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…]
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…]
Magic Johnson just can’t seem to get what he wants these days when it comes to basketball-related issues. Hoping to see his beloved Los Angeles Lakers turn the corner by competing against one of the best in the Oklahoma City Thunder, Johnson instead witnessed his team give up a staggering 71 points in the first half. At the break, all the legend could ask was this: [Read more…]
On a special Tuesday night the NBA featured two nationally televised games. The Boston Celtics looked to continue their winning ways without Rajon Rondo and the Lakers looked to get over the .500 mark against their rival Oklahoma City Thunder. Russell Westbrook had other plans for LA, though. [Read more…]
After the Thunder held on to beat the Clippers on Sunday, coach Scott Brooks praised the composure of Russell Westbrook, his often volatile point guard. There are two ways to look at this. One is that Westbrook is making the necessary strides to gain control of his emotions and make the proper play in big games. The other? When Westbrook is the tone-setter for your team’s composure, you may have issues. [Read more…]
As we move into the first week of March, nine games were on the NBA schedule for Sunday. The Heat showed the Knicks who the boss is at Madison Square Garden, Kobe showed that he still has young legs in Los Angeles, the Pacers put a strangle hold on the Central Division and the Thunder hold on to outlast the Clippers. Impress your friends with our latest version of Five Fast Facts. [Read more…]
If you haven’t noticed, the NBA has been magnificent in filling the football void these past few Sundays. The first Sunday of March was no different. The nine games on the NBA schedule did not disappoint, as we saw many came down to the final few seconds. Kobe turned the clock back while LeBron made sure to remind everyone, especially the Knicks, that this is his time. Let’s take a quick look at what transpired in a frantic day around the