Tom Piccolo
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Biggest stretch of the game right here. Knicks down 1 in crunch time. POR sends a hard double at Brunson who gets off it leading to an OG corner 3. On D, brunson switches onto Avdija and OG baits him into a bad pass and steal. OG kicks ahead for the Deuce triple. 6 point swing in 30 secs.
January 12, 2026 at 1:29 AM
Biggest stretch of the game right here. Knicks down 1 in crunch time. POR sends a hard double at Brunson who gets off it leading to an OG corner 3. On D, brunson switches onto Avdija and OG baits him into a bad pass and steal. OG kicks ahead for the Deuce triple. 6 point swing in 30 secs.
Don’t see this a ton from OG - running PnR and creating the lob. Love to see possessions like this to take the load off Brunson.
January 11, 2026 at 11:29 PM
Don’t see this a ton from OG - running PnR and creating the lob. Love to see possessions like this to take the load off Brunson.
1. Wellness by Nathan Hill
The best book I read this year! It felt like this had enough meat on the bone to sustain multiple novels. Chock full of themes about love, forgiveness and hope. The perfect intersection of admiring and enjoying a piece of fiction.
The best book I read this year! It felt like this had enough meat on the bone to sustain multiple novels. Chock full of themes about love, forgiveness and hope. The perfect intersection of admiring and enjoying a piece of fiction.
January 2, 2026 at 7:01 PM
1. Wellness by Nathan Hill
The best book I read this year! It felt like this had enough meat on the bone to sustain multiple novels. Chock full of themes about love, forgiveness and hope. The perfect intersection of admiring and enjoying a piece of fiction.
The best book I read this year! It felt like this had enough meat on the bone to sustain multiple novels. Chock full of themes about love, forgiveness and hope. The perfect intersection of admiring and enjoying a piece of fiction.
2. Buckeye by Patrick Ryan
One of two 5-star novels I read this year. And they have some things in common. Both epic, sweeping ambitious novels that allow you to sink into the and really know the characters. I loved spending time in this one even as characters made painful decisions.
One of two 5-star novels I read this year. And they have some things in common. Both epic, sweeping ambitious novels that allow you to sink into the and really know the characters. I loved spending time in this one even as characters made painful decisions.
January 2, 2026 at 7:01 PM
2. Buckeye by Patrick Ryan
One of two 5-star novels I read this year. And they have some things in common. Both epic, sweeping ambitious novels that allow you to sink into the and really know the characters. I loved spending time in this one even as characters made painful decisions.
One of two 5-star novels I read this year. And they have some things in common. Both epic, sweeping ambitious novels that allow you to sink into the and really know the characters. I loved spending time in this one even as characters made painful decisions.
3. Martyr! by Kaveh Akbar
The first book I read in 2025 & it has stuck with me the whole year. Brilliantly written w/ thoughtful explorations of the heaviest topics out there: life, death, family, ambition. I’m still trying to wrap my head around the ending but appreciated the big swing from Akbar.
The first book I read in 2025 & it has stuck with me the whole year. Brilliantly written w/ thoughtful explorations of the heaviest topics out there: life, death, family, ambition. I’m still trying to wrap my head around the ending but appreciated the big swing from Akbar.
January 2, 2026 at 7:01 PM
3. Martyr! by Kaveh Akbar
The first book I read in 2025 & it has stuck with me the whole year. Brilliantly written w/ thoughtful explorations of the heaviest topics out there: life, death, family, ambition. I’m still trying to wrap my head around the ending but appreciated the big swing from Akbar.
The first book I read in 2025 & it has stuck with me the whole year. Brilliantly written w/ thoughtful explorations of the heaviest topics out there: life, death, family, ambition. I’m still trying to wrap my head around the ending but appreciated the big swing from Akbar.
4. Wild Dark Shore by Charlotte McConaghy
This one is an ecological thriller with mysterious characters at its center similar to her previous novel, Migrations. WDS is an incredible portrait of a place. It (similar to What We Can Know) veers into melodrama but is forgiven because of the writing.
This one is an ecological thriller with mysterious characters at its center similar to her previous novel, Migrations. WDS is an incredible portrait of a place. It (similar to What We Can Know) veers into melodrama but is forgiven because of the writing.
January 2, 2026 at 7:01 PM
4. Wild Dark Shore by Charlotte McConaghy
This one is an ecological thriller with mysterious characters at its center similar to her previous novel, Migrations. WDS is an incredible portrait of a place. It (similar to What We Can Know) veers into melodrama but is forgiven because of the writing.
This one is an ecological thriller with mysterious characters at its center similar to her previous novel, Migrations. WDS is an incredible portrait of a place. It (similar to What We Can Know) veers into melodrama but is forgiven because of the writing.
5. What We Can Know by Ian McEwan
I almost DNF’d this one before plowing through & boy I’m glad I did. At first the dystopian story wasn’t grabbing me but there’s a shift midway through this story that is immensely rewarding. Packed with dense themes and ideas about what we can learn from the past.
