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Utah Jazz: The Most Disgusting Fans In The History of Sports

Tue, 13 May 2008 18:05:47 -0500

Philadelphia fans are known to be brutal. Throwing snow balls at Santa Claus, booing their franchise players, and cheering when opposing players get injured are just several infamous occasions in which the City of Brotherly Love didn't live up to its name. But that's nothing compared to the disgusting fans in Salt Lake City, Utah. Last season, Derek Fisher... www.rawsportsblog.com

Top 30 NBA Point Guards

Mon, 12 May 2008 13:27:46 -0500

Chris Paul is for real. He lead the New Orleans Hornets from no playoffs the year before to the 2 spot in the highly competitive West. He's extremely dangerous to other teams when it comes to decison making. From pulling up for a jumper, to driving in the lane to dishing it back out to an open teammate, they're all possibilities for him in just one play. He is the best point guard in the NBA. Player (Current Team/Former Team) PPG, RPG, APG, SPG * = Best in Category (R) = Rookie Steals 1+ Shown 1. Chris Paul (NOH) 21.1, 4, 11.6*, 2.7* 2. Baron Davis (GSW) 21.8*, 4.7, 7.6, 2.3 3. Deron Williams (UTA) 18.8, 3, 10.5, 1.1 4. Tony Parker (SAS) 18.8, 3.2, 6 5. Steve Nash (PHX) 16.9, 3.5, 11.1 6. Gilbert Arenas (WAS) 19.4, 3.9, 5.4, 1.8 (13 Games) 7. Chauncey Billups (DET) 17, 2.7, 6.8, 1.3 8. Jason Kidd (DAL/NJN) 10.8, 7.5*, 10.1, 1.7 9. Andre Miller (PHI) 17, 4, 6.9, 1.3 10. Mo Williams (MIL) 17.2, 3.5, 6.3, 1.2 11. Jamal Crawford (NYK) 20.6, 2.6, 5, 1 12. Raymond Felton (CHA) 14.4, 3, 7.4, 1.2 13. Jamaal Tinsley (IND) 11.9, 3.6, 8.4, 1.7 (39 Games) 14. Jose Calderon (TOR) 11.2, 2.9, 8.3 1.1 15. Rafer Alston (HOU) 13.1, 3.5, 5.3, 1.3 16. Rajon Rondo (BOS) 10.6, 4.2, 5.1, 1.7 17. Devin Harris (NJN/DAL) 14.8, 2.7, 5.8, 1.4 18. Kirk Hinrich (CHI) 11.5, 3.3, 6, 1.2 19. T.J. Ford (TOR) 12.1, 2, 6.1, 1.1 20. Beno Udrih (SAC) 12.8, 3.3, 4.3 21. Derek Fisher (LAL) 11.7, 2.1, 2.9, 1 22. Mike Bibby (ATL/SAC) 13.9, 3.3, 6, 1.1 23. Jameer Nelson (ORL) 10.9, 3.5, 4.6 24. Sam Cassell (BOS/LAC) 11.2, 2.5, 3.9 25. Nate Robinson (NYK) 12.7, 3.1, 2.9 26. Louis Williams (PHI) 11.5, 2.1, 3.2, 1 27. Daniel Gibson (CLE) 10.4, 2.3, 2.5 28. Delonte West (CLE/SEA) 8.3, 3.2, 3.8, 1 29. (R) Mike Conley (MEM) 9.4, 2.6, 4.2 30. Kyle Lowry (MEM) 9.6, 3, 3.6, 1.1 Just Missed It Ramon Sessions (MIL) 11.5, 4.9, 11.3, 1.5, (10 Games April) Antonio Daniels (WAS) 8.4, 2.9, 4.8, 1 Sebastian Telfair (MIN) 8.3, 2.3, 5.9, 1 Just a few things to say before I wrap this up. Jamal Crawford, he's a shooting guard running the point. He did pretty good, but Nate Robinson really should have taken that spot, and he might get that chance with Mike D'Antoni heading to New York and Marbury possibly opting out or getting traded. In fact a lot of players in the NBA are going to get their chance to shine in the NBA soon. A lot of the star veterans are nearing retirement. Players like Steve Nash, Chauncey Billups, Allen Iverson, Shaq, Dirk Nowitzki, even Shawn Marion turned 30 a few days ago. Soon they'll start to break down and eventually retire, making room for the younger guys to take charge. In a few years, the NBA's going to be a whole differnt game.

