Who is the best center in the NBA right now? Let’s determine with a blind test of the best four centers in the league since the All-Star break. Center A is averaging 14.4 points on 54% shooting, 14.3 rebounds, 0.8 assists, and 2.1 blocks in eight games. Center B is averaging 15.8 points on 52% shooting, 8.3 rebounds, 5.4 assists, and 1.4 blocks in eight games. Center C is averaging 13.2 points on 51% shooting, 11.7 rebounds, 4.4 assists, and 3.7 blocks in nine
Finally, a chance for some our candidates for the Sixth Man Award to get time in the national spotlight. With TNT airing two extra games Tuesday, the week was filled with national TV showcases. While some candidates were able to step up, others didn’t look quite as prepared. While it’s likely that the televising network didn’t have much to do with their success, or lack thereof, the difference in production for a couple players seemed to change when the likes of
With only two games on the NBA schedule Thursday night we were all able to hone in on a showdown between the Thunder and Knicks at the Garden (without Carmelo Anthony) and a shootout in Denver that wasn’t quite the dunk-fest that the Clippers were hoping for. Here are the facts: [Read more…]
There were two very good games on Thursday and we’ll preview a dozen more on tonight’s NBA schedule, but in addition to updates that will help you manage Roto and Head-to-Head teams, the big fantasy news tonight will happen at DraftStreet. Everyone should join the Sheridan Hoops Freeroll, where there’s no cost, no obligation and you could win $100 cash or one of 14 consolation prizes. There’s also one final chance to qualify for a $50,000 grand prize in the DSBBC
NEW YORK — Russell Westbrook could have easily swung the ball to Kevin Durant. After all, the NBA’s three-time scoring champion was wide open on the right side of the 3-point arc. The game was hanging in the balance at Madison Square Garden. [Read more…]
“Scintillating Kobe!” Lakers play-by-play analyst Bill MacDonald exclaimed as Bryant weaved in and out of Hornets’ defenders, as he continued to eat away at New Orleans’ 25-point second half lead with bucket after bucket. [Read more…]
Currently on an impressive 16-game win-streak of his own, Miami Heat superstar LeBron James decided to give the only team in sports with a longer streak credit: the Chicago Blackhawks. [Read more…]
