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Los Angeles Lakers – En Route to Become the Worst in the NBA
The Cleveland Cavaliers don’t want to win in the future, like most of the NBA – they want their wins to come now, and hopefully getting them to the playoffs. Adding Luol Deng to the struggling squad was a good start, and playing a weak team like the Los Angeles Lakers didn’t hurt as well.
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Knicks vs Bobcats – It Was Too Good to Last
The New York Knicks were on a roll, but that had to stop at some point. Their 108-98 loss to the Charlotte Bobcats brought a painful end to their winning streak, unable to cope with a huge night from Al Jefferson and with J.R. Smith being forgotten on the bench once again.
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San Antonio Spurs – Tim Duncan Actually Got Fouled Out
One of the most recognizable features Tim Duncan has is his ‘Me?!’ face after being called for a foul. In the 101-95 win over the New Orleans Pelicans, the San Antonio Spurs actually had to do without him for the final six minutes of the game as he fouled out.
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Houston Rockets – Jeremy Lin Makes Everyone Better When He Isn’t Misused
With Jeremy Lin getting a chance to play more minutes than usual as an actual point guard, it’s no wonder the Houston Rockets and especially Dwight Howard looked so good offensively in their comfortable 104-92 win over the Boston Celtics while James Harden, trying to go against the team-basketball current, put in a bad performance, struggling with a good perimeter defender once again.
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NBA Rumors – Only Dallas Mavericks, New York Knicks and Indiana Pacers Want Andrew Bynum
Despite being a potentially huge signing coming out of nowhere in the middle of the season, Andrew Bynum isn’t getting the kind of attention some thought he’d be when he became a free agent. It seems that the only teams willing to sign him are the Dallas Mavericks, New York Knicks and Indiana Pacers at the moment.
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NBA Rumors – Cleveland Cavaliers Still Dreaming of LeBron James
Dreaming of LeBron James didn’t stop the Cleveland Cavaliers from trading for Luol Deng, but it is holding them back from offering him an extension and making him more than just a half-a-season rental. Their entire decision making heading into this offseason hinges on the fact that the NBA’s MVP decided to opt out of his contract and become a free agent.
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Suns vs Knicks – Effort & Defense That Weren’t Previously There
The New York Knicks continue to win, beating the Phoenix Suns 98-96 in overtime. A lot has to do with Carmelo Anthony leading them in the finish, as expected, but in general, as in previous wins, the effort and defense that were nonexistent previously this season made most of the difference.
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Houston Rockets – Jeremy Lin Gets to Make Team Better Before James Harden Has Enough
In one of the weirder games we’ve seen this season due to rain delays (inside a basketball arena!) and huge lead swings, the Houston Rockets beat the Washington Wizards. For Jeremy Lin, there were three quarters in which he was allowed to play like an actual point guard, which clearly made the team better. The ending was a bit more of a return to normal, with James Harden taking the reigns and ignoring everyone else, this time making it work.
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Lakers vs Clippers – History in the Making
Once upon a time, the Los Angeles Lakers ruled the city without any hint of a challenge from the Los Angeles Clippers. Things have changed. The 123-87 win wasn’t surprising, but it does show just how far these two franchises have drifted apart from each other in recent years, in a direction most wouldn’t expect.
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Houston Rockets – Jeremy Lin & Offense Suffering From James Harden Syndrome
The signs keep showing everywhere, but the Houston Rockets and their shot callers ignore them. James Harden gets to run almost every possible possession, ignoring the fact that he has Jeremy Lin next to him and others who can make plays, resulting in another unnecessary loss, 80-83 to the Atlanta Hawks.