The Thunder-Rockets game was borderline ridiculous. After scoring 73 points in the first half, the Rockets totaled only 19 (!) in the second half and lost 104-92 to the Thunder. That kind of thing is not supposed to happen in the NBA. Reggie Jackson/OKC and Serge Ibaka/OKC stepped up to support Kevin Durant/OKC in the second half. The Nets and Hawks played an up tempo game in London, with the Nets pulling away for an easy win. The Knicks started well, but Kenyon Martin/NYK and Amare Stoudamire/NYK went out with injuries and the Pacers shooters, led by Lance Stephenson/IND, were in form. Tonight is a very busy night in the NBA, with only six teams not playing. Here is today’s Fantasy Spin.
Fantasy Boom and Bust
Top Performers:
Serge Ibaka/OKC. Together with Kendrick Perkins/OKC, Ibaka neutralized Dwight Howard/HOU, causing the Rockets to rely on the outside shot. 10 of 13 FGA, 15 rebounds, 5 blocks, 3 TO, 21 points.
Andray Blatche/BKN, Reggie Jackson/OKC, Kevin Durant/OKC, Joe Johnson/BKN, Lance Stephenson/IND.
Sleepers:
Andray Blatche/BKN. A great game in an unexpected shootout. 10 of 18 FGA, 0 of 1 FTA, 14 rebounds, 6 assists, 1 steal, 1 block, 5 TO, 20 points.
Shevin Mack/ATL, Donatas Motiejunas/HOU
Disappointments:
Kenyon Martin/NYK. Injury forced him out early. 0 of 1 FGA, 0 TO, 0 points, 7+ minutes.
Kyle Korver/ATL, Jeremy Lamb/OKC, Omri Casspi/HOU. Jeremy Lin/HOU
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