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Los Angeles Lakers – Jeremy Lin Doesn’t Repeat, Byron Scott Gets Lucky
The Los Angeles Lakers win consecutive games for the first time in 2015, beating the Utah Jazz 100-97. Jeremy Lin didn’t get to be the hero again, trying a bit too hard to recapture that magical finish, while Jordan Clarkson enjoyed a very good game and Byron Scott looked as useless as ever.
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Portland Trail Blazers – Making the Champions Suffer a Little Bit More
While it’s never smart to discount the San Antonio Spurs, their losing streak, now extending to four games after a 111-95 beating at the hands of the Portland Trail Blazers and especially Wesley Matthews, is not just a cause for concern among the defending NBA champions, but possibly even something worth panicking about.
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Minnesota Timberwolves – Kevin Garnett is One Excellent Cheerleader
The return of Kevin Garnett to where his NBA career began and reached certain impressive heights was emotional and most importantly successful, helping the Minnesota Timberwolves beat the Washington Wizards 97-77.
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Dallas Mavericks – Rajon Rondo Hurting Them Even When He Isn’t Playing
The fallout from the Rajon Rondo – Rick Carlisle incident? A one game suspension for the big-mouthed, big-ego point guard, and looking quite terrible in a road game against the Atlanta Hawks, losing 104-87.
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Houston Rockets – Corey Brewer Bails Out James Harden Again
Not for the first time this season or even this week, Corey Brewer comes to the rescue of an exhausted James Harden in the fourth quarter, delivering the Houston Rockets to victory in impressive fashion, this time 110-105 over the Los Angeles Clippers.
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Chicago Bulls – Derrick Rose Depression Syndrome in Effect
Is anyone surprised that the Chicago Bulls lost their first game since the news of Derrick Rose possibly out for the season? The Charlotte Hornets beat them 98-86 in a very important win for their playoff hopes and aspirations, making the most of a team that can’t afford to let this injury linger over them for too long.
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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.