By Kyle Soppe The Utah Jazz have qualified for the playoffs, and for my money, are as dangerous as any of the lower seeds. They clinched a spot by defeating the Suns 100-88 in Salt Lake City, behind a big time performance from their bigs. Al Jefferson (the reigning player of the week in the NBA) combined with Paul Milsap for 44 points on 50% shooting, a +36 plus/minus … [Read more...] about Box Score Breakdown: Suns @ Jazz
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Box Score Breakdown: Bobcats @ Wizards
By Kyle Soppe With yet another dreadful performance, the Bobcats are two losses away from entering the record books as the worst team (in terms of winning percentage) in NBA history. It was the second time in two weeks that they played the second worst team in the NBA (Washington), and the second time they were beaten by 28 points. Down by 24 at the intermission, this game … [Read more...] about Box Score Breakdown: Bobcats @ Wizards
Box Score Breakdown: Bulls @ Knicks
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
Box Score Breakdwon | Lakers @ Pistons
By Kyle Soppe The Detroit Pistons hardly played their best game, but a big night from Rodney "Teach me how to" Stuckey led to a overtime upset of the Lakers on Tuesday night, 88-85. The Pistons offense struggled in a 9 point third quarter, but bounced back when it counted most, scoring 10 points in the five minute extra session. Stuckey led all scorers with 34 points, … [Read more...] about Box Score Breakdwon | Lakers @ Pistons
Box Score Breakdown | 76ers @ Pistons
By Kyle Soppe After a disappointing All Star Break, we are back in business with daily box score breakdowns. As always, any requests are welcome, as I will schedule the breakdowns based on your input, so don't be shy! Last night, we saw the 76ers dismantle the Pistons at Detroit, symbolic of how Philadelphia started the first half of the season. The visitors won six games … [Read more...] about Box Score Breakdown | 76ers @ Pistons