By PAUL GOTHAM C.J. McCollum netted seven of his 18 points in the fourth quarter as the Portland Trail Blazers erased a 10-point deficit to remain alive in the NBA playoffs with a 99-92 victory over the Memphis Grizzlies in game four of Western Conference first round action. McCollum's three-pointer with 1:20 remaining gave Portland a lead it did not surrender at … [Read more...] about McCollum seals Portland comeback
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NBA Power Rankings: March 21
By Joe Manganiello and Dave Holcomb 1. San Antonio Spurs: They haven’t lost since Feb. 21, and are scoring over 116 points per 100 possessions in March. Like it or not, a rematch of the 2013 NBA Finals is on the table. 2. Los Angeles Clippers: The Spurs and Clippers are outscoring opponents by nearly 16 points per 100 possessions this month, but in much different ways. … [Read more...] about NBA Power Rankings: March 21
Los Angeles Clippers: Best in the West?
By Dave Holcomb With the moves the Los Angeles Clippers have made in the last month, the question no longer remains whether the Clippers are the team to beat in Los Angeles, but whether they are the best team, on paper, in the entire Western Conference? Yes, the San Antonio Spurs will be there, again, this season. They always are. And don’t count out the Oklahoma City … [Read more...] about Los Angeles Clippers: Best in the West?
Rudy Gay and the Plight of the Griz
By Nick Steblenko Before I begin this week's column, let's flashback to last week for a moment. Remember how I was touting the Warriors as a much improved team from last season? I even threw in this little bit... "After beating the Blake Show, and soundly might I add, it is not so difficult to see the Warriors in a favorable playoff match up later this season." Well now … [Read more...] about Rudy Gay and the Plight of the Griz
Six Divisions in Six Weeks: Southwest (Part 2)
2. Memphis Grizzles (’11-’12 record: 41-25) Best Player: The Grizzles have elected to build their team around four players who play well together but not great, as they often times get in each other’s way during the game’s biggest moments. It is unclear who the best player in the quartet is, but one thing that is for sure is that the team needs at least one of them to … [Read more...] about Six Divisions in Six Weeks: Southwest (Part 2)