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Parker’s aggressive first quarter the difference in Game 3
Tony Parker and the San Antonio Spurs bested the hot-shooting Golden State Warriors 102-92 at Oracle Arena Friday night to take a 2-1 series lead in their Western Conference Semifinal round, but the true difference in this potentially series-defining Game 3 victory was Parker’s ultra-aggressive mentality in the first quarter of play. Clearly understanding that his team needed to make Golden State’s guards actually play a little defense instead of just chucking up shots from all areas of the court on the offensive side of the ball, Parker went pick-and-roll happy to the tune of 13 first-quarter points on 6-of-8 shooting. He would go on to add 12 more points in the second, to notch a very Curry-like 25 points by halftime. But it was how the Spurs’ All-Star point guard went … Read entire article »
Filed under: NBA Playoffs
D’Antoni: ‘You start messing with the basketball gods, they will get you.’
Mike D’Antoni is not a happy man. And, even more so, he is not at all happy with how his so-called team of super pros regard their championship hopes this season. In a press conference for the ages last night, D’Antoni offered up some honest revelations on his teams’ seemingly misguided thoughts on contention after they blew a comfortable 18-point lead in the second half against none other than John Wall and the lowly Wizards at … Read entire article »
Filed under: Feature Stories, News
NBA Fantasy Minute: Gortat’s blistering start
So the big news in Suns’ country this past offseason was Steve Nash moving on to La La Land. But that was the offseason….a time that strangely feels like centuries ago now with Nash already banged up and the Suns getting, dare I say, Dwight Howard type numbers from their big man in the middle, the “Polish Hammer”, Marcin Gortat. Gortat has been red-hot out of the gates in 2012. His first five contests have … Read entire article »
Filed under: Fantasy Watch
Ibaka’s presence defensively a must for Thunder championship hopes
Serge Ibaka has reportedly agreed to a 4-year, $48 million extension with the Thunder, however the 22-year old defensive gems’ now secured position in Oklahoma City’s future plans seemed somewhat of a no-brainer decision after all was said and done. At a mere 22 years old, the 6-foot-10 inch, 235-pound power forward has already surpassed some of the more notable shot blockers in recent history in just 3 seasons in the NBA. In fact Ibaka’s numbers are … Read entire article »
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Thomas Robinson 2012 Summer League in Review
Thomas Robinson put in five games of up-and-down ball during the 2012 Las Vegas Summer League. But that was to be expected coming from a rookie who really starred as the focal point in college for just one of his three seasons with the Kansas Jayhawks. While many looked at Robinson as a so-called “tweener” coming into the Draft; the reality is, the 6-foot-9 inch, 240-pound physical specimen may have an opportunity to carve out a very specific niche … Read entire article »
Filed under: 2012 Summer League, NBA Draft, The Rookie Series
Terrence Jones 2012 Summer League in Review
If you follow NBA Draft boards and related collegiate news you are most likely well aware that former Kentucky Wildcats power forward Terrence Jones‘ stock fell somewhat considerably from his freshmen to sophomore seasons. However, that curious draft plummet may have ultimately benefited the Houston Rockets who wisely swooped up Jones with the 18th pick of the first round this past June. Management and fans alike got the opportunity to see Jones suit up in Summer League … Read entire article »
Filed under: 2012 Summer League, Feature Stories, NBA Draft, The Rookie Series
USA Basketball: Blake Griffin out of Olympics with torn meniscus in left knee
Blake Griffin has been ruled out of the 2012 London Olympics due to a torn meniscus in his left knee. Griffin appears to have aggravated the injury during a scrimmage with the U.S. Olympic team while training in Las Vegas this week. According to the L.A. Times the 23-year old power forward who signed a 5-yr, $95 million contract extension with the Los Angeles Clippers earlier this week will not suit up for the Olympic team in London. However, by all reports Griffin should be ready to play by the start of the 2012-13 season with an 8-week recovery timetable necessary to heal the injury. No. 1 overall pick in the 2012 NBA Draft Anthony Davis will replace Griffin in the upcoming London Olympic competition. Source: L.A. Times, NBA.com … Read entire article »
Filed under: News, USA Men's Basketball
Orlando Summer League: Plumlee, Sullinger with strong showings on Day 3
The summer league is a chance for incoming rookies to show that they belong in the ultra-competitive NBA and two such incoming rookies from the high-profile 2012 draft class are doing their utmost to prove that worth in the first week of summer ball at the Orlando Summer League this year. Former Duke power forward Miles Plumlee and Ohio State power forward Jared Sullinger laced them up early Wednesday afternoon in Day 3 of summer league … Read entire article »
Filed under: 2012 Summer League, Game Recaps
Orlando Summer League: Sullinger, Jones III shine in NBA debuts
Jared Sullinger dropped a game-high 20 points for the victorious Boston Celtics while Thunder forward Perry Jones III demonstrated his versatile skill set scoring 16 to go along with 8 rebounds as the Celtics beat the Thunder 73-65 in Game 2 of Monday’s Summer League action from Orlando, Florida. 2012 NBA Draft Both collegiate stars curiously dropped in the 2012 NBA draft albeit their well-documented successes with Sullinger falling to the mighty Boston Celtics at No. 21 and Jones sticking with the Thunder at No. 28. However, as showcased in their NBA debuts Monday afternoon, these two forgotten forwards may rival for the biggest steals of the draft by season’s end. Sullinger, who came off the bench Monday, knocked in 6-of-12 shots from the field netting all seven of his free throw attempts while … Read entire article »
Filed under: 2012 Summer League, Game Recaps, NBA Draft
Orlando Summer League: Andrew Nicholson leads Magic past Nets
The 2012 Summer League kicked off early Monday afternoon down in sunny Orlando, Florida as the hometown Magic blew past the Brooklyn Nets 92-88 behind rookie power Andrew Nicholson‘s game-high 24 points and 12 rebounds. 2012 NBA Draft Fellow rookie teammate Kyle O’Quinn added 16 points while point guard Maalik Wayns controlled the offense to the tune of 11 points and 10 assists to go along with just 3 turnovers. The Nets were led by rookie point guard Tyshawn Taylor, the 41st pick in the 2012 NBA draft, who scored 17 points and 6 rebounds. Tyshawn Taylor Prospect Profile Second-year man MarShon Brooks struggled mightily amid constant trade talks that have the wiry wing linked to Dwight Howard scoring just 3 points on a putrid 0-of-10 shooting from the floor to go along with 4 … Read entire article »
Filed under: 2012 Summer League, Game Recaps
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