By Kyle Soppe With two teams that average over 98 points per game, and surrender in the mid 90's as well, a high scoring game was to be expected in Portland on Thursday night. That could have not be less accurate, as the Clippers totaled 74 measly points, and won. Both LA and Portland were led in shot attempts by a player who didn't start the game (Mo Williams and Jamal … [Read more...] about Box Score Breakdown | Clippers @ Trail Blazers
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Tale Of The Tape: Rubio vs. Lin
By Kyle Soppe Two point guards have jumped onto the scene to start this NBA season, with Linsanity winning the popularity contest and constantly trending on Twitter. But does the difference in coverage and hype truly portray the statistical difference between these two young studs? Weighing in at 200 pounds and standing 6'4" ... Jeremy Lin. The man who has been an elite … [Read more...] about Tale Of The Tape: Rubio vs. Lin
Box Score Breakdown | 76ers @ Magic
By Kyle Soppe The 76ers have been getting lots of love from Drew Shaner and Chris Volo, so they are today's "Box Score Breakdown". They traveled to Orlando, and were beaten badly by a well balanced Magic team, 103-87. The home team never trailed in this game, but their 16 point halftime advantage didn't grow in the final 24 minutes, as the teams played to a draw in the … [Read more...] about Box Score Breakdown | 76ers @ Magic
Box Score Breakdown | Kings @ Bulls
By Kyle Soppe With every one caught up in Linsanity, I'll leave the Knicks breakdowns to every other national media outlet available. Instead, I'll take a look at a shootout in Chicago, where the home team won 121-115. The Bulls increased their point production quarterly, their lowest scoring quarter being a 27 point first quarter. The Kings had two quarters in which they … [Read more...] about Box Score Breakdown | Kings @ Bulls
Box Score Breakdown | Suns @ Warriors
By Kyle Soppe Per request of Mike Vadala, I dive into last night's game between the Phoenix Suns and the host Golden State Warriors. The home team prevailed 102-96 in an anticipated up and down match up that featured very little defense. Both teams held a double digit lead at some point in this game. The 102 points from Golden State was their lowest output for the … [Read more...] about Box Score Breakdown | Suns @ Warriors