Kobe Bryant finished eight points shy of Michael Jordan for third on the NBA’s all-time scoring list Friday, but the Lakers got the upset win over the Spurs in overtime. Earlier in the evening, the Bulls spoiled inspired efforts by LaMarcus Aldridge and Damian Lillard, and the Wizards snapped the Clippers’ nine-game winning streak.
Iman Shumpert out 3 weeks with dislocated shoulder
Soobum Im-USA TODAY SportsUPDATE: Iman Shumpert will miss at least three weeks with a dislocated shoulder he suffered in the second quarter against the Boston Celtics on Friday nightm according to ESPN. After three weeks, Shumpert will be reevaluated for a possible return.
Though Shumpert has struggled to stay on the court, he is still the fourth-leading scorer for the 4-20 Knicks this season. With 9.5 points, 3.5 rebounds and 3.3 assists per game, he is also one of the team’s most versatile and indispensable players. It would be a big blow to New York if Shumpert were to miss extended playing time due to his latest ailment.
Read Article >Wild tip-in sends Hornets-Grizzlies to OT
Kemba Walker bricked, the first tip missed, then Gerald Henderson tied at the buzzer ... with what appears to be the back of his forearm:
Hey, whatever works.
Read Article >Corey Brewer commits several consecutive travels
Dear people who insist NBA players commit constant uncalled travels: Here’s a strong one for you.
I count no fewer than 5 steps before Corey Brewer gets to the rim, and yet no call. The Thunder won this one handily, so it didn’t especially matter, but ... jeez.
Read Article >Gooden introduces old man heating pad celebration
Old and sore? Still wanna celebrate your teammates’ success? Just follow the Drew Gooden plan:
Here’s Gooden on the bench, rejoicing by holding two heating pads aloft, which is like the NBA version of lifting your walker in victory:
Read Article >Humphries swats a Crawford layup like he hates it
One of Jamal Crawford’s very best skills is freezing defenders with a little shimmy in transition to find a window for a lay-up. Not this time:
That is QUITE a block. It’s tough to get in front of the ball so you can pound it off the glass like that. It looked kinda vengeful, too. A lot of emotion there. Like ... is everything okay over there, Hump? You got some stuff you wanna talk about? Don’t take this out on that innocent ball, man.
Read Article >Newest Sixer throws down sick behind-the-back dunk
The 76ers just called up Ronald Roberts from the D-League. I like him already:
(Note Alexey Shved’s utter stoicism in the background.)
Read Article >Scott mocks Nick Young’s desire to assist Kobe
Scott Halleran/Getty ImagesUh, EXCUSE me, Byron, but: 1. Nick is averaging a whole seven tenths of an assist a game 2. That right arm is for buckets, not dimes.
And yeah, the Lakers are just openly dumping on one another now. It’s kinda refreshing.
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