Halley A. posted an article on Built From Scratch - Jan 5, 2012, 11:05 pm
What a great year ahead of us! :) The San Antonio Spurs managed to win, 93-71, against their Southwest rival the Dallas Mavericks. Manu Ginobili will be out for at two months due to a fracture on his shooting hand. Get well soon Manu! Watch the highlights of the Mavs-Spurs game: http://www.nba.com...
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Halley A. posted an article on Built From Scratch - Dec 8, 2011, 8:07 am
John Schuhmann on the San Antonio Spurs... Last season was unique in many ways for the Spurs. With a change of pace and a new identity, they became a team that folks in San Antonio might not recognize, even though most of the players in silver and black were plenty familiar.Source/s: http://www.nba....
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Halley A. posted an article on Built From Scratch - Dec 8, 2011, 6:06 am
Counting down the days to the 2011-12 NBA Season. :) So excited! GO SPURS!
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Halley A. posted an article on Built From Scratch - Dec 1, 2011, 2:03 pm
I've been wondering when JaggedCore began. So, I looked up for my very first post here and found this. Reposting Angels.. Angels.. Come as visions, voices, dreams, coincidences, & intuition, the whisper of knowledge at your ear. They come as animals or other people, or as a wash of peace in an aili...
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Halley A. posted an article on Built From Scratch - Nov 29, 2011, 10:15 am
Finally, some good news about the NBA. The five-month lockout end and the season begins on Christmas Day. A tentative agreement has been made but 29 owners and 450 players will still have to vote for the deal to be effective. According to NBA Commissioner David Stern, the agreement was "subject to a...
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Halley A. posted an article on Built From Scratch - Nov 20, 2011, 8:24 am
The NBA lockout is still on. :( And I'm getting frustrated about it.
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Halley A. posted an article on Built From Scratch - Oct 15, 2011, 10:43 am
Speaking of the NBA, it's October and players should be warming up for the coming season. But the lockout hasn't been lifted yet and I'm not even sure if there will be a new season. So, where do we go now fellow NBA fans? Overseas? I suppose, yea. According to Dime reports, there will be an elite nu...
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Halley A. posted an article on Built From Scratch - Oct 15, 2011, 10:15 am
It was Thursday, when a friend from the office told me that my blog was nominated as one of the Best Sports Blog at the 1st Bicol Bloggy Awards and was invited to go the awarding ceremony. Unfortunately, I was unable to attend to awards night. But even so, I was still very glad that people now knew ...
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Halley A. posted an article on Built From Scratch - Aug 11, 2011, 2:16 am
I know this is out of my usual NBA stuff but I just couldn't stop myself from posting this because I've really enjoyed watching this and I know you will too. Harrison Ford and Nick Faldo (Professional Golfer/Golf Analyst)How about a Han Solo stand-in for Nick Faldo eh? Jim Carrey and Rick Carlisl...
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Halley A. posted an article on Built From Scratch - Jul 19, 2011, 10:17 pm
So, what is it this time for Shaq? After retiring from the NBA. According to Shaq, “Dwyane Wade, LeBron James, you know, they’re great players, they’re probably the greatest backcourt ever assembled. And you know, they’re going to get back. They’re going to get back. They play well, they w...
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Halley A. posted an article on Built From Scratch - Jul 17, 2011, 2:23 am
Kobe Bryant lost the chance to win the 2011 NBA Championship and all Los Angeles Lakers fan were hurt. I guess the pain won't stop there because Kobe has again lost another one but this time it's the list of America's Most Popular Athletes. But stay positive Kobe fans because he's still included in...
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Halley A. posted an article on Built From Scratch - Jun 5, 2011, 11:49 am
Ahh the feeling of excitement during Playoff season sure didn't waver for me even though my beloved team didn't make it. But going back to reality, Game 3 of The Finals series brings us to Dallas, Texas (not San Antonio) where the Dallas Mavericks and the Miami Heat will battle it out for the lead. ...
