Dr. Jay's Gameplan for Basketball

The Flaws of the USA Basketball Team

2008-08-07T22:36:00.002-04:00

Lacking Size

The US team is made up of guards and not a lot of forwards. There is only one true center which is Dwight Howard. There are a lot of guards. This team may be dominated down low if Yao Ming has a good game or another team.

Fouls

USA fouls way too much in the games. When looking for a steal or a block, they always end up with a foul with few occasional successes. Fouls could be a major issue in this year's Olympics.

Opponents Scoring

Even though, USA beats their opponents by many points but that doesn't mean they score a lot of points. USA has tremendous defence so they should be able to keep their opponents to a real minimum amount of points. Yet USA blows out almost every team they play.

5 Strenghts of Team USA Basketball

2008-08-07T21:51:00.003-04:00

Scoring

Almost everyone the USA team can pull up for a jumpshot without hesitation. This team is full of guards and versitile forwards. If almost everyone scores in a game then the outcome of the game will be in the advantage of USA.

Quickness

These players are very quick. They can push the ball down the court for a fastbreak dunk with easy. With Shaq out the picture and Dwight Howard in, there are practically fresh legs in the game at all times.

Age

This team is very young. They are capable of playing consecutive games and playing for many minutes. The oldest player is Jason Kidd, but he doesn't get many minutes. So this team has a chance of winning the gold for the next 2 Olympics.

Selfishless

There is no key player on this team. Even though the USA basketball team is filled with all stars, they always pass the ball to another player without even thinking. Every game is filled with alley oops and radical passes. It energizes the crowd and gets the game going.

Chemistry

There is so much chemistry on this team. The USA team is more like a family than anything. There is nothing more important than getting along with your teammates on an all stars team. Some of these players do not always play with each other back home so it is very important.

The New Dream Team in Beijing

2008-08-07T19:01:00.004-04:00

No One Stands in USA's Path

USA has annihilated everyone they have played. No one stands against one of the greatest USA basketball teams the world has ever seen. The roster for this basketball team is practically unstoppable. They have gone undefeated in the pre- Olympic season at the record of 5-0.

Adversities of USA

Canada
Turkey

Lithuania

Russia

Australia

Angola

China

Germany

Argentina

Greece

The Perfect Roster

Jason Kidd

Kobe Bryant
LeBron James
Carmelo Anthony
Dwight Howard
Chris Paul
Dwyane Wade
Deron Williams
Chris Bosh
Carlos Boozer
Michael Redd
Tayshaun Prince

Veteran Superstars Wanted Everywhere

2008-02-29T08:44:00.004-05:00

Veterans Want Out

There are NBA Veterans that really want that ring on their fingers after playing for so long. Some may already have one but why not have another? Just being on that average or below average team isn't enough for people especially for those who are aging quickly. The biggest superstars that have moved this basketball season are Kevin Garnett, Ray Allen, Jason Kidd, Pau Gasol, and big Shaq.

Most people know that Kevin Garnett and Ray Allen have gone to Boston in the preseason. Recently, Jason Kidd had gone back to the Dallas Mavericks. Pau Gasol has gone to the Lakers, and he looks had made the best decision out of all the veterans. Shaq has gone to the Phoenix Suns to play with Nash and Amare. Also Mike Bibby went to the Atlanta Hawks to play with the very young team. All these players really want to win the National Championships. Now that they are on a new team, they may have that chance.

tag: NBA, Kevin Garnett, Ray Allen, Shaq, Pau Gasol, Jason Kidd, Veterans

Rivalry Week: Duke Takes It This Year

2008-02-07T10:29:00.000-05:00

Duke Stomp the Tar Heels

Duke had an outstanding game against ancient rivals, North Carolina. Duke had 13 from behind the perimeter. Greg Paulus stepping up to score 18 points and 6-8 from 3- point land. He was one of six players that had double digit scoring on the Blue Devils team. Duke had penetrated into the lane and kicked it out to players for the three. Now Duke pulls away and is the top team in the ACC.

What Was North Carolina's Problem?

The Tar Heels just did not play their game last night. All their top players just had an awful game. The only player that had a good game was Tyler Hansbrough. He had a double double with 28 points and 18 rebounds. The only thing is that one player can't do it all. Wayne Ellington didn't have a good game. North Carolina was just out hustled by the Blue Devils, and they couldn't handle Duke's amazing shooting and execution.

tag: duke, blue devils, north carolina, tar heels, greg paulus, tyler hansbrough, wayne ellington, ACC

Cavs Pull One Over Top Dog Celtics

2007-11-28T13:27:00.000-05:00

How Did the Cavaliers Pull It Off?

LeBron James was unbelievable against the Boston Celtics. He had 13 assists and 31 points with 11 points just in overtime. Also with the help of Drew Gooden and Zydrunas Ilgauskas, they had won one of the best games of the season. Both teams had played such a great game that they had gone into overtime.

What Went Wrong?

