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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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May 2009 Episodes:
- 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.
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Link- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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).
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- Ep. 430: Epic Show For An Epic Game
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- On today's show, Skeets and I need another 30 minutes to talk about that triple OT thriller: Can Ray Allen get some help? Does Rondo's wrestling move deserve a suspension? Noah's steal, Rose's block, Miller's redemption... just too much. We also discuss Ron Artest's newest rant, pick our player who's earned himself a pay day, and hand out the Wanker Of The Week.