Feed for Popular Basketball Articles on Bettorhttp://blogs.bettor.com/Basketball-c386http://blogs.bettor.com/Oklahoma-City-Thunder-overcome-J-R-Smith-to-down-New-York-Knicks-95-94-on-the-road-NBA-Recap-a214019http://blogs.bettor.com/Oklahoma-City-Thunder-overcome-J-R-Smith-to-down-New-York-Knicks-95-94-on-the-road-NBA-Recap-a214019Oklahoma City Thunder overcome J.R. Smith to down New York Knicks 95-94 on the road: NBA Recap Oklahoma City Thunder visited Madison Square Garden on Thursday night and came up with a close 95-94 win over the Carmelo-less New York Knicks, despite J.R. Smith’s big night. Kevin Durant led the visitors with 34 points, eight rebounds and six dimes. Guard Russell Westbrook added 21 points and grabbed 6 rebounds while Kevin Martin chipped in with 16 points for the Thunder, who won their 3rd in a...Sat, 09 Mar 2013 12:33:55 GMThttp://blogs.bettor.com/Kobe-scores-41-to-lift-Los-Angeles-Lakers-to-a-2-point-win-over-Toronto-Raptors-in-overtime-NBA-Recap-a214023http://blogs.bettor.com/Kobe-scores-41-to-lift-Los-Angeles-Lakers-to-a-2-point-win-over-Toronto-Raptors-in-overtime-NBA-Recap-a214023Kobe scores 41 to lift Los Angeles Lakers to a 2 point win over Toronto Raptors in overtime: NBA Recap Kobe Bryant once again rescued Los Angeles Lakers as he fired in huge three pointers down the stretch in regulation, and then scored 4 points in overtime, leading his team to a 118-116 win in overtime against Toronto Raptors, here at the Staples Centre on Friday night. Lakers were trailing by as much as 11 points in the fourth quarter when Bryant took control of the game. Kobe never score...Sat, 09 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMThttp://blogs.bettor.com/Los-Angeles-Lakers-rally-late-to-down-New-Orleans-Hornets-108-102-NBA-Recap-a213989http://blogs.bettor.com/Los-Angeles-Lakers-rally-late-to-down-New-Orleans-Hornets-108-102-NBA-Recap-a213989Los Angeles Lakers rally late to down New Orleans Hornets 108-102: NBA Recap Kobe Bryant scored 42 points as Los Angeles Lakers rallied late to sneak out a 6 point win over the New Orleans Hornets on Wednesday night. The Hornets were 25 points clear of the Lakers at one stage, but Los Angeles came down hard on New Orleans in the second half to squeak out a crucial win. Such was the late game power of the Lakers that they held the surprised Hornets to only 9 points in the fourth quarter and...Fri, 08 Mar 2013 12:14:25 GMThttp://blogs.bettor.com/Amare-Stoudemire-inspires-New-York-Knicks-to-a-102-97-win-over-Cleveland-Cavaliers-NBA-Recap-a213922http://blogs.bettor.com/Amare-Stoudemire-inspires-New-York-Knicks-to-a-102-97-win-over-Cleveland-Cavaliers-NBA-Recap-a213922Amar’e Stoudemire inspires New York Knicks to a 102-97 win over Cleveland Cavaliers: NBA Recap Amar’e Stoudemire stepped up for the New York Knicks on Monday night and scored 22 points to lift the Knicks to a 102-97 win over the Cleveland Cavaliers in Cleveland. For the most part Cavaliers were in front of the Knicks. Cleveland got off to a strong start to the game and kept shooting the ball well to extend their advantage to 22 points at one stage, before the late surge by the Knicks. “I wa...Tue, 05 Mar 2013 12:39:16 GMThttp://blogs.bettor.com/Oklahoma-City-Thunder-down-Los-Angeles-Clippers-108-104-on-the-road-NBA-Recap-a213923http://blogs.bettor.com/Oklahoma-City-Thunder-down-Los-Angeles-Clippers-108-104-on-the-road-NBA-Recap-a213923Oklahoma City Thunder down Los Angeles Clippers 108-104 on road: NBA Recap Oklahoma City Thunder edged out the Los Angeles Clippers 108-104 at the Staples Centre on Sunday night. Kevin Durant led OKC with 35 points, 9 rebounds and 4 assists in his 45 minutes on the court. Guard Russell Westbrook had a double-double with 29 points and 10 assists while Serge Ibaka chipped in with 16 points and 3 rebounds in the winning cause. Thunder were in control of the game for the most part before Cli...Mon, 04 