MILWAUKEE BUCKS 129 BROOKLYN NETS 125 NEW YORK - Giannis Antetokounmpo lifted the Bucks (25-30) with 33 points, nine rebounds, four steals and three assists in his final game before his All-Star debut. Greg Monroe added 25 points and eight rebounds. Khris Middleton played his best game since returning from a ruptured left hamstring with 20 points and seven assists. Brook … [Read more...] about NBA Roundup: Lopez makes history, Carter passes Iverson on scoring list, Korver joins elite company
Mike Conley
Allen drops season-high 22 in Grizzlies’ victory over the Rockets
Friday night's NBA action. MEMPHIS GRIZZLIES 110 HOUSTON ROCKETS 105 HOUSTON - Tony Allen dropped a season-high 22 points to lead the Grizzlies (25-17) past the Rockets (31-11). Memphis has proven to be a tough team to beat, going 5-0 against the NBA's top four teams including two wins against Houston. Houston looked to be well in control of this game, as they led … [Read more...] about Allen drops season-high 22 in Grizzlies’ victory over the Rockets
Harden drops triple-double in Houston win over the Kings
Friday night's NBA action. Minnesota Timberwolves 98 Phoenix Suns 85 PHOENIX- The Timberwolves ended a three-game losing streak with Andrew Wiggins dropping 25 points and grabbing five rebounds. Karl Anthony Towns picked up a double-double with 22 points and 10 rebounds. Eric Bledsoe earned himself a double-double with 23 points and 10 assists. Brandon Knight dropped 15 … [Read more...] about Harden drops triple-double in Houston win over the Kings
The Price of Success: The Greatness of the Grit-N-Grind Grizzlies
"Your success took a shot at you? What are you going to do now? How are you gonna kill it? You're gonna become unsuccessful? Frank, you can be successful and have enemies, uh? (You could) be unsuccessful too, and even have friends." - Dominic Cattano from American Gangster By JOE MAGS Whenever I fall down the rabbit hole of measuring my success with somebody … [Read more...] about The Price of Success: The Greatness of the Grit-N-Grind Grizzlies
Conley, Gasol Are Key to Pace of Western Conference Finals
By Joe Manganiello Tony Parker remains the cream of the crop in terms of point guards driving and finishing at the rim. His 65.5 percent eFG% from close range is ridiculous (that number also increases during crunch time). He has a knack for using whatever space is available to him and firing like a rocket to the rim. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5ba36AeNeLE After … [Read more...] about Conley, Gasol Are Key to Pace of Western Conference Finals