Archive for November, 2009

Knicks End Six-Game Losing Streak, Beat Pacers 110-103

The Indiana Pacers and New York Knicks hooked up at Conseco Fieldhouse Wednesday night as a pair of streaks were at stake; prior to this game, New York was looking to end a six-game losing streak while Indiana was riding a five-game winning streak of their own. And a former Pacer played no small part [...]

Kings Eyeing Dalembert

Although rebounding has been a strength for the Sacramento Kings as of late, it looks like they are in the market for reinforcements as according to Sam Amick and Ailene Voisin of the Sacramento Bee, the team is currently involved in talks for a three-team deal with Philadelphia and Boston in which Kings forward Kenny [...]

Nets’ Brooklyn Venue Decision Drawing Near

A ruling by the New York Court of Appeals that will make or break the $5 billion Atlantic Yards project – the tentative home of the New Jersey Nets – may be handed down as early as Thursday, according to John Brennan of the Bergen Record. The court had their session on Tuesday, and court [...]

Salmons Haunts Arco, Bulls Trample Kings 101-87

Tuesday night’s game between the Chicago Bulls and Sacramento Kings was a reunion of sorts as former Kings John Salmons and Brad Miller came by for a visit. The visit was pleasant, especially for Salmons as he scored 23 points in leading Chicago to the easy 101-87 win over Sacramento at Arco Arena. The first quarter [...]

Pacers Keep Nets Winless, Win 91-83

Poor New Jersey Nets. Chalk it up to having a young and inexperienced roster. Injuries factor in, as well. But for whatever reason, the Nets are who they are – a winless team. And the team would hope to break a 10-game losing streak against an Indiana Pacers squad that prior to Tuesday night’s game, [...]

Nowitzki’s Buzzer-Beater In OT Helps Mavericks Edge Bucks 115-113

Monday night’s game between the Dallas Mavericks and the surprising Milwaukee Bucks was close through and through, so much so that it went an extra period. But it took a desperation basket by Dirk Nowitzki in overtime that hit the front of the rim, bounced off the backboard then went in, which allowed Dallas to [...]

Jackson Traded For Bell

The Golden State Warriors traded in a headache and got a scorer without emotional baggage Monday as according to the Associated Press, the team traded swingman Stephen Jackson and Acie Law to the Charlotte Bobcats for guard Raja Bell and forward Vladimir Radmanovic; the trade was completed late Monday morning. As one would expect, Jackson [...]

Brooks’ 33 Helps Rockets Send Lakers To Second Straight Loss 101-91

I find it amazing that the Houston Rockets, with the loss of Tracy McGrady and Yao Ming, are able to play .500 ball, even at this early juncture of the NBA season. Yet here they were, prior to their Sunday game against the Los Angeles Lakers, at 5-4; you can safely assume they’re doing something [...]