January 13th, 2009 
Matt Loede 
Posted in Coming off their convincing win over one of the Association’s best in the Boston Celtics on Friday night at the Q, the Cavs took to the court against a much easier opponent Tuesday night in the Memphis Grizzlies. As usually is the case though, the Cavs didn’t play like the Grizzlies were an easier opponent, [...]
Archive for January, 2009
Curry Sued By Former Employee
Boy, I tell you what – New York Knicks center Eddy Curry can’t seem to catch a break; according to the Associated Press, a man who used to work for Curry as his driver is now suing him for monies due him, sexual harassment and raining racial slurs on him. In the lawsuit, which was filed [...]
Tags: Okur Scores Career-High 43, Jazz Gives Pacers Sour Note 120-113
The Utah Jazz have been the beneficiaries of taking on recent opponents who are on lengthy road trips, with the end result being wins on the Jazz’ side. Monday night brought a matchup between the Jazz and Indiana Pacers at Energy Solutions Center in which center Mehmet Okur poured in a career-high 43 points; Utah would [...]
Outlaw Pours In 33, Trail Blazers Trample Bulls 109-94
The Portland Trail Blazers obviously do not miss Darius Miles or the legal snafu that involves him; it has shown in their play as of late, winning 4 of their last 6 games without him. No Miles means no distractions and that credo was put to the test as they took on the Chicago Bulls [...]
Bryant, Howard Grab NBA Player Of The Week Honors
Los Angeles Lakers guard Kobe Bryant and Orlando Magic center Dwight Howard were selected as the Western Conference and Eastern Conference Players of the Week, respectively, according to Sports Network. Bryant led Los Angeles to a 3-1 week with wins over Golden State, Indiana and Miami; he leads the Western Conference in scoring at 28.8 [...]
Kings Win First Game Of 2009, Upset Mavericks 102-95
Having lost 11 of their past 12 games must have certainly made the Sacramento Kings unhappy campers as they still are a team in search of an identity. Be that as it may, they had a game to play Sunday night at Arco Arena; fortunately for the Kings, Mavericks forward Dirk Nowitzki was “held” to [...]
Warriors Snap 5-Game Skid, Beat Pacers 120-117
On most nights, most people would think of a Golden State Warriors-Indiana Pacers game as a test in what your attention span might be – that’s codespeak for the game is a snoozer. But oddly enough at Oracle Arena on Sunday night, both teams hooked up and guess what? The game could actually be considered [...]
Six Trail Blazers Score In Double-Figures, Trounce Warriors 113-100
I don’t think there’s any question that Brandon Roy makes the Portland Trail Blazers a better team when he is healthy; when he isn’t, not so much. Be that as it may, Roy made his return to the Rose Garden as the Trail Blazers had a game on Saturday night against the Golden State Warriors. [...]
