LOGO WATCH #WCF Gm 2 Recap...GRIZZ go "Grind House in the O-ZONE Layer with the "D" and just fall short in Extras...SPURS win 93-89 as TP9 plays POINT GOD with 18 Helpers...#SAS up 2-0

The Memphis Grizzlies got themselves in a hole but the mark of a great team is you have to keep fighting until there are zeroes on the board. The Grizz did that and took the Spurs to an Extra Frame where they lose 93-89. It comes down to things like this in the Logo...teams expend too much energy getting back into the game to where when its time to rise up one last time your favorite Sports Drink can't even get you there.

Nine Grizz Players hit the books and ten Spurs Players hit it and that my friends was some high-octane Winning Time in the Logo Hoops right there. Spurs Point God TP9 had a monster game with 15 points but eighteen helpers as he did everything but lead Spurs Nation to their seats. Dunc had 17 points and nine boards while K.L. chipped in with 12 points and nine boards as well. The Difference in the game Spurs +12 from the Arc and the Grizz miss eight from the Charity Stripe. The Money Balls came throughout the game and they were of "Splash Play" or "Dagger" Variety.     

The Grizz get massive double-doubles from the Z-Bo (12 pts 14 rebs) and Gasol (15 pts 18 rebs) as both Conley Jr. and Bayless each net 18 points in the loss. The Grizz had their chances and they didn't  capitalize on them. The Grizz shoot under 35% from the field and 70% from the stripe won't get you any W's coming out of the Motel. Now its time to regroup and hold serve on your court. Spurs did what they were suppose to do win at home its that simple.

Game 3 will be back in Memphis on Saturday May 25 ay 9pm ET....

MAKING NOISE with a Shot into the Short Porch in the BRONX Zoo...the AL EAST looks to be as advertised...a 4-Trick Pony...YANKS, CARMINES, O's, and RAYS battling through Memorial Day #ALEastBiz

Despite Injuries all over that Yankees Clubhouse to Key Members on the filed and in the Yanks Clubhouse they keep moving along. The Bombers have been doing it with of course Robbie Cano (.290 13 HR 32 RBI) and interested Vernon Wells (.288 10 HR 24 RBI) carrying the Yanks at the Dish. On the Bump it has been Kuroda (6-2 1.99 ERA) carrying the likes of Pettitte and Sabathia with the "Sandman" Mo Rivera doing what Mo Rivera does (17/17 Svs). The Yanks again will be a tough out in the AL East.

The Carmines have cooled off slightly but have been playing consistent baseball as they have the best 1-2 Punch in the AL from the Bump in Buchholz (6-0 1.78 ERA) and Lester (6-1 3.15 ERA). The one concern for the Bo Sox is Hanrahan is out for the rest of 2013 and will new Closer hold up? "Big Papi" Ortiz (7 HR 29 RBI), Pedroia (.333 2 HR 22 RBI), and Back Stop Napoli (.260 7 HR 35 RBI) have carried the Bo Sox offensively and that should continue for the Sox. They will be in it until the end..trust me on that.  

The O's are being led by Young Stars like Jones (.312 6 HR 30 RBI), Machado (.318 5 HR 26 RBI), and Davis (.312 13 HR 41 RBI) who is having a monster year the dish. Hardy, Markakis, and Wieters also have contributed to the O's at the plate. The O's just need to get their Pitching up to speed with their hitting. O's Ace Jason Hammel is 5-2 but a robust 5.72 ERA will catch up to sooner rather than later. If all that can mesh they have one of the premier closers in the Show in Jim Johnson and he is 14/17 in Saves for 2013.

The Rays and Skip Joe Maddon always seem to be right there no matter what but the News hopefully will be good news if they can get 2012 Cy Young Winner David Price back on the bump. LHP Matt Moore has been lights out with an 8-0 start in just 9 starts with an 2.29 ERA. They also have one of the premier closers in the Show in the "Dominican Rocket" Fernando Rodney (9/12 Sv). Longoria is a stud and he has 9 bombs and 29 ribbies while hitting .335. He must cut down his K's as he has a 39 to only 18 free passes. The Rays will be in the middle but having Price will give them a way better chance although it is early.

Note: Numbers from MLB.com

Bluedude Sportstalk SPORTS SHORTS Take 103...CAVS get #1 Lottery Ball again...SPOKES beat BLUE Shirts late..."Da Kid" WALLACE comparing TANNEYHILL to Big Ben...Whatever Mike! #CAVSbiz #SPOKESbiz #TalkingTooMuchbiz

The Cleveland Cavaliers have struck gold again and the Cavs will get the #1 Overall pick in the 2013 NBA Draft. The Cavs beat out the O-Magic who had the highest percentage of landing the Overall Number One at 25%. The Washington Wizards will select 3rd like they did last season and they "Lucky Charm" was their #1 Pick of 2012 Gator Sniper Bradley Beal. The Cavs now move ahead of both the Clips and Magic for the most #1's since 1985. Another 360 degrees for a Real NBA Head...how many Chips do they have combined....Nil!

