Blake Griffin rampaged through the Heat as the Clippers earned a signature home win. In other action, Kobe Bryant took control to lead the Lakers to victory over the Warriors, the Knicks lost their defense in luggage claim and the Mavericks lost again.
Heat Vs. Clippers: Blake Griffin, L.A. Ends Miami’s Road Win Streak In A Shocker
Clips Nation writes that this game announced the arrival of the new Clippers. For Heat analysis, check out Peninsula Is Mightier.
Read Article >Knicks Vs. Jazz: Defense Takes The Night Off In Utah
Posting And Toasting talks about the rampant foul trouble and describes New York’s defense as “hare vomit.” For Jazz analysis, head to SLC Dunk.
Read Article >Magic Vs. Hornets: Dwight Howard’s Technical Weighs Heavy In Orlando Overtime Loss
Howard was called for a technical foul with two minutes, 20 seconds left in the game. “Dwight Howard should really not be barking at the officials in the closing minutes of a game,” you say. But he was not barking. “Dwight Howard should really keep his elbows and fists to himself in the closing minutes of a game,” you implore. But he was not swinging. John Hollinger explains:
There’s currently no video evidence of the call; Howard has received reprieve from the league a few times already this season, and we could very well see another rescission on this technical foul. Of course, that doesn’t help the fact that it cost the Magic a valuable point as Paul sunk the free throw.
Read Article >Bulls Vs. Bobcats: Charlotte Stay Hot As D.J. Augustin Outplays Derrick Rose
Mavericks Vs. Pacers: Without Dirk Nowitzki, Dallas Continues To Struggle
Lakers Vs. Warriors: Kobe Bryant Commandeers L.A. To Tight Win
Bryant would take five of the Lakers’ final eight field goal attempts, and seven of the team’s final 13 free throws to close it out. Luckily for L.A., he made most of them and Ellis, who had 38 on the night, didn’t get the ball much in those final five minutes and change, hitting two of three shots.
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