June 18, 2012
How Chris Bosh Became a Threat in Game 3
If you only look at Chris Bosh’s line from Sunday night — scoring just 10 points on 3-of-12 shooting and posting a -7 — you would think that he had a bad game. But Bosh actually made a big impact both ends of the court. he played great help defense in the fourth quarter, and […]
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NBA Finals Shootaround: The House That LeBron Built
So much amazing is happening, and the Shootaround crew is here to help you keep track of it all. You’ll find takes on moments you might’ve missed from the previous night, along with ones you will remember forever. Kevin Durant’s Very Bad Fourth Quarter and Russell Being Russell Here is the play-by-play rundown of Kevin […]
Read moreAbout Last Weekend: Simpson’s Olympic Glory
In case you were out living a life of leisure, here’s what you missed in sports over the weekend. Raleigh native Webb Simpson posted a final-round 68 and watched as the leaders faltered on a tough day at The Olympic Club, handing him the U.S. Open. “Well, golly gee, if that ain’t just ol’ Webby […]
Read moreJune 15, 2012
Grantland Network Podcast: The Basketball Jones
On today’s show, The Basketball Jones break down the exciting Heat-Thunder Finals: Who’s winning the battle of the two superstars? Is Westbrook shooting too much? Should Oklahoma City coach Scott Brooks change his starting lineup? We also reveal our favorite moments from the Dream Team doc, analyze the Stern-Rome debacle, and wonder if the Celtics […]
Read moreOklahoma City’s Bigs Problem
Because the Oklahoma City Thunder managed to win Game 1, their problems from that game were overlooked. They made some errors, especially with regard to their lineups. The Thunder started the game with two bigs even though Miami’s center was Chris Bosh, and this was a large factor in why they fell behind by 11 […]
Read moreThe Weekend Baseball Top 10
Here are the most compelling matchups, stories, and personalities in Major League Baseball for the coming weekend. The Interleague interlude continues … 10. The Ongoing AL East vs. NL East Drama I know I was hitting this theme hard last week, but I have to give fair warning that seven days later, nothing’s changed. They’re […]
Read moreHow Much Would You Pay for Dream Team Styles?
NBA TV’s Dream Team documentary, which aired Wednesday night, was beautiful. Between seeing actual practice footage, watching their dominant, uncontested march toward the gold medal, and witnessing Hall of Famers in all their glory, it was just a perfect 90 minutes of nostalgia goodness. This nostalgia came in other forms, though, namely in the fashions […]
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NBA Finals Playthrough: Heat-Thunder
Everything ends. I think I saw that on a poster for one of The Matrix sequels, but it’s especially true here. We’ve come to the end of the NBA season, which means we’ve also come to the end of Anthony Richardson’s wonder-filled NBA Playoffs playthroughs. Over the past few months, “via the magic of computer […]
Read moreTurns Out Miami Really Missed Chris Bosh
With one minute left to play in Game 2 against the Oklahoma City Thunder, the Miami Heat led by five points. They had possession of the basketball, seeking to score a game-clinching basket. They set up a Dwyane Wade–LeBron James pick-and-roll, but they added a twist to open up a lane for Wade.
Read moreNBA Finals Shootaround: Meet Us in Miami
So much amazing is happening, and the Shootaround crew is here to help you keep track of it all. You’ll find takes on moments you might’ve missed from the previous night, along with ones you will remember forever. Clutch This Two plays at the end of the game that illustrate how fragile, fluid, and frankly […]
Read moreNBA Playoffs: Grantland’s Shootaround Archive
So much amazing is happening in the NBA Playoffs this year, and Grantland is here to help you keep track of it all. Check this space for our takes on moments you might’ve missed, along with ones you will remember forever. (Click the links for full Shootarounds.)
Read moreAbout Last Night: LeBron Forgets to Choke
In case you were out living a life of leisure, here’s what you missed in sports on Thursday. LeBron James scored 32 points, including four in the critical final minutes, as the Heat evened the NBA Finals with a 100-96 win over the Thunder. In the aftermath, tragedy struck when James Harden was hooked, reeled […]
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