The Boston Bruins laying back in the brush like an Tiger stalking his meal strike the Blue Shirts of New MSG twice in thew 3rd frame to claim a 2-1 victory and a commanding 3-0 lead in the Series. Too Much moxie, savvy, and grit along with the leadership of Chara and Bergeron has the Bruins eyeing the East Finals. Bruins get the game-winner from Left Wing Daniel Paille with just under r4minutes to in the contest. Blue Shirts Net Minder Lundqvist (32/34 SV) was marvelous until the 3rd Frame but he also needed some help from his "D" and they failed in the 3rd. Rask wasn't as busy for the Bruins in net but was just as golden stopping 23 of 24. The Bruins go for the sweep on Thursday May 23 at New MSG.

After the first day of OTA's for more than a few NFL Clubs former Steelers Mike Wallace was in front of reporters as they asked him how good was Tanneyhill. In a Mike Wallace way he shrugs and says, " I think he can be just as good as Big Ben" (Wallace was the lead voter probably voting Ben 61 on the Top 100 for 2013). And Bolden in 49ers Camp if asked about Flacco he will, say Kap throw a better pigskin than Joe. Greg Jennings will say Ponder throws just as good as A-Rog. Its par for the course and Wallace had to say because one who else is going to throw him the Pigskin in 2013? Two...that's Da Kid being Da Kid....and whatever! See you Wallace December 8, 2013 in the 'Burgh and where something comfortable it will be colder than Florida.    

 

Bluedude Sportstalk FRONT LINE May 21, 2013...NFL Owners Meeting in the HUB is adjourned....TEXANS and GOLD RUSH get Big Bowls 50 and 51 #TexansBiz #49ersbiz

With numerous media outlets reporting with the NFL Owners Meeting adjourned in Bean Town the Votes are in and it was exactly what I though it would be. Ten Super Bowl L and Super LI have destinations. With 305, H-Town, and The Bay...San Francisco side in the running three entered and only two exited.

The Committee chose San Francisco and what would be their New Digs (Levi Stadium known at Bluedude Sportstalk by the Big 501 Jeans) in Santa Clara, California to host Super Bowl L. C'mon new stadium, the freshest amenities, and all that Yahoo, Google, and Facebook Social Media Giants running all through the Bay the NFL hit a slam dunk and you won't even need a ticket to feel like your at the game.

The Host for Super Bowl LI will be the City of Houston (Reliant Stadium) and its only the 4th Largest T.V. and Radio Market in Sports and has all those outlets your looking for in public transportation and hotels in abundance and very accessible from Reliant Stadium in Houston. Not to mention and you might want to check this out the biggest Scoreboard in the World. Yes you think the Texans are going to let Jerry have everything. The Cowboys have the largest TV in a Stadium in the world but the Texans have the biggest scoreboard. Imagine that everything is bigger in Texas!

Left out in the Cold as their Stadium is nice but rather old...the the Aqua Boyz Complex...Dolphin Stadium. Miami is a World-Class Host but they get a knock or two for that Stadium as the newer ones just have all what every fan and the NFL needs for the big Bowl. Now if we were not counting stadiums then Miami would have been number one but we live in a world now where the more gadgets...the better.

Congrats to the 49ers and Texans as they both host the Big Bowl in the coming future.

ICE GAMES "DOUBLE SHOTS"...from New MSG...SPOKES vs BLUE Shirts...from the Shark Tank...LA ROYALTY vs Team TEAL #Fight4LordStanley

The Boston Bruins have dominated the New York Rangers through the first two games on two fronts,. The Bruins Defensemen have controlled what the Rangers have been trying to do. Bruins have three rookie defensemen that have led the charge following Bruins All-Star Defensemen and 2012-13 Norris Trophy Finalist Zdeno Chara. The Bruins Left Winger Brad Marchand has scored 4 points vs Rangers splitting the Goals/Assisst down the middle. Rangers must slow the Bruins Attack down as they also need to help Rangers Net Minder Henrik Lundqvist. The Blue Shirts must get maximum effort from Callahan and Nash to have any chance in Game 3. Rangers lose this one the series is pretty much over.

To the Left Coast in the Shark Tank as Team Teal tries to even the Series with the Royalty of LA County and defending Cup Champion L.A. Kings. This Series has become the "Battle of Net Minders' like many though it would. Kings Jonathan Quick has a 1.67 GAA and he has been "Straight Cash Homie" for L.A.. Sharks Net Minder Antii Niemi has been no chop liver on his end with a 2.06 GAA as he has been virtually unbeatable as well.  When both Goalies are locked in like ion this series "Activity" is the Key. Put as many Frozen Ones as you can to the Net and see what happens. Team Teal is led by Left Winger Patrick Marleau who is a point in each of the three games thus far. The Kings are led by Center Mike Richards as he has three points as well in the series. Series is 2-1 L.A. Royalty.          

