Basketball
Red ‘n Rowdy Recap
By urbanhoustonian at May 3, 2007 | 2:42 PM | 0 Comment
The West finally got into the elimination game by knocking out the Nuggets and Lakers last night. Honestly, I was a bit disappointed in the Lakers, I really expected them to take this series to six games. Kobe has gone on record demanding more help this offseason. I am not informed enough of this year's free-agent crop, but I will say that you might expect to see Kevin more...
Red ‘n Rowdy Recap
By urbanhoustonian at May 1, 2007 | 3:40 PM | 0 Comment
Okay, so I'm just going give into my inner b-ball fan, and interject a running commentary on the NBA Playoffs. It may come daily or after Rockets' games, but I will continue to report on these playoffs until the bitter end. FYI, I may go back on this promise if and when the Rockets are eliminated. Just sayin'. East vs. West The Western Conference is falling behind more...
Urban Houstonian NBA Playoff Update: Rally Edition
By urbanhoustonian at April 30, 2007 | 2:18 PM | 0 Comment
The Wild, Wild West continues to live up to its name. The Golden State Warriors have put the Dallas Mavericks in a 3-1 hole in their first round match-up. However, as the saying goes, it's not over until its over. Houston, more than any other city, knows how quickly a 3-1 hole can become a 4-3 win, and springboard to the NBA title. The Mavs benefit from being on the "good more...
Urban Houstonian: 2007 NBA Playoff Preview
By urbanhoustonian at April 20, 2007 | 7:38 PM | 0 Comment
The NBA playoffs kick off this weekend. It's been over a year since the Rockets' last playoff game, and Houston has not had a lot to get excited about in the playoffs since possibly the 1997 team that featured Hakeem Olajuwon, Charles Barkley and Scottie Pippen. This is likely to be the first year since that '97 campaign that the Rockets will make it past the first more...
