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College Basketball – Upsets From Wall to Wall
As the regular season in college basketball winds down, there’s nothing like a set of upsets to get everyone excited about what the selection committee is going to do, with Maryland (by beating Wisconsin), Syracuse (winning against Notre Dame) and North Carolina State (shocking North Carolina) stirring things up with surprising wins.
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Los Angeles Lakers – Jeremy Lin Playing Great Makes Byron Scott & Kobe Bryant Unhappy
The title is misleading in a way. Why? Because Byron Scott and Kobe Bryant didn’t make grumpy faces about Jeremy Lin. They were angry at the way Jordan Hill, Carlos Boozer and Nick Young behaved after the Los Angeles Lakers finally ended their losing streak. As if players on a terrible team aren’t allowed to celebrate.
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Golden State Warriors – Stephen Curry Seems Completely Healthy
One game of resting seemed to do the trick, as Stephen Curry was at his best in a 114-107 win for the Golden State Warriors against the sliding Washington Wizards.
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Oklahoma City Thunder – Russell Westbrook Isn’t Slowing Down
Inefficient he might be, but no one in the NBA is playing with the drive Russell Westbrook has behind him right now, leading the Oklahoma City Thunder to a 105-92 win over the Indiana Pacers with another triple double, pushing his team up the playoff seeding ladder and making everyone forget, at least for a little while, about Kevin Durant.
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Cleveland Cavaliers – LeBron James Making History, Kevin Love Hot Again
The role of leading the team in scoring was handed to the inconsistent Kevin Love, but the Cleveland Cavaliers, winning 102-93 against the Detroit Pistons, were pushed forward by LeBron James, becoming the all-time leader among forwards in assists, blowing by Scottie Pippen.
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Dallas Mavericks – Rajon Rondo Makes Even Rick Carlisle Hate Him
Frustration, arrogance and ego led Rajon Rondo to disobey Rick Carlisle on the court which resulted in a shouting match between player and coach, followed by getting benched for the rest of the game, in which the Dallas Mavericks overcame the Toronto Raptors 99-92.
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Chicago Bulls – Derrick Rose Injured Again But Might Actually Come Back This Season
The Chicago Bulls will probably have to deal with the absence of Derrick Rose once again after it was revealed he has torn his meniscus for a second time, which means he’s most likely out for the season even if there is still a small shard of hope that he can return in time for the playoffs.
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Oklahoma City Thunder – Is Russell Westbrook Really MVP Worthy?
The rise of the Oklahoma City Thunder to capture what right now grants them a playoff spot is mainly attributed to the excellent basketball Russell Westbrook is playing. Always an excellent debate and discussion topic on good and bad days, this is the season he’s finally taken seriously as an MVP candidate. But can he actually win it?
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San Antonio Spurs – Time to Worry or Just Resting Before the Annual Big Run?
The Utah Jazz beating the San Antonio Spurs 90-81 means the defending NBA champions have lost three in a row since the All-Star break and find themselves in a difficult situation in a tough Western conference. Should they be worried? Or is there no need to overreact, because their annual run of wins through March and April is just around the corner?
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Memphis Grizzlies – Experts at Grinding Out Wins
What is pretty basketball? Whatever it is, it’s not something the Memphis Grizzlies play. But if their style gets them eventually to a championship, perfectly doable this season, it’s not going to matter if they don’t pass the eye test, like in their 90-87 win over the Los Angeles Clippers.