In recent weeks, there have been a number of folks advancing the theory that someone other than Andrew Wiggins deserves Rookie of the Year. There was a piece that said Nikola Mirotic was more deserving. There was another that said the award should go to Nerlens Noel. There was even one that said the top rookie is Elfrid Payton. Get a grip, people. Mirotic, Noel and Payton all have had fine rookie campaigns. All three are putting together strong finishes to their season. And
Maybe it was a statement game. Maybe it was just another game against Damian Lillard and the Portland Trail Blazers. Whatever the reason, Stephen Curry went off again on Thursday to the tune of 45 points on 17-of-23 shooting from the field – including eight-of-13 from the arc – to go with two rebounds and 10 assists. It marked the first time Curry has had at least 40 points and 10 assists together in a single game. More importantly, he managed
The standings play a large part in our handicapping tonight. Miami’s loss at home (and their injury plague) leaves the other three contenders for the final two playoff Eastern Conference spots in much better shape. [Read more…]
The 2014-15 NBA regular season continued on Thursday, April 9 with a pair of critical games. An MVP case made a powerful statement against a fellow contender and Eastern Conference rivals clashed in a game that featured a 19-point comeback. This is how it all transpired. [Read more…]
The weather app on my smartphone read 39 degrees this morning. It left me wondering: When is this going to change? This is the second straight year in New York that spring has been a rumor rather than a reality, and it can lead a person to convince oneself: This will never change. Which brings me to my mindset on the MVP award. For months, I have been telling myself that James Harden is going to win the MVP award. Every night,
What makes apparel elite? Is it just in the name, or is it in the quality of the product that allows you to perform at a higher level? Nike’s Elite Basketball Collection allows you to maintain comfort and performance while not being weighed down or distracted by excess sweat. Moisture-wicking technology is built right in, allowing you to reach your goals. This page at the Dick’s Sporting Goods blog features the national champion Duke Blue Devils, who this season know a little
By now, you’ve probably heard what happened to Chris Copeland, Thabo Sefolosha and Pero Antic. If you haven’t, here’s the back story. Nothing good at all has come of this situation, and the updates have gotten worse since Wednesday, starting with the status of Sefolosha, who suffered an injury significant enough to force him to miss the remainder of the season, from NBA.com: Atlanta Hawks forward Thabo Sefolosha suffered injuries during yesterday’s early morning incident. An examination of Sefolosha’s right leg, including an X-ray
BROOKLYN — Not so long ago, what defined a tumultuous day for the Atlanta Hawks would have had something to do with ownership. Or management. Not a perp walk. So for the Hawks to do what they did Wednesday night — a gutsy road win over a probable playoff team — speaks to their fortitude as a team, a darned good team. Just hours after reserves Thabo Sefolosha and Pero Antic were released from police custody – the pair was arrested outside a