I almost DNF’d this one before plowing through & boy I’m glad I did. At first the dystopian story wasn’t grabbing me but there’s a shift midway through this story that is immensely rewarding. Packed with dense themes and ideas about what we can learn from the past.
January 2, 2026 at 7:01 PM
5. What We Can Know by Ian McEwan
I almost DNF’d this one before plowing through & boy I’m glad I did. At first the dystopian story wasn’t grabbing me but there’s a shift midway through this story that is immensely rewarding. Packed with dense themes and ideas about what we can learn from the past.
I almost DNF’d this one before plowing through & boy I’m glad I did. At first the dystopian story wasn’t grabbing me but there’s a shift midway through this story that is immensely rewarding. Packed with dense themes and ideas about what we can learn from the past.
6. What Kind of Paradise by Janelle Brown
My brother asked me for a recommendation as he tries to get into reading this year and this was my pick. Has mystery/thriller/ page-turner elements to it. A compelling coming of age story. Weighty but not too too heavy. A fun read with something to say.
My brother asked me for a recommendation as he tries to get into reading this year and this was my pick. Has mystery/thriller/ page-turner elements to it. A compelling coming of age story. Weighty but not too too heavy. A fun read with something to say.
January 2, 2026 at 7:01 PM
6. What Kind of Paradise by Janelle Brown
My brother asked me for a recommendation as he tries to get into reading this year and this was my pick. Has mystery/thriller/ page-turner elements to it. A compelling coming of age story. Weighty but not too too heavy. A fun read with something to say.
My brother asked me for a recommendation as he tries to get into reading this year and this was my pick. Has mystery/thriller/ page-turner elements to it. A compelling coming of age story. Weighty but not too too heavy. A fun read with something to say.
7. Tom Lake by Ann Patchett
A comfy family saga from another author whose work I have previously enjoyed (Commonwealth). I’d put Patchett in the class with Lily King as far as writing relationships and family dramas. Very well-told story, even if the stakes aren’t sky high.
A comfy family saga from another author whose work I have previously enjoyed (Commonwealth). I’d put Patchett in the class with Lily King as far as writing relationships and family dramas. Very well-told story, even if the stakes aren’t sky high.
January 2, 2026 at 7:01 PM
7. Tom Lake by Ann Patchett
A comfy family saga from another author whose work I have previously enjoyed (Commonwealth). I’d put Patchett in the class with Lily King as far as writing relationships and family dramas. Very well-told story, even if the stakes aren’t sky high.
A comfy family saga from another author whose work I have previously enjoyed (Commonwealth). I’d put Patchett in the class with Lily King as far as writing relationships and family dramas. Very well-told story, even if the stakes aren’t sky high.
8. Nickel Boys by Colson Whitehead
Another incredibly-written and harrowing read. I originally picked this one up so I could appreciate the film adaptation but it was so brutal that I never got around to the movie. I was blown away by the ending though. Admired this one a great deal.
Another incredibly-written and harrowing read. I originally picked this one up so I could appreciate the film adaptation but it was so brutal that I never got around to the movie. I was blown away by the ending though. Admired this one a great deal.
January 2, 2026 at 7:01 PM
8. Nickel Boys by Colson Whitehead
Another incredibly-written and harrowing read. I originally picked this one up so I could appreciate the film adaptation but it was so brutal that I never got around to the movie. I was blown away by the ending though. Admired this one a great deal.
Another incredibly-written and harrowing read. I originally picked this one up so I could appreciate the film adaptation but it was so brutal that I never got around to the movie. I was blown away by the ending though. Admired this one a great deal.
9. Heart the Lover by Lily King
I just finished this one yesterday. Beautifully written, poignant, insightful. And so damn sad. This was a prequel + sequel to Writers and Lovers which I enjoyed a great deal. King writes relationships as well as anyone.
I just finished this one yesterday. Beautifully written, poignant, insightful. And so damn sad. This was a prequel + sequel to Writers and Lovers which I enjoyed a great deal. King writes relationships as well as anyone.
January 2, 2026 at 7:01 PM
9. Heart the Lover by Lily King
I just finished this one yesterday. Beautifully written, poignant, insightful. And so damn sad. This was a prequel + sequel to Writers and Lovers which I enjoyed a great deal. King writes relationships as well as anyone.
I just finished this one yesterday. Beautifully written, poignant, insightful. And so damn sad. This was a prequel + sequel to Writers and Lovers which I enjoyed a great deal. King writes relationships as well as anyone.
10. Pronto by Elmore Leonard
This was my second Leonard novel after reading Get Shorty last year. This guy can write crime fiction (like saying LeBron can play basketball). No fat on these stories. Lean, gripping & cool. Read this one on vacation on a lake with a beer in my hand. Perfect setting.
This was my second Leonard novel after reading Get Shorty last year. This guy can write crime fiction (like saying LeBron can play basketball). No fat on these stories. Lean, gripping & cool. Read this one on vacation on a lake with a beer in my hand. Perfect setting.
