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Sunday, December 16, 2012
Athletes around globe shocked, saddened by Conn. school shooting
When the Miami Heat players and coaches showed up for work Saturday morning, basketball was secondary.
'Catholic 7' announce official departure from Big East
Non-football members of the Big East Conference officially announce their departure.
Source: http://rssfeeds.usatoday.com/~r/UsatodaycomSports-TopStories/~3/JE4kxbHyANc/
Saturday, December 15, 2012
NBA: Ray Allen & @kingjames discuss shooting tactics before practice in Beijing. http://t.co/3CrLpqJp
NBA: Ray Allen & @kingjames discuss shooting tactics before practice in Beijing. http://t.co/3CrLpqJp
Cavs' Irving has broken bone in jaw
Kyrie Irving has another injury and the Cavaliers have another masked player.
Source: http://www.nba.com/2012/news/12/15/cavs-irving-jaw-bone.ap/index.html?rss=true
Off the Backboard
Danilo Gallinari throws the ball off the backboard and finishes with an easy slam.
Source: http://www.nba.com/video/games/nuggets/2012/12/14/0021200335-mem-den-play4.nba/index.html
NBA: Ray Allen & @kingjames discuss shooting tactics before practice in Beijing. http://t.co/3CrLpqJp
NBA: Ray Allen & @kingjames discuss shooting tactics before practice in Beijing. http://t.co/3CrLpqJp
Friday, December 14, 2012
Kobe, Lakers edge Wizards to snap losing skid
Kobe Bryant scored 30 points and reserve Jodie Meeks added 24, helping the Lakers beat the Wizards 102-96 on Friday to end a four-game losing streak.
Source: http://scores.espn.go.com/nba/recap?gameId=400278046
Tennessee revives offense, upends No. 23 Wichita State
Trae Golden scored 25 points and Tennessee beat No. 23 Wichita State 69-60 on Thursday night to snap a two-game losing streak and hand the Shockers their first loss of the season.
Source: http://feeds.cbssports.com/click.phdo?i=f86cc6d097c34cee80e19dd5c9e8837e
San Antonio Spurs vs. Portland Trail Blazers: Postgame Grades and Analysis
The Portland Trail Blazers handed the San Antonio Spurs their second loss in as many nights, taking down the visiting Western Conference juggernauts, 98-90, at the Rose Garden Thursday night.
Coming off a buzzer-beating loss to Utah the night before, the Spurs were clearly a little off. They surrendered 19 turnovers and got only 50 points from their entire starting five combined.
Portland won their second straight and are now 4-2 in December. They used a fairly well-rounded attack to wear down the Spurs, and some clutch shooting late to put them away.
Damian Lillard was the star, and was joined by LaMarcus Aldridge. Together, both players outplayed their respective counterparts, Tony Parker and Tim Duncan of the Spurs.
The win bumps the Trail Blazers to 10-12 on the season. After winning five straight, the Spurs have now lost back-to-back games and fallen to 18-6.
Let's hit the classroom and see how everyone graded out in this tight game.
Thursday, December 13, 2012
Who Are the Least Athletic NBA Players?
All NBA players are more in shape than the majority of the human population. The game of basketball requires an intense amount of conditioning, speed and agility. NBA players spend a large chunk of their downtime in the gym and on the court to stay in game shape.
But even within the NBA community, there is a spectrum of athleticism. There are players like LeBron James and Russell Westbrook who are elite athletes and consistently wow fans with aggressive dunks and highlight plays. Some players get by on their skills and smarts, even if they aren't the most athletic players on the court.
NBA analysts Lance Holloway and JR Jackson break down their least athletic NBA Players.
All NBA statistics are current as of 12/12/12.
Let us know if they miss anyone in the comments below!
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Source: http://bleacherreport.com/articles/1444160-least-athletic-nba-players
NBA: @kingjames laces up before practice. #ChinaGames http://t.co/NMr1mUS1
NBA: @kingjames laces up before practice. #ChinaGames http://t.co/NMr1mUS1
Mike D'Antoni 'not embarrassed' by Lakers entering Knicks game
The Knicks want to keep D'Antoni, their coach last season, and his Lakers reeling.
Source: http://rssfeeds.usatoday.com/~r/UsatodaycomSports-TopStories/~3/uC2BDloWLYg/
Postgame: Mo Williams
Mo Williams talks about his game-winning shot against the Spurs.
