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    • Ep. 989: WC Finals, Scoops, Mascots

      By J.E. Skeets in 2013 NBA Playoffs, TBJ Daily, The Overdose on Friday, May. 17, 2013
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      On Friday’s episode of “The Fix” x “The Overdose,” The Jones preview and predict the Western Conference Finals before discussing George Hill’s injury, Woodson finally playing Chris Copeland, guys that have boosted their free agency stocks, whether Paul Pierce has played his last game in a Celtics uniform, the Kings staying in Sacramento, and the NBA’s best and worst mascots.

      All that, plus swirling winds, “The Office,” tiny “Baby Birdman,” and more on crepes.

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    • Video: The two best Kevin Durant missing a huge shot jokes

      By Trey Kerby in 2013 NBA Playoffs, OKC Thunder, Score Video on Thursday, May. 16, 2013
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      Was it a bad dream?

      Or is he just a sad-sack loser who hangs out with a dog, a bird and some filthy kid? You be the judge.

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    • A personal ranking of all 15 Bulls teams since their last title

      By Trey Kerby in Chicago Bulls on Thursday, May. 16, 2013
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      The Bulls’ season is over now, but since I really liked this team, I’m not going to just let them fall by the wayside. Instead, I’m going to use this occasion to rank every Bulls team since their 1998 title while providing off-the-dome things I remember and why I did or didn’t like a certain team, all while doing minimal research because this is more about truthiness than facts. It’s my internet and I’ll rank if I want to.

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    • Ep. 988: Dinkers and Dumpers

      By J.E. Skeets in 2013 NBA Playoffs, TBJ Daily on Thursday, May. 16, 2013
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      On Thursday’s episode of “The Fix,” The Jones recap last night’s Grizzlies-Thunder and Bulls-Heat game. Topics discussed include: Durant’s rough night, the Grizzlies’ gang defense, ol’ Z-Bo, Prince’s dunk, Tony Allen’s towel incident, Wade’s shoe change, Cole over Chalmers, and the Bulls two chances to tie in the closing seconds.

      All that, plus the Kings staying put, John Cliché, haircuts, softball, chocolate bars, dreaming of chicks, beverages, and Greek basketball players.

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    • Things of Note for May 16, 2013

      By Trey Kerby in Things of Note on Thursday, May. 16, 2013
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      Ballin: 18 points, six rebounds and five assists is sometimes a half for Dwyane Wade, so his overall line from last night’s series-clinching Game 5 isn’t really that big of a deal. But I think you’d have to agree that Fourth Quarter Dwyane Wade –six points, 3-3 shooting, three rebounds, a block on a Jimmy Butler step back three-point attempt (what) and a frustrating ability to make every play look awesome — was the best player on the floor...

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    • Video: Jimmy Kimmel gave Jarron Collins an ‘I’m the straight one’ t-shirt

      By Trey Kerby in Random, Score Video on Thursday, May. 16, 2013
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      And he actually wears it!

      Definitely better than that time one of them got cornrows to differentiate between them. I still don’t remember which was which.

      (via Reddit)

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    • Video: ‘Where Are You, Derrick Rose?,’ a poem

      By Trey Kerby in 2013 NBA Playoffs, Chicago Bulls, Score Video on Wednesday, May. 15, 2013
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      He’s on the bench in street clothes.

      (via Kevin Mayer)

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    • Quincy Pondexter took his super cute puppy to a Grizzlies practice

      By Trey Kerby in Animals, Memphis Grizzlies on Wednesday, May. 15, 2013

      Well, looks like we have yet another Grizzly to throw in to the ever-expanding Internet’s Favorite Memphis Grizzly pool, now that Sports Illustrated has snapped a picture of Quincy Pondexter’s puppy, Buckets, just chilling at practice while Quincy works on those corner threes he’s always shooting. The only thing that could make this team more lovable is if Tayshaun Prince adopted this kid. Don’t rule it out.

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    • Benny the Bull is America’s favorite sports mascot

      By Trey Kerby in Chicago Bulls, Mascots on Wednesday, May. 15, 2013
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      Anytime mascots get brought up on TBJ, I’m always quick to throw my hat in the ring for Benny the Bull. And while that may seem like a homer pick, I truly believe Benny’s the best in the business. He’s funny, his head is both silly and mischievous, he can dance his clip-cloppity hoovesoff and — most importantly — he is always doing something. Seriously, if you’re at a game where Benny’s at, whether it be Bulls or All-Star,...

