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Beating the Lakers is the Easiest Thing in the NBA
Kobe Bryant can score 30 or around that points; Dwight Howard can grab 26 rebounds. Eventually, if you play fast-paced basketball, you’re going to be the Los Angeles Lakers.
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Miami Heat – LeBron James Can Have Normal Games
In a rare case of a traditional lineup for the Miami Heat, leading to an easier than expected win, even LeBron James didn’t really standout, settling for a “normal” game.
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Oklahoma City Thunder – When Russell Westbrook Feels Like Defending
Once in a while, the Kevin Durant – Russell Westbrook combo isn’t only about outscoring their opponents, but about playing excellent defense for the Oklahoma City Thunder.
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Los Angeles Lakers – Dwight Howard Still Hasn’t Arrived
Don’t confuse numbers and actual ability and influence. Dwight Howard has some pretty good stats for the Los Angeles Lakers, but that’s where the positives end.
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Los Angeles Clippers – The Beginning of a New Streak
A couple of losses didn’t do too much damage. The Los Angeles Clippers just needed a bit of rest before Blake Griffin and Chris Paul began what might be another impressive winning streak.
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Houston Rockets – James Harden Loves Being the Superstar
Maybe Jeremy Lin has the better selling jersey, but there’s no doubt who is the main reason for the Houston Rockets being successful this season: James Harden, loving the spotlight.
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New York Knicks – Carmelo Anthony Scoring 40 Isn’t the Way to Win
It’s nice for his individual stats and for his position in the scoring title race. For the New York Knicks, leaning only on Carmelo Anthony to score their points isn’t how it should be done.
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Boston Celtics – Rajon Rondo Makes All the Difference
On offense, the Boston Celtics rely on Rajon Rondo making the right choices and passes to get going. On defense, Rondo actually putting some pressure on opposing point guards means just as much.
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Los Angeles Clippers – Chris Paul Brings Back Lob City
After so many different kinds of wins, “Lob City” was what the Los Angeles Clippers needed from Blake Griffin and Chris Paul to get back on track, sending another painful blow to their city rivals.
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Houston Rockets – James Harden at His Best Without Jeremy Lin
While it probably won’t be correct to say the Houston Rockets are better off without Jeremy Lin, James Harden led the team to its finest hour while Lin was getting stitches in the locker room.