By Dave Holcomb Durant scores more than 30 points for the 9th straight game as Oklahoma City defeat the Spurs for the third time this season With just over three minutes remaining in the game, the Spurs had held forward Kevin Durant in check with 27 points and none in the fourth quarter. But in the closing minutes on Wednesday, the all-star made three field goals, … [Read more...] about Kevin Durant drops 36, Thunder roll past Spurs
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NBA Power Rankings: Friday, May 3 (Part One)
By Joe Manganiello Miami and San Antonio made quick work of their first round series. Golden State provided us with the most entertaining series of the first round, and finished off their upset of the Denver Nuggets last night in six games. That leaves 10 teams fighting for the final five spots in the second round, while the Heat, Spurs and Warriors wait in the figurative … [Read more...] about NBA Power Rankings: Friday, May 3 (Part One)
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
Team USA defeats France 98-71: the positives and negatives
by Patrick 'Rey' Reynell The 2012 USA Olympic men's basketball team won its opening game in pool play against the Tony Parker-led French national team today 98-71. Here are some positives and negatives that come out of the Americans' debut in Pool A. The Positives LeBron James can play like "Magic" and get away with it. Unlike his time with the Cavs or even this … [Read more...] about Team USA defeats France 98-71: the positives and negatives
NBA Splinters | July 28, 2009
What Happens In Vegas... Summer is in full swing, and that means Summer League basketball. Thanks to NBA TV basketball junkies can catch some hoops in the month of July. Devoid of the pomp and circumstance that goes along with the regular season, Summer League hoops has a throwback feel to it. There are no player introductions prior to tip-off. The coverage is not state … [Read more...] about NBA Splinters | July 28, 2009