Portland relies heavily on starters and wins 35th game By Dave Holcomb Oh what a difference a year makes. The last time the Trail Blazers visited New York on March 14, 2013, Portland did win the ballgame. The victory was Portland's 30th of the season while New York suffered its 25th loss. Despite being about 15 fewer games into this season, the Portland victory in … [Read more...] about Trail Blazers extend Knicks losing streak
Bona’s Road Woes Continue In Loss To Richmond
By Ryan Lazo RICHMOND — St. Bonaventure's players and coaches knew they entered their match-up against the Spiders with a big advantage in the front court. They also learned just hours before tip-off, the Atlantic 10 Conference's third-leading scorer Cedrick Lindsey was ruled out for the season with a torn meniscus in both knees. Lindsey's season-ending injury came just … [Read more...] about Bona’s Road Woes Continue In Loss To Richmond
Knicks drop must-win in Milwaukee
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
Marquise Simmons and a path of patience
By Taylor Nigrelli ST. BONAVENTURE, NY -- Patience. That’s what sixth-year senior and men’s basketball forward Marquise Simmons has learned in his 11 semesters at St. Bonaventure. That’s what a bout with cancer, a broken hand and a torn Achilles tendon taught him. For what should have been his four years of eligibility (2008-2012), he faced major obstacles, worked for … [Read more...] about Marquise Simmons and a path of patience
NBA Power Rankings: January 31 (All-Star Selection Edition)
By Joe Manganiello and Dave Holcomb 1. Oklahoma City Thunder: Kevin Durant would win the MVP award if the season ended today, so of course he is starting the All-Star game. (Go Slim Reaper!) But how weird is it that the best team in the West only gets one All-Star? Chalk it up to Westbrook’s injury, and the field being completely loaded - Serge Ibaka is really having an … [Read more...] about NBA Power Rankings: January 31 (All-Star Selection Edition)