LOGO WATCH #WCF Gm 2...the GRIND House starts every series down 1-0 what's to worry...SPURS trying to hold serve and head to BEALE Street up 2-0...#MEMvsSAS #NBAonESPN 9pm ET...the "Fight for LARRY" is near

The Memphis Grizzlies were down 0-2 to the Clips and you know the end of that story. They lost Game 1 in Loud City to the Young Gunz OKC and whose still playing in NBA Winning Time? Spurs up 1-0 on the Grizz lookout Silver & Black of Texas the Grind House have the Blue Print down. " Let them think it's them...when it's us". Spurs must be ready from jump street as the Grizz will be throwing everything at the Spurs including a ticked off @MacBO50.

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The Grizz will establish or at least try to establish Zach Randolph in the low-post and @MacBO50 will not leave the AT&T Center without collecting a Rewards Cards...

The Spurs Point God TP9 must keep his foot on the peddle and force Grizz PG Conley Jr. to play both ends...

The Grizz Leading Scorer was off the Bench in "Q" Pondexter...can the Grizz get all Starters in Double Figures anchored by Z-Bo an Gasol along with Conley Jr leading the Stat Sheet?

The Spurs have to keep getting major production from K.L. of Alamo City and D.G. of AT&T....

Grizz must stop that 14/29 the Spurs shot from Amarillo, Texas in Game 1....they cannot let the Spurs shoot it from Deep and expect to win coming out of the Motel...

Spurs 1st Frame is crucial as the Grizz will not get down like Game 1...handle the initial Grizz Rush and control the tempo...Spurs controlled the "Pace" in Game 1 and didn't get caught up in grinding as they forced the Grizz to play from behind which is not their strong suit...

Grizz Lock down Defenders "West Side" Allen and Tay from Compton must do a better job on both Green and Leonard as well as Spurs Role Players like "Strawberry Sniper' Bonner and Gary "Lay-Up" Neal...

Spurs did an excellent job on the Grizz Bigs and avoided the Grizz Bigs Favorite Show "Night Out with Grizz Bigs"...will they Ditto that Feat in Game 2?

Can the Grizz get any Money Ball Production in Game 2?

Points in Paint must be win by the Grizz if they are to have any shot of winning Game 2?

Key Match Ups: Conley Jr. vs TP9...Z-Bo vs Dunc...Spurs Bench vs Grizz Bench

 

#LAKEshow #1 SOAP..."As DWIGHT Turns" Top 10 Edition...will he go...or will he stay...regardless the LAKERS have 16 CHIPS and NBA Royalty...Gloria Gaynor hit that Late 70s Single "I WILL SURVIVE" Dwight of Three Stripes Remix #LAKERSbiz

Yes it's back as the Bluedude is following NBA Free Agent "Dwight of Three Stripes" ...Dwight Howard's every move this off season and why not as he and Lob City's CP3 are the two biggest fish in the 2013 NBA Free Agent Class. Having said that will Dwight go...or will he stay a Laker? So many variables and not enough time to go through them all. Here is what we know from Dwight as a Laker for one season..the Top 10:

1. He never looked comfortable as a Laker or shall I say in Lakers Lead Man MDA's Scheme...

2. Dwight wasn't the focal point of the Offense and that bothered him like a Fat Kid who didn't get his cake.

3. Coming from a Small Market to Professional Sports Royalty where every single move is dissected...Dwight didn't handle that too well.

4. Kobe System is almost 86 in Laker Land...but Dwight will not defer to anyone but he isn't the best leader either.

5. Lakers know they can pay him more than anyone and why wouldn't Dwight stay? The Big Market isn't for everyone as some flourish (Derek Jeter Homegrown Yankee) and dome implode (Alex Rodriguez (not an Original Yankee). In essence you have Kobe being Jeter and Dwight being A-Rod minus the "Flintstone Vitamins".

6. Joining the Rockets not all the Pressure would be on him as he has a young Star in "Fear the Beard" Harden and Big in Omer Asik, and a budding Small Forward Star in Chandler "Parsons in a #RedNation Tree".

7. Towards the end of the season Dwight and the Spaniard playing together actually worked but it took 82 games...c'mon MDA.

8. Does Laker Nation seem to care one way or another if Dwight stays?

9. If the Lakers lose Dwight like the Great Professional Sports Teams in American Sports they always have Gloria Gaynor's late 70s 8-Track Single..."I will Survive" ready to go.  

10. Dwight is son indecisive Dwight doesn't quite know what he wants....Lakers Nation prepare yourself for "As Dwight Turns" Friday Cliffhanger every day all day.

Regardless of what happens LAKEshow to "Dwight of Three Stripes"..."You will Survive"