By Joe Manganiello 3. New York Knicks (’11-’12 record: 36-30) Best Player: Carmelo Anthony finished two full points below his career ppg mark last season, in large part because of the strike-shortened season, a coaching change and injuries. His field goal percentage (.430) was the lowest since his second season in Denver. Carmelo was taking 18.6 shots a night this past … [Read more...] about Six Divisions in Six Weeks: Atlantic (part two)
Rajon Rondo
Box Score Breakdown | Celtics @ Heat
By Kyle Soppe Boston destroyed a statistically solid defense in Miami on their way to a surprising 115-107 victory over the Heat. The Celtics had one player shoot under 50% from the field (Ray Allen) while the Heat had one player shoot over 50% (Mario Chalmers). Kevin Garnett made 11 of 14 shots from the field, and the Celtics have won 80% of the games in which he … [Read more...] about Box Score Breakdown | Celtics @ Heat
Box Score Breakdown | Celtics @ Bulls
By Kyle Soppe The "Ray Allen off the bench" era started last night in Chicago, but failed to initiate enough of a spark, as the C's fell 93-86. Carlos Boozer and Luol Deng are taking the bull by the horns with Derrick Rose still sidelined, as they carried the Chicago to a second half comeback. Boozer tallied more rebounds than points for the second time in three games, a … [Read more...] about Box Score Breakdown | Celtics @ Bulls
2012 NBA Re-Draft
By Kyle Soppe With a plethora of young players dominating the game today, the question begs to be asked: If you're drafting to start your NBA franchise, who ya got? Who gives your team the best chance to start a dynasty? Here's my top 15 based on potential to improve and what we already know about them. 1. LeBron James (27 years old) ~ Career average of 28-7-7. Makes … [Read more...] about 2012 NBA Re-Draft
Box Score Breakdown | Knicks @ Celtics
By Kyle Soppe What a treat on a Sunday afternoon. The Celtics and Knicks played a classic game, with no shortage of big players making big plays. The home team made more plays in regulation and overtime, defeating the Knicks 115-11. On a day in the NBA where point guards outshined everybody, it was Rajon Rondo who stole the show. The fifth-year man out of Kentucky … [Read more...] about Box Score Breakdown | Knicks @ Celtics