Paul Pierce is out for the next two weeks after having fluid drained from his knee on Wednesday. He did not take the flight to Orlando, obviously, for the Christmas day game because he was at the hospital getting the knee drained. It will be the first time all year Pierce is going to miss a game and it comes at a crucial time when the Celtics play 4 games in 6 days, all on the road. Pierce should be ready to return on January 6th when the Celtics are …
Pau Gasol still had this year and one more year left on his contract until he becomes a free agent, but he signed an extension with the Lakers on Wednesday. The extension is for 3 years and Gasol will be under contract until the 2013-2014 season with the Lakers. The contract is believed to be worth at least $60 million, possibly more and it is well deserving. Pau Gasol is making $17 million next year so it isn’t too much more for such a game changing, dominant player. Since returning …
In recent years, a new tradition has cemented the ideal Christmas day for my family. After opening up our presents, eating food, and spending time with family, we all sit around the TV and watch some solid NBA action. The NBA does a great job of squaring up good opponents, and this year is no different, with five games! Five games Mr. Stern? Don’t push it. Below you will find a preview of each game, in addition to my pick of who will win. We all know how great I …
Nuggets 124, Hawks 104
When you see a Denver Nuggets box score and you see that someone scored 40 points, the first person that pops into your head is Carmelo Anthony. Not tonight. Anthony played well scoring 24 points, but tonight it was the JR Smith show. Smith scored 41 points on 15-25 shooting. He also hit 10 three pointers in tonight’s contest. Ty Lawson had 16 points, 6 rebounds, and 5 assists starting in place of injured Chauncey Billups.
Jamal Crawford led the Hawks with 24 points off the bench. Al …
Orlando 102, Houston 87
Houston does an amazing job to come out every night and take it to any team in the league, but when you have nobody on your roster to stop or even slow down Dwight Howard, chalk it up as a loss.
Well they do have Yao Ming, but he is in rehab.
Howard led the way for Orlando (22-7) with 13 points (5-7 FG), 20 rebounds, and 4 blocks and received support from Vince Carter who led all scorers with 18. The Magic commanded the entire game, but really …
Juwan Howard, at nearly 37 years old, goes for a dunk in Tuesday’s game at Dallas. He looks like the Air Jordan logo right? Well, he missed the dunk – so much for that idea!
Seriously though, I give the guy credit for not giving up on his career. He has made a good amount of money over the years, but he still feels like he’s got something left in the tank.
Just make sure all your dunks are two handed for now on, Juwan.
-Shooter
It’s hard to tell whether Elton Brand is frightened, excited, or in utter disbelief. Either way, he wants his ball back from Glibert Arenas so he can go home.
I actually think of this as Arenas playing his usual role of ‘Agent o’ and Elton is the bad guy, ‘Front Rim’ (due to his constant struggles with making jump shots). The ball is the priceless gem of this action/drama flick that both strive for throughout the game – whoops, I mean movie.
Notice how Agent 0 is way more laid back than Front Rim. …
