By Kyle Soppe Without Kevin Love, this game was expected to be a night off for one of the league's best teams in the OKC Thunder. It was anything but as they needed a superhuman performance from their dynamic duo to outlast the T-wolves 115-110 last night. Simple question for NBA fans: who has the best "Big 2" in the NBA? Fans of OKC have a strong argument in … [Read more...] about Box Score Breakdown | Thunder @ Timberwolves
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Pettis pours in 19 as La Salle Falls 70-61 to Minnesota in NIT first round
Courtesy of GoExplorers.com. PHILADELPHIA – Senior Earl Pettis added 19 points in his final collegiate contest as the La Salle men's basketball team fell 70-61 to Minnesota in its first round NIT Tournament game held at Tom Gola Arena on Wednesday evening. The Explorers end their season at 21-13 and conclude their 12th appearance in the NIT all-time. “I … [Read more...] about Pettis pours in 19 as La Salle Falls 70-61 to Minnesota in NIT first round
La Salle hosts Minnesota on Wednesday in NIT first round on ESPN2
Courtesy of GoExplorers.com. PHILADELPHIA - The La Salle men's basketball team will host Minnesota on Wednesday at 7 PM in the first round of the 75th annual National Invitation Tournament. The game will be broadcast nationally on ESPN2 from Tom Gola Arena. Tickets are on sale beginning Monday morning at 10 AM at the Hayman Center Ticket Office. Chairback seats are $25 … [Read more...] about La Salle hosts Minnesota on Wednesday in NIT first round on ESPN2
Box Score Breakdown | T-Wolves @ Trailblazers
By Kyle Soppe The "Soppe sleeper playoff team" Timberwolves dropped a 122 spot on the unsuspecting Trailblazers, putting them above .500 for the first time. Portland scored the third most points in the NBA last night (110), but ran out of steam in the 12 point loss. Kevin Love is the top power forward in the league, and proved it again last night. The 2012 Three Point … [Read more...] about Box Score Breakdown | T-Wolves @ Trailblazers
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