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Halley A. posted an article on Built From Scratch - Jun 3, 2011, 1:13 am
I wasn't really planning on watching Game2 of the Heat-Mavs series. But seeing the frustration mounting from my sister's face just made me. I thought the game was exciting because both teams we're playing like it was the last. The Heat was attacking the paint and LBJ made faces because he feels like...
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Halley A. posted an article on Built From Scratch - May 30, 2011, 2:11 am
Ahh can't believe I've missed a lot of posts again for my blog. But this time, I'm definitely reviving my blog.
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Halley A. posted an article on Built From Scratch - Feb 11, 2011, 12:18 am
"You do it 'til they don't want you anymore. Or it stops being fun." -Jerry Sloan.I love Utah Jazz coach Jerry Sloan and finding out that he's saying goodbye as the team's coach makes me sad. I love that he's honed Deron Williams to be a better player.
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Halley A. posted an article on Built From Scratch - Jan 29, 2011, 10:24 am
It's the mid-season, which only means that the ALL-STARS is near! Here's the roster of the five starters of the East and the West conferences: 2011 Eastern Conference All-Stars LeBron James Amar'e Stoudemire Dwayne Wade Derrick RoseHead Coach: TBD 2011 Western Conference All-Stars Kevin Durant Kobe...
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Halley A. posted an article on Built From Scratch - Jan 26, 2011, 2:35 pm
Kobe Bryant wasn’t about to disparage Jerry West for saying the Los Angeles Lakers are “getting long in the tooth.” He just begged to differ. West, a Hall of Fame player and former Lakers general manager, suggested last week at a speech in Orange County that there’s a connection between ...
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Halley A. posted an article on Built From Scratch - Jan 26, 2011, 2:26 pm
The Utah Jazz are likely excited about returning home following a winless five-game road trip. They’re probably not too thrilled, however, to see who’s waiting for them. The NBA-best San Antonio Spurs, who expect to have Tim Duncan in their lineup, look to hand the scuffling Jazz a sixth straigh...
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Halley A. posted an article on Built From Scratch - Jan 26, 2011, 2:05 pm
Just this previous weekend, I was lucky enough to have watched the Mid-Season report card of the San Antonio Spurs and all other teams in the Western Conference. The three guests were Sekou, 3-D, and Mr Scott and they gave their grades on the San Antonio Spurs. It was three straight As, which was G...
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Halley A. posted an article on Built From Scratch - Jan 25, 2011, 6:17 pm
Spurs coach Gregg Popovich will coach the West team in the All-Star game after leading San Antonio to the NBA’s best record. Popovich has guided the Spurs to a 38-7 start, the best in franchise history. The Spurs have been rejuvenated behind Tim Duncan, Tony Parker and Manu Ginobili staying health...
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Halley A. posted an article on Built From Scratch - Jan 15, 2011, 9:38 pm
LeBron James was out of the Miami Heat’s lineup against the Chicago Bulls on Saturday night, missing his second straight game because of a sprained left ankle. James went to the court at the United Center, did some shooting and even tried a couple of dunks before the game, then was declared inacti...
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Halley A. posted an article on Built From Scratch - Jan 9, 2011, 1:00 pm
The words about Shaquille O’Neal sounded strange tumbling out of Tim Duncan’s mouth, something between marvel and melancholy. Once, this would’ve been a night about them, the two best teams in basketball centered upon the Russell and Chamberlain of a generation. “We’re the two godfathers n...
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Halley A. posted an article on Built From Scratch - Jan 8, 2011, 1:01 pm
The San Antonio Spurs’ typically potent offense struggled at times against the Indiana Pacers. Their defense made up for it, though. The Spurs held the Pacers to 1-for-15 shooting in the fourth quarter to win 90-87 and snap a two-game skid. Roy Hibbert had a chance to give the Pacers the lead in t...
