By Kyle Soppe The Magic proved once again that on a given night, they can beat the best team in the NBA or lose to the worst. Two nights after being run out of the building by the Bobcats, Orlando built a big lead early and held onto to win in Chicago, 99-94. The Bulls won the final 38 minutes of this game by 12. Orlando's 37 first quarter points nearly outscored their … [Read more...] about Box Score Breakdown | Magic @ Bulls
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Box Score Breakdown | Rockets @ Raptors
By Kyle Soppe The Toronto Raptors dominated the Houston Rockets at the Air Canada Centre 116-98. There was only a single lead change as the home team led from start to finish. The Raptors won the second and fourth quarter by a combined 24 points, and were outscored in the other two quarters by six. The Raptors offense, who has been missing their top producer in Andrea … [Read more...] about Box Score Breakdown | Rockets @ Raptors
Box Score Breakdown | Thunder @ Magic
By Kyle Soppe Kevin Durant and the Thunder have the top mark in the NBA at 29-7, and it is by no mistake. This is an elite team that can score with the best of them, and while the defense isn't perfect, this offense can carry this team to a title. OKC came from behind to beat the "good" version of the Orlando Magic, 105-102. Kevin Durant poured in 18 of his 38 points in a … [Read more...] about Box Score Breakdown | Thunder @ Magic
The forgotten man | Tyson Chandler
By Kyle Soppe When Amar’e Stoudemire and Carmelo Anthony joined forces midway through the 2010-2011 season, the Knicks were expected to be an offensive machine that would challenge the Eastern Conference powerhouses in Chicago and Miami. However, when Tyson Chandler was brought to the Big Apple, much was made about how much the defending champs would miss their defensive … [Read more...] about The forgotten man | Tyson Chandler
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