Russell Westbrook was outstanding, recording his third straight triple-double, but it wasn’t enough to give the Thunder a victory on the road against the Trail Blazers.
Jamal Crawford has moves you’ve never seen before
It doesn’t matter that this didn’t count, and it’s certainly of no consequence if you think it was a travel. All that matters is that Jamal Crawford’s move was cool -- and it was something he’s been working on for a while.
SB Nation presents: How Michael Carter-Williams made it to the NBA
Read Article >Watch CP3 destroy Mike Conley’s ankles
CP3’s handles are just downright filthy. And if that doesn’t impress you, check out what he did to Beno Udrih earlier in the game:
SB Nation presents: Gordon Hayward’s journey to the NBA
Read Article >Pistons mascot rocked by a pick, pantses a Knick
BAN HOOPER. HOOPER IS A MENACE TO HARDWORKING NBA PLAYERS AROUND THE LEAGUE.
Read Article >Hansbrough, Ezeli ejected for shoving each other
Hansbrough *nailed* the, “oh no, I’m being held back, guess that’s the end of this” backdown when he saw Ezeli was ready for the challenge.
Both were ejected, which should reduce the chippiness somewhat in this embarrassment of a basketball game.
Read Article >KCP surprises Hardaway with a chasedown block
This is like when you’re sitting on the toilet, minding your business, and the ceiling collapses on your head:
Read Article >Wizards and Sixers are with a greased bowling ball
Interesting choice. It’s made for some riveting action!
Read Article >Pistons player saves ball off Knicks player’s nuts
When you’re saving a ball off an opponent, you’ve got a big target to work with, so it’s nice to aim for the legs or anywhere that’s gonna get you possession without causing too much pain.
Or that. Replay confirms Shawne Williams drilled Lou Amundson riiiiight in the amunds:
Read Article >Steph tenderly deposits ball instead of dunking
UH-OH, STEPH’S GOT OPEN COURT AND A HEAD OF STEAM! HERE HE COMES! HE’S ... he’s slowing down? Why is ...
Dammit, Steph. We know you can dunk.
Read Article >Watch Noel block Nene with a volleyball spike
There’s a lesson to be learned here: don’t shoot near the guy with the flattop.
(Hat tip to @talkhoops.)
Read Article >Rose expected to return in 4-6 weeks
Jerome Miron-USA TODAY SportsIf Rose fulfills the low end of the timetable, he will return in late March. The first weekend of the NBA playoffs is in seven weeks.
Rose suffered the meniscus tear earlier this month, but given his terrible injury history that has marred his career in the past few years, this is a huge break. Forman said Rose walked out of the surgery and will be playing before the season is over.
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