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMThttp://blogs.bettor.com/Denver-Nuggets-down-Oklahoma-City-Thunder-105-103-in-a-thriller-NBA-Recap-a213906http://blogs.bettor.com/Denver-Nuggets-down-Oklahoma-City-Thunder-105-103-in-a-thriller-NBA-Recap-a213906Denver Nuggets down Oklahoma City Thunder 105-103 in a thriller: NBA Recap Oklahoma City Thunder had a fast start to the season but they have slowed down lately. Their recent loss was against the Denver Nuggets, who downed Thunder 105-103 in an exciting encounter decided right at the buzzer when Ty Lawson rose and fired in a 23 foot jumper to secure the win for Nuggets. Nuggets were led by a 35 point performance by Wilson Chandler as he went 6 of 7 from behind the arc to lift Denver to vic...Sat, 02 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMThttp://blogs.bettor.com/Los-Angeles-Lakers-demolish-Minnesota-Timberwolves-116-94-at-home-NBA-Recap-a213907http://blogs.bettor.com/Los-Angeles-Lakers-demolish-Minnesota-Timberwolves-116-94-at-home-NBA-Recap-a213907Los Angeles Lakers demolish Minnesota Timberwolves 116-94 at home: NBA Recap Minnesota Timberwolves entered the Staples Centre on Thursday night hoping to end a 20 game drought against the Los Angeles Lakers but Kobe Bryant took control of the game to guide Lakers to a comfortable 116-94 victory. The Wolves were without their star man Kevin Love and suffered even more damage to their already depleted squad when Nikola Pekovic returned to the locker room midway in the first half and did not...Fri, 01 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMThttp://blogs.bettor.com/New-York-Knicks-down-Golden-State-Warriors-109-105-Spoil-Stephen-Currys-big-night-NBA-Recap-a213830http://blogs.bettor.com/New-York-Knicks-down-Golden-State-Warriors-109-105-Spoil-Stephen-Currys-big-night-NBA-Recap-a213830New York Knicks down Golden State Warriors 109-105; Spoil Stephen Curry’s big night: NBA Recap On Wednesday night, the New York Knicks had to dig deep and find all the resilliance they possibly could, to stop the scorching hot Stephen Curry, who hammered a career high 54 points on the night. Knicks won 109-105, but witnessed a sensational performance from Curry, who was on fire tonight. He went 11 of 13 from behind the arc, setting up a new franchise record. Due to his stellar performan...Thu, 28 Feb 2013 12:53:30 GMThttp://blogs.bettor.com/Miami-Heat-survive-Sacramento-Kings-with-a-141-129-win-in-double-overtime-NBA-Recap-a213828http://blogs.bettor.com/Miami-Heat-survive-Sacramento-Kings-with-a-141-129-win-in-double-overtime-NBA-Recap-a213828Miami Heat survive Sacramento Kings with a 141-129 win in double-overtime: NBA Recap Miami Heat were pushed to the limits by the Sacramento kings on Tuesday night but came out strong in the end, downing the Kings 141-129 here at the American Airlines Arena. It was the second consecutive game in which Heat made it really tough for themselves, but kept their winning streak alive which stretched to 12 games on the back of this latest win, the longest ever in the big three era. As is often the...Thu, 28 Feb 2013 12:37:25 GMThttp://blogs.bettor.com/Denver-Nuggets-down-Los-Angeles-Lakers-119-108-NBA-Recap-a213791http://blogs.bettor.com/Denver-Nuggets-down-Los-Angeles-Lakers-119-108-NBA-Recap-a213791Denver Nuggets down Los Angeles Lakers 119-108: NBA Recap Just when the Los Angeles Lakers looked to gain some momentum, Denver Nuggets put a break on their charge, downing them 119-108 on Monday night. Wilson Chandler had 23 points and 4 rebounds for the Nuggets, guard Ty Lawson scored 22 points and dished out 8 dimes while Andre Iguodala posted a double-double with 14 points and 12 assists for the night. From the Lakers camp, Kobe Bryant led the scoring department with 29 points and 9 ass...Wed, 27 Feb 2013 06:25:16 GMThttp://blogs.bettor.com/Boston-Celtics-fend-off-a-late-Utah-Jazz-rally-to-win-110-107-in-overtime-NBA-Recap-a213790http://blogs.bettor.com/Boston-Celtics-fend-off-a-late-Utah-Jazz-rally-to-win-110-107-in-overtime-NBA-Recap-a213790Boston Celtics fend off a late Utah Jazz rally to win 110-107 in overtime: