New Orleans’ defense held late, and David West handled the rest. In other action, the Magic fell to the middling Pistons and the Wizards remained winless on the road.
Wizards Vs. Knicks: Amar’e Stoudemire Scores 30 As New York Pulls Away Late
Bullets Forever notes that a line-up featuring Trevor Booker and JaVale McGee helped spark a second quarter run; the two did not share the court in the second half. Posting And Toasting celebrates not just the end of the Knicks’ losing streak, but also (hopefully) a few slumps.
Read Article >Pistons Vs. Magic: Orlando Defense Concedes To Tracy McGrady, Tayshaun Prince In Detroit Win
Being that all three of the Pistons’ top scorers were wings, you’d expect Orlando’s perimeter defense to draw criticism. Sure enough, Howard was nonplussed about the defensive job his own wings did.
Orlando Pinstriped Post is also nonplussed, calling the defeat “disspiriting.” Detroit Bad Boys, fans of a suddenly hot team, is gleeful in its reaction.
Read Article >Cavaliers Vs. Nets: Carmelo Who? New Jersey Wins Again, Keeps Cleveland Winless In 2011
In a game that should be forced upon any NBA observer who claims the league’s competitive balance is just fine, the New Jersey Nets edged the Cleveland Cavaliers 103-101 in a game watched live by literally dozens. The match actually turned out pretty fun. Take it from NBA.com’s Jake Appleman, who described the closing moments as ...
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