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Spurs put Clips in hopeless 0-3 hole
The San Antonio Spurs went on a blistering third quarter 24-0 run in Game 3 of their Western Conference Semifinal round matchup Saturday afternoon to beat the Clippers 96-86 and go up 3-0 in the series. After L.A. bolted out the gates with a dominating 33-11 first quarter performance, the steady Spurs went on to win the final three quarters by a margin of plus-32 to ultimately put the Clippers hopes of any chance to win the … Read entire article »
Filed under: 2012 NBA Playoffs, Game Recaps, NBA Playoffs
World Peace suspended 7 games for Harden elbow
The NBA announced Wednesday morning that Los Angeles Lakers’ small forward Metta World Peace has been suspended 7 games for his vicious elbow on Oklahoma City sixth man James Harden in Sunday’s thrilling 114-106 double-overtime victory from the Staples Center in downtown Los Angeles, California. World Peace landed the highly publicized blow with just 1:37 seconds remaining in the first half after he scored on a breakaway dunk cutting the Thunder lead to one. He was … Read entire article »
Filed under: News
Andre Drummond to enter NBA Draft
According to multiple reports Connecticut freshmen center Andre Drummond is scheduled to officially announce his decision to enter the 2012 NBA Draft this Friday. Drummond becomes UConn’s first “one-and-done” player with the opportunity to be selected in the coveted Lottery this coming summer. The 6-11, 275-pound fluid big man drew early comparisons to Orlando center Dwight Howard for his freakish athleticism and size at just the tender age of 18. However, those premature admissions have been cooled somewhat as Drummond’s freshmen season has … Read entire article »
NBA Draft Prospect Profile: Tyshawn Taylor
NBA Draft Central Tyshawn Taylor – PG Projected: Mid-Late Second Round 2011-12 Stats: 16.7 pts, 2.3 reb, 4.7 ast, 1.4 stl, 0.2 blk, 48.2% FG, 68.2% FT, 38.5% 3-PT, 3.5 TO, 33.2 min 2010-11 Stats: 9.3 pts, 1.9 reb, 4.6 ast, 1.0 stl, 0.3 blk, 47.9% FG, 71.9% FT, 38.0% 3-PT, 2.7 TO, 27.1 min 2012 NBA Draft Featured Prospect Strengths Weaknesses Player Card: Tyshawn Taylor College Kansas Class Senior Position PG HT 6-3 WT 185 lbs. Gets to the basket Good size Open-court speed Leader (4-year player) Sneaky defender Great teammate Questionable decision-making Not a true PG, more hybrid Erratic jumper Turnover … Read entire article »
Filed under: NBA Draft, NBA Draft Prospect Profiles
Patty Mills to the Spurs
Quietly those “old” San Antonio Spurs continue to make winning moves this season. After picking up veteran competitor Stephen Jackson and recently waived forward Boris Diaw, the team announced Tuesday afternoon that former Portland Trail Blazer and Australia-native Patty Mills has been signed after playing lockout ball in China this fall. Mills, 23, provides a nice boost of speed and youth to San Antonio’s backcourt and should be a pleasant surprise now since T.J. Ford has … Read entire article »
Filed under: News
Kobe’s mask not affecting his play
Concussion, bum wrist, new mask and all, nothing can halt the determined Kobe Bryant this season. Almost a week after the 16-year NBA vet suffered a concussion from a Dwyane Wade foul in the 2012 All-Star game, Kobe continues to prove to us why there is virtually no obstacle that can keep him from dominating a basketball game. The Kings tried their best Friday night, but 38 points and 8 rebounds later they were left with the same feeling everybody else … Read entire article »
Filed under: Feature Stories
Isaiah Thomas taking the reins in Sactown
So much for that tired ‘Mr. Irrelevant’ sports moniker. Isaiah Thomas, cast as most unlikely star in said NBA production this season, has taken the reins in Sactown of late and simultaneously dispelled the notion of utter irrelevancy as the last pick in the draft. If you recall the Kings picked up highly-touted combo-guard Jimmer Fredette with the 10th pick in the 2011 NBA draft. While Fredette, who dominated the college scene with his incredible scoring ability, got … Read entire article »
Filed under: The Rookie Series
Bryant: ‘Either trade him or not trade him’
Kobe Bryant is not too happy these days. With the Lakers sitting at a mediocre 18-13 about midway through the season, Bryant, voiced his frustration at Lakers’ management after they were pummeled by the Phoenix Suns 102-90 Sunday night. Kobe Bryant frustrated over Gasol trade rumors Bryant, who was forced into a season-high 10 turnovers in the loss, spoke to reporters after the game about the Lakers’ brass and their need to decide on which direction they plan to head with teammate Pau … Read entire article »
Filed under: Feature Stories
TNT announces BBVA Rising Stars Challenge participants
TNT had a little fun Thursday evening when they hosted a televised Draft with Charles Barkley and Shaquille O’Neal for the 2012 BBVA Rising Stars Challenge set to take place next Friday from the Amway Center in downtown Orlando, Florida. Team Chuck and Team Shaq announced the participants of the Rookie Sophomore Challenge, now known as the BBVA Rising Stars Challenge, in a draft scenario that saw Team Shaq swoop up the momentous Jeremy Lin and … Read entire article »
Filed under: Uncategorized
Jeremy Lin’s late 3-pointer sinks Raptors
It may not have looked good early, but Jeremy Lin, once again, found a way to lift his New York Knicks to another impressive victory against the home Toronto Raptors Tuesday evening. After racking up six first half turnovers, Lin regrouped to close the contest in dramatic fashion nailing a game-winning 3-pointer with just 0.5 seconds remaining. The 3-ball gave the previously unknown point guard a game-high 27 points on the evening to go along with 11 … Read entire article »
Filed under: Game Recaps
Line of the night – Sunday 5/20/2012
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