NBA Recap Paul Pierce scored 26 points, grabbed 7 rebounds and took over the game in extra time as the Boston Celtics downed Utah Jazz 110-107 in overtime. Celtics played their 5th road game in the span of only 7 days, and that too against the hot Jazz who are a dominant force in their home court. That’s what caused Celtics Coach Doc Rivers to term it as the ‘best win’ of the season for them. "They got a lot of...Wed, 27 Feb 2013 06:25:11 GMThttp://blogs.bettor.com/Golden-State-Warriors-upset-San-Antonio-Spurs-107-101-in-overtime-NBA-Recap-a213751http://blogs.bettor.com/Golden-State-Warriors-upset-San-Antonio-Spurs-107-101-in-overtime-NBA-Recap-a213751Golden State Warriors upset San Antonio Spurs 107-101 in overtime: NBA Recap Coming into the night, the Golden State Warriors had lost their last 16 fixtures against the San Antonio Spurs, but Jarrett Jack single handedly carried his team on Friday night to beat the best team in the West Conference 107-101 in overtime. Jack nailed 7 of his game high 30 points in the last 92 seconds of overtime to lift the Warriors to a hard fought win. This was their first win over the Spurs since 2008, an...Sun, 24 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMThttp://blogs.bettor.com/San-Antonio-Spurs-crush-Los-Angeles-Clippers-116-90-NBA-Recap-a213711http://blogs.bettor.com/San-Antonio-Spurs-crush-Los-Angeles-Clippers-116-90-NBA-Recap-a213711San Antonio Spurs crush Los Angeles Clippers 116-90: NBA Recap It was a matchup between two of the best point guards in the league on Thursday night; Tony Parker, Chris Paul. Parker dominated the game tonight to lead San Antonio Spurs to an easy 116-90 win over Los Angeles Clippers. Parker was is in grueling form these days, which many believe to be the very best of his 12 year old career. He scored 31 points and dished out 7 assists for the visiting side while Daniel Green had points and 7...Sat, 23 Feb 2013 12:04:26 GMThttp://blogs.bettor.com/James-Harden-scores-46-to-down-Oklahoma-City-Thunder-122-119-NBA-Recap-a213689http://blogs.bettor.com/James-Harden-scores-46-to-down-Oklahoma-City-Thunder-122-119-NBA-Recap-a213689James Harden scores 46 to down Oklahoma City Thunder 122-119: NBA Recap Houston Rockets said goodbye to a few of their mates in the winter transfer window but did not showed any signs of weakening up as they came back from 14 points down in the fourth quarter to sneak a 122-119 win over the Oklahoma City Thunder on Wednesday night. James Harden was on fire tonight, he scored 16 of his career high 46 points in the fourth period to lift Rockets to their first win over his former club this se...Thu, 21 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMThttp://blogs.bettor.com/Isiah-Thomas-believes-that-LeBron-James-is-better-athlete-than-Michael-Jordan-NBA-Update-a213650http://blogs.bettor.com/Isiah-Thomas-believes-that-LeBron-James-is-better-athlete-than-Michael-Jordan-NBA-Update-a213650Isiah Thomas believes that LeBron James is better athlete than Michael Jordan - NBA Update LeBron James is making a quick dash towards greatness and that has initiated a lot of comparisons between him and the legendary Michael Jordan. Isiah Thomas has become the recent former player to draw the comparison. According to him, LeBron is a far better athlete than Jordan was in his time; "They're both great players, and they're both great in their eras," Thomas said on "The Waddle...Wed, 20 Feb 2013 12:12:57 GMThttp://blogs.bettor.com/Joe-Johnson-carries-Brooklyn-Nets-to-a-113-111-win-in-overtime-NBA-Recap-a213688http://blogs.bettor.com/Joe-Johnson-carries-Brooklyn-Nets-to-a-113-111-win-in-overtime-NBA-Recap-a213688Joe Johnson carries Brooklyn Nets to a 113-111 win over Milwaukee Bucks in overtime: NBA Recap Joe Johnson made amazing plays down the stretch to rescue Brooklyn Nets, who downed the Milwaukee Bucks 113-111 in overtime. Johnson made a clutch three pointer at the end of regulation to tie the score and take the game into overtime. In overtime, he made a crucial