Kobe Bryant’s 3 point field goal with 4.8 seconds left in regulation sent the game into OT, where the Lakers would go on to defeat the Sacramento Kings 116-108. The victory clinched the 2nd seed in the Western Conference for the Lakers. Kobe led the way with 36 points. The first round playoff matches are… Read More Kobe Steals West 2 Seed, Playoff Matches Set
Arizona forward Derrick Williams is entering the 2011 NBA Draft and will hire an agent. Williams, who led the Arizona Wildcats to the Elite 8 could end up being the number one pick in the draft. Draft experts believe the battle for the top pick will be between Williams and Duke point guard Kyrie Irving.
List of top underclassmen who have declared for the 2011 NBA Draft. The A next to the player indicates that the player has signed with an agent and cannot withdraw and return to school. Ashton Gibbs- G, Pittsburgh Tyler Honeycutt- G/F, UCLA(A) Scotty Hopson- G, Tennessee Kyrie Irving- G, Duke(A) Reggie Jackson- G, Boston College… Read More Turning Pro
The Most Improved Player award may be the most tightly contested award category. Many guys can be considered for this award, and it was really hard to pick a winner. With that said, here is my top 3: Third Place PF- Kevin Love 20.2pts, 15.2reb, 2.5ast It was really difficult dropping Kevin Love down to… Read More 2010-2011 NBA Awards: Most Improved Player
Sunday was a day of statements as the top four teams in the Eastern Conference met in potential second round matchups. The Oklahoma City Thunder also made a statement out west. Perhaps the loudest statement made was by the Miami Heat, as they blew out the Boston Celtics 100-77. In a very physical game the… Read More Statements Made
The Chicago Bulls proved that they are the beast of the Eastern Conference with a statement victory over the Boston Celtics 97-81. The Bulls controlled most of the game en route to a blowout win. Derrick Rose abused Rajon Rondo all night in what was an MVP clinching performance. Rose torched Rondo for 30 points,… Read More Beast of the East
Well this will probably the most anti-climatic award category. It is clear who the Rookie of the Year is. Let’s see who completes the top 3. Rookie of the Year: F- Blake Griffin 22.4pts, 12.1reb, 3.7ast No surprise here! Blake Griffin is far and away the Rookie of the Year. He is averaging a double-double… Read More 2010-2011 NBA Awards: Rookie of the Year
After seeing the second team, I’m sure you can guess by now who is on the first squad. As I started before, the hardest decision I had to make was leaving Dirk Nowitzki off of the first team. With that said, I feel comfortable with my list, so here it is, the All-NBA First Team:… Read More 2010-2011 NBA Awards: All-NBA First Team
LeBron James’ second return to Cleveland didn’t go as well as the first. The Cleveland Cavaliers turned the tables and defeated the Miami Heat 102-90 tuesday night. The Cavs came out with a lot more fight and heart. They treated LeBron as if he was an opponent and not a teammate. There wasn’t any smiling… Read More Witness This!
The All-NBA Second Team was tough because I could make a case for each player to be on the first team. I took on this challenge and came up with these players for the second team: G- Chris Paul 16.3pts, 9.8ast, 4reb, 2.4stl It was a tough choice to make between Paul and Westbrook for… Read More 2010-2011 NBA Awards: All-NBA Second Team
With the final 10 games of the regular season upon us, I think it is time to take a closer look at the season’s awards. Each day I will provide a winner and the two runner ups for each award, culminating with the MVP award. To kick things off will be the All NBA Third… Read More 2010-11 NBA Awards: All-NBA Third Team
Once thought to not be worthy of a tournament bid, the VCU Rams are now heading to the Final Four. Many people, myself included bashed the committee for giving VCU an at-large bid, well look at them now! VCU defeated #1 seed Kansas 71-61 sunday afternoon to advance to the Final Four.
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