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
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Box Score Breakdown | Celtics @ Knicks
By Kyle Soppe Hopefully you tuned in last night to watch one of the better three point performances in recent memory, as the Knicks looked like a dangerous playoff team with a 118-110 win over the Boston Celtics. As impressive as the shooting was from New York, Boston's ability to run three point specialists off of the three point line was dreadful. How many games does a … [Read more...] about Box Score Breakdown | Celtics @ Knicks
Box Score Breakdown: Bulls @ Knicks
By Kyle Soppe What better way to celebrate Easter with a great hoops game and a playoff at the Masters? I'll leave the golf analysis to long time Bubba fan, Smitty, and offer my take on the Knicks thrilling 100-99 overtime victory over the Bulls . If you glance at the box score or watch the highlights on ESPN, the first thing you'll see is Carmelo Anthony. He poured in a … [Read more...] about Box Score Breakdown: Bulls @ Knicks
Box Score Breakdown | Cavs @ Knicks
By Kyle Soppe The Knicks made a second half serge to best the Cavs by a final score of 120-103. In every quarter, one team scored at least 30 points. Neither team managed a 30+ point quarter in three entire games last night. The Knicks took their first lead of the night with 2:52 remaining in the third quarter. The Steve Novak led Knicks won the second half 71-42. … [Read more...] about Box Score Breakdown | Cavs @ Knicks
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