Sometimes when you ride like lightning, you crash like thunder. Unfortunately for the high-flying, tenacious whirlwind that has been the Denver Nuggets in 2013 — 34-9 since Jan. 1 — the Larry O’Brien championship trophy that seemed so possible, if only to them, is now just a flickering hologram in its trophy case. [Read more…]
Tweet of the Night: Kendrick Perkins
Kenyon Martin looking real young out there tonight. I'm happy for him. #texasboytoo
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Kendrick Perkins
SH Blog: The Three-Man Weave, Week 2
What a first half of the season, huh? As we head into the break, the Three-Man Weave covers LeBron James’ remarkable run, what to look forward to during All-Star Weekend 2013 edition, and which teams may be poised for a second-half push that sneaks them into the postseason. Without further ado, the second edition of the Three-Man Weave: [Read more…]
50-at-50: A Chronology Of The 50 Greatest Jordan Moments
At the Michael Jordan statue outside the United Center How do you rank Michael Jordan’s career achievement list? The answer: It’s nearly impossible. The G.O.A.T., as he’s so often referred to (by those who never saw Wilt Chamberlain play) has done so much for the game that ranking his performances simply doesn’t do justice to his illustrious career. [Read more…]
Bauman: Along with skills, intangibles make Damian Lillard unique
NEW YORK — An hour before tip-off on New Years Day, prior to his first game at Madison Square Garden, Damian Lillard sat relaxing on the empty Portland Trail Blazers bench and taking in the historic aura that The Garden exudes. [Read more…]
Tweet of the Night: Nicolas Batum
The Portland Trailblazers have played quite a number of crazy games this season, and Monday was no exception.
Down by 18 points against the Charlotte Bobcats with less than six minutes remaining in the game, the Blazers somehow managed to come back and send the contest into overtime, before coming out with a 118-112 victory.
It marked the second straight game where the contest went into extra session – they managed to win against the Cleveland Cavaliers in double-overtime on Saturday,
Tweet of the Day: Rudy Fernandez
Mañana s confirma mi fichaje por el Real Madrid por 3 temporadas!! Muy feliz de volver!! Ya os contare pq he tomado esta decision!! Abrazo
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Rudy Fernandez