Source: http://www.nba.com/video/games/jazz/2012/12/13/0021200321-sas-uta-play9.nba/index.html
Wednesday, December 12, 2012
Hoop and Harm
James Harden drains the tough jumper after drawing the foul.
Source: http://www.nba.com/video/games/rockets/2012/12/12/0021200317-was-hou-play1.nba/index.html
Bynum still has knee pain, not close to return
Andrew Bynum says pain in his left knee is keeping him from playing for the Philadelphia 76ers.
Carmelo's 45, Kidd's late 3-pointer puts Knicks over Nets
Carmelo Anthony scored a season-high 45 points, Jason Kidd made the tiebreaking 3-pointer with 24 seconds left, and the New York Knicks rallied from an early 17-point hole to beat the Brooklyn Nets 100-97 on Tuesday night.
Source: http://feeds.cbssports.com/click.phdo?i=584b3f563996d4287cad2350c51667aa
NBA: #Countdown to #KiaTipOff12: 20 days! Spread the word!
NBA: #Countdown to #KiaTipOff12: 20 days! Spread the word!
Tuesday, December 11, 2012
Slideshow: Slideshow: Celebs shine at NBA playoffs
NBA: Ray Allen works on his J before @MiamiHeat practice in Beijing. #ChinaGames http://t.co/JeJsue9b
NBA: Ray Allen works on his J before @MiamiHeat practice in Beijing. #ChinaGames http://t.co/JeJsue9b
Johnson Gets Ejected
Amir Johnson is ejected from the game after fighting over the ball with the official and throwing his mouth piece.
Source: http://www.nba.com/video/games/blazers/2012/12/10/0021200303-tor-por-play1.nba/index.html
Monday, December 10, 2012
Heat Honor Smith and Rice
The Miami Heat honored former players Steve Smith and Glen Rice at halftime of the Miami-Atlanta game.
Source: http://www.nba.com/video/games/heat/2012/12/10/0021200300-atl-mia-play4.nba/index.html
Rajon Rondo: Is Boston Celtics' PG Padding His Assists? Is That a Problem?
The streak is over, but the assists keep pouring in. Does Rajon Rondo go out of his way to pad his assist numbers? Sure. But is it a problem that compromises the success of the Boston Celtics? Absolutely not.
Rondo has posted at least 10 assists for the Celtics in every game he hasn’t been ejected from this season. Were it not for an ejection, he may very well have passed legends John Stockton and Magic Johnson for the most consecutive games with double-digit dimes in NBA history.
As Rondo neared the all-time mark (he ultimately tied Stockton with 37 and fell short of Magic’s record 46), controversy began to surround his methods. He was accused of stat-padding, that his primary focus was on his individual statistics rather than the success of the team.
The most intense criticism came after the Celtics’ November 18 loss to the Detroit Pistons. Despite the Celtics being down by 20 points late in the game, Rondo stayed on the floor in order to get his 10 assists and keep the streak alive.
After the game, coach Doc Rivers openly acknowledged (h/t ESPN.com) not only leaving Rondo in the game to chase the streak, but even drawing up a play designed to get his point guard another assist in garbage time. Basketball purists, of course, were mortified by this admission.
They shouldn’t have been. First of all, the game was in no way jeopardized by the pursuit of a number. The issue developed around play during meaningless minutes, and therefore should not have been an issue at all.
Furthermore, statistical records are part of every sport’s history, and the one Rondo was chasing was legitimate. He is among the best point guards in the game today, averaging more than three assists per game above any other player in the league. His streak placed him among the best point guards of all time.
On top of that, it must be remembered that at their core, sports are entertainment. Early in an NBA season, the importance of each individual game is minimal. Rondo chasing Magic’s record added another element to each contest and made each game that much more entertaining.
Had Rivers sat Rondo against Detroit and abandoned the streak, fans would have had much more of a reason to be upset. A chance to make history would have been thrown away, denying Celtics fans the opportunity to see one of their favorite players achieve something special.
Instead, the streak ended due to Rondo’s own actions. The question moving forward is if his continued quest to put up big assist numbers is in any way a detriment to the team.
The most popular criticism is that he passes up open shots in order to dish to teammates, even when he has a high-percentage shot available. As a pass-first player, however—as the point guard position is meant to be played—that has to be expected and even embraced.
