The Friday Fix
Per Mike Wells of the Indianapolis Star, Indiana Pacers forward Danny Granger wants to improve on the defensive end of the court next year. "LeBron didn't always play defense and D-Wade didn't always play defense," Granger said. "Now they've realized to be good in this league or to have an elite team you have to play defense. Next year I'll have more of a commitment to it because you kind of get zoned out."
With Orlando Magic point guard Rafer Alston suspended for tonight's game three against the Celtics, Courtney Lee may return from his fractured sinus injury tonight.
John Gonzalez of the Philadelphia Inquirer says the mark on Elton Brand is "incomplete" and he doesn't understand why some would want to dump Brand until he's played one full season in Philly.
Per Kate Fagan of the Philadelphia Inquirer, Sixers GM Ed Stefanski will meet with interim Sixers coach Tony DiLeo next week to discuss DiLeo's status with the team. After the team's disappointing game six performance against the Howard-less Magic, several Sixer players whined and moaned about DiLeo.
The Nuggets' winning margin (21.0 points per game) in their first seven playoff games is the largest in NBA history.
According to Jody Genessy of the Deseret News, the Utah Jazz have asked Andrei Kirilenko to bulk up.
In their series with the Hawks, the Cavs have jumped out to a 2-0 lead with an easy 20-point victory last night. "We don't go into a game and say 'let's win by 20,'" James said. "We say 'let's execute and take one possession at a time and get better. If it causes us to win by 20 or by two, we're ready."
Boston Celtics coach Doc Rivers draws parallels between Eddie House and J.J. Redick: "It's the shots that get you mad, because you look at them. And [J.J.] Redick has the same effect on other teams," Rivers said. "Every time Redick made a shot I was screaming at someone. Every time Eddie made a shot, I'm sure Coach Van Gundy was screaming at someone. They both have the ability to get open, and drive you nuts."
Christmas in June? According to Donald Hunt of the Philadelphia Tribune, the Sixers should draft Temple’s Dionte Christmas, who set the school's records for three-pointers in a season (107) and a career (319).
Will Louisville coach Rick Pitino be the next Sacramento Kings coach? Pitino has coached the Knicks and Celtics in between NCAA coaching stints.
With Orlando Magic point guard Rafer Alston suspended for tonight's game three against the Celtics, Courtney Lee may return from his fractured sinus injury tonight.
John Gonzalez of the Philadelphia Inquirer says the mark on Elton Brand is "incomplete" and he doesn't understand why some would want to dump Brand until he's played one full season in Philly.
Per Kate Fagan of the Philadelphia Inquirer, Sixers GM Ed Stefanski will meet with interim Sixers coach Tony DiLeo next week to discuss DiLeo's status with the team. After the team's disappointing game six performance against the Howard-less Magic, several Sixer players whined and moaned about DiLeo.
The Nuggets' winning margin (21.0 points per game) in their first seven playoff games is the largest in NBA history.
According to Jody Genessy of the Deseret News, the Utah Jazz have asked Andrei Kirilenko to bulk up.
In their series with the Hawks, the Cavs have jumped out to a 2-0 lead with an easy 20-point victory last night. "We don't go into a game and say 'let's win by 20,'" James said. "We say 'let's execute and take one possession at a time and get better. If it causes us to win by 20 or by two, we're ready."
Boston Celtics coach Doc Rivers draws parallels between Eddie House and J.J. Redick: "It's the shots that get you mad, because you look at them. And [J.J.] Redick has the same effect on other teams," Rivers said. "Every time Redick made a shot I was screaming at someone. Every time Eddie made a shot, I'm sure Coach Van Gundy was screaming at someone. They both have the ability to get open, and drive you nuts."
Christmas in June? According to Donald Hunt of the Philadelphia Tribune, the Sixers should draft Temple’s Dionte Christmas, who set the school's records for three-pointers in a season (107) and a career (319).
Will Louisville coach Rick Pitino be the next Sacramento Kings coach? Pitino has coached the Knicks and Celtics in between NCAA coaching stints.