Video - Meet Deron Fisher, bona fide Jazz-stopper

Wed, 07 May 2008 23:04:49 -0500

David Aldridge normally has that kool, kalm keep when interviewing on the sidelines. Not at halftime when talking to Derek Fisher about the Lakers' manhandling of the Jazz. Goodness around 0:18.

Lakers/Jazz Preview: The battle of the efficient

Sat, 03 May 2008 19:44:41 -0500

During the regular season, Utah and L.A. were 2/3 in offensive efficiency (after Phoenix), which means that the Jazz and the Lakers were both in the top three in points per possession. This is no surprise considering that these two teams are coached by two of the best in the league, Phil Jackson and Jerry Sloan. Jackson runs the infamous Triangle Offense, while Sloan utilizes UCLA cuts (an upscreen from the post for the point guard) and even the ol' Flex cut in his offensive attack. Both teams are extremely good at hitting the open man as evidenced by their appearance in the top four in league-wide assists per possession. This series provides some especially interesting matchups. Kobe Bryant causes huge headaches for opposing coaches, but the Jazz have two athletic, rangy defenders in Ronnie Brewer and Andrei Kirilenko to throw at him. I suspect they'll start the game with Brewer watching Bryant and then Kirilenko will take over when Kyle Korver is inserted into the game. Neither player has been particularly effective in limiting Bryant, who has averaged 29.8 points and shot over 56% from the field in the four head-to-head meetings with the Jazz this season. Utah also has to be concerned about Pau Gasol... (Read the rest of the preview after the jump.)

Video - Derek Fisher beans Carmelo in the face

Sun, 20 Apr 2008 16:06:38 -0500

Los Angeles point guard Derek Fisher employs the latest Laker tactic of getting superstar Carmelo Anthony off his game.

NBA Playoff Preview: First Round

Fri, 18 Apr 2008 15:32:37 -0500

On the eve of the start of the 2008 NBA Playoffs, FIO staff writer Jorge Menocal discusses the First Round match-ups - analyzing the teams from both sides of the ball and giving his predictions.

Phil Jackson for COY

Thu, 17 Apr 2008 19:47:12 -0500

This year's awards are probably the absolute hardest to hand out. The Most Valuable Player (MVP) might be the toughest one, but the others are debatable as well. I think that only two of the are unanimous and have already been decided based on the superb play of the players receiving the awards. Phil Jackson has done a superb job with this year's Los Angeles Lakers...

Lakers 106, Spurs 85: Kobe's Supporting Cast Gets It Done

Mon, 14 Apr 2008 17:43:12 -0500

"However, note that Bryant is not solely responsible for the Lakers' soaring in the standings. Yes, he makes teammates better, but they deserve a lot of credit, too, for improving (Andrew Bynum, a prime example) on their own, and the incoming player (Pau Gasol) made Kobe better. Furthermore, if Bryant wasn't setting up perimeter shooters and drivers for dunks, Lamar Odom is almost as capable. Contrary to popular distortion Kobe does not deserve this honor based on Lifetime Achievement, but strictly on this simonized season. www.rawsportsblog.com

Quiet Heroics: The NBA's Best Glue Players

Sun, 13 Apr 2008 17:01:45 -0500

A detailed look at eleven of the best "glue" players in the NBA; the guys who don't take all the shots, get all the hype and may not make the Sportscenter highlights -- and yet they manage to be pivotal in a good team's performance each night with hustle, defense, leadership, selfless play, grit and all-around games that complement the big scorers an big names on their squad.