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Halley A. posted an article on Built From Scratch - Jan 7, 2011, 10:06 am
LeBron James and Dwyane Wade of the Heat and Kevin Garnett and Rajon Rondo of the Celtics are on pace to be voted as starters for the NBA All-Star game. Garnett and Rondo remained in second place at their positions behind the Heat duo in the third voting returns announced Thursday. Orlando center Dw...
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Halley A. posted an article on Built From Scratch - Jan 5, 2011, 2:32 pm
Kobe Bryant knows how to motivate the rest of the Los Angeles Lakers, but coach Phil Jackson still wants to see further improvement. A visit to the struggling Phoenix Suns could help. The Lakers look to build on one of their best performances in nearly three weeks when they face the Suns on Wednesda...
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Halley A. posted an article on Built From Scratch - Dec 1, 2010, 4:55 pm
"The fundamental problem for Spoelstra isn’t that James doesn’t respect coaches – he doesn’t respect people. Give LeBron this, though: He’s learned to live one way with the television light on, and another with it off. He treats everyone like a servant, because that’s what the system tau...
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Halley A. posted an article on Built From Scratch - Nov 30, 2010, 2:58 pm
Brace yourself. Three days and counting until touchdown at The Q, where LeBron James will make the most awaited appearance in Cleveland since ... well, since the Cavaliers drafted him in 2003, turning him into an instant civic treasure. And the spectacle will only be surpassed by the buildup, which ...
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Halley A. posted an article on Built From Scratch - Nov 29, 2010, 12:39 am
The New Orleans Hornets is the last NBA team left unbeaten at home. But not for long. The San Antonio Spurs beat the Hornets 109-95 today, slashing Chris Paul's perfect home win to one loss. Manu Ginobili, with eight assists and 23 points drove the Spurs to their 14th win this season with huge he...
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Halley A. posted an article on Built From Scratch - Nov 2, 2010, 6:30 pm
On an average, all four Tallbiceleste representatives in the NBA had a good night but only one was on the winning side. Carlos DELFINO had a superb start for the Milwaukee Bucks against the New Orleans Hornets. He was on target for 5 times from the 3 points paint, totaling 19 points plus 5 rebounds,...
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Halley A. posted an article on Built From Scratch - Oct 29, 2010, 6:48 pm
Now this is the kind of pair I'm looking forward to watch -- LA Lakers v Phoenix Suns. What makes it exciting for me? Firstly, there'll be NO more Amar'e Stoudemire, who's now in the New York Knicks. It's all on Steve Nash. But it's not like Nash is anywhere close to getting the championship ring bu...
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Halley A. posted an article on Built From Scratch - Oct 28, 2010, 6:50 pm
Change is inevitable indeed. If it's for the good, however, Dwayne Wade welcomes anyone who joins him in his quest for the championship ring -- even if its a LeBron James we're talking about. The King certainly came to Miami. Unfortunately, the opening game against the Boston Celtics gave them their...
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Halley A. posted an article on Built From Scratch - Oct 26, 2010, 4:08 pm
And the so the season begins. Interesting season opener between the Miami Heat and the Boston Celtics. LeBron revisits the place where his dreams ended last season as a Cavalier. The 2-time season MVP makes his debut as a Heat, however, who by the way was stripped off by the Celtics during last seas...
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Halley A. posted an article on Built From Scratch - Oct 4, 2010, 6:35 pm
This blog is currently under construction. :) Thank you for visiting.
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Halley A. posted an article on Built From Scratch - Sep 17, 2010, 6:54 pm
I've always wondered when San Antonio Spurs coach, Gregg Popovich would get Tiago Splitter. :) Well, he's a Spurs now and even if it was pretty much a quiet offseason move, it sure would make a lot of difference for the team this year.
