Knicks 112, Hawks 108

My mom had family and friends over for dinner today, so I had a crowd of Knicks “fans” (they’re coming out of the shadows these days) over to watch this game with me. This game can be summed up in two words: Nate Robinson. Just a week ago, Nate was looking to be dealt, as he hadn’t played a game in 30 days leading up to this game. The Knicks were 9-6 in December so no one was really complaining. Well, now that we’re in January, Mike …

For those of you who didn’t know, there were a few games on the NBA schedule on Thursday night before the ball dropped on 2009. Check out wrap-ups for each of these five games with a little addition to close out the decade!

Thunder 87, Jazz 86
I’ve said it once, and I’ll say it again: Good teams find ways to win close games.
Did I just say the Thunder were a good team? I think I did. OKC won their fifth straight game on Thursday night, their longest such streak since the …

Suns 116, Celtics 98
No Paul Pierce, no Kevin Garnett, big problem.  The Celtics, without two of their big three, were no match for the run and gun Suns.  Amare Stoudemire had a big first half scoring 18 of his 26 points while grabbing 7 rebounds in the process.  Channing Frye provided the second half spark scoring 26 points, as well shooting a red hot six of ten from downtown, and grabbing ten rebounds.  Steve Nash had a quiet night scoring 11 points and dishing out 8 dimes.
Eddie House led the …

Cavs 106, Hawks 101
Going into this game, LeBron James was 0-3 when playing on his his birthday.  Today, he celebrated it in style.  James had 48 points, 10 rebounds, 6 assists, 2 steals, and 2 blocks on the night he turned twenty-five.  The Cavaliers were down by as many as 9 points in the third quarter but fought back in the fourth outscoring the Hawks 29 to 16 to pull away with a five point win and a sweep of the home and home series.  With the score tied at …

Lakers 124, Warriors 118
Playing a fast pace game to keep up with the Warriors, Kobe Bryant had his 103rd 40-point performance to lead the Lakers to a 124-118 win against the Warriors. Bryant finished with 44 points and also dished out eleven assists to complete the double-double. Pau Gasol dominated the paint scoring 27 points and ripping down 12 rebounds. Lamar Odom also had his own double-double scoring scoring 11 points and grabbing 11 rebounds.
The Warriors were led by Corey Maggette’s 25 points and Monta Ellis’s 22. Anthony Randolph and Ronnie …

Cavaliers 95, Hawks 84
In the first game of a home-and-home series, the Cavaliers showed their dominance by beating the Hawks at the Phillips Arena. It was a tight game with the Hawks down one at the start of the final quarter. The Cavs held the Hawks to a meager 10 points in the fourth to pull away and earn the hard fought victory. LeBron James struggled from the field going 6-20, but found other ways to help his team out. He finished with 14 points, 10 assists, 8 rebounds, and 5 …

Golden State 103, Boston 99
Despite an 18 point lead, the Celtics could not capitalize on the early advantage.
The C’s committed 25 turnovers, which kept the Warriors in the game by scoring 23 points off them. Monta Ellis continues to break out, playing the entire game and scoring 37 points, which included 2 clutch free throws.
Rajon Rondo did his best to preserve the lead, scoring 30 of his own and collecting 15 assists. Ray Allen also chipped in 24, but did not shoot well from 3 (1/7).
Props to Monta Ellis for …