jumper with the time running out to seal the deal for the Nets. He even nailed a 35-footer shot in the closing stages of the game bu...Wed, 20 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMThttp://blogs.bettor.com/Howard-needs-to-figure-out-what-he-wants-Kobe-Bryant-a213687http://blogs.bettor.com/Howard-needs-to-figure-out-what-he-wants-Kobe-Bryant-a213687Howard needs to figure out what he wants: Kobe Bryant Dwight Howard and Kobe Bryant took some time off the Los Angeles Lakers campaign this weekend as both of them participated in the All-Star match-up between east and west conferences, but this does not meant that the usual Bryant- Howard arguments, which we are so used to hearing in press will go away any time soon. They won the All-Stars game at Houston in the West jerseys, but even during the stay at Houston the drama continued as ther...Tue, 19 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMThttp://blogs.bettor.com/LeBron-James-says-Championship-rings-dont-define-greatness-NBA-News-a213594http://blogs.bettor.com/LeBron-James-says-Championship-rings-dont-define-greatness-NBA-News-a213594LeBron James says championship rings don’t define greatness: NBA News LeBron James has deep respect for the senior players of the game. However, at the moment he does not agree with two of the most respected basketball players of all time; Michael Jordan and Magic Johnson. With the All-Star game approaching, there have been a number of discussions about the present greats of the game. With James in sublime form these days, there has been comparisons of him with Jordan and other former greats...Sat, 16 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMThttp://blogs.bettor.com/Dallas-Mavericks-forward-Shawn-Marion-says-he-wont-report-to-a-bad-team-NBA-Update-a213412http://blogs.bettor.com/Dallas-Mavericks-forward-Shawn-Marion-says-he-wont-report-to-a-bad-team-NBA-Update-a213412Dallas Mavericks forward Shawn Marion says he won’t report to a bad team – NBA Update The Dallas Mavericks won their first NBA Championship in 2011 when against all odds they beat Miami Heat in a thrilling series. However ever since that coup, they have been a team sliding in one direction only, and that is down. In the summer that followed the Mavs let go of their major championship assets via free agency, and after a first round exit in the last playoffs, they made little effort to retain...Sat, 09 Feb 2013 10:42:36 GMThttp://blogs.bettor.com/Dwight-Howard-responds-to-his-critics%2c-Says-his-health-and-career-come-first-NBA-Update-a213387http://blogs.bettor.com/Dwight-Howard-responds-to-his-critics%2c-Says-his-health-and-career-come-first-NBA-Update-a213387Dwight Howard responds to his critics, Says his health and career come first – NBA Update Dwight Howard has not has the perfect start to his Los Angeles Lakers career. The big man, unarguably the best NBA has to offer, had a delayed start as he recovered from his back surgery, and has not been able to make the kind of impact that was expected of him. While his use might be questionable to an extent, injuries haven’t done him any good either. The one which is irritating him at the moment is...Fri, 08 Feb 2013 07:36:44 GMThttp://blogs.bettor.com/MRI-scans-reveal-Pau-Gasol-has-a-tear-in-the-plantar-fascia-of-his-right-foot-NBA-Update-a213367http://blogs.bettor.com/MRI-scans-reveal-Pau-Gasol-has-a-tear-in-the-plantar-fascia-of-his-right-foot-NBA-Update-a213367MRI scans reveal Pau Gasol has a tear in the plantar fascia of his right foot – NBA Update After losing the opening game of a seven game road trip to Phoenix Suns, the Los Angeles Lakers have won three games in a row, the last one coming over the Brooklyn Nets. However in that road trip, the Lakers not only lost Dwight Howard, but also their other star big in Pau Gasol. Gasol has suffered a right foot injury late in the game against the Nets on Tuesday, and after the initial MRI scans, it...Thu, 07 Feb 2013 08:55:37 