By Kyle Soppe What better way to celebrate Easter with a great hoops game and a playoff at the Masters? I'll leave the golf analysis to long time Bubba fan, Smitty, and offer my take on the Knicks thrilling 100-99 overtime victory over the Bulls . If you glance at the box score or watch the highlights on ESPN, the first thing you'll see is Carmelo Anthony. He poured in a … [Read more...] about Box Score Breakdown: Bulls @ Knicks
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Box Score Breakdown | Celtics @ Bulls
By Kyle Soppe The "Ray Allen off the bench" era started last night in Chicago, but failed to initiate enough of a spark, as the C's fell 93-86. Carlos Boozer and Luol Deng are taking the bull by the horns with Derrick Rose still sidelined, as they carried the Chicago to a second half comeback. Boozer tallied more rebounds than points for the second time in three games, a … [Read more...] about Box Score Breakdown | Celtics @ Bulls
Box Score Breakdown | Spurs @ Cavs
By Kyle Soppe In an age where many teams believe on building a team around a "Big 3", the Spurs are succeeding the old fashioned way; by building a great, top to bottom. Every member of the Spurs played a role in a Tuesday night blowout of the Cavs, as the visitors coasted to a 125-90 win. The Spurs "Big 3" accounted for only 26.4% of the teams points. San Antonio … [Read more...] about Box Score Breakdown | Spurs @ Cavs
Box Score Breakdown | Hornets @ Lakers
By Kyle Soppe Here's an uncommon headline for NBA fans: "Lakers overcome Kobe to defeat Hornets". But that's exactly what happened on Saturday night, as the Lakers came back in the fourth quarter to beat New Orleans 88-85. Kobe Bryant missed his first 15 shots, more shots missed than any other player in the league last night. He connected on 1/8 three pointers, leading to … [Read more...] about Box Score Breakdown | Hornets @ Lakers
Box Score Breakdown | Thunder @ Lakers
By Kyle Soppe The Thunder are the team to beat in the West, and they proved it once again on Thursday night, as they beat the Lakers 102-93. Much has been made about Russell Westbrook's style of play, but Westbrook proved he can do it all last night. He poured in 36 points, improving the Thunder's record to 10-4 when he goes for at least 30 points. Point guards that shoot … [Read more...] about Box Score Breakdown | Thunder @ Lakers