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    • The best ‘Go Spurs Go’ song you’ll ever hear

      By Trey Kerby in Music, San Antonio Spurs on Wednesday, May. 15, 2013
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      This is a bit dated, but just ignore the Fabricio Oberto, Michael Finley and Bruce Bowen shoutouts at the end of this mariachi edition of the Spurs’ “Go Spurs Go” and bask in its wonder. I mean, the Spurs are still going for their fifth championship and San Antonio is still very proud and happy for the time, so it still works. Ergo, new old playoff anthem for the Spurs. Love it.

      (via KevCops)

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    • Why is Paul George’s jersey tag always sticking out?

      By Trey Kerby in 2013 NBA Playoffs, Indiana Pacers, NBA Fashion on Wednesday, May. 15, 2013

      From the person who brought you “Why are Chris Paul’s hats so big?” comes another blockbuster question about something minor in a player’s wardrobe — Why is Paul George’s jersey tag always sticking out? That picture up top is from Game 3, the one below is from Game 4 and you’re just going to have to trust me that that thing was out for the entirety of both of these games.

      Maybe this is why Paulie G has...

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    • Ep. 987: New York PaKnicks

      By J.E. Skeets in 2013 NBA Playoffs, TBJ Daily on Wednesday, May. 15, 2013
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      On Wednesday’s episode of “The Fix,” The Jones recap last night’s Knicks-Pacers and Warriors-Spurs. Topics discussed include: Woodson’s decision to start K-Mart over Pablo, why New York keeps doubling, #FreeCopeland, the Pacers one-on-one defense, the missing “old-man orb,” a complete Spurs game, Green and Leonard locking up Curry and Klay, and whether the Warriors have anything left in the tank.

      All that, plus the All-Rookie Teams, Kevin Bloody Wilson, jerseys, raps, and goats.

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    • Video: At home with Chris Bosh

      By Trey Kerby in Miami Heat, Score Video on Wednesday, May. 15, 2013
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      This is a really nice ESPN profile on Chris Bosh that us superfans kind of already know — he’s weird, nerdy, silly, reserved and funny — but it is also kind of just eight minutes of Chris Bosh being Chris Bosh, which means it’s eight minutes of Bosh face. Which is to say, you should watch it.

      But if you’re too busy for eight minutes of Bosh face for some reason, this should tide you over.

      Chris Bosh —...

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    • Things of Note for May 15, 2013

      By Trey Kerby in Things of Note on Wednesday, May. 15, 2013
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      Ballin: 25 points and 10 assists for Tony Parker in the Spurs’ Game 5 beat down of the Warriors. Plus, he made more shots (9) and attempted fewer (16) than Stephen Curry and Klay Thompson together (6-22 shooting combined). Oh, and TP also played fewer minutes than either of the Warriors’ starting guards, if you’re wondering just how badly he outplayed them.

      Not so much: Knicks players who attempted more than one shot while still missing every attempt...

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    • Video: All 272 of Stephen Curry’s record-breaking threes

      By Trey Kerby in Golden State Warriors, Score Video on Tuesday, May. 14, 2013
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      If you need me, I’ll be outside practicing jumpers for the next 60 days because my shot is feeling strangely inadequate right now for some reason. See you in two months.

      (via Reddit)

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    • Even the Grizzlies think Marc Gasol looked funny in high school

      By Trey Kerby in Memphis Grizzlies, Quickies on Tuesday, May. 14, 2013
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      “We crack jokes sometimes about what he used to [look like] in high school.” — Zach Randolph, who probably would have picked on Marc Gasol in high school

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    • J.R. Smith will play through a severe case of steakburgers

      By Trey Kerby in 2013 NBA Playoffs, Food, New York Knicks on Tuesday, May. 14, 2013
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      We all know that this postseason has been marred by injuries, which sucks, but the weirder thing is how players from coast to coast have been getting sick during these playoffs. Luol Deng had a spinal tap, Nate Robinson was throwing up on the sidelines and I am sure there are some non-Bulls in there too, but those guys are pretty notable re: illness.

      Two such guys are J.R. Smith and Kenyon Martin, both of whom are New York Knicks...

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    • Video: Amir Johnson botches throwing out the first pitch, literally throws out the second

      By Trey Kerby in Baseball, Score Video, Toronto Raptors on Tuesday, May. 14, 2013
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      Must have learned from R.A. Dickey, or a host of other “Blue Jays are bad at pitching and/or baseball” jokes.

      (via TrueHoop)

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    • Rocking in Memphis, Pt. II: Inside the Grindhouse for Game 4 of Grizzlies-Thunder

      By Andrew Unterberger in 2013 NBA Playoffs, Memphis Grizzlies, OKC Thunder on Tuesday, May. 14, 2013
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      I had been itching to make a return trip to Memphis since my 60/30 NBA trip back in 2010, during which my visit to FedEx Forumwas easily the coldest and most desolate of the 30 stops made. The team that seemed like a league afterthought early in that season became a sensation with their first round upset of the San Antonio Spurs as the eighth seed that postseason, and has grown from a veritable laughing stock into something semi-resembling...

