The Mavericks outlasted the Rockets 88-86 on Wednesday night in Dallas, keeping the Rockets currently on the outside looking in in the Western Conference playoff picture.
Rockets blow chance to jump into playoff picture
Jerome Miron-USA TODAY SportsSB Nation’s Paul Flannery recently wrote a fantastic profile on Thomas, and it shows how perfect the fit between him and Boston has proven to be. The guard has thrived with the responsibility given to him by young coach Brad Stevens. For one of the smallest players in the league (5’9), his success is nothing short of astonishing.
Thomas uses a dizzying array of ball skills and quick bits of footwork to constantly keep his opponents guessing. The Pelicans, who were playing with an undermanned roster, struggled to stay in front of him as he shot 10-of-19 from the field and 9-of-12 from the free throw line.
Read Article >Kobe tried, but DeAndre and age won
Kobe Bryant found himself with the ball in his hands, time running down on the shot clock and a mismatch with a center. Ten years ago, even five years ago, this situation ends with a play that dazzles Lakers fans in Staples Center.
It is not five years ago.
Read Article >‘Here’s Hibbert ... terrible’
Roy Hibbert has his strong suits. Creating his own shot and shooting from long range are not among them. Shockingly, when he tried to do both, it did not turn out well.
“Here’s Hibbert ... terrible”
Read Article >Paul George crashed into a TV interview
Paul George and the Pacers are ecstatic. After all, they just defeated the Cleveland Cavaliers. Yes, LeBron James didn’t play, but that doesn’t matter. George is pumped! Especially after delivering such a great interview, he’s—WATCH OUT!
Okay, maybe Paul George was a little too excited.
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