By Kyle Soppe The Celtics hung on for a 95-91 victory of the Bulls at the Garden in a Sunday matinee. Chicago played without the reigning MVP, but hung with the home team throughout. Rajon Rondo was the story of this game, as the point guard poured in 32 points, handed out 15 assists, and grabbed 10 rebounds for his ninth career triple double. His is the first Celtic to … [Read more...] about Box Score Breakdown | Bulls @ Celtics
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Box Score Breakdown | Knicks @ Timberwolves
By Kyle Soppe The match up of top young point guards succumbed to Linsanity, as the Knicks used a pair of Rubio turnovers and a Steve Novak three in a comeback 100-98 victory on Saturday night. Neither point guard had their best game, but their playmaking abilities were on full display in Minnesota. Jeremy Lin was able to get to the rim as usual, but struggled to finish … [Read more...] about Box Score Breakdown | Knicks @ Timberwolves
Box Score Breakdown | Hawks @ Magic
By Kyle Soppe The Hawks consistency on Friday night powered them to a win over a team that nobody can figure out in the Orlando Magic, 89-87 in overtime. Josh Smith filled up every part of the stat sheet, as he poured in 23 points, handed out 5 assists, grabbed 19 rebounds, and blocked 3 shots. The 24 combined rebounds and assists was the second highest total of Smith's … [Read more...] about Box Score Breakdown | Hawks @ Magic
Box Score Breakdown | Lakers @ Celtics
By Kyle Soppe The Lakers came into the famed Boston Garden and left with a hard fought 88-87 win in overtime, ending the Celtics five game winning streak. This was a tight game throughout, as the Lakers largest lead was four points, and that came halfway through the overtime period. Pau Gasol has taken this month (four games) to separate himself from the "soft" title … [Read more...] about Box Score Breakdown | Lakers @ Celtics
Box Score Breakdown | T-Wolves @ Grizzles
By Kyle Soppe Memphis led throughout (only two lead changes) and showed the visitors no Love, defeating Minnesota 85-80 on Wednesday night. The Timberwolves went 1-1 during their power forwards suspension for going Ndamukong Suh on Luis Scola over the weekend. The single biggest scoring difference in a quarter was in the fourth, where the Timberwolves outscored the … [Read more...] about Box Score Breakdown | T-Wolves @ Grizzles