Some items from last night's TNT coverage of Celtics/Mavericks: Reggie Miller on Craig Sager’s report on an argument between Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban and head coach Avery Johnson: “Where there’s smoke there’s fire, so if both guys are downplaying it then something went on. The biggest complaint from Mark Cuban was about Brandon Bass … Continue reading As Seen And Heard During Celtics/Mavs on TNT
The Celtics finished off an impressive three game sweep in four days of the very tough Texas NBA contingent with a 94-90 win over the Dallas Mavericks. The Big Three led the way in this one, each of them scoring over 20 points, including Ray Allen, who was playing for the first time on this … Continue reading C’s Mess With Texas
A few observations on sports radio topics from the last few days: Could there be just a little less griping about the trip to Japan? Even the media people who didn't make the trip have been complaining and whining non-stop about the whole thing. (That's what makes it the most annoying. I can understand any … Continue reading Sox Hit Japan
Former NESN anchor and Red Sox field reporter Tina Cervasio has landed a new gig in New York with the MSG Network. From the network's press release: MSG announced today that the network has signed Tina Cervasio as a host and reporter for MSG and MSG Plus (formerly FSN New York). Cervasio will serve as … Continue reading Cervasio Lands on MSG Network
With no games for the locals last night, we'll just cover a few quick items: Glenn Ordway returned to the WEEI airwaves yesterday, following the most “frightening experience” of his life. Jessica Heslam in the Herald has a report on the return of the Big O. David Scott has a quick non-update on NESN's search … Continue reading Ordway Back On The Job
Some quotes and comments from last night's TNT telecast of the Celtics/Rockets game: Charles Barkley in response to Timberwolves owner Glen Taylor making comments that former Timberwolves forward Kevin Garnett tanked the last five game of last season: “Glen Taylor has got a lot of money and doesn’t know anything about basketball…If you ever watch … Continue reading As Seen and Heard on TNT Last Night…
The Houston Rockets had won 22 straight games coming into last night, the second longest streak in NBA history. That streak is over, thanks to a dominating second-half performance from the Celtics, who cruised to a 94-74 win over the Rockets, thanks to 22 points from Kevin Garnett, 21 points from Leon Powe and 20 … Continue reading Rockets No Match For Celtics
The BSMW Messageboard has been down all day...we're unsure when it will be back up, though it shouldn't be all that long. In the meantime feel free to post in the comments section here at the bottom of this and each post here on BSMW. Tonight's Celtics/Rockets game could easily be the biggest game in … Continue reading Celtics/Rockets Biggest Game of NBA Season
Both Rajon Rondo and the Celtics would rather forget how last night's game against the Spurs began. Trailing by 17 points at the end of the first quarter, and as much as 22 during the first half, Rondo and the Celtics looked overmatched against the defending champion Spurs. But then a funny thing happened - … Continue reading Comeback As Big As Texas For Celts
Congratulations to Chad Finn for having Boston.com pick up his excellent "Touching All The Bases" blog. Rather than just having a link, the blog will be hosted there full-time sometime before opening day. Ian Thomsen says that the Celtics will be tested on this 4 game trip to the midwest. In San Antonio, Jeff McDonald … Continue reading 3.17.08 Afternoon
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