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Toronto Raptors – Stephen Curry Needs to Win More Than Individual Duels
It looks like Stephen Curry is improving by the minute, enough for him to win an exciting scoring duel between him and DeMar DeRozan, but he also needs the Golden State Warriors to keep up with him, something his teammates can’t consistently do, as seen by their 104-98 loss to the Toronto Raptors.
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Chicago Bulls – Carmelo Anthony Sees What a Real Team Looks Like
No superstars, no media hype. The Chicago Bulls continue to roll with impressive wins, this time beating the New York Knicks, which isn’t too hard these days, 109-90, as Joakim Noah notches a triple double while Carmelo Anthony grows more disillusioned with his own team with every loss that comes by.
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Oklahoma City Thunder – Russell Westbrook Finally Gets to Bail Out Kevin Durant
This was the game Russell Westbrook has been waiting for. Struggling since his second return, the 116-99 win over the Charlotte Bobcats was the first time in quite a while that Kevin Durant needed the help of his point guard in order to lead the Oklahoma City Thunder to victory.
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Allen Iverson – It’s Important to Play in the Right Era
It’s wonderful to see Allen Iverson get such a special send off from the Philadelphia 76ers, and especially getting love from the fans and the city. However, it’s good to remember he’s getting this kind of appreciation because of the specific time he played for the team, his stardom fading before the rise of analytics and the love for efficiency.
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How is Isiah Thomas Still a Candidate for NBA Positions?
Connections are more important than actual skills or achievements. That’s the only reasoning that makes sense when the news and rumors of the Detroit Pistons considering bringing in Isiah Thomas as their new general manager surface.
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Los Angeles Clippers – Blake Griffin & Chris Paul Having a Lot of Fun
The New Orleans Pelicans are no match in their current condition for the streaking Los Angeles Clippers, giving Blake Griffin and Chris Paul ample opportunities to show off their entertaining skills without harming the effectiveness of the team.
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Portland Trail Blazers – Damian Lillard & Robin Lopez Help LaMarcus Aldrdige Come Back
The Portland Trail Blazers did quite well as LaMarcus Aldridge was out for five consecutive games, and they continued playing good and most importantly winning basketball upon his return, with Robin Lopez and Damian Lillard chipping in as they beat the sinking Denver Nuggets 102-96.
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Two More Reasons to Hate Rajon Rondo
This is a frustrating time to be Rajon Rondo, and it clearly showed in another loss for the Boston Celtics, this time at home against the Indiana Pacers, with the point guard showing his full arsenal of being kind of annoying by interrupting a hi-five session for Paul George and then stopping Roy Hibbert from helping Jeff Green getting up.
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Houston Rockets – James Harden Dominates While Jeremy Lin Fades Away
The Houston Rockets continue to win rather easily, this time getting big nights from James Harden and Terrence Jones while beating the Detroit Pistons, and Jeremy Lin continues to be marginalized and reduced into insignificance, which for now doesn’t seem to be harming the team too much.
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Miami Heat – LeBron James & The No Fun Mask
The NBA didn’t approve of LeBron James wearing a black mask to protect his face, so he donned a less entertaining version. The result was the same: A good game for the league’s defending MVP, while the Miami Heat won again, having no trouble whatsoever beating the Orlando Magic 112-98.