Golden State Warriors: We Believe 2007 + Memphis Grizzlies: Believe Memphis 2011

Only 3 teams have upset the top team from 8th seed since the NBA changed to a 7 game format for the 1st round.
- 2007: Golden State Warriors over the Dallas Mavericks in (4-2)
- 2011: Memphis Grizzlies over the San Antonio Spurs in (4-2)
- 2012: Philadelphia 76ers over the Chicago Bulls in (4-2)

Golden State and Memphis have made sequels to these improbable runs this year and are threatening to go deeper.

#Grizznation #Dubnation Don't Stop Believin'

#Grizznation #Dubnation Who do you believe?

Update: '
'Let's play make-believe". The Spurs erased Golden State's dream. Will they do the same to Memphis?

#Grizznation #Dubnation Let's play make-believe

Golden State Warriors: "We are Warriors" to "We are Worried"

Warriors finish off Nuggets in David Lee's surprise return
... Bogut had season bests and career playoff highs of 14 points and 21 rebounds, and Green added a career-high 16 points and 10 rebounds to power Golden State into the second round for the first time in six years.

Bogut also became the first Warriors player with 20 rebounds in the playoffs since Larry Smith had 23 on May 12, 1987, at the Lakers. "It's very emotional for me because I've had a nightmare of a year," said Bogut, who added four blocks and three assists in an unforgettable performance after rehabilitating his left ankle most of the season...

Green also made a corner 3 in front of Denver's bench, and Klay Thompson hustled for a rebound and a quick putback to put the Warriors up 80-62 with 9:11 to play.

The Nuggets failed to score for nearly six minutes during the stretch. But they rallied with 13 straight, held the Warriors scoreless for almost five minutes and gave the fans in Oakland reason to worry.

After the Warriors went back ahead by nine, they nearly collapsed again. Wilson Chandler stole the rebound from Green for an easy layup to get within four, Iguodala hit another from long range and Kenneth Faried made 1 of 2 free throws to bring Denver within two with 32.4 seconds to play.

Golden State: Andrew Bogut (No Worries)

Tbh #WeAreWarriors was more "We are Worried". Escaped that 1, will need more precision against #Spurs. Keep rolling! twitter.com/30HomeGames/st…
— Loz Intransit (@30HomeGames) May 3, 2013

Golden State: "We Were Worried"

Update:

Golden State under pressure: "We aren't Worried"

Find other 'Monster Game' graphics here

PSYCH! - David Lee is back for the Golden State Warriors

PSYCH!: David Lee returns for Golden State

After an 8 year journey to the Postseason, Golden State's lone All Star went down in his first ever Playoff game. Thought to be a Season ending injury, David Lee makes a dramatic appearance in a Closeout Game in front of their home faithful at Oracle Arena.

Golden State's David Lee makes shocking appearanceOAKLAND - The Willis Reed references were coming hot and heavy before tipoff between Golden State and Denver at Oracle Arena on Thursday night, as word spread quickly that Warriors forward David Lee was active despite having suffered an injury just 12 days before that was expected to end his season. He entered play for the first time with 2:27 left in the first quarter and Denver leading 23-18.

Memphis Grizzlies GrindHouse Wallpaper

Memphis Grizzlies GrindHouse Wallpaper - NBA Playoffs 2013

This is a marriage of two of my favorite things:
1) The Memphis Grizzlies, my favorite NBA Team
2) Grindhouse, a double feature co-directed by my rolemodel Robert Rodriguez

"The Grindhouse" is the nickname for the Grizzlies' homecourt FedEx Forum. Named to reflect their deliberate interior offense and gritty defense. May 3, 2013 is the date for their Game 6 showdown with rivals The Los Angeles Clippers. They hope to advance to the second round in front of their home audience and avenge the previous year's First Round elimination at the hands of the Clips. #believememphis

Updated:

Memphis Grizzlies GrindHouse Wallpaper - 2nd Rd: Oklahoma City Thunder edition

Memphis Grizzlies GrindHouse Wallpaper - Western Conference Finals: Spurs edition

Memphis Grizzles - Bad News Bears 2013

Memphis Grizzlies - Bad News Bears 2013

I've updated my Memphis Grizzlies 'Bad News Bears' graphic for the 2013 playoffs. Out goes Gilbert Arenas, O.J. Mayo and Rudy Gay and in come Tony Allen, Jerryd Bayless and Tayshaun Prince.

For those unfamiliar, 'Bad News Bears' was a Baseball movie made in 1976 and re envisioned by Richard Linklater in 2005. It was a movie about underdog upstarts which I think typify my Memphis Grizzlies. It was also the name of my last NBA Fantasy Team.

- Find my original Bad News Bears graphic here

After the Grizzlies were disappointingly ousted in the first Rd by the Clippers 2012 I made this:

Memphis Grizzlies: Better news in 2013? I'd like to think so

Basketball Capitals presented by Turkish Airlines: Athens, Berlin, Istanbul and Madrid

VIDEO: ESPN Basketball Capitals presented by Turkish Airlines

ESPN Basketball Capitals presented by Turkish Airlines
Basketball Capitals is a new ESPN documentary series profiling the passion for basketball within the world's most iconic cities. The four-part series will premiere in May across ESPN in Europe, Middle East, and Africa. 

'Basketball Capitals' is a new show premiering on ESPN in May 2013, presented by Turkish Airlines. It will feature Iconic Cities of the world and their tradition of Basketball. The documentary will feature a spotlight on Istanbul (Turkey), Athens (Greece), Berlin (Germany) and Madrid (Spain).

ESPN Basketball Capitals: Athens, Berlin, Istanbul and Madrid

I had the great pleasure of seeing each of these National teams represented in EuroBasket action in Lithuania. I've had indirect contact with these teams having seen Panathinaikos (Greece) play at Barcelona (Spain) in Euroleague action and Beşiktaş play at Antalya in the Turkish Basketball League. Whilst I never played ball in Berlin I did get to play some full court pickup at Olympiapark in München.

Find the Microsite here - ESPN Basketball Capitals
Go to the Facebook page - Basketball Capitals on Facebook

Thank you 'Couple of Sports' - Finding sports around Europe

'A Memento Year' - Portugal tribute corner

I'd like to thank 'Couple of Sports' for featuring my story on how I scored personalised sneakers during my time in beautiful Lisboa. What I've dubbed my 'Tudo Boms'.

I've only played organised sports a few times in my life. Its in my nature to dabble with things but rarely do I commit to anything long term. I had a range of sporting experience in Europe from playing Volleyball in London, Ultimate Frisbeeing with pros in Bremen, to joining a Parkour session in Munich. As a spectator I watched Ice Hockey in Latvia, watched Lionel Messi and the stars of Barcelona at Camp Nou and toured Lithuania for the duration of EuroBasket 2011.

I indulged in my twin loves of Basketball and Pro-Wrestling all over Europe. I had the pleasure of going to wrestling shows in Spain, Germany and England. Basketball was something I proudly sought and found in each Country which eventually birthed the  '30 Home Games' project.

Find some of my favorite Sports-themed posts
- The '30 Home Games' mission explained
- Trigger: Day 114 - An NBA day in Portugal
- Limerence: Snowboarding, Skating, Christmas and Love
- Coolspotting: Nerding out in England - Comics, CosPlay, Video Games and Wrestling
- Baloncesto: I love this game - Basketball in Europe