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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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Current Episodes:
- Ep. 471: Pau Pow!!!
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- On today's show, Skeets and Tas detonate the TNT double-header. How big was the Hornets win over the Suns? What effect is Coach Bower having on his team? Has Pau's return made the Lakers the team to beat? All that, plus Tas starts a Twitter war with Starbury, a Celtic is a wanker and Kelly Dwyer sings for Kobe.
Embrace the weekend and Notis Sfakianakis, people!
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Link- Ep. 470: Bacon and Zeroes
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- On today's show, short-order hosts Skeets & Tas whip up a dog's breakfast of NBA news. Have Coach Woodson's pleas resonated in Atlanta? Is it time to worry about the Spurs? Are the Nets stumbling towards a dubious achievement? All that, plus a video message from Kobe, early MVP chatter and the easiest PG job in the league.
Last night to get in your calls and videos before tomorrow's DVD giveaway. Step up!
- Ep. 469: Dank Nugs
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- On today's show, Skeets and Tas regroup from blooper day and charge forward. Could AI be a Knickerbocker? Could the Nuggets get home court advantage? Could the Magic be looking for a new PG? All that, plus casting Space Jam 2, more so-bad-they're-good nicknames and Nene's big night.
Keep both eyes on the road, folks. You never know what's coming around the bend
- Ep. 468: Action Jackson
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- On today's show, Skeets and Tas choose their own NBA adventure. First through the murky waters of the Stephen Jackson trade, then onto the rollercoaster of the Hawks/Blazers game, and finally sliding down the black hole of the Iverson debacle. All that, plus ridiculous NBA nicknames, sKeats poetry and one more go-round on the Dirkus Circus.
Look on my works, ye mighty, and despair!
- Ep. 467: Weekend Winner
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- On today's show, Skeets and Tas pick this weekend's winners and losers. Did anything beat Brandon Jennings' 55? Are the Hawks an elite East team? Do we need to worry about the Lakers and Celtics? All that, plus the Hornets' woes continue, clutch Hedo and a peak at Dwayne Wade's house.
Embrace Monday, people!
- Ep. 466: Posterize
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- On today's show, Skeets and Tas serve up a hearty bouillabaisse of Thursday night action. Was Wade's dunk the season's best? Are the Suns in the same class as the Lakers? Why was MJ in Miami? All that, plus bye-bye Byron, no-stat all-stars and Tas unearths a jersey conspiracy.
Turn on, tune in, pod out.
- Ep. 465: Not So Super
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- On today's show, the Intern pinch hits for JD while Skeets and Tas immerse themselves in the Cavs-Magic rematch. Did the refs give Dwight a raw deal? Is Mo the ultimate X-factor? Does no Rashard make the win moot? All that, plus Gerald Wallace's surprising rebounding stats, impressive rookies and teams that need a shot of caffeine.
Can you kick it? Yes you can.
- Ep. 464: Poppy
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- On today's Remembrance Day show, Skeets and Tas breakdown the dramatic end to the Bulls/Nugs game. Did Miller get the shot off in time? Is Deng stepping up on D? Should Karl have kept going to Melo in the 4th? All that, plus early front runners for MIP, an all-star ballot suggestion and Tas' hot streak continues.
To you from failing hands we throw the torch- be yours to hold it high.
- Ep. 463: Sunshine
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- On today's show, Skeets and Tas clear the wreckage from their Annual General Meeting and marvel at the rising Suns. Is Nash back to old form? Were they underrated coming in to this season? Are they a championship team? All that, plus the AI debacle in Memphis, the great Speedracer debate and the first look at this year's head coach deathwatch.
Thanks for joining our quorum, folks! Enjoy the butter tarts.
- Ep. 462: Yacht Rock
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- On today's show, Skeets and Tas lift anchor and set sail for the uncharted waters of TNT's Thursday night schedule. Can Shaq and Big Z co-exist in Cleveland? Are the Jazz already playing must-win games? Was LeBron robbed of a late-game foul call? All that, plus Yacht Rock Crossfire, the case for Anthony Randolph and Wanker of the Week. Keep it nautical, basketball brethren, and have a smooth weekend.
- Ep. 461: Act Like You Know
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- On today's show, Skeets and Tas discuss how far the Rockets can go with Ariza as their go-to scorer. Tas heads to the ACC to clap for Oak while Skeets instructs Tyler Hansborough on the finer points of acting. All that, plus Detroit trade rumors, killer Kobe and CP3's stat sheet domination.
All the world is a stage- And all the men and women merely players.
- Ep. 460: LP Potpourri
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- On today's show, Skeets and Tas bask in the glory of an action-packed Tuesday night schedule. Do the Cavs and Wiz have a rivalry? What's wrong with KD's shot selection? Can Skeets keep his Nash chub under wraps? All that, plus an examination of the Brandon Jennings trend. Step right up for the Dirkus Circus, folks. It's the Greatest Show on Earth.
- Ep. 459: Try The Veal
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- On today's show, Skeets and Tas face their toughest challenge yet- getting Stan Van Gundy to smile. They also mourn the lack of defense between the Cats and Nets, applaud the gritty Rockets, and tell Hornets fans to start worrying. All that, plus Skeets advocates sports bigamy and Tas calls out AI. Remember to tip your waitress. They'll be here all week.
- Ep. 458: Sphinx Surprise
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- On today's show, Skeets and Tas discuss the early surprises of the NBA season. Which teams are gelling sooner than expected? Which players took a step backwards? Who is rolling with swagger? All that, plus shocking NBA costumes, the riddle of the sphinx and F-bombs galore. A Bloody Mary for your Halloween hangover.
- Ep. 457: King and Captain?
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- On today's show, Evil Waldo and Joakim Melas tackle a few pressing questions. Is Stephen Jackson a good fit in 0-2 Cleveland? Can Ron Artest "replace" Trevor Ariza's L.A. production? And is Aaron Afflalo the new Dahntay Jones? That, and some talk about this regurgitated "Playoff Play-In Tournament" idea. Happy trick-or-treating, kids.
- Ep. 456: The Return
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- On today's inaugural show, Skeets and Tas reunite to kickoff the NBA season. How did Shaq fare in his transition from cactus to Cav? Has Boston returned to championship form? How many Boyz II Men concerts did Tas attend this summer? All that, plus slowly unfurling banners, awkward high fives, and the settling of an old bet. Welcome back, NBA. You coy bastard.