Ray Allen had 29 points, 7 assists, and 5 rebounds. He was not the only person to help out with the scoring. Kevin Garnett had 19 points and Paul Pierce with 16 points. Boston could have won this game but it had gone wrong for them when they were 69 percent from the free throw line. They had made only 20 out of 29. With LeBron James there, Boston couldn't get a "W."

tag: Cleveland, Cavaliers, Boston, Celtics, LeBron James, Ray Allen, Kevin Garnett

A Showdown in the West

2007-11-16T09:07:00.001-05:00

Why the Dallas Mavericks Won?

Dallas Mavericks had dominated in every aspect of the game except for free throws. San Antonio Spurs were shooting at 79% and Mavs at 73%. Josh Howard from the Mavs had been the scoring leader with 23 points. Dirk Nowitzki had also done good. He had profitted off the mismatches with the Spurs.

Why Did the Spurs Lose?

One of the reasons Spurs lost because Tony Parker had not played his usual game. He had only 7 points and 8 assists. The only good thing he did was that he only had 1 turnover. He did not convert on offense, and he let Mavs' Harris score 18 points, being the second leading scorer for the Mavs. These two teams are very good and might just meet in the playoffs. They are still the top of the West.

NBA 2009 All- Stars Playing in Phoenix

2007-11-08T09:13:00.000-05:00

The 2009 All-Stars Game in Phoenix
Commissioner David Stern had made the decision to hold the 2009 All-Stars game in Phoenix, Arizona, the home of the Phoenix Suns. The famous game of talented players will be held on February 15, 2009. This would be the third time playing in Phoenix after 1975 and 1995. With the All-Star game is the 3-Point Shootout, Slam Dunk Competition, and the Rookie Challenge. I think it will be a good choice because Phoenix has a fine Arena for basketball.

What is the All-Star Game?
The All-Star game is a game played between the East and West. The teams consist of talented All-Star players from around the NBA. There is also the Rookie Challenge which is a game where the newcoming rookies play against the once rookies Sophomore. Then there is the Slam Dunk Competition which is players trying to come up with the most creative dunk. Also the 3-Point Shootout is part of the All- Stars Weekend. In the 3-Point Shootout all you have to do is shoot 3 pointers.

NBA 2007 All-Star Game

The Scorching Suns Playing like a Playoff Contender

2007-10-30T14:43:00.000-04:00

Season Starting for the Suns

The Suns had played the Seattle SuperSonics for their opening night on November 1, 2007. Amare Stoudemire had played his third game ever since his knee surgery, but he still played a fantastic game with 23 points and 11 rebounds.

Steve Nash even had a great game vs. the Seattle SuperSonics. He had 18 points and 12 assists for the win. He had the game clinching 3-pointer. With him in the game it was a certain "W" for the Suns.

Suns NOT Giving 110% for the Loss

The Suns lose to Kobe Bryant and the Los Angeles Lakers 119-98 at Staple Center in LA. The Lakers did something that they haven't done in a while, PASS. They had moved the ball around, and the team had 24 assists out the whole night. The Suns only having 20 assists, and Steve Nash with only 3 of those 20.

The Laker's bench had helped a lot, but the Suns were having a bad night, and they just didn't have the usual intensity for playing the game. Even though the Suns had lost, they still weren't discouraged for playing the game vs. the Cleveland Cavaliers.

The Suns burn LeBron James and the Cavaliers

Coming into Suns Arena after a devastating loss, the Suns were not down and out. They had come to play even without their starting All- Star center Amare Stoudemire. Stoudemire had some soreness in his right knee. They had won the game 103-92.

Steve Nash had scored a season high 30 points and with10 assists. He had helped rally from a 12 point deficit over the Cavs. An underrated forward, Shawn Marion, had a double- double with 23 points and 12 rebounds. Also with the help of Leandro Barbosa and Boris Diaw, they had swept the Cavs off their feet.

LeBron James, with 27 points and 8 assists, still didn't have enough to beat the scorching Suns. The Cavs had an amazing 1st half with the lead of 12 points, but they could hold it all the way through. The Cavs may have better luck next time but for now the Suns had what it took to win and the Cavs didn't.

Game recap off Youtube

tag: NBA, Phoenix, Suns, Steve Nash, Amare Stoudemire, Sonics, Cavaliers, Lakers

My picks to Lead the NBA: Celtics, Spurs and Hawks?

2007-10-25T13:34:00.000-04:00

The NBA Preseason has already started, and it is going to an amazing, upsetting, topsy turvy year with more new recruits and some senior vets trying to make one last stand before retiring. Just remember that the preseason is just for getting into the season and trying to find your talent. The real stuff starts in October 30, 2007.

The Spurs are Spectacular

Right now the team to watch for is the San Antonio Spurs as they are the returning champs.

Tim Duncan is the Dunkmaster... it is so sweet to see him flying through the air!

The Celtics are Sensational

If I was to pick a real good team right now it would be the Boston Celtics. Their three key players are Ray Allen, Kevin Garnett, and Paul Pierce. They are a strong team to make playoffs this year.

Do the Hawks hear harbingers of greatness?

The Atlanta Hawks are a great team right now too. I would say that they are the best team in the preseason yet. They are 7-1 and #1 in their division.

Although they have a lot of great players, they've had a tough time because they are so young. I think that they may just now have enough experience to pull into the playoffs and maybe even take the whole thing.

tag: WHS_student, NBA, Spurs, Celtics, Hawks