Author Archives: Ian Loria
Keys to Winning Game 2 (For Each Team)
Each Game 1 of every series is over and here is a look at what each team needs to do in order to win Game 2. (1) Chicago Bulls vs (8) Philadelphia 76ers The Chicago Bulls lost their face of the franchise after Derrick Rose suffered a torn ACL, late in the 4th [...]
Iman Shumpert with Torn ACL, Out for Playoffs
Iman Shumpert, the Knicks starting two guard and one of their key perimieter defenders, is done for the playoffs. He has a torn ACL in his left knee and his lateral meniscus, the team announced, and he will be out 6-8 months. Which sounds about right after you watch the video above — it [...]
Rose Takes a Fall, Out For Playoffs
Just when Derrick Rose was on the brink of alleviating fears that he would be unable to fully recover from a nagging ankle injury, he tore the anterior cruciate ligament in his left knee. Rose landed awkwardly after a jump stop and fell to the floor with 80 seconds left in the Bulls’ 103-91 [...]
Kobe, Lakers Only Playing For Championship
Pau Gasol was asked Saturday about Bryant’s demeanor lately and used the phrases “very talkative” and “leading a lot.” “I’m very happy with what I’m seeing from him,” Gasol said. Gasol had a disappointing postseason last year but said he’s not focused on that as much as just trying to play with effort [...]
Chris Paul Practices With Team, Will Start Game 1
Los Angeles Clippers guard Chris Paul practiced with the team Saturday for the first time since straining his left groin Tuesday in Atlanta. Paul said he was able to practice without restrictions and will start Sunday when the Clippers open the playoffs against the Memphis Grizzlies. “I’m fine,” Paul said. “I’ll be ready [...]
Ray Allen Travels With Team, Play is Uncertain
Boston Celtics guard Ray Allen will travel with the team to Atlanta Saturday afternoon for the first-round playoff series with the Hawks, but he’s still unsure if he’ll play Sunday in Game 1. “I can’t say,” said Allen, who has a sore right ankle and has not played in two weeks. “Still day to [...]
Jeremy Lin is Able to Move
Before they were demolished by the Miami Heat on Saturday, the New York Knicks received a sliver of good news. Point guard Jeremy Lin played one-on-one at America Airlines Arena before the Knicks’ 100-67 loss to Miami, according to a team official. He cut and moved laterally for the first time since undergoing surgery [...]
Tyson Chandler Could Miss Game 1 Against Miami with Flu
New York Knicks center Tyson Chandler is battling the flu and could miss Game 1 of the team’s playoff series against the Miami Heat on Saturday. Interim coach Mike Woodson told reporters in Miami there is a “strong possibility” the defensive stopper won’t play. “Yesterday, he basically slept and didn’t eat much and [...]
DeMarcus Cousins Hoping for an Invite to Las Vegas for a Spot on Team USA
After the Kings regular season finale a few hours ago, DeMarcus Cousins was asked about an ESPN.com report indicating that team officials are lobbying for his participation at Team USA’s pre-Olympic training camp July 1-7 in Las Vegas. USA czar Jerry Colangelo has said players for the 2012 London Olympics squad will be picked from [...]
Reggie Evans Voted NBA’s Dirtiest Player
The votes are in and the NBA’s dirtiest player is … Reggie Evans. The Clippers forward took first place in a poll of 146 NBA players. Also receiving votes are Metta World Peace, Kevin Garnett, Chris Paul and Kevin Love. (Chris Szagola/Cal Sport Media) (via SI Photos)