Jeremy Lin became the third person since 1977-78 (when turnovers became official) to turn the ball over 8 times and shoot less than ten percent from the field. This is the first time this season each of the Heat’s Big 3 finished with at least 20 points in a single game. They had 21 such instances last season, posting an 18-3 mark in such games. The Heat post a 27-7 mark before the All-Star Break, good for a .794 win percentage. It’s
The Celtics allowed 72 points to the Thunder in the first half, the most since allowing 75 to the Bucks in 2005. Kendrick Perkins picked up his 11th technical foul of the season, leaving him two away from suspension. Restricted free agent Wilson Chandler was in Toronto with his agent to “explore opportunities” with team management. The Pacers have won their past four games against the Bobcats by a combined 74 points. The Nets had their 17th different starting lineup this season, as Kris
The Hornets are 0-9 this season when allowing 100 or more points, and the Pacers got their first win when allowing 100 or more points. David West finally faced off against his former team, where he played from 2003-2011. Mario Chalmers scored 20 points in the Heat’s win over the Kings, tying a career-high with six three-pointers. The Heat scored 120 points, and all seven Heat players with at least six field goal attempts shot at least 50.0 percent from the floor. At
Tracy McGrady was clearly upset with his playing time lately, telling the Atlanta Journal-Constitution “I’m tired of this (garbage)”. Drew said he met with McGrady to discuss his comments, and that it was handled “in house”. Deron Williams became the 5th player since 1979 to make eight 3-pointers and 10 free throws in the same game. 15 of his 22 field goal attempts were from at least 20 feet away, and he did not hit his first two-point field goal until
