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Erin Hickey
Denver Sports ExaminerA Colorado sports nut for life, Erin Hickey takes his obsession to a new level with the best seat in the house, covering local hoops, hockey, the Rox and everything in-between scene.
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Showing entries for Category: NBA-Playoff
What's a Nuggets fan to do?
Erin Hickey - Denver Sports Examiner
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For example, do we back the team that demolished us in the first round because, if we're going to lose, it's best to lose to the eventual champ?
Or do we root against them because they demolished us in the first round?
Do we pull for the team in our same conference? We’re more familiar with their style of play, their roster, their coaches… and we probably hold onto a slight bias that our home conference is obviously the better one.
Or do we hope for a Lakers failure because we still can’t stand Kobe Bryant?
Do we root for the Celtics because we can’t help but get caught up in the excitement of their incredible turn-around from a dismal 24-58 record last year?
Or do we focus all of our negative energy to derail the Celtics and avenge the Rockies’ embarrassing loss to the Red Sox in the World Series? And to silence all those spoiled, annoying Boston fans who have seen their teams reach three major championships in the past eight months?
Sadly, I don’t know the answers. I suppose we must all look into our hearts and contemplate each option, and its consequences, carefully.
Topics: Denver , Sports , Nuggets , NBA Playoff , Lakers , Kobe Bryant , basketball , NBA Finals , Celtics
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Erin Hickey - Denver Sports Examiner
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Erin Hickey - Denver Sports Examiner
1. Some heart and intensity. And not just from the bench players. I want to see a unified commitment to winning the game.2. Made layups. According to George Karl, Melo and AI went a combined 1-for-20 on layups in game 3. Surely that can't happen again?3.... Read More
Topics: Denver , Sports , Nuggets , Carmelo , Iverson , George Karl , NBA Playoff
The weekend from hell
Erin Hickey - Denver Sports Examiner
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Stumbling out of the gate
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Photo: Denver Post (Noah Graham, NBAE via Getty Images)A few thoughts on yesterday's Nuggets/Lakers game....1. Anthony Carter is a liability in this series. I like the guy... he works hard and he's unselfish. But his size creates a serious matchup problem... Read More
Topics: Denver , Sports , Nuggets , George Karl , NBA Playoff , Lakers
Who you callin' miserable?
Erin Hickey - Denver Sports Examiner
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Who doesn’t love some playoff desperation?
Erin Hickey - Denver Sports Examiner
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