Home » Archive

Articles in the Inside Enemy Territory Category

Inside Enemy Territory »

[7 Mar 2008 | One Comment | 77 views]

Where are the Washington Wizards headed? Beating the Celtics twice in a row this season is no small task and they managed to do so without their biggest offensive threat in Gilbert Arenas, yet they currently sit in sixth place overall in the Eastern Conference, just behind the Raptors. Are they on the road to recovery, or are they just trying to hold it together?
HoopsAddict.com sat down with Tom from DC Pro Sports Report to talk about the Washington Wizards.
Q: What is the latest from Caron Butler’s injury? Will …

Inside Enemy Territory »

[5 Mar 2008 | No Comment | 39 views]

As the Miami Heat adjust to the addition of “The Matrix,” there have been some pressing matters regarding the direction of the team.
HoopsAddict.com once again sat down with Vivek from Crazy from the Heat about the changes and the direction of the Heat for the rest of the season
Q: What added dimensions does Shawn Marion bring to your team? Do you believe you were adequately compensated for the departure of Shaquille O’Neal?
Obviously you can’t compare Marion’s body of work to Shaq’s, but relative to where they stand at this …

Inside Enemy Territory »

[3 Mar 2008 | No Comment | 22 views]

With the Raptors about to play Orlando we chatted with Brendan from Believing in Magic to help prepare Raptors fans for the game.
1. A couple weeks back Stan Van Gundy made a controversial decision to call out Dwight Howard for a perceived lack of enthusiasm on the defensive end and on the glass. Did this move pay off? Do you think it was a wise decision by the first year head coach to rip into his franchise player through the media?

The Van Gundy comments were indeed controversial. I personally love …

Inside Enemy Territory »

[2 Mar 2008 | No Comment | 38 views]

With the Raptors about to take on the Bobcats later this afternoon we called on Serena Sanderson-Hays from Bobcats Bonfire to take part in our Inside Enemy Territory.

1. Michael Jordan made a lot of promises last year at the end of the season about the direction of the Bobcats. Has he fulfilled his promises, and is he at least working in the right direction?

I still have mixed emotions on having MJ as the Managing Member of Basketball Operations. He made a lot of promises in Washington too and look …

Inside Enemy Territory »

[28 Feb 2008 | One Comment | 77 views]

Last week Kinnon ran an Inside Enemy Territory with Tom from Indy Cornrows and with a second game in less than a week Kinnon graciously allowed me to step in and ask Tom a couple of questions that were bouncing around in my head after watching the game earlier this week.

1. Rebuilding is always tough for fans to endure, but what have been some highlights for you this season? What player has captured your attention? What is it about being a Pacers fan that still inspires a level of pride?

Well, …

Inside Enemy Territory »

[27 Feb 2008 | No Comment | 32 views]

It hasn’t been all that long since the Timberwolves and the Raptors locked horns, but something usually manages to change the second time teams meet. Adjustments are made and players remember their previous battles. It’s often a race to see which team will adjust first.
With the upcoming game in hand, we sat down with Scott from Wolves Watch to discuss this second match up. Please visit their site for our answers to his questions.
Q: As this is the final time these two teams will meet, what type of player should …

Inside Enemy Territory »

[25 Feb 2008 | 2 Comments | 22 views]

It’s tough being a Pacers fan. After years of being the elite and crème de la crème of the Eastern Conference, the Pacers are now searching for direction for the future. With Indiana yet again on the outside looking in, questions have begun to crop up about the direction of the franchise.
HoopsAddict.com sat down with Tom from IndyCornrows to discuss some of the topics surrounding the Pacers. Check out his site for our answers to his questions
Q: After a promising start, Ike Diogu’s play has dropped …

Inside Enemy Territory »

[20 Feb 2008 | One Comment | 23 views]

Fresh off a great All-Star break where Dwight Howard had his official coming out party, the Magic are one of the few teams in the East that look to challenge the West with both an inside dominance and outside presence. The growth of Dwight Howard has been a steady progression, but perhaps the biggest addition has been the addition of Stan Van Gundy, my own Coach of the Year nomination so far.
We sat down with Mike from Orlando Magic Blog to discuss their season for the upcoming game against …

Inside Enemy Territory »

[12 Feb 2008 | No Comment | 39 views]

Seeing the New Jersey Nets enter the arena always brings back a flood of memories. However, it’s now been several years since the memories of Vince’s departure, and not to mention an extremely emotional six-game series. Change is coming. The New Jersey Nets will not be based out of New Jersey much longer and the balance of power in the Atlantic Division has shifted this season.
We sat down with Nets Daily to discuss the progress for the upcoming game. Please check out our answers on their page.
Q: How do New …

Inside Enemy Territory »

[11 Feb 2008 | No Comment | 50 views]

Are the Spurs in the midst of their first back-to-back Championship season? Have injuries taken their toll on the Spurs? There are a lot of questions to answer, but you can never go wrong having a player like Tim Duncan on your side.
HoopsAddict.com was lucky enough to sit down with Dave from Spur of the Moment to ask him three questions concerning the defending champs. Look for our own answers to his questions on his site.
Q: Is it a bad sign that the Spurs were ultra …