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  • Ep. 329: Embrace The Trophy, Celtics

    The Basketball Jones — NBA Finals, Game 6 — Episode 329 (.mp3) On todays final show of the 2007-08 season, Tas and I attempt to breakdown Game 6 of the Lakers-Celtics NBA Finals. We discuss, among other things, when strange-girl-momentum swung over to the Celtics, Garnetts clutch performance, that …

  • Ep. 328: Surviving The Times

    The Basketball Jones — NBA Finals, Game 5 — Episode 328 (.mp3) On todays show, Tas and I breakdown Game 5 of the Lakers-Celtics NBA Finals. We discuss, among other things, wacky inflatable arm flailing Pau Gasol, the Lakers horrendous bench contributions, KGs foul trouble, Mihm, and Paul Pierces le …

  • Ep. 327: Put That Notch On Your Bed Post

    The Basketball Jones — NBA Finals, Game 4 — Episode 327 (.mp3) On todays show, Skeets and I breakdown Game 4 of the Lakers-Celtics NBA Finals. We discuss, um, I dont know, maybe the game/comeback of the season? Was there nothing the Lakers could do? Where was the MVP? Well get to the bench no one w …

  • Ep. 326: Good Loss, Bad Loss

    The Basketball Jones — NBA Finals, Game 3 — Episode 326 (.mp3) On todays show, Tas and I breakdown Game 3 of the Lakers-Celtics NBA Finals. We discuss, among other things, whether this was a good loss in the Celtics eyes, the Lakers aggressive perimeter defense, Kobe guarding Rondo, and the whistle …

  • Ep. 325: Officially Offensive

    The Basketball Jones — NBA Finals, Game 2 — Episode 325 (.mp3) On todays show, Skeets and I breakdown Game 2 of the Lakers-Celtics NBA Finals. We discuss, among other things, if officiating was the reason LA lost, the Leon Powe conspiracy, if Kobes fouls were warranted, player of the game, Leonardo …

  • Ep. 324: Strike First, Strike Hard

    The Basketball Jones — NBA Finals, Game 1 — Episode 324 (.mp3) On todays show, Tas and I breakdown Game 1 of the Lakers-Celtics NBA Finals. We discuss, among other things, the Celtics excellent second-half defense, Kobes questionable fourth, Pierces heroics, Garnetts clutchability, the play of the …

  • Ep. 323: NBA Finals Preview Time

    The Basketball Jones — NBA Finals Preview — Episode 323 (.mp3) On todays show, Tas and I roll up the sleeves and breakdown the highly anticipated Lakers-Celtics NBA Finals. We discuss the one-one-one match-ups, home court intangibles, the dreaded 2-3-2 travel configuration, who the casual fan shoul …

  • Ep. 322: The Detroit Braves

    The Basketball Jones — The Fix — Episode 322 (.mp3) On todays show, Skeets and I discuss: Yet another disappointing ending for the Pistons, whether Sheed and Saunders will return, if Doc Rivers is the worst Head Coach in Finals history, Rips game vs Melos, and much, much more. Enjoy! Subscribe to T …

  • Ep. 321: Cool Change

    The Basketball Jones — The Fix — Episode 321 (.mp3) On todays show, Skeets and I discuss the fall of the champs: Why did that Spurs 17-point lead never feel safe? Will Kobe get some media love? Did Phil out coach Pop? We also feel the pain of most Bulls fans, take a call about the East, and much, m …

  • Ep. 320: [Bleep]in’ Good Game

    The Basketball Jones — The Fix — Episode 320 (.mp3) On todays show, Tas and I discuss Perks big night, the Celtics rebounding, Docs late-game fouling strategy, fines for flopping, Big Reds good green, and much, much more. Enjoy, madames and monsieurs. Subscribe to The Jones podcast: iTunes | RSS (F …

  • Ep. 319: Conspiracy Or Waste Of Time?

    The Basketball Jones — The Fix — Episode 319 (.mp3) On todays show, Skeets and I discuss the non-call in the final seconds of Lakers-Spurs Game 4: Would you have called a foul? If theres a plot against the Spurs, why did they shoot more free throws? Is everyone just a little hypersensitive because …

  • Ep. 318: McNasty McDyess Manboards

    The Basketball Jones — The Fix — Episode 318 (.mp3) On todays show, Skeets and I discuss the reincarnation of the Pistons D, the inspiration of Antonio McDyess, which stud player should be traded this offseason, if Jason Maxiell can be an All-Star, what Skeets hair would garner in a trade, and much …

  • Ep. 317: Inevitable

    The Basketball Jones — The Fix — Episode 317 (.mp3) On todays show, Tas and I discuss the inevitable return of The Mighty, Mighty Poo God, Duncans quiet Dwight-like game, if Kobe ruined the Lakers triangle shui, the lackadaisical Pistons, additions to the Stoned Zone, and much, much more. If anyone …

  • Ep. 316: Billups, Blunts And Ballin’

    The Basketball Jones — The Fix — Episode 316 (.mp3) On todays show, Tas and I discuss The Big Three versus The Big Six, the real return of Chauncey Billups, key fourth quarter plays, and more from the Pistons entertaining road win. We also puff, puff pass with Cuban, wonder what current players wou …

  • Ep. 315: The Mamba Waits To Strike

    The Basketball Jones — The Fix — Episode 315 (.mp3) On todays show, Tas and I discuss Kobes second-half brilliance, the Lakers deep bench and other thoughts on one of the best games of the 08 playoffs. We also explore this Melo-to-New Jersey rumor, yell at a caller who questions Duncans career, and …

  • Ep. 314: This Is What You All Wanted

    The Basketball Jones — The Fix — Episode 314 (.mp3) On todays show, Skeets and I discuss Rip Hamiltons nasty bow to Kevin Garnetts face, Detroit shying away from the paint and other thoughts from the Celtics Game 1 win. We also preview the Spurs-Lakers Conference Finals match-up, ponder the Bulls d …

  • Ep. 313: The Machines Rise Again

    The Basketball Jones — The Fix — Episode 313 (.mp3) On todays show, Tas and I discuss Pargos trigger-happy fourth quarter, outside shooting, doubling down on Duncan and other thoughts from the Spurs big Game 7 road win. We also preview the Pistons-Celtics Conference Finals match-up, put our names t …

  • Ep. 312: Pulling No Elbows

    The Basketball Jones — The Fix — Episode 312 (.mp3) On todays show, Skeets and I discuss the dirty elbow from Robert Horry, the offensive foul calls against the Hornets, and whether its time for the Nuggets to trade Melo. We also hand out our Wanker of the Week, learn a thing or five from a caller, …

  • Ep. 311: Season Savior

    The Basketball Jones — The Fix — Episode 311 (.mp3) On todays show, Tas and I discuss the Celtics new Big Three, why the Cavs loathe the first 15 seconds of the shot clock, if Boozer is hurting the Jazz, Scals leather, which current players would make solid color commentators, and much, much more. …

  • Ep. 310: End Of The Champs?

    The Basketball Jones — The Fix — Episode 310 (.mp3) On todays show, Skeets and I discuss how New Orleans beat the best, if Orlando won, or Detroit lost their series, which rookie was snubbed, and why Mr. David Stern is angry. We also take a couple calls, one from a 6-year-old boy, and another from …