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Detroit Pistons – Will Bynum Led Bench Too Good for LeBron James
These games always happens during each season, when the NBA champions or one of the contenders falls in game they’re not supposed to. This time, the Miami Heat, without Dwyane Wade, couldn’t hold on to a big lead because the Detroit Pistons, thanks to excellent play off the bench, especially from Will Bynum.
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Oklahoma City Thunder – Kevin Durant Needs a Little Help
A great night for Kevin Durant, a great night for the Oklahoma City Thunder. Russell Westbrook struggled all game long on both ends of the floor, but came up as the big man in overtime. On the other side, the Dallas Mavericks keep losing, and Dirk Nowitzki is going to take a while before he’s back in fighting form.
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Los Angeles Clippers – Enjoying the Best Bench in the NBA
Here are the facts, and you can draw your own conclusions about the depth and quality of the Los Angeles Clippers. Chris Paul and Blake Griffin combined for only 23 points, and the Clippers still beat the Boston Celtics by 29 points. These 15 wins in a row aren’t here because of superstars taking their game to another level.
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James Harden Leads, Houston Rockets Follow
Kevin McHale on James Harden and his performance in leading the Houston Rockets to their fifth straight win: He’s just so hard to defend. He’s got the side-step, Euro-step, driving into you. He’s so doggone strong. He’s really got strong hands. He mauls the ball through your armpit and finds a way to finish.
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New York Knicks – When J.R. Smith Matches His Potential
No Carmelo Anthony is the perfect opportunity for J.R. Smith to lead the New York Knicks and show off his potential with not one but two impossible game tying and game winning shots, making us wonder once again why this guy is only a sixth man and how much more he can be when his game is on.
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Denver Nuggets – Team Basketball is Better Than Kobe Bryant
The Kobe Bryant scoring streak continues, now at 10 consecutive games with at least 30 points. The Los Angeles Lakers winning streak? Over in the hands of a younger, faster and more balanced Denver Nuggets. Things could get worse, because Dwight Howard might miss some games.
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Miami Heat – A Historic December for LeBron James
Most of the attention went to Dwyane Wade, who actually outscored his teammate, LeBron James for once. Not for the right reasons though, as the most memorable thing to come out of the Miami Heat winning on the road was Wade kicking Ramon Sessions in the groin, and getting away with it.
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Los Angeles Clippers – A Winning Streak No One Can Stop
Another game, another win added to the longest in the history of the franchise. The Los Angeles Clippers have now won 14 consecutive games, making it look different by showing a new way to finish off opponents each time, allowing Chris Paul and Blake Griffin to take long rests in the fourth quarter, unlike other busy NBA superstars.
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Houston Rockets – James Harden & Jeremy Lin Love Playing Together
Questions have a tendency to get a definitive answer if you wait long enough to find out what it is. Apparently great offense, like the Houston Rockets have going on with James Harden and Jeremy Lin, the highest scoring backcourt in the NBA, beats great defense. And can the two co-exist and thrive next to each other? Last couple of weeks suggest they can.
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Los Angeles Lakers – Kobe Bryant is the Happiest Steve Nash is Back
Believe it or not, the Los Angeles Lakers are finally at .500 again after winning five consecutive games. For once, no one has any complaints about Kobe Bryant scoring more than 30 points or taking more than 20 shots. When the wins come the right way, every one is happy.