Archive for March, 2009
Even in good times, Hawks prey on each other’s nerves
The Hawks, a former laughingstock of a flock, are No. 4 in the East.
But even contending can be contentious in Atlanta, Ken Berger says,
evident in the relationship between Mike Woodson and Josh Smith.
Knee injury to sideline Boston Celtics forward Kevin Garnett at least four games
Kevin Garnett will miss at least the next four games with a sore right knee and may return for the final three games of the Celtics’ regular season.
Power Rankings: One of the bleak will inherit Blake
The Kings need the most help and might do the least with it. But the Grizz and
Thunder would become playoff contenders with Blake Griffin, Dave Del Grande
says as he sizes up the draft sweepstakes.
Draft Watch: Who’s helped their stock in the tourney?
Here’s the good and bad from the Sweet 16 and Elite Eight of the NCAA tournament
Haier Play of the Day
D-Wade steals the ball and creates the give and go with Chalmers for the jam.
Dunk of the Night
Rudy Gay with a thunderous dunk.
Haier Play of the Day
Rajon Rondo gets the steal and goes behind-the-back with the fake and the pass to Mikki Moore.
Stephen A. Smith: NBA scouts discuss draft prospects Blake Griffin and Tyler Hansbrough
Stephen A. Smith talks to scouts about the NBA outlook for college stars Blake Griffin and Tyler Hansbrough.
New Orleans Hornets’ James Posey out at least three games
Hornets forward James Posey will miss at least the next three games with a sprained left elbow.
Elbow injury to sideline Hornets’ Posey three games
New Orlenas Hornets forward James Posey will miss at least the next three games with a sprained left elbow.
Stakes high, cooperation stars in collective bargaining
Everything’s on the table, including trimming down salaries and the regular season, as the CBA process begins. With economic issues front and center, Ken Berger says don’t expect a Kenny Anderson redux from the powers-that-be.
Dunk of the Night
Whenever Andre Iguodala is heading down the lane, you should probably get out of the way.
Kobe’s off day lets Bibby, Hawks down Lakers
Kobe Bryant wasn’t feeling well. It showed. Mike Bibby scored 21 points — including an improbable 3 off the top of the backboard — and the Atlanta Hawks took advantage of a tough game for Bryant, beating Los Angeles 86-76 Sunday.
Hawks bounce back, snap Lakers’ five-game streak
Mike Bibby scored 21 points — including an improbable 3 off the top of the backboard — and the Atlanta Hawks took advantage of a tough game for Bryant, beating Los Angeles 86-76 Sunday to knock the Lakers another game behind Cleveland in the race for the NBA’s best overall record.
Cavs set franchise mark with 12th straight win
LeBron James scored 24 points with 12 assists and orchestrated Cleveland’s show on and off the floor as the Cavs made more history with a 102-74 win over the Dallas Mavericks on Sunday, extending their winning streak to a franchise record 12 straight.
Like Mike? Here’s how LeBron could transcend him
If being ‘the next Michael Jordan’ is all LeBron James aspires to, he’s on his way. But Ken Berger says he can be much more if he’s willing to go places the biggest superstars rarely have.
Dunk of the Night
Will Bynum gets up and throws it down.
Haier Play of the Day
Andrei Kirilenko makes a beautiful assist to Matt Harping who finishes with an even prettier layup.
Wizards fall short vs. Pistons in Arenas’ return
Gilbert Arenas nearly had a heroic finish to his first game in almost a year. Instead, it was Kwame Brown — of all people — who blocked Agent Zero’s shot in the final seconds.
Salmons helps Bulls survive collapse vs. Pacers
John Salmons scored 22 points and hit two late 3-pointers, and the Chicago Bulls pulled out a wild 112-106 victory over the Indiana Pacers on Saturday afternoon for their fourth straight win.
Arenas makes season debut vs. Pistons
Washington Wizards guard Mike James is out for the season after breaking his right pinkie, another blow for the injury-riddled, last-place team just as it welcomed back three-time All-Star Gilbert Arenas.
Knicks guard Richardson sidelined with sprained ankle
Quentin Richardson missed the New York Knicks’ game against Charlotte on Saturday night because of a sprained left ankle.
Haier Play of the Day
Kobe Bryant throws an amazing behind-the-back pass to Pau Gasol against the Nets.
Dunk of the Night
Vince Carter finishes with authority against the Lakers.
Kobe leaves court late in first half
Kobe Bryant left the court in the final minute of the first half of the Los Angeles Lakers’ game against New Jersey on Friday night after spraining his right ankle when he collided with the Nets’ Devin Harris on a drive to the basket.