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
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Box Score Breakdown | Kings @ Rockets
By Kyle Soppe The Houston Rockets lost the first quarter, then went on to win the next three quarters and overtime, as they beat the Kings 113-106. Houston has won three of four games, and the mini-run is being led by some lesser known commodities. Chandler Parsons from Florida is averaging 15.3 points and 9.3 rebounds over the streak, while Luis Scola has recorded … [Read more...] about Box Score Breakdown | Kings @ Rockets
Box Score Breakdown | Bobcats @ Nets
By Kyle Soppe The Bobcats were within striking distance with the Nets, and then the game started. The home team never trailed and cruised to a 102-89 victory, and it wasn't even that close. Deron Williams handed put a season high 14 assists, with no other Net recording more than two dimes. Odd trend when it comes to Williams and his ability to make free throws. This was … [Read more...] about Box Score Breakdown | Bobcats @ Nets
Box Score Breakdown | Timberwolves @ Thunder
By Kyle Soppe On many nights when your leading scorer eclipses 50 and you score 140 points, your team is in a near unbeatable spot. Well, the Timberwolves did just that, but fell at Oklahoma City 149-140 in double overtime. Before I dive into the teams individual stats, let's take some time to compare this game to the other 10 on the NBA schedule. Of the 289 total … [Read more...] about Box Score Breakdown | Timberwolves @ Thunder
Box Score Breakdown | Celtics @ Bucks
By Kyle Soppe The Celtics playing their seventh straight road game, but they had enough gas in the tank to beat the upstart Bucks in Milwaukee last night, 100-91. The Bucks had won six straight, but the veteran laden C's once again proved why, if they qualify for the postseason, nobody would want to play them. Rajon Rondo may be criticized for his lack of scoring, but he … [Read more...] about Box Score Breakdown | Celtics @ Bucks