Spurs 100, Pacers 99
I’ve never played in the NBA (shocker), and I’ve never played against Tim Duncan. But I imagine defending him is pretty tough and that you can’t take anything for granted.
That seemed to be the case on Saturday night in San Antonio for Roy Hibbert and the Pacers. With the Spurs down by 1 point in the waning seconds of the game, Hibbert blocked Duncan’s initial attempt at the lead, but Duncan grabbed the ball right after and through it down hard to give the Spurs the lead …

Jazz 110, Bobcats 102
Despite the Bobcats being 9-3 prior to this loss at home it meant nothing to the Utah Jazz.  The Jazz and Bobcats were neck-and-neck for most of the game even though the Jazz are a much better team then the Bobcats.  Both teams shot the ball extremely well (Bobcats 49% and the Jazz 53%) but the real factor in this game was bench scoring.  The Bobcats bench combined for 33 points but the Jazz bench score 41 including 20 from CJ Miles and another 18 from Paul …

Rockets 116, Mavericks 108 (OT)
Basketball is a game of runs. Proof lies in the Rockets/Mavs game on Friday night in Dallas.
In the second quarter, the Rockets jumped out to a lead on the road that they carried towards the end of the fourth quarter. However, a 10-point lead was lost in the last three minutes of regulation as the Mavericks were able to force OT. That run was capped with a defensive stop by Dallas.
However, OT brought upon another run – this time for Houston. The Rockets controlled the overtime …

Cavaliers 85, Bucks 82
Through 24 minutes, the Cavs and Bucks had a terrific battle going on in Cleveland with the Cavs holding a 49-47 lead at the half. Then the ugliness happened.
The third quarter was not kind to Milwaukee, who was outscored 24-12 in the quarter. You’d think the game was over as the Cavs lead by 10 with about five minutes to go in the game. But THAT is when the Cavs nearly blew the game! Cleveland was up 85-75 and did not score in the last 5 minutes …

Blazers 105, Suns 102
The Blazers continue to find ways to win despite being plagued yet again with injuries. This time, it was from an unexpected source.
Reserve guard Jerryd Bayless led the Blazers to an impressive victory at the Rose Garden with 29 points in 29 minutes off the bench. Brandon Roy also chipped in 27 points.
Bayless set season-high’s in points, minutes, and rebounds, and matched his season high in assists. Not a bad game for the 2nd year man out of Arizona. More importantly, Bayless’ play helped Portland come back …

Lakers 107, Bucks 106 (OT)
If you can prevent Kobe Bryant from making a buzzer beater once, you better make sure he doesn’t get another chance. Sorry Bucks fans, Kobe got that second chance.
After missing a shot from the left wing as time expired in regulation, the game moved to overtime tied at 95. The Bucks were able to build a 6-point lead with under two minutes left, but that didn’t stop the BEST player in the NBA. With 5.4 seconds left, Kobe took the inbound and went back to that …

Cavs 108, 76ers 101
LeBron James and the Cavs (19-7) made sure Roy Halladay would not witness his first win since joining the Phillies this week.  James scored 36 points, including some big three pointers in the fourth, had 7 assists, and grabbed 6 rebounds to hold off the 76ers (6-19).  Shaquille O’Neal had 10 points and 9 rebound, but LeBron put the Cavs on his back in order to get this win.
Andre Iguodala led the Sixers with 26 points and 7 rebounds.  Thaddus Young, who continues to start in front …