Basketball

[The Situation]

Celtics aren't all that this year anyway. Hopefully the Knicks can make it 2-2 in the series in the next few days.

I don't like the Celtics particulary.

[UK Redsox]

I see that Shaq has retired

Here's Wilbon's take

http://sports.espn.go.com/espn/commentary/news/story?page=wilbon/110601

Never before has an NBA "big man" appeared to be so comfortable.

Meanwhile in the Mavs v Heat finals, that was one hell of a comeback by Dallas last night, scoring 25 of the last 30 points to scrape home.

[The Left Side]

Great comeback last night, Dallas were all out of it in the 3rd... should make for a great series.

[The Situation]

I was very close to crying last night.

[Ger Regan]

Mavs win it. Galacticunts fuck up, thankfully.

[UK Redsox]

I watched the game in a bar in Baltimore last night with a Texas-based mate of mine.

I don't think that there was a single person in the bar rooting for the Heat.

[The Left Side]

Mavs win it. Galacticunts fuck up, thankfully.

Great wasn't it!

[pmarachi]

awesome list of all 2011 and 2012 free agents

http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/news/story?page=FreeAgents-11-12

[UK Redsox]

Grantland.com's guide to the Premier League for NBA fans looking for an alternative sport


http://www.grantland.com/blog/the-triangle/post/_/id/6974/men-in-blazers-nba-to-epl-support-translator

They suggest that Detroit Pistons fans follow the Villa

DETROIT PISTONS

Challenge the average American to play a word-association game with “Detroit,” and the nicknames “Motor City” and “Motown” are sure to come to mind.

Lucky for Pistons fans, the English equivalents are both neatly packaged in one city. Birmingham.

One-time home to British Leyland, the industrial giant behind Jaguar, Rover, and the Mini.

A shabby industrial town that also gifted the world Judas Priest, Musical Youth, and Electric Light Orchestra.

And ASTON VILLA FOOTBALL CLUB. A bland team, not unlike Detroit, that could benefit from a spot of rebuilding.

[MarkDrapersHairstylist]

Grantland.com's guide to the Premier League for NBA fans looking for an alternative sport


http://www.grantland.com/blog/the-triangle/post/_/id/6974/men-in-blazers-nba-to-epl-support-translator

They suggest that Detroit Pistons fans follow the Villa

DETROIT PISTONS

Challenge the average American to play a word-association game with “Detroit,” and the nicknames “Motor City” and “Motown” are sure to come to mind.

Lucky for Pistons fans, the English equivalents are both neatly packaged in one city. Birmingham.

One-time home to British Leyland, the industrial giant behind Jaguar, Rover, and the Mini.

A shabby industrial town that also gifted the world Judas Priest, Musical Youth, and Electric Light Orchestra.

And ASTON VILLA FOOTBALL CLUB. A bland team, not unlike Detroit, that could benefit from a spot of rebuilding.

Bit of an insult comparing Brum to Detroit. We are a thriving commercial center, Detroit is a line of foreclosed houses and drug addicts.

[UK Redsox]

Bit of an insult comparing Brum to Detroit. We are a thriving commercial center, Detroit is a line of foreclosed houses and drug addicts.

Just be grateful we're not Wolverhampton

MINNESOTA TIMBERWOLVES

You live in a turgid town. Your team is uncharismatic and grubby. Let’s keep this simple. You are a WOLVERHAMPTON WANDERERS fan. Your new interest has a similar name and relationship to glory as your beloved NBA franchise, and here’s the clincher: The words you bark on point of orgasm can remain the same: “COME ON, YOU WOLVES.” Don’t go changing. Your partner will never know the difference.

[UK Redsox]

Players Union have turned down the latest Owner's offer.

The season now looks seriously in doubt

[The Left Side]

How much does each side want?

[UK Redsox]

Latest analysis on the lockout from Bill Simmons

http://www.grantland.com/story/_/id/7250994/business-vs-personal?view=print

[UK Redsox]

Looks like the lockout may be over soon

http://espn.go.com/nba/story/_/id/7281052/nba-owners-players-get-tentative-agreement