Archive for March, 2009
Boston Celtics forward Kevin Garnett given ‘day of rest’ against Atlanta Hawks
Boston forward Kevin Garnett’s comeback after missing 13 games with a right knee strain was put on hold Friday night when he was held out against the Atlanta Hawks.
Harris returns to Nets lineup after missing 12 games
All-Star guard Devin Harris has returned to the New Jersey Nets’ lineup after missing 12 days with a shoulder injury.
John Hollinger’s PER Diem: March 27, 2009
Want to exceed expectations? There’s a simple formula: Shoot the 3
Dunk of the Night
Derrick Rose throws a brilliant alley-oop pass. Tyrus Thomas finishes with authority against the Heat.
Haier Play of the Day
Dwyane Wade throws a wonderful alley-oop pass to Jamario Moon against the Bulls.
LeBron James will appear on ’60 Minutes’ this Sunday
Cleveland’s superstar will be profiled on CBS’ “60 Minutes” this Sunday in an interview he did a few months ago.
Mullens is latest Ohio State freshman to go pro
B.J. Mullens is the latest ‘one and done’ at Ohio State. The 7-foot freshman
announced Thursday he would declare himself available for the NBA Draft, the
fifth Buckeyes player in the last three seasons to leave after playing one year.
John Hollinger’s PER Diem: March 26, 2009
Just like Dwight Howard’s name, the Magic’s success begins and ends with D
Watch the shot
While talking to 60 Minutes correspondent Steve Kroft, LeBron James showed off his skills by knocking down a shot from the free throw line… on the other side of the court!
Haier Play of the Day
Nick Young drives the baseline for the reverse facial on the Bobcats.
Dunk of the Night
Dwight Howard takes the pass and finishes with authority against the Celtics.
Parker powers Duncan-less Spurs past Hawks
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LeBron joins HOFer Robertson in exclusive club
LeBron James moved into the Big O’s neighborhood. With a layup early in the first quarter Wednesday night against New Jersey, Cleveland’s superstar joined Hall of Famer Oscar Robertson as the only players in NBA history to post 2,000 points, 500 rebounds and 500 assists in a season at least four times.
Dunk of the Night
Jeff Green goes baseline for the reverse jam.
LBJ-Wade not a rival revival in the classic sense
This could be iconic. Except LeBron James and Dwyane Wade can’t meet in the Finals.
And they’re pals. Maybe they’ll be teammates. OK, this isn’t the type of rivalry Larry Bird
is familiar with, Ken Berger says.
John Hollinger’s PER Diem: March 25, 2009
Want further proof that LeBron is the MVP? Here’s a new rating system: Value Added
Haier Play of the Day
The Bulls convert this amazing block by Tyrus Thomas into two points at the opposite end of the court.
Washington Wizards’ Gilbert Arenas on schedule for Saturday return
Gilbert Arenas remains on schedule to return to the court on Saturday.
John Hollinger’s PER Diem: March 24, 2009
LeBron James is having a historically great season, and it’s time we all took notice
Power Rankings: Association should try flexing muscles
Spurs-Clippers? Suns-Kings? Before the NBA drives every basketball fan to CBS for the NCAA tournament, Dave Del Grande has an idea, stolen from the NFL — flex scheduling.
Dunk of the Night
Dwyane Wade takes off from just inside the foul line and finishes with the jam.
Magic’s Van Gundy defends Ewing by going after Knicks
The Magic beat the Knicks 106-102, then Orlando’s coach takes shots at New York’s brass after the game. Stan Van Gundy steps up for Patrick Ewing by stepping on N.Y., Ken Berger says.
Haier Play of the Day
Glen Davis picks off Steve Novak’s pass, goes behind the back and Eddie House finishes with a 3-pointer.
Hawks top Wolves for eighth straight home win
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Wade breaks own Heat scoring mark
Dwyane Wade broke his own Miami Heat single-season scoring record Monday, topping the mark set in the 2005-06 championship season.