GMThttp://blogs.bettor.com/Dwight-Howard-would-not-be-traded-NBA-Report-a213347http://blogs.bettor.com/Dwight-Howard-would-not-be-traded-NBA-Report-a213347Dwight Howard would not be traded – NBA Report Dwight Howard may not have merged into the Los Angeles Lakers as swiftly as the franchise has hoped, but there is not a scintilla of possibility that they will trade the star big man before the February 21 deadline. A few days back, Los Angeles Lakers general manager Mitch Kupchak had ruled out the possibility while talking to Newsday and according to sources close to the situation, the centre has been told the same. The leaves the Lakers at ri...Wed, 06 Feb 2013 09:01:45 GMThttp://blogs.bettor.com/Los-Angeles-Lakers-survive-a-late-surge-by-the-Minnesota-Timberwolves-to-squeak-out-a-111-100-win-NBA-Recap-a213325http://blogs.bettor.com/Los-Angeles-Lakers-survive-a-late-surge-by-the-Minnesota-Timberwolves-to-squeak-out-a-111-100-win-NBA-Recap-a213325Los Angeles Lakers survive a late surge by the Minnesota Timberwolves to squeak out a 111-100 win: NBA Recap Los Angeles Lakers cruised past the Minnesota Timberwolves 111-100 here at the Target Center on Friday night, extending their winning streak over the Timberwolves to 20 games. Pau Gasol started in place of the injured Dwight Howard and posted a double-double with 22 points and 12 rebounds. Kobe Bryant fell two assists shy of a triple double as he finished off with 17 points, 12 reboun...Mon, 04 Feb 2013 12:05:53 GMThttp://blogs.bettor.com/Los-Angeles-Lakers-survive-a-late-surge-by-Detroit-Pistons-to-win-98-97-on-the-road-NBA-Recap-a213592http://blogs.bettor.com/Los-Angeles-Lakers-survive-a-late-surge-by-Detroit-Pistons-to-win-98-97-on-the-road-NBA-Recap-a213592Los Angeles Lakers survive a late surge by Detroit Pistons to win 98-97 on the road: NBA Recap Los Angeles Lakers survived a late surge by the Detroit Pistons to win by a point here at the Palace of Auburn Hills on Sunday night. Lakers were holding a comfortable 18 point lead at one stage before the Pistons came back and made things interesting in the fourth period. The Lakers only sealed the deal at the buzzer. Pau Gasol posted a double-double with 23 points and 10 rebounds, Kobe Bryant h...Mon, 04 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMThttp://blogs.bettor.com/Oklahoma-City-Thunder-cruise-past-Memphis-Grizzlies-106-89-NBA-Recap-a213285http://blogs.bettor.com/Oklahoma-City-Thunder-cruise-past-Memphis-Grizzlies-106-89-NBA-Recap-a213285Oklahoma City Thunder cruise past Memphis Grizzlies 106-89: NBA Recap Oklahoma City Thunder eased past Memphis Grizzlies 106-89 here at the Chesapeake Energy Arena on Thursday night. Kevin Durant led Thunder with 27 points, 6 dimes, and 7 rebounds. Russell Westbrook had 21 points and 9 rebounds while Kevin Martin added 16 points going 3 of 4 from the three point range. Jerryd Bayless led the Grizzlies with 23 points and 6 assists, Marc Gasol had 16 points and 7 rebounds while Zach Randolph...Sat, 02 Feb 2013 06:41:15 GMThttp://blogs.bettor.com/Phoenix-Suns-rally-late-to-stun-Los-Angeles-Lakers-92-86-NBA-Recap-a213286http://blogs.bettor.com/Phoenix-Suns-rally-late-to-stun-Los-Angeles-Lakers-92-86-NBA-Recap-a213286Phoenix Suns rally late to stun Los Angeles Lakers 92-86: NBA Recap On Wednesday night, Phoenix Suns rallied late in the piece and spoiled Steve Nash homecoming with a 92-86 upset over Los Angeles Lakers here at the US Airways Center. Michael Beasley led the Suns with 27 points and 6 rebounds coming off the bench, Marcin Gortat posted a double-double with 14 points and 12 rebounds, while Goran Dragic had 11 points and dished out 8 assists. Kobe Bryant led Los Angeles Lakers with 17 points a...Fri, 01 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMThttp://blogs.bettor.com/Los-Angeles-Lakers-edge-out-the-New-Orleans-Hornets-111-106-NBA-Recap-a213244http://blogs.bettor.com/Los-Angeles-Lakers-edge-out-the-New-Orleans-Hornets-111-106-NBA-Recap-a213244Los Angeles Lakers edge out the New Orleans Hornets 111-106: NBA Recap Los Angeles Lakers brushed