First Cup: Thursday
Henry Abbott, TrueHoopTom Powers of The Pioneer Press: "Big Al Jefferson said he was sad to see Kevin McHale go. Apparently, virtually all of the players had voiced su...
Blog | June 18, 2009First Cup: Tuesday
Henry Abbott, TrueHoop...all-important offseason must be to do whatever is necessary to get rid of point guard Rafer Alston. You heard me. 'Skip to My Lou' must skip outta town if the Magic...
Blog | June 16, 2009The Big Run That Won It for the Lakers
Henry Abbott, TrueHoop...a generally good job of recovering in transition, neither of their wings were able to spell Rafer Alston. Bryant smelled blood, and immediately posted up Alston on the right block. That's where...
Blog | June 15, 2009First Cup: Thursday
Henry Abbott, TrueHoop...haven't caught lightning in a bottle, much less a firefly. He'll remain Rafer Alston's backup at point guard for Game 4 tonight against the Los Angeles Lakers, although...
Blog | June 11, 2009The TrueHoop Network Shootaround
Henry Abbott, TrueHoop...had the energy of their first home Finals game in 14 years behind them. They had Rafer Alston shooting like he only does at Amway. And it still came down to one possession at...
Blog | June 10, 2009First Cup: Tuesday
Henry Abbott, TrueHoop...first two games, versus .364 in the post-season as a whole. They just need somebody -- Pietrus, Alston, Nelson, anybody -- to make shots. It's a collective confidence thing, maybe. It's the...
Blog | June 09, 2009The TrueHoop Network Shootaround
Henry Abbott, TrueHoop...the Lakers grabbed only four offensive rebounds). They know the tendencies of [J.J.] Redick and [Rafer] Alston -- mainly, when they get in the lane they want to dish the ball instead of challenging...
Blog | June 08, 2009First Cup: Monday
Henry Abbott, TrueHoopMark Heisler of the Los Angeles Times: "Lakers talk the talk, and walk the walk -- well, at least some of the time -- as they did just often enou...
Blog | June 08, 2009Age Limits vs. Finals Reality
Henry Abbott, TrueHoop...at all, as two more began professional careers at young ages overseas. Of the starters, only Rafer Alston, Derek Fisher, Trevor Ariza and Courtney Lee arrived in the NBA with any college experience. Commissioner...
Blog | June 05, 2009Liveblogging 2009 NBA Finals Game 1
Henry Abbott, TrueHoop...What was that Derek Fisher foul? Since when is getting picked against the rules? Henry Abbott Rafer Alston can't buy a bucket. Magic point guards have not been magical at all. Henry...
Blog | June 04, 2009First Cup: Wednesday
Henry Abbott, TrueHoopElliott Teaford of the Los Angeles Daily News: "Here are two important things one should know about Andrew Bynum on the eve of Game 1 of the Fina...
Blog | June 03, 2009What to Expect from Jameer Nelson?
Henry Abbott, TrueHoop...sometime during the series," said Anthony Johnson, the veteran back-up point guard to starter Rafer Alston. But as John Hollinger points out (Insider) it's a little more complicated than that...
Blog | June 02, 2009The TrueHoop Network Shootaround
Henry Abbott, TrueHoop...39;s emergence). It takes seemingly insurmountable odds (down 3-2 to Boston). It takes adjustments (Rafer Alston). It takes unity. It takes teamwork. Now, the Magic are right there. The ultimate dream is...
Blog | May 31, 2009Stonecutter's Delight
Henry Abbott, TrueHoop...then ran the same play four out of five times. The first time James scored over Rafer Alston. The second time, James dished to Daniel Gibson for a 3. The third possession in the...
Blog | May 29, 2009The TrueHoop Network Shootaround
Henry Abbott, TrueHoop...be played. 5 players, all dangerous and waiting to make the play if it presents itself. Rafer Alston is the best example of this; the Cavs were sagging hard on Rashard [Lewis] and Hedo...
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