Four years ago, when the Los Angeles Lakers were winning their second NBA championship in as many years behind the big bodied, long armed and incredible skill of Pau Gasol and Andrew Bynum (oh, and that Kobe guy), would it have ever crossed your mind to see the two Laker bigs as the centerpiece of a midseason trade? For each other? [Read more…]
NBA referees have had better weeks. On Thursday, the league admitted that Blake Griffin should not have been given a technical foul – his second of the game, resulting in an ejection – in the Christmas matchup between the Los Angeles Clippers and Golden State Warriors. On Tuesday, the league announced that Dallas forward Shawn Marion should have been called for a foul on his “blocked shot” on Minnesota’s Kevin Love at the end of Monday’s 100-98 win by the Mavericks. [Read
As I anticipated yesterday, home court advantage wasn’t enough for the Pistons, as John Wall/WAS and Trevor Ariza/WAS led the Wizards to a road win. I also wondered if Portland’s impressive run was nearing an end, and what should happen but they lose their second straight game. Kevin Love/MIN had another solid game but it wasn’t enough to beat the visiting Mavericks. A hobbled LeBron James/MIA led the Heat to another road win, this time over the Nuggets. In the
2013 is winding down, and the NBA is doing its best to provide a number of memorable moments before 2014 begins. From the reigning MVP’s birthday to another clash between star point guards, there was no shortage of standout performances. Here’s everything that you need to know about last night’s games. [Read more…]
Longtime popular Formula 1 race car driver Michael Schumacher is in critical condition with sever brain trauma from a fall sustained while skiing at the French Alpine resort of Meribel early Sunday morning. Schumacher, who turns 45 on Friday, and his 14-year-old son were skiing a challenging section of trails with very wide and steep snowfields when he fell and struck the right side of his head on a rock. While he was reported to have been conscious immediately following the fall, Dr. Jean-Francois
Amid its myriad injuries, its dozen teams below .500 and its 44-98 record against the Western Conference, there is a looming question regarding the Eastern Conference: Can the East even field an All-Star team? A year ago, Kevin Garnett, Rajon Rondo, Luol Deng, Joakim Noah, Tyson Chandler, Kyrie Irving, Brook Lopez and Jrue Holiday were among the East’s All-Stars. You can make the argument – irrefutable in some cases, strong in others – that none of those players should be invited back
Arron Afflalo/ORL was a questionable start against the Hawks, but he played and played well. Victor Oladipo/ORL has settled into the sixth man role and his contribution helped Orlando beat Atlanta. In Cleveland, Stephen Curry/GSW dueled Kyrie Irving/CLE and the Warriors won in overtime. The Thunder got enough production out of the supporting cast to support Kevin Durant’s/OKC brilliance and easily handle the Rockets. Despite the best efforts of DeMarcus Cousins/SAC and Isaiah Thomas/SAC, the Spurs defended their home court with
2013 is winding down. Nonetheless, the NBA is getting in as many extraordinary games as it can before the year ends. Saturday, December 29 was highlighted by a meeting between two of the fastest rising point guards in the NBA and a clash between former award-winning teammates. Here’s everything that you need to know about last night’s games. [Read more…]