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    • Ep. 986: Strictly Grizzness

      By J.E. Skeets in 2013 NBA Playoffs, TBJ Daily on Tuesday, May. 14, 2013
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      On Tuesday’s episode of “The Fix,” The Jones recap last night’s Thunder-Grizz and Heat-Bulls games. Topics discussed include: Marc Gasol’s six blocks, Durant’s 0-fer overtime period, Ibaka breaking out of his shooting slump, Fisher without his glowing magical orb, Gabrielle, the exhausted Bulls, and Rip’s baggy uniform.

      All that, plus wooden bowties, the NBA’s All-Defensive Team, merkins, and which coach would be most likely to wear Wade-like capri pants on the sidelines.

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    • Video: Rip Hamilton gets ready to play basketball while playing basketball

      By Trey Kerby in 2013 NBA Playoffs, Chicago Bulls, Score Video on Tuesday, May. 14, 2013
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      Well, when you’ve played 11 seconds in the past six months, I guess it would be a pretty big surprise to get first half playing time. Nonetheless, this was a lot of fidgeting with his mask and a lot a lot A LOT of spandex showing while Rip ran around having no idea what to do on defense. Glad he finally got everything figured eventually. That headband over the mask is crucial.

      P.S. Rip Hamilton tucks his jersey in to...

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    • Things of Note for May 14, 2013

      By Trey Kerby in Things of Note on Tuesday, May. 14, 2013
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      Ballin: Is it possible that Marc Gasol and Zach Randolph came from the same zygote? I know it would be a very bizarre separated-at-birth story, but both of them scored 23 points in the Grizzlies’ Game 4 overtime victory, they shot 8-18 and 8-17 respectively, they grabbed 11 and 12 rebounds respectively and they were wearing the same clothes with just a minor change all night. If that doesn’t scream twins, I don’t know what does.

      Not so much...

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    • You can help design the Mavericks’ next uniforms

      By Trey Kerby in Dallas Mavericks, NBA Fashion on Monday, May. 13, 2013
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      Have you ever wanted to go on “Shark Tank” or at least watched “Shark Tank” with your mom while trying to kill a few hours? If you’ve answered yes to either of these questions, this story is right up your alley and also I think our mothers would probably get along.

      From Mark Cuban’s blog, duh:

      The Mavs are going to re-do our uniforms for the 2015-16 season… if we get a unique and original design. What’s the best...

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    • Kevin Durant in Thunder practice gear and a Seattle SuperSonics hat

      By Trey Kerby in OKC Thunder, Quickies, Seattle SuperSonics on Monday, May. 13, 2013
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      Awwwwwkwaaaaaaaard.

      (via Reddit)

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    • Luol Deng cannot eat solid food, Thibodeau says ‘we’ll see’ about him playing Game 4

      By Trey Kerby in 2013 NBA Playoffs, Chicago Bulls on Monday, May. 13, 2013

      At this point, talking about the Bulls’ injuries is passé, like considering Cameron Diaz an up-and-coming actress or using Cameron Diaz as a simile. But sometimes, you read something Bulls injury-related, happen to operate a basketball blog and just have to pass it on. This is one of those times.

      From the Chicago Tribune:

      “I did some individual work (Saturday) and I started throwing up a little bit. I couldn’t finish the workout,” Deng said. “I tried to practice...

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Scoreboard for May 19
Grizzlies 83 Final
Spurs 105 SA 1-0
Scoreboard for May 21
Grizzlies
T:182
SA 1-0
Spurs
-5.0
9:00 PM EDT
Scoreboard for May 22
Pacers
T:182.5
Series tied 0-0
Heat
-8.0
8:30 PM EDT
Scoreboard for May 24
Pacers Series tied 0-0
Heat 8:30 PM EDT
Scoreboard for May 25
Spurs SA 1-0
Grizzlies 9:00 PM EDT
Scoreboard for May 26
Heat Series tied 0-0
Pacers 8:30 PM EDT
Scoreboard for May 27
Spurs SA 1-0
Grizzlies 9:00 PM EDT
Scoreboard for May 28
Heat Series tied 0-0
Pacers 8:30 PM EDT
Scoreboard for May 29
Grizzlies SA 1-0
Spurs 9:00 PM EDT
Scoreboard for May 30
Pacers Series tied 0-0
Heat 8:30 PM EDT