By Kyle Soppe What a treat on a Sunday afternoon. The Celtics and Knicks played a classic game, with no shortage of big players making big plays. The home team made more plays in regulation and overtime, defeating the Knicks 115-11. On a day in the NBA where point guards outshined everybody, it was Rajon Rondo who stole the show. The fifth-year man out of Kentucky … [Read more...] about Box Score Breakdown | Knicks @ Celtics
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Box Score Breakdown | T-Wolves @ Trailblazers
By Kyle Soppe The "Soppe sleeper playoff team" Timberwolves dropped a 122 spot on the unsuspecting Trailblazers, putting them above .500 for the first time. Portland scored the third most points in the NBA last night (110), but ran out of steam in the 12 point loss. Kevin Love is the top power forward in the league, and proved it again last night. The 2012 Three Point … [Read more...] about Box Score Breakdown | T-Wolves @ Trailblazers
Box Score Breakdown | Warriors @ 76ers
By Kyle Soppe On the 50th anniversary of Wilt Chamberlain's 100 point night, the 76ers defeated the Warriors 105-83, scoring over 100 points for the first time in 20 games. Dick Bavetta reffed this game, and his was a 22 year old college student when Wilt went for 100. To put that in perspective, the mother of the games leading scorer (Lou Williams) was yet to be born … [Read more...] about Box Score Breakdown | Warriors @ 76ers
Box Score Breakdown | Thunder @ Magic
By Kyle Soppe Kevin Durant and the Thunder have the top mark in the NBA at 29-7, and it is by no mistake. This is an elite team that can score with the best of them, and while the defense isn't perfect, this offense can carry this team to a title. OKC came from behind to beat the "good" version of the Orlando Magic, 105-102. Kevin Durant poured in 18 of his 38 points in a … [Read more...] about Box Score Breakdown | Thunder @ Magic
Box Score Breakdown | Cavs @ Knicks
By Kyle Soppe The Knicks made a second half serge to best the Cavs by a final score of 120-103. In every quarter, one team scored at least 30 points. Neither team managed a 30+ point quarter in three entire games last night. The Knicks took their first lead of the night with 2:52 remaining in the third quarter. The Steve Novak led Knicks won the second half 71-42. … [Read more...] about Box Score Breakdown | Cavs @ Knicks