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Los Angeles Lakers – Jeremy Lin & Kobe Bryant Get Shut Down in the Fourth
The Los Angeles Lakers didn’t play all that bad against the Best-in-the-West Memphis Grizzlies, but both Jeremy Lin and especially Kobe Bryant where off their game in the fourth quarter. Without these two playing even close to what the team needs them to, they simply couldn’t get back in a game they had going for them quite nicely early on.
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Houston Rockets – Isaiah Canaan Makes Up for James Harden Misses
We already know James Harden doesn’t really care how much he shoots and misses, but he probably outdid himself and still got away with it as the Houston Rockets beat the Sacramento Kings 102-89 thanks to Isaiah Canaan going wild with his three-point shooting.
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Cleveland Cavaliers – LeBron James Exacts His Revenge
The Cleveland Cavaliers needed more than a win – they needed a big one. LeBron James, helped out by Kevin Love and Kyrie Irving, delivered and big time as they beat the Washington Wizards 113-87. It gets them back to .500, and it also gives them something of a proclamation victory in a game about Eastern dominance.
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Golden State Warriors – Stephen Curry at His Absolute Best
The Golden State Warriors don’t want to rely too much on Stephen Curry, but when he’s hot, it’s a crime not to ride his shooting streak, as he led his team to a 114-97 road win against the Miami Heat, which included making a huge comeback during the second quarter.
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Chicago Bulls – Derrick Rose Finding New Ways to Get Injured
The saga of the injury issues of Derrick Rose continues to amaze, with another game being finished without him, as the Chicago Bulls lose to the Denver Nuggets 114-109, once again having to deal for almost an entire game without their biggest star.
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Los Angeles Lakers – Kobe Bryant Destroying his own Legacy
With every loss the Los Angeles Lakers are handed, Kobe Bryant finds it harder and harder to explain why he’s getting paid so much money. He could have taken the wiser, more team-friendly route of Tim Duncan and Dirk Nowitzki, but too much ego and selfishness will always cause empires to crumble.
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Houston Rockets – Trevor Ariza Allows James Harden to be Himself
Despite not having Dwight Howard and Terrence Jones in the lineup yet again, the Houston Rockets keep on with their winning ways, led by a fantastic James Harden in a 91-86 win over the New York Knicks, having to play without Carmelo Anthony in the second half after he exited with an aching back.
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Chicago Bulls – Derrick Rose Gets Carried by Jimmy Butler & Pau Gasol
Every game it’s a different roster and lineup for the Chicago Bulls, rarely completely healthy this season. Derrick Rose and Pau Gasol were back in action, and with the help of Jimmy Butler came away with a narrow 97-95 win over the Utah Jazz.
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Oklahoma City Thunder – Kevin Durant & Russell Westbrook Return to a Terrible Team
Every season is supposed to be the year for the Oklahoma City Thunder. Kevin Durant and Russell Westbrook have missed the first month of 2014-2015. When they do return, which might be very soon, they’ll have a very difficult job of not just bringing their team back to where it “aught” to be, but actually making the playoffs.
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Cleveland Cavaliers – LeBron James Gets Them Back on the Horse
Beating the Orlando Magic doesn’t end the problems for the Cleveland Cavaliers, but it stops the losing streak, and hopefully puts LeBron James in a leader role for everyone to follow as this team once again tries to realize its potential following their 106-74 win.