Star players on Golden State, Atlanta and Minnesota sat out, but all three teams managed wins. The Bobcats and Wizards claimed narrow victories, while the Mavericks and Pacers held off the Pistons and Bucks respectively. Earlier this week, LeBron James/MIA and the Heat got the better of the Oklahoma City Thunder. This afternoon, Blake Griffin/LAC and Chris Paul/LAC are hoping for a similar outcome. The Heat, meanwhile, will have their hands full with a team that matches up well against
This hasn’t been the best day for the New York Knicks organization from a press standpoint. The surprising series of events started earlier in the day when Metta World Peace announced his contract buyout. That early morning twitter announcement would be followed by a series of tweets from the NBA veterans’ brother, Daniel Artest who took direct aim at the organization. Among other things Daniel pointed out the apparent dysfunction which has been plaguing the Knicks for some time. While this
Saturday, February 22 was yet another day of extraordinary action in the NBA. A superstar known for statistical greatness saw his play reach new heights, a veteran sank a game-winner and multiple players achieved new career-highs in scoring. Here’s everything that you need to know about last night’s action. [Read more…]
With all the players moving at the trade deadline, via trade or buy-out, it will be a few days before the dust has settled and we can judge the new balance of power in the two conferences. Last night, as I predicted, the Spurs were not able to contain the Suns without their key players in the lineup (Kawhi Leonard/SAS and Tony Parker/SAS remained sidelined, though Tim Duncan/SAS played started and played limited minutes). The Knicks looked to have things
It wasn’t the fairytale anyone was hoping for in New York. From bad loss to bad loss, player injuries and constant trade rumors, the most dysfunctional organization in the NBA sunk a little lower Saturday. Knicks forward Metta World Peace tweeted he and his agent were working on a buyout with the team. Thank NYC for everything. Thanks for having me I will always be grateful… My agent is working on a buyout. No disrespect to the city Luv U — Metta World Peace
The temptation is to stick a fork in the Knicks and pronounce them done. The reality? Even after last night’s double OT loss to the Orlando Magic, New York is 4 1/2 games out of eighth place in the Eastern Conference with 27 games remaining. That is more than enough time for them to put together something resembling a hot streak and gain enough ground to reach the No. 8 seed. [Read more…]
Friday, February 21 was yet another day of critical results in the NBA. There were statement wins from rising forces, multiple players debuting with their new teams and a 44-point game that was spoiled by the general inadequacy of a disappointing team. Here’s everything that you need to know about last night’s action. [Read more…]
The Indiana Pacers knew something early Thursday afternoon that the Oklahoma City Thunder — and the rest of the NBA — found out late Thursday night: The Miami Heat are still the team to beat in this league. Period. [Read more…]