By Dave Holcomb In a game of runs, Houston outscores Minnesota by 14 in the fourth quarter. The Minnesota Timberwolves' 54th game of the season on Monday night sums up the team's season to this point. Minnesota started strong, hung in there, but eventually the pack pulled away from the Wolves. Minnesota came within four points at the start of the fourth quarter against … [Read more...] about Rockets outlast Timberwolves
State of the Atlantic
NBA's worst division remains fascinatingly mediocre By Joe Manganiello The Atlantic is the worse division in basketball, and there is no guarantee that a single Atlantic team finishes with a winning record. With that said, it remains one of the more intriguing divisional races in years, a battle for who can make the playoffs (apparently) by the slimmest margin. With about … [Read more...] about State of the Atlantic
Oliver leads Dayton to second half surge over Bonnies
By Taylor Nigrelli ST. BONAVENTURE, N.Y. -- If you’ve attended enough St. Bonaventure men’s basketball games this year, you’ve probably begun to notice a pattern. The Bonnies (13-10, 3-6) take an early lead, begin to falter around halftime, regain their step in the second half then ultimately fall apart down the stretch and lose by five points or less. The team … [Read more...] about Oliver leads Dayton to second half surge over Bonnies
NBA Power Rankings: February 9
By: Joe Manganiello and Dave Holcomb 1. Oklahoma City Thunder: Aside from Friday's one-point loss to Orlando, Oklahoma City has been reeling off win after win sans Russell Westbrook, going an NBA-best 12-3 over their last fifteen games. With Kevin Durant taking pole position in the MVP debate, and Serge Ibaka playing like an All-Star - it really is too bad that Ibaka couldn't … [Read more...] about NBA Power Rankings: February 9
Bona Struggling To Finish Games
By Ryan Lazo RICHMOND — St. Bonaventure had their plan working to perfection from the moment the ball was thrown up toward the ceiling during the opening tip-off. Knowing Richmond had announced the departure of Derrick Williams, a rugged 6-foot-6 forward, Bona aimed to attack their front court. Just 77 seconds into the game, there was Youssou Ndoye spinning in the paint … [Read more...] about Bona Struggling To Finish Games