
When Oregon and Boise State Get Together, Hilarity Ensues
September 04, 2009 by
Bleacher Report
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The first big game of the 2009 college football season, featuring the visiting Oregon Ducks taking on the hometown Boise State Broncos, is now complete.
In case you missed it, we're here to relive a few of the hilarious moments and quotes that occurred during this not-so-instant...
Notes from TNT’s Coverage of the NBA Playoffs – Sunday, April 19, 2009: Mr. Big Shot Teaches Chris Paul a Lesson
April 20, 2009 by
The Starting Five
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(AP Photo/Jack Dempsey)
TNT’s “40 Games in 40 Nights” NBA Playoffs coverage continues on Monday, April 20th with the Chicago Bulls @ Boston Celtics (Game #2) at 7 p.m. ET, followed by Dallas Mavericks @ San Antonio Spurs (Game #2).
TNT NBA Tip-off presented by AutoTrader...
Famous 2009 NBA Draft Entrants - Initial Assessment | MAD BALLIN'
April 23, 2009 by
HotNonPorn
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Obviously, this is no authoritative analysis, but a quick, intuitive assessment of 10 of the most famous 2009 NBA Draft entrants that basketball fans would take interest in. It's based on my constant observation, study and fandom of basketball.This is not by any means perfect,...
Clipper Clippings - June 5, 2009
June 05, 2009 by
Clips Nation
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Not much out there today. There will be a deluge on Sunday after Griffin works out for the team.
I've Been Waiting for this StoryIt was only a matter of time before someone wrote the anti-conspiracy conspiracy theory thing. Howard and the Magic beat LeBron...
Notes from TNT’s Coverage of NBA All-Star Weekend Saturday, February 14, 2009: LeBron James to Go Slam Dunk in Dallas
February 15, 2009 by
The Starting Five
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Coverage continues on Sunday, February 15 at 8 p.m. ET with the 2009 NBA All-Star Game. Below are notes from Saturday’s
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Ernie Johnson, Kenny Smith and Chris
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History shows Kings should approach draft day reasonably optimistic
The worst-case scenario happened to the Kings on Tuesday, courtesy of the pingpong balls.
The fourth selection was as low as the Kings could select, and that's where they will pick in next month's NBA draft.
Kings co-owner Gavin Maloof said the draft's impact players...
Welcoming the NBA's Craziest Player
July 30, 2008 by
Tony Eusebio's Facemask
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Let me begin by saying, I like that my favorite NBA team has never been afraid to make a big splash. The Rockets have a history of making large, aggressive moves. Look at the names they've dealt and dealt for in just MY lifetime: Tracy McGrady, Steve Francis, Dikembe Mutombo, Hakeem...
Robert Parish: The Glue of the 1980s Celtics Championship Teams
August 21, 2009 by
Bleacher Report
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This article can also be seen at North Station Sports.
Number double zero hangs high above the parquet floor at the TD Garden. Representing the glory of the 1980s, it's situated next to the numbers 32 and 33. Each number represents a moment in time faded by years but not forgotten...
2003 New Jersey Nets: Where Are They Now?
August 16, 2009 by
Bleacher Report
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The final buzzer sounded and the San Antonio Spurs flooded center court celebrating a victory against the New Jersey Nets.
While the celebrating takes place, the losing team fades into the locker rooms and also into basketball history. Some players still remain a part of the...
Houston Rockets: 30 Teams in 30 Days
August 09, 2009 by
Bleacher Report
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2008 Statistics
Finished 53-29, second in Northwest Division, fifth in Western Conference
Postseason
First Round: Beat Portland Trail Blazers 4-2
Semifinals: Lost to Los Angeles Lakers 4-3
Key Additions
Trevor Ariza via free agency, Chase Budinger via trade, Jermaine Taylor via trade...
Don't sleep on this draft
June 25, 2009 by
Motown Sports Revival
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It had become cliché over the last few weeks to rip this year’s crop of NBA draft prospects. Clearly, this draft isn’t going to threaten ’84, ’96, and ’03 as the three greatest draft classes of all-time but I’m not buying this draft as a failure. First of all, there is...
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