By BILLY HEYEN Thomas Bryant handed out a career-high six assists Wednesday night as the Washington Wizards beat the San Antonio Spurs, 138-132. Bryant added 11 points and five rebounds in 22 minutes of action. Bryant was called for a charge on the game's first possession, but nailed a 2-point jumper for his first basket two minutes later. Then came the passing. An assist to … [Read more...] about Thomas Bryant’s career-high in assists helps Wizards beat Spurs, 138-132
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Thomas Bryant, Wizards come up just short in San Antonio
By BILLY HEYEN Rochester-native Thomas Bryant and the Washington Wizards couldn't conclude their road trip on a high note. The Wizards lost, 124-122, to the San Antonio Spurs on Saturday night, and will head home for next week's home opener with a 1-2 record. Bryant, the former Bishop Kearney star, finished with 10 points, seven rebounds and two blocks. He had his worst … [Read more...] about Thomas Bryant, Wizards come up just short in San Antonio
League of Extraordinary Copycats: Atlanta beat Utah at San Antonio’s game
(This article originally ran at The High Screen on Nov. 13, 2014) By: Joe Mags When Atlanta walked off its home floor Wednesday night with a 100-97 victory over Utah, Mike Budenholzer did what all victorious coaches do in the NBA — they wave across the floor to the opposing coach and walk to the locker room. But as Bob Rathbun and Dominique Wilkins discussed during the … [Read more...] about League of Extraordinary Copycats: Atlanta beat Utah at San Antonio’s game
Damian Lillard: the fastest growing party in the NBA
By Joe Manganiello Everybody aims to show up to the party on time, with being fashionably-late often a chic and acceptable alternative. But there is a big difference between joining the party in progress and just plain being late. So let me state how grateful I am that I wasn’t late to the Damien Lillard party. Just being honest, I had barely seen Lillard play before … [Read more...] about Damian Lillard: the fastest growing party in the NBA
Splitter, Huertas lead Brazil past Great Britain 67-62
by Patrick 'Rey' Reynell In Group B play today, host Great Britain (FIBA ranked #43) is still seeking its first win on home soil in these 2012 Olympics while Brazil (FIBA ranked #13) moved closer to the medal round with a 67-62 victory. The first quarter left much to be aesthetically desired as both teams shot poorly (Brazil 2/20, Great Britain 4/15). Great Britain … [Read more...] about Splitter, Huertas lead Brazil past Great Britain 67-62