NBA Playoffs

Boston Celtics in the playoffs.

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After the Celtics went down 2 games in the 2017 NBA playoffs I tweeted this:

“TO Celtics-Thanks for playing. Pick up a home version of the game on your way out of the playoffs.”

I was right up to the point that Rondo broke his thumb.  Now the Celtics are back in the series because of a “Very Lucky Break.”  I don’t believe the Celtics can get past the Cavs but for now they could win this series.

That is what I think.  Tell us what you think by commenting here or tweeting me @NNRonDSN.

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Cavs don’t need a stinking Defense, they have it now!

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During the 2 games in Cleveland the Fans were chanting “Defense-Defense.”  The players looked at each other wondering what Defense was.

Defense has been missing all season.  While the regular season is one thing, it will be difficult in the playoffs for the Cavs to win with a D that ranked 20th overall.  Playoff games are half court affairs that depend on Defense, rebounding and free throws as much as anything.  Cavs fans had hoped that the team would “flip a D switch” and become the type of squad they were last year when they ranked 4th in points allowed.  That defensive effort helped them win the title last season.

The problem is the team does not have enough defensive players.  They signed a rim protector (Andrew Bogit) but he lasted just 53 seconds before he was hurt.  James is a solid defender but that is about all the Cavs have.  JR Smith is no longer a factor on D and Shumpert is no factor on either end of the floor.

While the … Read more at FryingPanSports

NBA Playoff version of Tackle Basketball has to stop.

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Cavs forward Kevin Love is out for the next series and quite possibly the playoffs because the NBA refs won’t do their job. The series got more and more physical as it went on between the Celtics and Cavs. I have officiated basketball games between grown men including some former NBA players and could tell the game Sunday was getting away from the refs.

The NBA is built on stars playing in the premier event of the season—the playoffs. The league owners should take immediate action to make it clear that the officials must do a better job in keeping control of the game. If not, you will see more stars eliminated from the playoffs from dirty play.

I will watch the Cavs games because I am a fan of the team. But I have NO interest in watching any other team. The gutless guys with silent whistles have ruined the league for me. I have a feeling that … Read more at FryingPanSports

Tonight on the radio version of News, Notes and Rumors

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Tony Williams, beat writer on the Knicks and Giants for Metro New York Paper joins us to talk about the NBA playoffs and NFL news.

 

Oren Shiri, Ex. Editor of profootballzone.com and nfldraftinsider.net joins us to talk about the leagues OTAs and mini-camps.

 

Dave Kay NBA writer for waterfootball joins us to analyze the Championship series game 1.

 

Samantha Bunten joins us to talk about the Browns’ mini camp and the Indians.

 

 

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Tonight on the radio version of News, Notes and Rumors

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Cleveland sports legend Bob Karlovec joins us to talk about the Browns Mini-camps, NBA Playoffs and the Indians road trip.

 

Eric Frenz, B/R AFC East feature writer joins us to talk about the Pats and the Jets.

 

I want to issue a special thank you to former Buckeyes James Cotton, Gary Berry, and Joe Cooper for their help in our very successful fund raiser at Roosters Saturday.  All three will be on the show in the next few weeks.

 

 

Our NNR Sportsims.net football league will start in June.  The league is free to our listeners and readers.  Email me at [email protected] to register.  The draft order will be determined by the date of registration.

 

 

NNR at 6PM EDT follows the Moohead show at 5PM on http://mooheadradio.com/2.0/.  Press the Green arrow at 6 for NNR.

 

 

The archive of the show is available the following day at https://fryingpansports.com/radio-show/.

 

Be part of the show by calling our SportSims.com hotline at 216-539-0607.

 

Bill Smith is a former coach of several semi-pro teams, has officiated both football and basketball, done color on radio for college football and basketball and has scouted talent. He … Read more at FryingPanSports

Tonight on the radio version of News, Notes and Rumors

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James Cotton former OSU player and Owner of the Lancaster Sabers Joey Markwell join us to announce a fund raiser for the team Saturday at Roosters 1009 N. Memorial Drive (route 33 Business) from 10:30 AM-3:30 PM.

 

In addition to James (OSU DE/LB 98-99 Chicago Bears, Buffalo Bills, Atlanta Falcons 2000-2008) we will be joined by  Gary Berry (OSU DB All-American 96-99 Green Bay Packers 2000-2002), and Joe Cooper (OSU LB 2-Time Captain 97-01 New York Jets, St. Louis Rams 2002-2005).

 

I will be there as well to meet my listeners and readers.

 

Tony Williams Giants and Knicks beat writer for Metro New York Paper joins us to talk about the NBA playoffs and NFL Mini-camps.

 

Stephen Babb, NBA featured writer for the Bleacher Report joins us to discuss the playoffs.

 

Jon Dove, NFL Sunday Analyst joins us to talk about some of the key rookies and NFL news.

 

 

Our NNR Sportsims.net football league will start in June.  The league is free to our listeners and readers.  Email me at [email protected] to register.  The draft order will be determined by the date of registration.

 

 

NNR at 6PM EDT follows the … Read more at FryingPanSports