Bad Call? I Think Not... Move On Oakland

Wed, 26 Mar 2008 02:49:24 -0500

In last nights game between the Los Angeles Lakers and the Golden State Warriors there was plenty of complaining from both sides. The Warriors stole the first game of the home and home set on Sunday at the Staples Center and the Lakers were prepared to battle in Oakland last night. The Warriors came out strong, again, took an 11 point lead at halftime, and again, managed to blow the lead...

Officials got glaucoma

Tue, 25 Mar 2008 16:50:05 -0500

Tell me what you think about the officiating at lastnights Warriors/Lakers game. Check out 2 noteworthy parts of the video. Odom slapping the **** out of Azibuke at the begining of the video & then the infamous Derek Fisher desperation flop. I have just one thing to say to you Mr. Fisher......weak sauce.

NBA, Where 10th to 1st Place Happens, What's Next for Rockets

Sun, 16 Mar 2008 17:37:17 -0500

After defeating the Lakers, the team that was tied with them, the Rockets stand alone at the top of the west, winning 104-92. "Skip to my Lou" Rafer Alston was amazing dropping career highs of eight 3 pointers and 31 points while Bobby Jackson came off the bench for 19 points and 6 rebounds. T-Mac was ice cold in the first half, but he had 8 of his 11 points in the fourth quarter and finished with 6 assists. The thing about T-Mac, he'll be there when it counts. Just about every player on the Rockets pitched in. Luis Scola had a double double with 13 points and 11 rebounds, while Mike Harris, signed to a 10-day contract, had 6 points and 6 rebounds. Chuck Hayes had 3 points and 6 rebounds while Luther Head contributed 7 points. Dikembe Mutombo had 9 rebounds and a block, while Shane Battier had 14 points and a late game block on Kobe Bryant. All around team effort. Speking of Kobe, he had 24 points and 7 rebounds while Lamar Odom had 17 points and 11 rebounds. Vladimir Radmonovic had only 5 points, despite starting, but had 5 rebounds to go along with Ronny Turiaf, getting the start in Pau Gasol's place, had 13 points, 8 rebounds, and 3 blocks. Luke Wal;ton had 9 points, Jordan Farmar had 8, Sasha Vujacic had 7, Derek Fisher had 6 and D.J. Mbenga had 3. No player on the Lakers had more than 3 assists. The Rockets continue to roll after breaking the first place tie and claim supremacy, but their record doesn't get any easier after this. They'll have to go to Boston to take on the Celtics, who came off of their first home loss to a Western Conference team, the Utah Jazz. After that, home games to the Hornets, Warriors and Suns. They've gone 22-0. 26-0 would be amazing if they pass all of these teams. With a the team like the Rockets, it's not impossible.

Lakers Upset by Kings' Young Guns 114-113

Mon, 10 Mar 2008 14:53:02 -0500

Can you imagine that Kobe Bryant only had 1 fourth quarter point and missed his only shot in the 4th quarter, the potential game winner? Rookie Spencer Hawes had a breakout game and a had a 4th quarter highlight reel including a dunkfest teaming up with Mikki Moore. The young guys held their ground against a championship contender.

Kings Solid, But Kobe & Lakers Win 105-117

Wed, 05 Mar 2008 15:13:34 -0500

What an intense game last night. The Kings lost but the game was fun to watch. It was the Kings-Lakers rivalry in it's 8th year with the rivalry series standing at 13-16 in the Lakers favor. The game was physical, emotions ran high, and fans were in the game. The rivalry continues...

How far can LeBron carry his state?

Tue, 04 Mar 2008 17:14:29 -0500

My next NBA State Tournament matchup features #1 vs. #4 in the Midwest region. The Indiana + Ohio team is led by LeBron James, but he'll have to get past Shawn Marion & company first. Click below to view the rosters and vote on which team advances!