The Basketball Jones (Video)
The Basketball Jones is a must watch/listen for hardcore and casual NBA fans alike. Monday to Friday, J.E. Skeets and Tas Melas discuss the major stories from the night before, with a mix of in-depth analysis and entertaining, irreverent humor. Embrace it!
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The Basketball Jones (Video)
The Basketball Jones is a must watch/listen for hardcore and casual NBA fans alike. Monday to Friday, J.E. Skeets and Tas Melas discuss the major stories from the night before, with a mix of in-depth analysis and entertaining, irreverent humor. Embrace it!
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Pub Date: Jun 15, 2009
Ep. 455: Game 5
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On today's final episode of the season, Skeets and I breakdown the series clincher for the Los Angeles Lakers. Why the letdown for Orlando? Did Stan Van use his guards correctly? Will Kobe finally get his props? Was this series a disappointment for Dwight? We also take some time to thank you, our fans, and discuss the summer plans for TBJ.
Pub Date: Jun 12, 2009
Ep. 454: Game 4
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On today's show, Tas and I discuss why Rafer Alston didn't see any action after the 3rd, if there was a reason Lewis was off his game, whether Dwight has proved he's not a superstar in these Finals, and what happened to the Magic's execution after halftime.
Pub Date: Jun 10, 2009
Ep. 453: Game 3
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On today's show, Skeets and I ask a lot of questions: Can the Lakers justifiably say Orlando won't shoot 62.5% again? Did Lamar Odom forget to eat his Sour Kids? Would Kobe would ever want to coach? All that, and we'll get in to the death of the skyhook, the re-birth of Alston and the minor trade between Philly and Toronto.
Pub Date: Jun 08, 2009
Ep. 452: Game 2
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On today's show, Skeets and I wonder when the Orlando backcourt will show up, we refuse to blame Courtney Lee, we give a large pat on the back to Stan Van Gundy, and try and help settle an 'adults only' wager.
Pub Date: Jun 05, 2009
Ep. 451: Game 1
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On today's show, Tas and I examine if Jameer Nelson played too much, why the Magic shot under 30%, if writers can start scribing about Kobe's new found legacy, and why the hell Shaq tweeted that picture.
Pub Date: Jun 04, 2009
Ep. 450: Finals Preview ... Finally
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On today's show, Skeets and I look ahead to the NBA Finals: Will Jameer Nelson be a negative or positive? Can Dwight Howard dominate the same way he did against Cleveland? Is this Kobe Bryant's redemption series? All that and we take a couple emails and also hand out some prizes.
Pub Date: May 29, 2009
Ep. 449: Two's A Crowd
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On today's show, Tas and I discuss if the Magic should just get the ball out of LeBron's hands, wonder what happens to the Cavs' offense as the game progresses, thank Coach Brown for finally thinking of Boobie, and we also hand out our Wanker Of The Week.
Pub Date: May 28, 2009
Ep. 448: X-Out
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On today's show, Skeets and I welcome Lamar Odom to the playoffs, pay homage to Kobe / the referees and yell about whether Cleveland and LA were given too much credit coming in to the playoffs.
Pub Date: May 27, 2009
Ep. 447: Smells Like Finals
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On today's show, Tas and I marvel at what could be Dwight's coming out party, fantastic officiating (in all seriousness) and the game winner we all expected to go down for LeBron. We also touch on Mo Williams' verbal mistake, Mike Brown's puzzling moves and Dwight versus Shaq at the free throw line.
Pub Date: May 26, 2009
Ep. 446: No Show Lake-Show
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On today's show, Skeets and I discuss whether Phil Jackson should be blamed for his team's poor effort, if he was sending a message to his starters in the 4th, whether the Kobe and LeBron commercials will survive past this round, and which 'In Living Color' Fly Girl was most memorable.
Pub Date: May 25, 2009
Ep. 445: Foul Flow
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On today's show, Tas and I discuss the wonderful officiating in game 3 of the Cavaliers-Magic series, if the Cavs' supporting players are feeling the pressure, and if Phil Jackson is being out-coached by George Karl.
