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Doobie’s Dime

04.02.10

Stretch Run Dime Doobie's Dime, NBA, Suns News | (0)
by Doobie Okon Only the Cavaliers and Lakers have solidified their position as the top dog in their respective conferences. The rest of the squads are still jockeying for seeding and it’s a jumbled mess, but that’s great for the League. The NBA season is long enough, so it’s exciting that the teams will need to scratch and claw until the end. I have a feeling this year’s Playoffs will be a beaut, especially in the West where only 4.5 games currently separate the seven teams behind L.A. The stretch run is here, and all the following games are possible previews ...
02.13.10

Dunk Contest Dime Doobie's Dime, NBA, Suns News | (0)
by Doobie Okon When I think of All-Star Weekend, the one event that truly excites me is the Dunk Contest. No offense to the the All-Star Game–which is too far from a real basketball game to be considered meaningful–but the Dunk Contest always offers at least one or two memorable throwdowns, even in years when the overall competition is weak. Many people think the event’s grown stale since there’s only so much creativity an individual can come up with while slamming the rock, and I get that. In light of this, here are five dunks I’ve come up with that ...
01.05.10

Dimes All Around College, Doobie's Dime, NBA, Suns News | (0)
by Doobie Okon And welcome everybody to the Tens. Or Teens. Or Tenties. Or Decies (I read it somewhere)…all I know is we have another decade-moniker issue on our hands, that’s for sure. But as the new year is finally upon us, we are still early enough in the NBA and NCAA seasons that anything is up for grabs. So, its only appropriate here at Doobie’s Dime to present to you ten predictions for the rest of 2010. Feel free to bash. 1. NBA Champions: Boston Celtics I’ve gone back and forth between several teams, but ultimately I keep thinking about ...
12.25.09

Dropping a Nickel On the Holidays Doobie's Dime, NBA, Suns News | (0)
by Doobie Okon It’s that snowy, disturbingly cold time of the year again so we’re guaranteed some marquee games on the NBA schedule. So while your friends and family are opening presents or caroling or celebrating 2010’s imminent arrival, you can stay glued to your TV screen with these: 1) Celtics at Magic: Fri, 12/25, 2:30 (ET), National TV: ABC Sure, a scintillating Christmas Day matchup between two of the East’s best should be motivation enough for both teams. However, the Magic are in a unique position since they’ve had the Atlanta Hawks at their heels in the Southeast the entire season–which might ...
12.05.09

An Answer to December’s First Dime Doobie's Dime, NBA, Suns News | (0)
by Doobie Okon 1 ) Nuggets at 76ers: Mon, 12/7, 7:00 (ET) National TV: NBA TV Am I dreaming? I’m pinching my arm repeatedly but the headline still reads: AI returns to the Sixers. Ok, well this all went down recently, so I apologize if I’m still in shock over here. I’m trying to gauge my feelings, but still can’t fathom this reality. Ever since falling out with the Sixers three years ago, I’ve always secretly hoped Allen would come full circle at one point and return to my beloved city near the end of his career. But that was surely ...
11.21.09

The Dime: Double Nickel Edition Doobie's Dime, NBA, Suns News | (0)
by Doobie Okon So the 2009-2010 NBA season is about a month old now, and while it seems like there’s been vast disappointments among a handful of high-hope teams, the top of the standings are pretty much as expected. Boston is already pulling away after 13 games, while Cleveland hasn’t even played at a high level to this point yet lead the Central with an 8-4 mark. Orlando is indeed staring up at the Hawks albeit with a strong 9-3 record. So really, all the Eastern elites are where they need to be; no early losing streaks. Over in the Wild, New ...
11.10.09

Game Notes: Suns at Sixers Doobie's Dime, Game Notes, NBA, Suns News | (0)
by Doobie Okon I woke up this morning feeling like Charlie on his way to Wonkaville. Eight months ago, I was preparing for the MCATs and now, somehow, I’m embarking on my first media adventure ever. In my hometown, nevertheless. Not too shabby, my friends. 4:13 p.m. - I’m told I could go as early as three hours before the game, so you can bet your rear I’m doing just that. But I can’t find the media entrance to the Wachovia center and nobody seems to have any information for me on this day. Awesome. 4:32 p.m. - A Tzvi-Twersky-lookalike is smoking a ...