The Golden State Warriors, ever since forward Stephen Jackson returned from his NBA-mandated suspension, have enjoyed a renaissance on the court. Tonight’s game against the Houston Rockets was a continuation of the excellent team play the Warriors utilize to their advantage. Golden State shot 51% from the floor while holding Houston Rockets center Yao Ming [...]
Archive for November, 2007
Lakers Extend Coach Jackson’s Contract
The best-paid coach in pro sports just got richer. According to a report in the Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Lakers coach Phil Jackson and the team have come to terms to a two-year contract extension. Jackson met with Lakers owner Jerry Buss on Wednesday and informed him of his decision; Jackson will get a [...]
Pacers build big lead, hold off Trail Blazers 95-89
The Indiana Pacers in past years would, once they held a third quarter lead, more often than not emerge victorious. Tonight they almost let a big lead get away, as they built a sizable third period lead then held on for dear life as they slipped past the Portland Trail Blazers 95-89 at the Rose [...]
Howard’s career-high 39 powers Magic over SuperSonics 110-94
Earlier today, I wrote a piece titled, “Orlando Magic?s Dwight Howard – best center in NBA?”, stating why Orlando Magic center Dwight Howard could very well be the most dominant center in the NBA today. Tonight’s matchup between the Orlando Magic and the Oklahoma City Seattle SuperSonics, also titled “The Dwight Howard Show”, may be [...]
Late 3-pointers fuel Warriors win over Kings 103-96
The 3-pointers just weren’t falling for the Golden State Warriors tonight – except when they held the most meaning. Warriors forward Stephen Jackson’s two 3-pointers in a 20-second span late in the fourth quarter enabled the Warriors to sneak out of Arco Arena with a 103-96 victory the Sacramento Kings Tuesday night.Both teams exchanged several [...]
Yao’s 31 boosts Rockets past Suns 100-94
Houston Rockets center Yao Ming had an all-around, impressive effort tonight; it was sorely needed as he scored eight points during a key Rockets run late in the fourth quarter, allowing the Rockets to hold off the Phoenix Suns 100-94 at Phoenix. Oddly enough, it was a Rockets non-starter who provided the spark at key [...]
Sonics’ Collison out 3 games with broken nose
The Seattle SuperSonics, besides having the worst record in the NBA (2-13), cannot catch a break – unless it is a player catching that break, literally. The Associated Press is reporting that SuperSonics forward Nick Collison will miss at least three games after breaking his nose against the Los Angeles Lakers on Tuesday.Collison was injured [...]
Clippers’ Cassell day-to-day
The Los Angeles Clippers have had health issues for awhile now; however, they did get a bit of good news when, according to Jonathan Abrams of the Los Angeles Times, point guard Sam Cassell, who left Monday’s game against the Houston Rockets because of a strained calf, is listed as day-to-day. Cassell visited with team [...]


November 30th, 2007
Stephen Rhodes
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