After a Thanksgiving layoff, the NBA returned with 13 games featuring 26 teams. There were buzzer-beaters, superstars facing their former teams, and downright outstanding performances. Here’s everything you need to know about last night’s games. [Read more…]
Wednesday, November 27 was an active day in the NBA. 26 teams were in action, one squad emerged as the league’s top dog and a number of players had season or career-best performances. Here’s everything you need to know about what went down. 1. The Indiana Pacers moved to 14-1 with a 99-74 victory over the Charlotte Bobcats. C.J. Watson scored a season-high 18 points on a career-high six three-point field goals to guide Indiana to its best start in franchise history. With the San
Tuesday, Nov. 26 was highlighted by four NBA games featuring eight teams that were desperate for victories. From title contenders that were looking to maintain the red-hot pace with the top teams in their respective conferences to squads that simply haven’t been able to string together wins, every team involved had something to lose. Here’s everything you need to know about what transpired. 1. Kyle Korver has drained a three-point field goal in 88 consecutive games. He’s one shy of matching Dana Barros’
Another night of NBA action is in the books. Championship contenders continued their extraordinary starts and individual players put on magnificent performances, which all added up to a memorable evening of basketball. Here’s everything you need to know about last night’s games. 1. The Indiana Pacers defeated the Minnesota Timberwolves by a score of 98-84 to move to an NBA-best 13-1. George Hill led the charge with 26 points, seven assists, three rebounds, five steals and one block on 9-of-13 shooting from the
Sunday, November 24 may have been highlighted by a day of NFL action, but the stars were out in the NBA. There were extraordinary performances, offseason acquisitions building chemistry, and a turbulent season that took a turn for the worst. Here’s everything that you need to know about last night’s games. 1. The Los Angeles Clippers’ offseason signings had their best collective game of the season. J.J. Redick and Jared Dudley combined for 40 points on 16-of-21 shooting from the field, Darren Collison
After a night of devastating injuries on Friday, November 22, the NBA returned to normalcy on Saturday, November 23. LeBron James was back to carving his name into the record books, stars returned from injury, and the powers of the NBA continued to reign supreme. Here’s everything you need to know. 1. LeBron James posted 22 points, nine rebounds, seven assists and three steals to extend his streak to 508 consecutive games with at least 10 points. That ties LeBron with Kareem Abdul-Jabbar for fifth
The 2013-14 NBA regular season took a turn for the worst on Friday, Nov. 22. Two of the game’s biggest stars suffered severe knee injuries that have put their respective seasons in doubt. Here’s the information on that and everything else you need to know about from last night’s games. 1. During one of his best games of the year, 2010-11 NBA MVP Derrick Rose was forced to leave the Chicago Bulls’ with a right knee injury. It was a non-contact injury that
Thursday Night Basketball returned on November 21, with four of the NBA’s top contenders taking center stage. The Oklahoma City Thunder hosted the Los Angeles Clippers in the opening game, and the Chicago Bulls traveled to face the Denver Nuggets in the other. Here’s how it all transpired. 1. The Oklahoma City Thunder defeated the Los Angeles Clippers by a score of 105-91 at Chesapeake Energy Center. Kevin Durant led the charge with 28 points, eight assists, six rebounds and one steal in