Pub Date: May 22, 2009
Ep. 444: Chinese Influences
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On today's show, Skeets and I get in to the Nuggets' luck down the stretch, LA's complacency, the choice to let Derek Fisher hoist the last shot, Carmelo's place in the NBA, and if Jameer Nelson should get burn in the NBA Finals.
Pub Date: May 21, 2009
Ep. 443: Competition
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On today's show, Tas and I discuss if the lack of a challenge has hurt the Cavs this postseason, if you can blame LeBron for not taking the last shot, Dwight Howard's new found "moves" and we also select some breakout players for next '09-'10.
Pub Date: May 20, 2009
Ep. 442: Slippery Nuggets
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On today's show, Skeets and I wonder if Denver will get another chance like this to win in LA, where the Lakers will find their supporting scoring, if LA is a changed team, and if Kobe's "documentary" is worth watching.
Pub Date: May 18, 2009
Ep. 441: Young Blood
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On today's show, Skeets and I take a look back at the two game 7's from Sunday, make our predictions for the Conference Finals, and drop a hint about a special Jones treat.
Pub Date: May 15, 2009
Ep. 440: Work Hard, Play Hard
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On today's show, Tas and I discuss the Rockets outworking the Lakers... again, Dwight Howard's new-found leadership, the John McClane of these playoffs and we also hand out our Wanker Of The Week.
Pub Date: May 14, 2009
Ep. 439: All-Melo, All-Teams
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On today's show, Skeets and I discuss what could have been the best half of 'Melo's career, the flubs on the All-NBA teams, and which current players should be included in the NBA's 50 greatest list.
Pub Date: May 13, 2009
Ep. 438: More Touching
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On today's show, Skeets and I discuss how the Magic's fold-job was easy to see, why Dwight Howard was wrong in asking to take more shots, if the referees boo-booed in giving the ball to the C's after Rondo's 3-ball attempt "hit the rim," and the Lakers' presence at the Staples Center.
Pub Date: May 12, 2009
Ep. 437: Second Round Stroll
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On today's show, Tas and I discuss if we can really evaluate the Cavs are after two sweeps, where the Hawks go from here, the Dirk-'Melo showdown and LeBron's toughest defender.
Pub Date: May 11, 2009
Ep. 436: All Heart
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On today's show, Skeets and I discuss the Lakers' will to win, that controversial ending to game 3 of the Mavs-Nuggets series, and Big Baby "running over" an innocent child. We also hand out a couple prizes for our playoff picks pool and start up a new one (sorry about the technical difficulties).
Pub Date: May 08, 2009
Ep. 435: Off-Court Shenanigans
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On today's show, Tas and I discuss... well, not much. We touch on the Cavs-Hawks "contest," Elton Brand's return, McLovin, and alternatives to basketball in the offseason. We also hand out our Wanker Of The Week and go old school with some NHL '94 talk.
Pub Date: May 07, 2009
Ep. 434: Elbows Up
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On today's show, Skeets and I ponder the possible suspensions to Kobe, Fisher, and, Rafer, how the Magic rolled over so easily and, um, that Kobe guy. We also hear some incredible comments from Ron Artest post-game and we get a call directly from the Boston Garden complaining about B-list celebrities.
Pub Date: May 06, 2009
Ep. 433: Two Uncheckable Teams
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On today's show, Tas and I examine Dirk's much-hyped comments about the Nuggets' defenders, Atlanta's crippling mistakes, Denver's endless weapons and our endless television battle.
Pub Date: May 05, 2009
Ep. 432: Straight Flippin'
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On today's show, Skeets and I examine if the Celtics' comeback gives them hope for game two, Rondo's sleepy eyes, Yao fighting off an injury to lead his team to a huge win and Kobe's struggles against Battier.
Pub Date: May 04, 2009
Ep. 431: First Round Finish
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On today's jam-packed show, Tas and I wrap up the weekend's two Game 7's (Vinny Del Clueless, Eddie House, Joe and JO), preview, predict and disagree on the Eastern Conference Semis, applaud the Nuggets' impressive Game 1 win, take a call about "fouling late up three" and giveaway some prizes. Yep. Lots to get through.