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Halley A. posted an article on Built From Scratch - Aug 31, 2010, 12:43 pm
My very first September post. Oh can't believe I missed out two NBA seasons because I was so busy with work. And look what it got me, a blog of fragments from last season. Well, hope everything goes well because I'm ready to write. :)
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Halley A. posted an article on Built From Scratch - Aug 30, 2010, 10:28 pm
Haven't done writing for quite some time. But I'm warming up, hopefully this keeps up when the new season begins. Looking forward! :)
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Halley A. posted an article on Built From Scratch - May 31, 2010, 3:13 pm
I thought the Phoenix Suns had it, but soon fell short against the LA Lakers. And now, Kobe Bryant faces the one team that he probably wishes most to meet in the Finals - the Boston Celtics. It has been two years, but the memory of the '08 NBA Finals is still clear. The Celtics won and Bryant was le...
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Halley A. posted an article on Built From Scratch - Apr 29, 2010, 5:10 pm
I was reading an article about Tim Duncan being considered among the Top 10 NBA players of all-time. Then, I tried to trace some of the links and was not convinced about everything I read about it and it was not even about Duncan that had me ranting this way. I just couldn't believe Shaquille O'Neal...
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Halley A. posted an article on Built From Scratch - Apr 26, 2010, 12:36 pm
When my sister told me the Spurs are 2-1, I was like, "Yeah, it's on!" And I was not mistaken, the San Antonio Spurs won the two home games, putting the Dallas Mavericks on the verge of a first round elimination. The Mavs had an 11-point lead during the first half of the fourth game, which continued...
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Halley A. posted an article on Built From Scratch - Apr 22, 2010, 1:48 pm
And Spurs tie the series to 1-1. His minutes may have lessened but Tim Duncan never ceased to ensure that everything goes well for the San Antonio Spurs. And this was evident game 2, Spurs winning against the Dallas Mavericks 102-88. Duncan dished out 25 points with 17 boards. Manu Ginobili delivere...
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Halley A. posted an article on Built From Scratch - Apr 20, 2010, 4:30 pm
The 2010 Playoffs is getting even hotter these days with hot matchups including the East’s Boston Celtics and Miami Heat rivalry. Celtics took Game 1 with a 85-76 win over the Heat. But here’s downside, Kevin Garnett’s not playing for the second game. I watched the video and I pretty much agre...
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Halley A. posted an article on Built From Scratch - Apr 15, 2010, 3:47 pm
I can’t imagine a NBA Playoffs without the LA Lakers playing. They’re simply good or should I say, Kobe Bryant is just so good at playing basketball. This 2010 NBA Playoffs matchup against the Oklahoma City Thunder creates a stir among critics as to whether the Lakers can make it to the champion...
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Halley A. posted an article on Built From Scratch - Apr 15, 2010, 2:39 pm
Here are the list of schedules for the upcoming 2010 NBA Playoffs. Most have really exciting matchups. Western Conference Eastern Conference Source: http://www.nba.com/playoffs2010/series/index.html?ls=nbaplayoffsTab?ls=iref:nbahpt1
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Halley A. posted an article on Built From Scratch - Apr 14, 2010, 2:33 pm
Firstly, I can't believe I missed a lot of details in this season's NBA playoffs. Guess my friend was right, I've been too busy with some other stuff. But going back to the topic, the season is officially done and the playoffs is almost there - April 17, 2010. Here are the matchups, got it from Wiki...
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Halley A. posted an article on Built From Scratch - Nov 12, 2009, 5:50 pm
What I love about Manu Ginobili is that he remains to be the Manu who's passionate about basketball - about his team. I just hope he stays healthy, so, he'll stay as a Spur for good. “I don't want to miss any more games. I'm a little paranoid,” said the Argentinian icon. It may sound selfish, I ...
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Halley A. posted an article on Built From Scratch - Nov 12, 2009, 5:50 pm
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Halley A. posted an article on Built From Scratch - Nov 3, 2009, 11:14 am
Currently, the New Orleans Hornets hangs by a thread with a 1-3 and is fourth at the Southwest division. It was plain to see that the Hornets should be getting worried even if it's just the start of the season. A lot can happen and if Hornets don't do something N-O-W, New Orleans would have to say b...
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Halley A. posted an article on Built From Scratch - Nov 3, 2009, 11:14 am
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