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Dallas Mavericks – Dirk Nowitzki Improving his Legacy
There was nothing the Houston Rockets could do in order to stop Dirk Nowitzki from moving up the all-time scoring charts, as his 31 points put him at 13th, and more importantly giving the Dallas Mavericks a 111-104 win.
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Pacers vs Nets – It’s Not Fair Toying With the Helpless
At no point during the game between the Indiana Pacers and the Brooklyn Nets did it seem like this was even a remotely fair contest, even when the scoreboard was suggesting that it’s a pretty even contest up to a certain stage. One team is going to be in the Eastern conference finals and looking better than expected. The other is yet another example of how not to build a team, further hurt by a long list of injuries that keep coming at them.
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Miami Heat – LeBron James Not Afraid of Clutch Moments
The Miami Heat in the big three era have shown that big deficits late in the game don’t mean much to them, as LeBron James carried the team on his back, without Dwyane Wade or Chris Bosh, to force overtime and eventually win 121-119 against the Atlanta Hawks, on the way destroying Paul Millsap with another dunk that’s going to be remembered for quite a while.
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Houston Rockets – Jeremy Lin With a Chance to Star Without James Harden
Injuries to the team’s best guards have really shortened the backcourt rotation for the Houston Rockets, but Jeremy Lin is going to be back on the floor before James Harden and Patrick Beverley, giving him a chance to show just how good the team can be playing his style of basketball.
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Timberwolves vs Clippers – Kevin Love Wins the Wrong Battle
Being a statistical beast isn’t helping Kevin Love getting any closer to his first playoff appearance. He might have proved he is the best power forward in the league by outscoring and outplaying Blake Griffin, but in the rough Western Conference the Minnesota Timberwolves just keep distancing themselves away from a postseason spot, losing 120-116 to the Los Angeles Clippers.
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Raptors vs Thunder – Kevin Durant is a Sore Loser
The Toronto Raptors became the first Eastern conference team to beat the Oklahoma City Thunder this season, also ending their undefeated run at home. However, despite playing smarter and better basketball in the final moments, getting some big plays from Jonas Valanciunas, Kevin Durant made it seem like it was all about luck.
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Celtics vs Pacers – Too Easy to be Taken Seriously
The Indiana Pacers from time to time get serious challenges from teams, even in the weak Eastern conference. However, the Boston Celtics, a legitimate playoff team according to the standings, looked like a bunch of college guys teaming up to play against pros, and the result was as you’d expect it to be.
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NBA Rumors – Charlotte Bobcats Might Try to Trade for Paul Pierce
Despite their improvement this season, especially on defense, the Charlotte Bobcats are very far from being a complete team. The bad news coming from the Brooklyn Nets might mean that Paul Pierce is available for trade, which should spark some interest around the league.
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Pelicans vs Blazers – Damian Lillard is Great Because of his Naps
Is getting extra sleep while travelling the key to NBA greatness? Damian Lillard doesn’t have to hit game-winning shots to stand out. He can close them a minute or two before, enjoying another electrifying night on the floor, leading the Portland Trail Blazers to a 110-107 win over the New Orleans Pelicans.
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Thunder vs Spurs – Russell Westbrook too Much to Handle
There have been plenty of rough nights for Russell Westbrook against the Spurs, especially in San Antonio. However, right now, there’s no point guard in the league playing basketball than him, and the same goes for the Oklahoma City Thunder, winning for a 9th straight time, taking control of the Western Conference.