And for anyone who would criticize Rondo for passing unnecessarily on fast breaks to give a teammate a layup instead of taking it himself, it should be totally unacceptable for players to attempt flashy dunks when they have an uncontested shot, right? Statistically speaking, a highlight-reel windmill is a lot more likely to miss than a textbook layup off the glass, but when was the last time an argument against entertaining dunks became a prominent story?
While we’re on the topic of statistics, let’s not forget that Rondo averages 13 points per game. The assist machine is clearly not entirely averse to scoring himself.
It’s true that Rondo routinely passes up open shots to look for teammates. He’s a true point guard, and like any true point guard, he’s at least slightly obsessed with assists. But faulting him for focusing on that particular statistic is like chastising a big-spender for donating too much money to charity. His obsession translates directly to making his teammates better, which translates directly to the Celtics winning basketball games.
Tony Manfred of Business Insider sums the entire anomaly up nicely in a piece he wrote right after the game against the Pistons: “Stat-padding is bad because it’s inherently selfish, but at the same time assists are inherently unselfish.”
So, sure, Rondo can be accused of padding his stats. Rivers and the Celtics can be accused of helping him do it. But in no way is it a problem; if anything, it makes the team better.
And as if we deserved confirmation as to where Rondo’s motivation truly lies (which we didn’t), he addressed the issue after Friday’s loss to the 76ers" target="_blank">Philadelphia 76ers. “If you play great and lose every game, that don’t mean anything,” he said. “It’s about wins and losses.”
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Cowboys' Brent out on $500K bond, trying to deal with tragedy
Dallas Cowboys defensive lineman Josh Brent said Sunday he's 'just trying to deal' with the death of his teammate and 'very best friend' Jerry Brown.
Source: http://feeds.cbssports.com/click.phdo?i=03ddf1e03246eebcf482f53a476d8a88
NBA Rumors: Breaking Down the Latest League-Wide Chatter
The 2012-13 NBA season is only a quarter of the way through its schedule, but don't tell that to the league's rumor mill. It seems like every night there are interwoven storylines crashing against one another, creating conjecture and buzz around the league about possible roster moves in the offing.
So far, we haven't seen much action on those rumors. The James Harden trade came just prior to the season, and the actual transactions have been a little lacking since.
However, with teams gathering more information about their rosters every night, that won't be the case for long. With that in mind, here is a look at all the latest rumors floating around the Association.
Source: http://bleacherreport.com/articles/1439299-nba-rumors-breaking-down-the-latest-league-wide-chatter
Sunday, December 9, 2012
'Big 3' Breakup?
Notebook: Bulls 93, Knicks 85
THE FACTS: Marco Belinelli and Luol Deng each scored 22 points, and three other Bulls reached double figures as the Bulls beat the visiting New York Knicks Saturday 93-85 for their first three-game winning streak of the season. Raymond Felton scored 27 points for the Knicks, who played their second straight game without Carmelo Anthony due to a lacerated finger. The Knicks had their five-game winning streak broken.
Source: http://www.nba.com/data/html/nbacom/gameinfo/20121208/0021200288_notebook.html?rss=true
Notebook: Bulls 93, Knicks 85
THE FACTS: Marco Belinelli and Luol Deng each scored 22 points, and three other Bulls reached double figures as the Bulls beat the visiting New York Knicks Saturday 93-85 for their first three-game winning streak of the season. Raymond Felton scored 27 points for the Knicks, who played their second straight game without Carmelo Anthony due to a lacerated finger. The Knicks had their five-game winning streak broken.
Source: http://www.nba.com/data/html/nbacom/gameinfo/20121208/0021200288_notebook.html?rss=true
Saturday, December 8, 2012
From the Heavens
Mario Chalmers step in for the steal and lobs it up high for LeBron James who goes up for the vicious one-hand banger.
Source: http://www.nba.com/video/games/heat/2012/12/08/0021200286-noh-mia-play5.nba/index.html
Kevin Durant tops Kobe Bryant as Thunder hold off Lakers
The Oklahoma City star had 36 to Bryant's 35, and the Thunder staved off a last-minute run.
Source: http://rssfeeds.usatoday.com/~r/UsatodaycomSports-TopStories/~3/DFRTdeIjS2o/
PBT: Knicks have Heat's attention now
Friday, December 7, 2012
Lakers' Gasol out at OKC for knee tendinitis
Lakers forward Pau Gasol did not participate in the team's shootaround Friday and will not play against the host Thunder as he continues to sit out with tendinitis in both knees.
