Portland relies heavily on starters and wins 35th game By Dave Holcomb Oh what a difference a year makes. The last time the Trail Blazers visited New York on March 14, 2013, Portland did win the ballgame. The victory was Portland's 30th of the season while New York suffered its 25th loss. Despite being about 15 fewer games into this season, the Portland victory in … [Read more...] about Trail Blazers extend Knicks losing streak
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NBA Power Rankings: January 31 (All-Star Selection Edition)
By Joe Manganiello and Dave Holcomb 1. Oklahoma City Thunder: Kevin Durant would win the MVP award if the season ended today, so of course he is starting the All-Star game. (Go Slim Reaper!) But how weird is it that the best team in the West only gets one All-Star? Chalk it up to Westbrook’s injury, and the field being completely loaded - Serge Ibaka is really having an … [Read more...] about NBA Power Rankings: January 31 (All-Star Selection Edition)
Bulls grind past sluggish Spurs
By Dave Holcomb Seven players reach double figures as Chicago holds San Antonio to 86 points Going through a tough stretch during a season and having to overcome adversity is one of the biggest cliches in today's sports, but that is just what the Spurs are doing right now. San Antonio dropped its third straight game for the first time this season and the team's eighth … [Read more...] about Bulls grind past sluggish Spurs
Kevin Durant drops 36, Thunder roll past Spurs
By Dave Holcomb Durant scores more than 30 points for the 9th straight game as Oklahoma City defeat the Spurs for the third time this season With just over three minutes remaining in the game, the Spurs had held forward Kevin Durant in check with 27 points and none in the fourth quarter. But in the closing minutes on Wednesday, the all-star made three field goals, … [Read more...] about Kevin Durant drops 36, Thunder roll past Spurs
Fordham Discovers Strength In The Zone
How Fordham may have discovered its secret weapon this season By Joe Manganiello Lehigh point guard senior Mackey McKnight had his way in the first half of Saturday’s game against Fordham, scoring 22 points on 70 percent shooting, and going 8-of-9 from the charity stripe. “We had no answer for Mackey,” Fordham head coach Tom Pecora said. “I’m not happy with that. Our … [Read more...] about Fordham Discovers Strength In The Zone