LeBron's game-winner, Blake's 36 points take their respective teams into All-Star weekend with confidence By Joe Manganiello In one of the best finishes of the season, LeBron James stared down 2012 Olympic teammate Andre Iguodala on the left wing and nailed a three-pointer, leaving virtually no time left on the clock, sealing an impressive 111-110 victory … [Read more...] about LeBron bests Curry, Griffin outdoes Aldridge in pair of California games
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
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
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)
Kevin Durant extends scoring streak, hits game-winner against Atlanta Hawks
Durant outdoes Millsap in Player of the Week battle By: Joe Manganiello Paul Millsap is fresh off an Eastern Conference Player of the Week honor, and remains the most important player for Atlanta if they want to hold onto the three-seed without Al Horford. There is no question, however, who was the best player on the floor Monday night in Oklahoma City. Kevin Durant … [Read more...] about Kevin Durant extends scoring streak, hits game-winner against Atlanta Hawks