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Best NBA Players in the Clutch This Season

Posted on 4 Apr, 2013, by in Basketball

While LeBron James may not score more than some others in clutch situations, the fact that the Miami Heat are by far the best team in the NBA on both offense and defense, outscoring opponents by 32 points per 100 possessions in the final minutes of close games, more than double the pace-adjusted margin of the second-ranked team, the Oklahoma City Thunder, with a positive margin of 13.8 points per 100 possessions in clutch situations. More

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New England Patriots – Tom Brady No Longer Clutch

Posted on 20 Oct, 2012, by in Football

You can’t say the past doesn’t matter, because it does, to a certain extent. But for Tom Brady, his present is catching up with him, and his own problems, adding that to the New England Patriots and their defensive struggles, it’s suddenly about his performances in the closing minutes of a game. More

Miami Heat in Trouble – LeBron James Isn’t Clutch Again

Posted on 16 May, 2012, by in Basketball

Where are thou, Chris Bosh? That’s what LeBron James and Dwyane Wade must be thinking to themselves while going over their game 2 loss to the Indiana Pacers. A game they both had a chance to win or tie in the final seconds, but somehow, it all fell on Mario Chalmers taking the final shot. More

Don’t Worry About Derrick Rose

Posted on 19 Apr, 2012, by in Basketball

Derrick Rose recently spoke about feeling uncofortable regarding his stardom and his celebrity status. Immediately, people connected that with Rose struggling in the postseason or late in games, shying away from attention and responsibility. The only thing worrying about Rose this season are his injuries, not his ability and will at crunch time. More

Nothing New About Dwyane Wade Taking Over in the Fourth

Posted on 19 Mar, 2012, by in Basketball

Dwyane Wade led the Heat in scoring with 31 points, but most importantly in the fourth quarter, scoring 14 in the final period. Chris Bosh had his best game since returing from mourning, while LeBron James had an impressive stat line in all but scoring as Miami beat the visiting Orlando Magic 91-81. More

O LeBron James, Where Art Thou?

Posted on 8 Jun, 2011, by in Featured

Dwyane Wade looked around, but couldn’t find LeBron James, hiding in the corner, giving up on shot after shot. What’s wrong with the best player in the NBA? Why is he falling apart in the Finals? More

Carmelo Anthony Beats Bulls and Buzzer

Posted on 27 Nov, 2010, by in Basketball

Carmelo Anthony hitting the game winning shot as the clock shows 0 in the Nuggets’ 98-97 win over the Bulls. More

Rudy Gay Beats Heat With First Buzzer Beater of the Season

Posted on 21 Nov, 2010, by in Basketball

Rudy Gay nails a buzzer beater over LeBron James to give Memphis a 97-95 win over Miami. More

For Every Great Champion, There are Those Who Always Lose

Posted on 1 Sep, 2010, by in Miscellaneous

For every great franchise and every great champion in any field of sports, there are those who are also very good and talented, but can’t quite bring it when it’s most needed. Here’s is our list of those synonymous with winning in Soccer, Baseball, Basketball, Football and Athletics with their Bizarro-type counterparts, guys and teams synonymous with Losing. More

Kobe Wins Duel With Carmelo, Wins Game With Free Throws

Posted on 20 May, 2009, by in Basketball

The Denver Nuggets came close to taking the home court advantage from the Los Angeles Lakers as Carmelo Anthony continued his fantastic playoff with 39 points, but Kobe Bryant was there to save the day for the Lakers. 40 Points and a little help from the rest were enough to keep the win in LA. More