Shaqtin' A Fool
Take a look at this week's nominees for ''Shaqtin' A Fool.''
Source: http://www.nba.com/video/channels/tnt_overtime/2012/12/07/20121206-shaqtin-a-fool.nba/index.html
Heisman toss-up: A case for each candidate
USA TODAY Sports had three voters make a case for one of the top Heisman candidates.
Source: http://rssfeeds.usatoday.com/~r/UsatodaycomSports-TopStories/~3/Yt5S0jEma-0/
Thursday, December 6, 2012
Notebook: Lakers 103, Hornets 87
THE FACTS: Kobe Bryant surpassed 30,000 career points with a basket in the first half, and the Los Angeles Lakers earned their second road win of the season as he finished with 29 points in a 103-87 win over the New Orleans Hornets Wednesday night.
Source: http://www.nba.com/data/html/nbacom/gameinfo/20121205/0021200263_notebook.html?rss=true
Stock Watch for the Top NBA Prospects in the Big Ten
Outside of Cody Zeller, the Big Ten has a number of NBA prospects who could either go in the first round or undrafted.
We've seen some breakout starts and early setbacks. It's a league that's likely to see a lot of ups and downs in terms of individual draft stock. Maintaining consistency, developing specialty skills and limiting low points should be a priority for these prospects, who all have the potential to become NBA role players.
Source: http://bleacherreport.com/articles/1434977-stock-watch-for-the-top-nba-prospects-in-the-big-10
Wednesday, December 5, 2012
LA Lakers vs. New Orleans Hornets: Live Score, Results and Game Highlights
Kobe Bryant moved to within five points of 30,000 for his career with an eight-point opening quarter for the Los Angeles Lakers in their game tonight against the New Orleans Hornets, but they weren't enough to get the Lakers a lead.
New Orleans dominated the boards and held the Lakers to 36 percent shooting in the first period, and the Hornets enjoy a three-point lead as we head into the second quarter.
Mike D'Antoni seems intent on getting the ball to Howard. He's taken five shots already after getting just nine attempts all game in the Lakers' last contest.
It doesn't look like the Lakers are in for an easy one in the Big Easy tonight.
Stay tuned for updates throughout the game.
Hornets 23, Lakers 20—Start of 2nd quarter
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Wizards coach: No timeline for John Wall return
Already sidelined for more than two months, Washington Wizards point guard John Wall still is not ready to practice, let alone play - and coach Randy Wittman said Monday night he does not know when his best player will return.
Source: http://www.nba.com/2012/news/12/04/wizards-wall-timeline.ap/index.html?rss=true
Cubs' Dale Sveum accidently shot in ear by Robin Yount
Sveum certainly seems prepared to go to any length to break the curse of the billy goat.
Source: http://rssfeeds.usatoday.com/~r/UsatodaycomSports-TopStories/~3/ijoX2GtRFy4/
Tuesday, December 4, 2012
Lopez, Evans to miss Nets game vs. Thunder
NEW YORK (AP) -- Brook Lopez and Reggie Evans will miss Brooklyn's game against Oklahoma City on Tuesday night, leaving the Nets without their leading scorer and top rebounder.
Source: http://www.nba.com/2012/news/12/04/nets-injuries/index.html?rss=true
Richard Hamilton's Injury Pressures Dormant Chicago Bulls Offense to Deliver
The Chicago Bulls had planned on being without Derrick Rose (torn ACL) for a big part of the 2012-'13 NBA regular season.
What they didn't account for, though, was Rose taking the Bulls' offense with him.
A year after tying the San Antonio Spurs for the best record in (50-16), Chicago has slid down the Eastern Conference standings without their MVP leader. The 2012-'13 Bulls have struggled to find repeat performances on either end of the floor, but their offense has seen the biggest drop off.
Coach Tom Thibodeau's team has struggled to identify a go-to scorer.
Luol Deng (18.1 points per game) has enjoyed a dominant season as a second option on offense. The problem is his complementary game has lacked the most crucial element for any sidekick. He's missing his superhero partner.
If there's been a bright spot for the 8-7 Bulls, it's been Richard Hamilton. The 13-year veteran isn't quite reliving his superstar days as a Detroit Piston, but he's no longer the offensive liability that Chicago fans may remember from last year.
