- According to Elias Sports Bureau, Dwayne Wade recorded his 600th block tonight at the Pacers. At 6’4″, he is only the second player in NBA History to record 600+ blocks at 6’4″ or smaller. The only other player to do so is Dennis Johnson, who recorded 675 at the same height.
- Joel Anthony now has 2+ blocks in eight straight games. The last Heat player to do so was Alonzo Mourning in December, 2005.
- Pacers F Jeff Foster announced his retirement before the game because of back issues.
- Dwayne Wade had four blocks in the game.
- Rodney Stuckey had 24 points, as well as the game-winning shot as time expired.
- Dwight Howard had 23 points and 10 rebounds.
- Jose Calderon had 11 assists.
- Rajon Rondo has had double-digit assists 25 times this season. He had 13 last night.
- Paul Pierce had 36 points and 10 rebounds.
- According to ESPN Stats & Information, Deron Williams has shot under 28 percent from the field and his assist to turnover ratio has been just over half of his career average.
- Deron Williams has 17 double-doubles with points and assists. He trails only Steve Nash, who has 22.
- The Knicks allowed only 28 points in the second half. That’s the lowest point total they have allowed since they allowed 27 to the Heat on Nov. 17, 2006.
- Mike Dunleavy had 24 points in the first half, and only 2 in the second. According to Elias Sports Bureau, he is the second player to score at least 24 points in the first half and two or less in the second. Kobe Bryant had 24 points in the first half and zero in the second on January 31st against Charlotte.
- Knicks Head Coach Mike Woodson coached his 500th game.
- Carmelo Anthony had 28 points and 12 rebounds.
- The Nuggets are 13-1 against the Eastern Conference this season.
- Ty Lawson had 27 points and 9 rebounds.
- DeMarcus Cousins had 38 points and 14 rebounds.
- Patrick Patterson scored a career-high 24 points.
- Luis Scola had 18 points and 14 rebounds.
- Kevin Martin missed his 8th straight game with a strained right shoulder.
- The Hornets had 29 turnovers against the Clippers.
- Chris Paul had 25 points, 10 assists, and 4 steals.
Andrew Ariotti says
D-will gets two mentions after getting a loss? Sure love to see some mention of the Jazz when they’re playing as well as they are. I could be biased though…