By KEVIN L. SMITH Rochester native Nate (Jeenathan) Williams came off the bench and shined for the Houston Rockets on Wednesday. In the Rockets' 117-103 loss to the San Antonio Spurs, Williams played 23 minutes and scored 19 points, grabbed eight rebounds and had a steal. The former University Prep Charter and University at Buffalo standout was also 3-of-3 from the … [Read more...] about NBA Preseason Recap: Jeenathan Williams shines for Houston Rockets
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NBA Preseason Recap: Isaiah Stewart scores in double figures for Detroit
By KEVIN L. SMITH Rochester native Isaiah Stewart and Detroit Pistons traveled to Montreal, Quebec on Thursday to compete in the NBA Canada Series. In Detroit's 128-125 win over the Oklahoma City Thunder, the former McQuaid Jesuit standout finished with 12 points (5-of-7 field goals made), seven boards, two assists, a steal and a block. Stewart and the Pistons face the … [Read more...] about NBA Preseason Recap: Isaiah Stewart scores in double figures for Detroit
NBA Preseason Recap: Thomas Bryant impresses in Miami Heat debut
By KEVIN L. SMITH Rochester native Thomas Bryant put together impressive numbers in his Miami Heat preseason debut on Tuesday. In the Heat's 113-109 win over the Charlotte Hornets, Bryant finished with 15 points, 8 assists, 2 assists, a block and a steal. He was also 7-of-7 from the free-throw line. Bryant played for the defending NBA champion Denver Nuggets last … [Read more...] about NBA Preseason Recap: Thomas Bryant impresses in Miami Heat debut
Cavs recent streak puts them back in the championship conversation
By SAMEER KUMAR The Cleveland Cavaliers have been absolutely rolling ever since LeBron James posted that Arthur fist meme to his Instagram account last month. Since then, Cleveland has won 12 straight games, and have only lost one game since and that was to the hands of the Houston Rockets. Cleveland struggled out of the gates as they started off their season 4-6. At the … [Read more...] about Cavs recent streak puts them back in the championship conversation
Rockets move on to second round
Houston Rockets 105 Oklahoma City Thunder 99 (HOU wins series 4-1) HOUSTON - James Harden recorded 34 points, eight rebounds, four assists, three steals and two blocks as the Rockets are headed to the second round. Lou Williams added 22 bench points and grabbed five rebounds. Russell Westbrook dropped 47 points, grabbed 11 rebounds and handed out nine assists for the … [Read more...] about Rockets move on to second round