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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.
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Houston Rockets – James Harden is Amazing, Andrew Wiggins Not too Far Behind
In the discussion about the next MVP, James Harden might be the leading candidate, and his triple double to lead the Houston Rockets in a 113-102 win over the Minnesota Timberwolves showed how strong his case is. On the other side, Andrew Wiggins continues to display just how special he is.
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Chicago Bulls – Tony Snell Having the Month of his Life
A lot of comfortable wins means plenty of opportunities for Tony Snell to score some garbage time points and work his way into the more meaningful rotation minutes, leading the Chicago Bulls in a 87-71 win over the Milwaukee Bucks, highlights by his team’s dominance on the offensive glass.
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Miami Heat – Thrive When They Play the Worst Team in the NBA
Barely hanging on to their playoff seeding, the Miami Heat made the most of playing the Philadelphia 76ers, the second or third worst team in the NBA, beating them 119-108, led by Goran Dragic, having his first big game for his new team.
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Los Angeles Lakers – Jeremy Lin is a Superstar When He’s Allowed to be
No more losing streak for the Los Angeles Lakers, at least for a couple of nights, as Jeremy Lin took his game to the levels he has rarely reached this season and carried the team to a 118-111 victory with a terrific performance in the fourth quarter and overtime.
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NBA Rumors – Detroit Pistons Won’t Buyout Tayshaun Prince
Although it seems like a trend to give expensive veterans on bad teams a buyout so they can go play for a championship contender, it’s not very likely that the Detroit Pistons are going to go down that route and “help out” Tayshaun Prince.