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Ponder these questions this season

Dr. Jack Ramsay, NBA Insider

At season's tipoff, here are the essential questions around the league.

ESPN Insider Story | Conversation | November 03, 2004

What to do at 2-2

Dr. Jack Ramsay, Special to ESPN.com

What do you do when you go from up 2-0 to tied at 2-2? Take two aspirin and make these calls.

Story | Conversation | May 13, 2004

Lakers need Shaq to be active

Dr. Jack Ramsay, Special to ESPN.com

If Shaquille O'Neal isn't active on defense, the Lakers won't move past the Spurs in the second round.

Story | Conversation | April 30, 2004

Not in the zone on defense

Dr. Jack Ramsay, Special to ESPN.com

The Big Three aren't putting up numbers like they used to, but defense is still Dallas' biggest problem.

Story | Conversation | January 14, 2004

Rasho, Spurs must escape funk

Dr. Jack Ramsay, Special to ESPN.com

It's time for every Spur to raise the level of his game, starting with struggling big man Rasho Nesterovic.

Story | Conversation | December 02, 2003

Spurs have cast for repeat performance

Dr. Jack Ramsay, Special to ESPN.com

Even with all the new faces, a repeat performance isn't out of the question for Gregg Popovich's Spurs.

Story | Conversation | October 21, 2003

Credit Carlesimo with the assist for Spurs' zone D

Dr. Jack Ramsay, Special to ESPN.com

It was Spurs assistant coach P.J. Carlesimo's idea to throw a zone defense at the Nets.

Story | Conversation | June 13, 2003

Spurs' shot at 3-1 series lead way off target

Dr. Jack Ramsay, Special to ESPN.com

The Spurs had a chance to take a 3-1 series lead but, like their shots in Game 4, they missed it.

Story | Conversation | June 11, 2003

Spurs good and bad in ugly Game 3

Dr. Jack Ramsay, Special to ESPN.com

The Spurs had to be happy about Tony Parker, but not about more poor shooting and turnovers.

Story | Conversation | June 08, 2003

Spurs' sloppy play led to Game 2 loss

Dr. Jack Ramsay, Special to ESPN.com

The Spurs may not want to watch the tape of Game 2, not with the way they played.

Story | Conversation | June 06, 2003

Spurs played keepaway to slow down Nets' break

Dr. Jack Ramsay, Special to ESPN.com

The Spurs' hot shooting prevented them from getting devoured by the Nets' fastbreak.

Story | Conversation | June 05, 2003

Dr. Jack's Breakdown: Nets vs. Spurs

Dr. Jack Ramsay, Special to ESPN.com

San Antonio's bench and experience should be enough for the Spurs to overcome Jason Kidd.

Story | Conversation | May 30, 2003

How Mavs can come back vs. Spurs

Dr. Jack Ramsay, Special to ESPN.com

Creating turnovers and layups are the remedies for Dallas' comeback from a 3-1 deficit.

Story | Conversation | May 26, 2003

Dr. Jack's Breakdown: Mavericks vs. Spurs

Dr. Jack Ramsay, Special to ESPN.com

The Spurs, still riding high from beating L.A., will follow Tim Duncan's lead to the Finals.

Story | Conversation | May 19, 2003

How Lakers can escape 0-2 hole

Dr. Jack Ramsay, Special to ESPN.com

The Lakers need an injection of energy from rookies Kareem Rush and Jannero Pargo.

Story | Conversation | May 08, 2003