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Brandon Knight’s Career Night Leads The Pistons Over The Bucks

Led by the rookie Brandon Knight, the Pistons beat the Bucks in a 88-80 win led by the young guard’s impressive overall performance. He poured in 26 points (on 10-13 shooting, 3-8 from deep), dished seven dimes and grabbed three boards in the process.   He was supported by the consistent Greg Monroe who recorded [...]

Timberwolves Spoil Anthony Morrow’s Career Night

The Minnesota Timberwolves beat the New Jersey Nets in their arena with a result of 108-105 in what ended as a close and dramatic game, especially in the fourth quarter when the match was sealing.   Despite Morrow’s huge night, as he scored 42 points on 13-20 shooting from field, including 8-11 from deep. For [...]

Andrew Bogut Leaves Game Early Due To An Ankle Injury

Milwaukee ended Houston’s seven game winning record, but they lost Andrew Bogut due to an injury. The Bucks’ star Bogut injured himself on an attempt to stop Kyle Lowry on a drive, forcing him not to return in the game.   The team said that there’s no exact time table on his return. Andrew, who [...]

Bulls Superstar Frustrated By Pacers’ Victory Celebration

Chicago Bulls’ superstar and the league’s raining MVP, Derrick Rose, was widely upset by the Pacers victory celebration due to Indiana’s close win in what ended as a very close game. It can be concluded from this statement.   “I still (will) never forget how they celebrated just from winning this game. I can’t wait to [...]

LeBron On Pressure Of Kyrie Irving Replacing Him In Cleveland

LeBron James says there isn’t pressure on Kyrie Irving replacing him in Cleveland:   “He has no pressure. They’re in kind of a rebuilding stage right now. I don’t think he has any pressure. Pressure is created when you do things at a high level. He’s going to continue to do things at a high [...]

Bulls’ Star Derrick Rose Is Still Troubled With Toe Injury

Chicago Bulls All-Star guard and raining MVP, Derrick Rose has still issues with his toe injury. He wasn’t sure either in going up against Williams and the Nets In Monday as well, which adds to the list of troubles.   Rose said the toe “is never going to be right this year.” But he “felt [...]

Big Men Howard And Gasol Named Player Of The Weeks

Magic’s Howard and Grizzlies’ Gasol take the Player Of The Week honors respectably in their Conferences thanks to their outstanding performance between Monday, Jan. 16th to Sunday, Jan. 22.   Dwight averaged  19.5 points, 18.8 rebounds, 2.8 assists and 2.8 blocks as Orlando went 3-1. Howard posted three point-rebound double-doubles, including back-to-back 20-point, 20-rebound games to close [...]

Hawks Guard Hinrich Close To Return

Hawks guard Kirk Hinrich, who has missed the first 17 games of the season while recovering from left shoulder surgery, said Saturday he hopes to play during Atlanta’s upcoming five-game trip.   Hinrich started in 22 of his 24 games with Atlanta last season after he was traded to the Hawks from Washington. He averaged [...]

Deron Williams Leads The Nets Over The Bobcats

The New Jersey Nets beat the Charlotte Bobcats in a 97-87 win, led by the All-Star point    guard Deron Williams’s excellent performance.  He recorded a near triple double with 19 points, 10 assists, nine boards on 8-17 shooting from field with 2-2 at the charity.   The rookie Brooks and Farmer helped too by [...]

Dwight’s 20/20 Game Powers The Magic Over The Lakers

Led by All-Star center and raining Defensive Player Of The Year Dwight Howard’s big game, the Orlando Magic beat the Los Angeles Lakers with a 92-80 win in their home arena.   In a battle of by many people, the two best centers in the league, Dwight outmatched Andrew Bynum thanks to his 21 points, [...]

Jennings Impresses In Bucks Win Over The Knicks

  Brandon Jennings’ scores season high 36 points, dishes out five assists while shooting 15-26 from field, 6-12 beyond the arc with two steals in the 100-86 Bucks win over the Knicks   It’s been his best performance so far in the season. Brandon had a huge improvement in his overall game when compared to [...]

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