Jazz 140, Thunder 139 (OT)
WOW, what a game for the ages.  Deron Williams dropped a career high 42 including the game winning jumper with a second left on the clock while KD was just 3 points from his career high after dropping 45.  This game had a wild ending as KD had 12 points in the last 5 minutes of the game.  Jeff Green tied the game near the end of regulation with a huge 3 and the Thunder actually had a chance to win in regulation with .5 left.  …

Miami 97, Minnesota 84
As all of us talk about players Carmelo Anthony, Kobe Bryant, LeBron James, and even Kevin Durant, we all forget about a guy that is winning by himself, Dwyane Wade.
Wade follows his 43 point performance with a 39 point one to lead the Heat against the Timberwolves. This is the eighth straight victory for Miami, which just like the weather, are red hot. Honestly, there was a point about 3 weeks ago where I didn’t think they were going to make the playoffs, but Wade would not …

Miami 100, Atlanta 94
In the comment section of my last power rankings, Shooter exclaimed Chicago to be the most inconsistent team in the league. I agree with him that they are inconsistent, but they are nowhere near the inconsistency of the Miami Heat.
I understand that Dwyane Wade has been out for 4 straight games and the Heat didn’t win any of those games (big surprise), but even when he is in the lineup, I have no idea what team will show up. They beat the Lakers already this week and …

Knicks 128, Pistons 104
For the 2nd time since the McGrady trade the Knicks have won a game.  It was a 24 point womping on the lonely Detroit Pistions.  Not only did the Knicks win but McGrady, Harrington, Lee and House (the teams big 4) all had great games.  T-Mac has rebounded after a couple of poor shooting games and had a solid night scoring 21 points on 6-12 shooting plus 8 assists and 7 rebounds.  David “Double-Double” Lee had a hhhnasty game with 21 points-18 boards-8 assists.  Eddie House came off …

This is what I love about All Star Weekend. Every player is smiling, having a good time, illustrating their skills and just enjoying the atmosphere. As they should. My boy Shooter covered H.O.R.S.E. and the Slam Dunk Contest. I surprisingly enjoyed the H.O.R.S.E. competition, specifically the Shootout, which has nothing to do with HORSE (I didn’t feel like putting the periods). Watching Sir Charles cheering both Rajon Rondo and Kevin Durant on to consistently make more jumpers to piss off the TNT producers made my night. Good for you Barkley, …

Bucks 97, Nets 77
In a game where Shooter and I (JB) were supposed to go to, the Nets hung tough until the end of the third quarter.  The snowstorm that hit the Tri-State area caused many fans to stay home.  However there were about 1,000 fans who came to see the Nets lose again and did not come away disappointed.  The Nets contained Brandon Jennings who only scored eight points, but his back up, Luke Ridnour, went off for 17 points.  Andrew Bogut led the Bucks with 22 points, 9 …

Nets 103, Clippers 87
A congratulations is in order for the New Jersey Nets!  It only took 27 days for the Nets to win their first game in 2010 and I am sure Shooter could not be happier at this moment.  They were able to overcome not playing with Devin Harris and Courtney Lee due to injuries.  In Harris’ place, Keyon “The Combo Guard” Dooling stepped up with 18 points and 8 assists.  Kris Humphries (this is not a typo) abused the Clippers shooting 10-13, finishing with 25 points and 8 …