The Basketball Jones Podcast

Ep. 991: Moral Victory

tbj@thescore.com — Wed, 22 May 2013 15:51:34 -0000

On Wednesday's episode of "The Fix," The Jones discuss Game 2 of the Western Conference Finals, that "exhilarating" NBA Draft Lottery coverage, and the Los Angeles Clippers firing Vinny Del Negro. All that, plus hugging your dad, Tony Allen's acting, and sleepless babies.

Ep. 990: ECF, Colangelo, Hornets

tbj@thescore.com — Tue, 21 May 2013 15:46:08 -0000

On Tuesday's episode of "The Fix," The Jones preview and predict the Eastern Conference Finals before discussing the Spurs-Grizzlies, tonight's NBA Draft Lottery, Bryan Colangelo's confusing new role with the Raptors, and the return of the Charlotte Hornets! All that, plus long weekend voices, Plinko, Frank Vogel's daughter, and Mark Morrison.

Ep. 989: WC Finals, Scoops, Mascots

tbj@thescore.com — Fri, 17 May 2013 16:17:10 -0000

On Friday’s episode of "The Fix" x "The Overdose," The Jones preview and predict the Western Conference Finals before discussing George Hill's injury, Woodson finally playing Chris Copeland, guys that have boosted their free agency stocks, whether Paul Pierce has played his last game in a Celtics uniform, the Kings staying in Sacramento, and the NBA's best and worst NBA mascots. All that, plus swirling winds, "The Office," tiny "Baby Birdman," and more on crepes

Ep. 988: Dinkers and Dumpers

tbj@thescore.com — Thu, 16 May 2013 16:01:37 -0000

On Thursday's episode of "The Fix," The Jones recap last night's Grizzlies-Thunder and Bulls-Heat game. Topics discussed include: Durant's rough night, the Grizzlies' gang defense, ol' Z-Bo, Prince's dunk, Tony Allen's towel incident, Wade's shoe change, Cole over Chalmers, and the Bulls two chances to tie in the closing seconds. All that, plus John Cliché, haircuts, softball, chocolate bars, dreaming of chicks, beverages, and Greek basketball players.

Ep. 987: New York PaKnicks

tbj@thescore.com — Wed, 15 May 2013 15:58:31 -0000

On Wednesday's episode of "The Fix," The Jones recap last night's Knicks-Pacers and Warriors-Spurs. Topics discussed include: Woodson's decision to start K-Mart over Pablo, why New York keeps doubling, #FreeCopeland, the Pacers one-on-one defense, the missing "old-man orb," a complete Spurs game, Green and Leonard locking up Curry and Klay, and whether the Warriors have anything left in the tank. All that, plus the All-Rookie Teams, Kevin Bloody Wilson, jerseys, raps, and goats.

Ep. 986: Strictly Grizzness

tbj@thescore.com — Tue, 14 May 2013 15:59:19 -0000

On Tuesday's episode of "The Fix," The Jones recap last night's Thunder-Grizz and Heat-Bulls games. Topics discussed include: Marc Gasol's six blocks, Durant's 0-fer overtime period, Ibaka breaking out of his shooting slump, Fisher without his glowing magical orb, Gabrielle, the exhausted Bulls, and Rip Hamilton's baggy uniform. All that, plus wooden bowties, the NBA's All-Defensive Team, merkins, and which coach would be most likely to wear Wade-like capri pants on the sidelines.

Ep. 985: NBA Weekend Roundup

tbj@thescore.com — Mon, 13 May 2013 16:00:43 -0000

On Monday's episode of "The Fix," The Jones breakdown a busy weekend of NBA Playoff action. Topics discussed include: the Warriors storming back, Jarrett Jack, Bogut's block, young Harrison Barnes, the Thunder doing everything but makin' shots, Reggie Jackson's late-game blunders, MIA Ibaka, Marc Gasol, the Bubba Sparxxx Pacers-Knicks, Hibbert's lefty, whether LeBron flopped, Cole over Chalmers, and Chris Bosh finally deciding to show up. All that, plus trivia, Google glasses, and "Wizard of Oz" mid-show farts.

Ep. 984: Playoffs, All-NBA Teams, Crepes

tbj@thescore.com — Fri, 10 May 2013 16:24:55 -0000

On Friday's episode of "The Fix" x "The Overdose," The Jones discuss surprising and disappointing NBA Playoff storylines, select their All-NBA, All-Defensive and All-Rookie Teams, wonder whether George Karl deserved Coach of the Year, pitch Phil Jackson on Toronto, and talk moms. All that, plus crepes, circumcisions, and an epic Rounders softball update.

Ep. 983: All Even

tbj@thescore.com — Thu, 09 May 2013 16:03:27 -0000

On Thursday's episode of "The Fix," The Jones breakdown last night's two games: Heat-Bulls and Spurs-Warriors. Topics discussed include: Aggressive LeBron, whether Taj Gibson will be fined and/or suspended, Miami's C+C Point Guard Factory, slick passes, fronting Boozer, Klay Thompson's ridiculous second quarter, San Antonio going small, and Pop's improved mid-quarter sideline interviews. All that, plus "Die Hard," counting to a thousand, French miniature golf, Usher, what we'll do with no games on tonight, and new nicknames for LeBron's angry face and the Curry-Thompson duo.

Ep. 982: The Lenny Kravitz Show

tbj@thescore.com — Wed, 08 May 2013 16:01:55 -0000

On Wednesday's episode of "The Fix," The Jones breakdown last night's two games: Knicks-Pacers and Thunder-Grizz. Topics discussed include: Mike Conley's bounce-back performance, Tony Allen on Durant, offensive rebounds, Marc Gasol's hot feet, Vogel's timeout, Pablo Prigioni's early fourth quarter, Shump's put-back dunk, ball pressure, and whether Spike Lee tucked in his John Starks jersey for Tas. All that, plus slow-mo spit, rally towels, Lenny Kravitz, and London's weather.