By Dave Holcomb Despite J.R. Smith's 30 points and Carmelo Anthony's strong fourth quarter, New York loses to NBA-worst Milwaukee Bucks There never really is such a thing as a must-win game the first week of February in the NBA, but with Knicks still a game out of eighth place after winning four of its last five, and facing the Milwaukee Bucks, the only team in the league … [Read more...] about Knicks drop must-win in Milwaukee
Bulls grind past sluggish Spurs
By Dave Holcomb Seven players reach double figures as Chicago holds San Antonio to 86 points Going through a tough stretch during a season and having to overcome adversity is one of the biggest cliches in today's sports, but that is just what the Spurs are doing right now. San Antonio dropped its third straight game for the first time this season and the team's eighth … [Read more...] about Bulls grind past sluggish Spurs
NBA Power Rankings: Jan. 24th
By Joe Manganiello and Dave Holcomb 1. Oklahoma City Thunder: With Kevin Durant on fire, and Serge Ibaka proving worthy of his first career All-Star selection, it’s safe to say the Thunder are doing just fine while Russell Westbrook recovers from surgery. 2. Indiana Pacers: It’s kind of scary how Miami has all-but-conceded home court advantage through the playoffs - like they … [Read more...] about NBA Power Rankings: Jan. 24th
Kevin Durant drops 36, Thunder roll past Spurs
By Dave Holcomb Durant scores more than 30 points for the 9th straight game as Oklahoma City defeat the Spurs for the third time this season With just over three minutes remaining in the game, the Spurs had held forward Kevin Durant in check with 27 points and none in the fourth quarter. But in the closing minutes on Wednesday, the all-star made three field goals, … [Read more...] about Kevin Durant drops 36, Thunder roll past Spurs
Lackluster Heat squeak by rebuilt Celtics
Miami blows a 17-point lead, wins by seven By Dave Holcomb The Heat are almost unbeatable at home, having only lost three times there through the first half of the season. One of the those losses, however, came at the hands of the Celtics back in November. Once again, Boston gave Miami all it could handle on Tuesday night. Miami scored the last nine points of the game, … [Read more...] about Lackluster Heat squeak by rebuilt Celtics