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Oklahoma City Thunder – Russell Westbrook Keeps Doing Everything
It seems Russell Westbrook isn’t planning on slowing down anytime soon, pulling off another triple double while leading the Oklahoma City Thunder to a 108-104 win over the Toronto Raptors, playing in a gear and level that no one in the league has been able to match over the last month or so.
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Los Angeles Lakers – Jeremy Lin is a Better Point Guard & Player Than Jordan Clarkson
The career high Jordan Clarkson scored in yet another loss for the Los Angeles Lakers is driving some fans and media members a bit overboard, referring to him as a future star for the franchise. Jeremy Lin is a better point guard and overall player than the rookie, but probably is better off playing somewhere else next season.
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Houston Rockets – James Harden Can Trust Corey Brewer to Have His Back
The Houston Rockets continue to stand out in their ability to play very good basketball despite the absence of an All-Star caliber center. James Harden playing well is a given, but each time he gets big nights from the bench is a surprising bonus, although there’s nothing new about Corey Brewer putting up big numbers any more.
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Miami Heat – Experts at Erasing Big Leads
The Miami Heat are missing almost half of their roster, but with Dwyane Wade getting plenty of help from Michael Beasley and Tyler Johnson, it seems no lead is too big for this team as they make an impressive comeback to claim a 114-109 win over the Sacramento Kings in overtime.
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Cleveland Cavaliers – LeBron James Bounces Back, Timofey Mozgov Leads the Way
After a loss that wasn’t as bad as some media outlets tried to portray, the Cleveland Cavaliers bounced back with an 89-79 win over the Phoenix Suns, as LeBron James ties with Mark Price for the lead in assists for the Cleveland Cavaliers, while Timofey Mozgov gets to be the leading scorer for once.
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Portland Trail Blazers – Wesley Matthews Injury Makes for a Depressing Ending
It’s rare to see a locker room in silence and sadness after a win, but the Portland Trail Blazers weren’t in the celebratory mood despite beating the Dallas Mavericks 94-75. The reason? Wesley Matthews tore his Achilles tendon, and is out for the season.
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Chicago Bulls – E’Twaun Moore is Russell Westbrook Kryptonite
No Russell Westbrook triple double and more important no win for the Oklahoma City Thunder as their key player failed to deliver in the clutch, while the Chicago Bulls got pulled to a 108-105 victory by E’Twaun Moore of all players, including the game winning 3-pointer.
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Memphis Grizzlies – Zach Randolph Steals, James Harden Knows he was Fouled
Coming back from a one game suspension, James Harden & the Houston Rockets have every reason to be angry with the officials, allowing Zach Randolph of the Memphis Grizzlies to foul him and get away with it, leading to Marc Gasol hitting a game winning shot.
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Los Angeles Lakers – Jeremy Lin Keeps Getting Thrown Into the Same Situation
The Miami Heat didn’t need to be at their best to beat the Los Angeles Lakers 100-94, knowing very well that focusing their defense on Jeremy Lin in the second half is pretty much the best way to slow down their opponents, crippled by having a weak squad, tanking for a strategy and Byron Scott for a head coach.
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Portland Trail Blazers – Nicolas Batum Thwarts Another Special Chris Paul Effort
The incredible form Chris Paul has been in has kept the Los Angeles Clippers on the right track despite the Blake Griffin injury, but he can’t do things on his own, failing to steer his team to victory against the Portland Trail Blazers, losing 98-93 in overtime to the combined efforts of LaMarcus Aldridge and Nicolas Batum.