Author Archives: Ian Daley -- @idaley80

About Ian Daley -- @idaley80

Ian Daley is a Hartford, CT USA based accountant, writer and basketball junkie. He is currently editing his first collection of short stories called 'Love and Death and Taxes' which will be published sometime in 2013. Ian holds a Master of Science in Accounting and Bachelor's of Science in Economics from the University of Hartford in West Hartford, CT, as well as a wicked jumper with 25 foot range and shot selection that would make Brandon Jennings blush.

Thunder lead 2-0 as Rockets Miss Target

Posted on April 25, 2013 by Ian Daley -- @idaley80

The Oklahoma City Thunder looked to be in control, cruising to a 2-0 lead, but the Houston Rockets had other plans. James Harden provided the firepower while a clever defense from coach Kevin McHale put Houston on a shocking 21-2 … Continue reading →

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Heat Roll Past Bucks

Posted on April 22, 2013 by Ian Daley -- @idaley80

The good news for Brandon Jennings and the Milwaukee Bucks is that his “prediction” of six-game upset over the Miami Heat is still mathematically possible.  The bad news is that Las Vegas had them as 13 point underdogs and they … Continue reading →

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Heat Make it 27 Straight While Denver’s Run Ends

Posted on March 26, 2013 by Ian Daley -- @idaley80

While the Denver Nuggets crashed back to earth in New Orleans with a surprising 110-86 loss to the Pelicans, the Miami Heat rode a balanced attack to yet another business-like victory over the Orlando Magic, 108-94. Dwayne Wade sat out … Continue reading →

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Heat Win Their 26th, Aim for History

Posted on March 25, 2013 by Ian Daley -- @idaley80

The Dwayne Wade-less Miami Heat have tied the 1916 New York Giants for the second longest winning streak in American professional sports history, rolling past the woeful Charlotte Bobcats 109-77 Sunday night.

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Heat Streak Reaches 25, and Other Hot Topics

Posted on March 23, 2013 by Ian Daley -- @idaley80

As we enter the business end of the NBA season, it’s time to reflect on a few of the many narratives weaving their way through this NBA season, featuring the Heat, a quick rant on the Derrick Rose situation and tales from … Continue reading →

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Previewing the 3-Point Shootout

Posted on February 14, 2013 by Ian Daley -- @idaley80

Note to the NBA, next year, we have to get Klay Thompson and Stephen Curry both in the 3-Point Shootout.   All-Star Weekend is the best showcase for a particular sport anywhere in the world as it takes advantage of many … Continue reading →

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The Pre-Post-Mortem on the Lakers’ Season

Posted on February 7, 2013 by Ian Daley -- @idaley80

Pau Gasol’s most recent foot injury looks set to test the team’s front court and possibly even their front office operations.  The Los Angeles Lakers haven’t been as bad this season as most seem to think, but nor were they … Continue reading →

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The Celtics’ in NBA Purgatory

Posted on January 24, 2013 by Ian Daley -- @idaley80

The Boston Celtics’ run to the Eastern Conference finals last season surprised everyone in the NBA world except, of course, the people in the locker room and the hardest of hardcore fans.  The legacy of that run, however enjoyable it … Continue reading →

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Potential destinations for Lebron James in 2014

Posted on January 14, 2013 by Ian Daley -- @idaley80

Lebron James can void the contract he signed in the summer of 2010 after the 2013-2014 season and become a free agent.  At midnight on July 1, 2014 as many as half of all NBA teams will have enough cap … Continue reading →

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Lakers Face Tough Upcoming Schedule

Posted on January 7, 2013 by Ian Daley -- @idaley80

NFL Hall-of-Fame coach Bill Parcells once famously declared, “You’re only as good as your record says you are.”  The Los Angeles Lakers are 15-18, with the tenth best record in the Western Conference and the 19th best record in the … Continue reading →

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