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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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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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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.
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Los Angeles Lakers – Best of the Worst
Despite their 126-122 win over the Sacramento Kings, the Los Angeles Lakers are still the team with the worst record in the Western conference. However, beating a “direct rival” for avoiding being rock bottom was one of the few pleasing moments they’ve been though for quite some time.
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Golden State Warriors – Stephen Curry Loves it in the MSG
There’s something about playing the New York Knicks at the Madison Square Garden that brings out the best in Stephen Curry. Last year it was a 54-point performance, and this season it’s a triple double against a sad, broken down team, leading the Golden State Warriors to a 126-103 win.
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Oklahoma City Thunder – Russell Westbrook “Curse” Is Over
For a moment there, after three consecutive home losses since his comeback, it actually seemed like Russell Westbrook was the cause of all problems for the Oklahoma City Thunder. But there’s nothing like a win to put away any idea about a jinx or anything of that sort, as Kevin Durant leads his team to a big 113-107 win over the Memphis Grizzlies.
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Chicago Bulls – Good, Smart Basketball Usually Prevails
One of the most surprising statistics floating around recently has been about the Chicago Bulls, who just happen to be the best team in the Eastern Conference so far in 2014. Even down by double digits against a good Dallas Mavericks team, the combination of Joakim Noah, Taj Gibson and Jimmy Butler is strong enough on both ends of the floor to pull them back and win 100-91.
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NBA Rumors – Houston Rockets, Los Angeles Clippers & Chicago Bulls Trying to Sign Ben Gordon
The last in the series of big-name buyouts we’re having at this stage of the NBA season is Ben Gordon, likely to find himself looking for a new team once he strikes a deal with the Charlotte Bobcats. The Houston Rockets, Los Angeles Clippers and the Chicago Bulls can’t wait for an opportunity to try and sign him.