January 2, 2026 at 7:01 PM
10. Pronto by Elmore Leonard
This was my second Leonard novel after reading Get Shorty last year. This guy can write crime fiction (like saying LeBron can play basketball). No fat on these stories. Lean, gripping & cool. Read this one on vacation on a lake with a beer in my hand. Perfect setting.
This was my second Leonard novel after reading Get Shorty last year. This guy can write crime fiction (like saying LeBron can play basketball). No fat on these stories. Lean, gripping & cool. Read this one on vacation on a lake with a beer in my hand. Perfect setting.
What an impressive outing from Diawara. Loved this drive and kick from him, taking a stalled possession and creating something out of nothing, resulting in the hockey assist.
December 30, 2025 at 2:42 AM
What an impressive outing from Diawara. Loved this drive and kick from him, taking a stalled possession and creating something out of nothing, resulting in the hockey assist.
Spectacular sequence from Bridges who hustles back to disrupt the MEM fast break before sprinting the length of the floor for the easy lay-up. Morant's lack of interest in this game continues as he gets toasted by Mikal here.
November 12, 2025 at 2:05 AM
Spectacular sequence from Bridges who hustles back to disrupt the MEM fast break before sprinting the length of the floor for the easy lay-up. Morant's lack of interest in this game continues as he gets toasted by Mikal here.
Here he gets the switch and attacks immediately drawing the foul. Nice creativity from the offense and good decisions from KAT.
November 12, 2025 at 1:29 AM
Here he gets the switch and attacks immediately drawing the foul. Nice creativity from the offense and good decisions from KAT.
Loving these KAT inverted pick-and-rolls with deuce as the screener. This time he simply steps back and drains the three. (1/2)
November 12, 2025 at 1:29 AM
Loving these KAT inverted pick-and-rolls with deuce as the screener. This time he simply steps back and drains the three. (1/2)
The play before they used the same strategy on this DHO to Brunson leading to the Deuce triple. Brunson making the right play.
November 12, 2025 at 1:11 AM
The play before they used the same strategy on this DHO to Brunson leading to the Deuce triple. Brunson making the right play.
Grizzlies throwing soft double teams at Brunson off pick-and-rolls doesn't seem like the best option. Here he hits Hart on the pocket pass resulting in an OG dunk
November 12, 2025 at 1:11 AM
Grizzlies throwing soft double teams at Brunson off pick-and-rolls doesn't seem like the best option. Here he hits Hart on the pocket pass resulting in an OG dunk
The story of these last two games has been Mitch's game-changing activity. This play counted in the box score as an OReb for OG, but we know who deserves the credit.
November 10, 2025 at 12:51 AM
The story of these last two games has been Mitch's game-changing activity. This play counted in the box score as an OReb for OG, but we know who deserves the credit.
A lot to like here. Hart setting the screen well before half court forcing the switch. Brunson blows by Randle and draws two, putting MIN in rotation. Hart (4/5 from 3 tonight!) attacks the closeout and watch OG set the screen and point to Brunson who knocks down the three.
November 6, 2025 at 4:35 AM
A lot to like here. Hart setting the screen well before half court forcing the switch. Brunson blows by Randle and draws two, putting MIN in rotation. Hart (4/5 from 3 tonight!) attacks the closeout and watch OG set the screen and point to Brunson who knocks down the three.
Mitch was an absolute beast on the offensive glass tonight. Total game changer on that end. When he’s on the floor, opponents can’t afford to hide bigs on Hart because he’ll just destroy you on the boards.
November 6, 2025 at 4:02 AM
Mitch was an absolute beast on the offensive glass tonight. Total game changer on that end. When he’s on the floor, opponents can’t afford to hide bigs on Hart because he’ll just destroy you on the boards.
I love watching OG fight through screens. He's so physical, he's able to take the contact here and still cut off CJ McCollum. Then, the anticipation and length to get this steal and run out. Masterclass from OG.
November 4, 2025 at 2:26 AM
I love watching OG fight through screens. He's so physical, he's able to take the contact here and still cut off CJ McCollum. Then, the anticipation and length to get this steal and run out. Masterclass from OG.
Here's a good way to counteract the ball-pressure WAS is throwing at Brunson. Pitch to KAT, fake the DHO and cut backdoor. Another hockey assist for KAT as Brunson hits Shamet for the corner 3.
November 4, 2025 at 2:13 AM
Here's a good way to counteract the ball-pressure WAS is throwing at Brunson. Pitch to KAT, fake the DHO and cut backdoor. Another hockey assist for KAT as Brunson hits Shamet for the corner 3.
Knicks tried to run this play again to get KAT playmaking at the elbow. But, Deuce forgets the play and screens for OG instead of Mikal. You see Mikal clap frustratedly at Deuce then talk to him after the play.
November 4, 2025 at 1:57 AM
Knicks tried to run this play again to get KAT playmaking at the elbow. But, Deuce forgets the play and screens for OG instead of Mikal. You see Mikal clap frustratedly at Deuce then talk to him after the play.