Thibodeau has been forced to implement an all-hands-on-deck approach to his offense. Deng leads the team in scoring, while four other players (Hamilton, Carlos Boozer, Joakim Noah and Nate Robinson) have each averaged between 13.9 and 11.2 points per game.
So when news broke that Hamilton suffered a torn plantar fascia in his left foot (according to Sam Smith of Bulls.com), a gust of despair blew across the Windy City. The shooting guard was enjoying his most productive season as a member of this franchise, and the team had never needed his production more.
All may not be lost from this injury though, which Smith suggests may keep Hamilton sidelined for a week or two. In fact, if Smith's timeframe is correct, Thibodeau may use the next handful of games to identify the rotation pieces who could help his team even after Hamilton's return.
Jimmy Butler, the second-year player out of Marquette, should be first in line for Hamilton's minutes. Butler plays the tenacious defense to fit Thibodeau's coaching style, and he's even shown some offensive ability in limited minutes (5.4 points on 52.9 percent shooting in 15.9 minutes per game).
Marco Belinelli has been the team's best three-point threat (40.7 percent), but the sharpshooter had appeared to be falling out of the rotation in recent games (he logged just 9.3 minutes per game over the team's past four games). Given Chicago's struggles with consistent offensive production, Belinelli could shoot his way in to more minutes now and over the course of the season.
Thibodeau may simply opt for increased touches for his bigs. Boozer has the pedigree to be a top option even if he's no longer the player that averaged 20-plus points three times over a four-year stretch. And Noah is such a gifted passer at the center spot (4.3 assists per game), that he remains productive despite the lack of an offensive post game.
Chicago's next three opponents all have losing records (Indiana, Cleveland and Detroit). But following those three contests, the Bulls start a stretch of eight games against teams over .500.
So these next three games loom large for Chicago's chances to maintain their competitiveness. If Thibodeau pulls the right strings with his offense, the Bulls could return Hamilton to a more consistently productive team than the one he left behind.
All statistics used in this article are accurate as of 12/2/2012.
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Monday, December 3, 2012
Jazz's Marvin Williams, Favors out vs. Clippers
Marvin Williams will miss his third straight game for the Utah Jazz because of concussion-like symptoms and Derrick Favors is out again Monday night against the Los Angeles Clippers because of plantar fasciitis in his right foot.
Source: http://www.nba.com/2012/news/12/03/marvin-williams-derrick-favors.ap/index.html?rss=true
Barkley trains with Pacquiao in TNT special
Manny Pacquiao did some training with a heavyweight for his next bout: Charles Barkley.
Source: http://www.nba.com/2012/news/12/03/barkley-pacquiao-tnt-special.ap/index.html?rss=true
5 Reasons the Charlottle Bobcats Won't Shock the World with a Playoff Berth
The Charlotte Bobcats have stunned the NBA world with their 7-8 start to the 2012-13 season after winning just seven games all of last season.
Behind the play of Kemba Walker and Michael Kidd-Gilchrist, the 'Cats are only trailing the Boston Celtics by one game for eighth place in the Eastern Conference, and talk of a possible Charlotte playoff berth has begun.
So, will they? Will the Bobcats, the NBA's biggest laughingstock a year ago, actually make the playoffs?
No they won't.
While the Bobcats' future appears to be much brighter than it did just a month ago, here are five reasons a trip to the playoffs this season isn't apart of it.
Note: All statistics are accurate as of Dec. 2
Block of the Night
Glen Davis meets Pau Gasol at the rim for a big block.
Source: http://www.nba.com/video/channels/top_plays/2012/12/02/20121202-block-of-the-night.nba/index.html
Sunday, December 2, 2012
Fisher in starting lineup day after joining Mavs
It didn't take Derek Fisher long to make his debut for the Dallas Mavericks.Source: http://espn.go.com/dallas/nba/story/_/id/8700119/derek-fisher-starts-day-joining-dallas-mavericks
Chiefs owner Hunt: Playing game left up to Crennel, team captains
Kansas City Chiefs chairman Clark Hunt offered sympathy Sunday to the families affected by the murder-suicide involving one of his players, calling it 'an incredibly difficult 24 hours for our family.'
Source: http://feeds.cbssports.com/click.phdo?i=bf280abb850daa1f9a866bc47efcc7e4
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