aside the New Orleans Hornets 111-106 here at the Staples Center on Tuesday night. Dwight Howard led the Lakers with 24 points; Kobe Bryant fell two rebounds short of a triple-double, while Earl Clark posted another double-double with 20 points and 12 rebounds. "We're doing a good job of not being selfish, and of doing whatever we can to help our team win," Howard said. "Things a...Thu, 31 Jan 2013 10:30:13 GMThttp://blogs.bettor.com/James-Harden-drops-25-as-Houston-Rockets-hammer-Utah-Jazz-125-80-NBA-Recap-a213221http://blogs.bettor.com/James-Harden-drops-25-as-Houston-Rockets-hammer-Utah-Jazz-125-80-NBA-Recap-a213221James Harden drops 25 as Houston Rockets hammer Utah Jazz 125-80: NBA Recap The Houston Rockets are red hot again. On Monday night, they thumped Utah Jazz by 45 points in what was a complete blowout. It was their fourth win in the last 5 games after suffering from a 7 game losing streak a little while back. For the Jazz, it was their worst ever home defeat in their club history. It was also the first time that the Jazz had lost a game by the margin of 40 points or more since 2000. They als...Wed, 30 Jan 2013 12:28:31 GMThttp://blogs.bettor.com/San-Antonio-Spurs-survive-a-late-surge-by-Dallas-Mavericks-to-win-113-107-NBA-Recap-a213174http://blogs.bettor.com/San-Antonio-Spurs-survive-a-late-surge-by-Dallas-Mavericks-to-win-113-107-NBA-Recap-a213174San Antonio Spurs survive a late surge by Dallas Mavericks to win 113-107: NBA Recap San Antonio Spurs were missing of services of their head coach Gregg Popovich and All-Star Tim Duncan but they still came out strong in the 113-107 over the Dallas Mavericks here at the American Airlines Center Friday night. It was a team effort by the Spurs side; Tony Parker led San Antonio with 23 points and 10 assists. DeJuan Blair had 22 points coming off the bench, while Gary Neal chipped in with 18 poi...Mon, 28 Jan 2013 11:21:35 GMThttp://blogs.bettor.com/San-Antonio-Spurs-beat-New-Orleans-Hornets-106-102-NBA-Recap-a213144http://blogs.bettor.com/San-Antonio-Spurs-beat-New-Orleans-Hornets-106-102-NBA-Recap-a213144San Antonio Spurs beat New Orleans Hornets 106-102: NBA Recap A depleted San Antonio Spurs franchise defeated the pesky New Orleans Hornets 106-102 at the AT & T center here on Wednesday night. Tony Parker paced the Spurs with 24 points and 13 assists to go along with his 4 rebounds. Tiago Splitter led them in the scoring department with 25 points and 7 defensive rebounds while Stephen Jackson chipped in with 15 points in the winning cause. The Spurs were missing the services of their...Sat, 26 Jan 2013 07:30:35 GMThttp://blogs.bettor.com/Oklahoma-City-Thunder-beat-Chris-Paul-less-Los-Angeles-Clippers-109-97-NBA-Recap-a213130http://blogs.bettor.com/Oklahoma-City-Thunder-beat-Chris-Paul-less-Los-Angeles-Clippers-109-97-NBA-Recap-a213130Oklahoma City Thunder beat Chris Paul - less Los Angeles Clippers 109-97: NBA Recap Oklahoma City Thunder defeated the red hot Los Angeles Clippers 109-97 here at the Staples Center on Tuesday night. The Clippers visibly missed the services of their star playmaker Chris Paul on the night, as the Thunder took the game away in the second half. Kevin Durant was on fire; he had 32 points, grabbed 7 rebounds and dished out 7 dimes, going 5 of 6 from behind the arc. Russell Westbrook added 26 po...Thu, 24 Jan 2013 11:55:49 GMThttp://blogs.bettor.com/Chicago-Bulls-add-to-the-Los-Angeles-Lakers-woes-Script-a-95-83-win-at-the-United-Center-NBA-Recap-a213092http://blogs.bettor.com/Chicago-Bulls-add-to-the-Los-Angeles-Lakers-woes-Script-a-95-83-win-at-the-United-Center-NBA-Recap-a213092Chicago Bulls add to the Los Angeles Lakers woes; Script a 95-83 win at the United Center: NBA Recap Chicago Bulls sent the Los Angeles Lakers crashing to their sixth straight road loss with a 95-83 win here at the United Center, in what was a nationally televised game on Monday night. Kirk Hinrich led the Bulls with 22 points, 8 assists and 7 rebounds. Joakim Noah performed his duties on the defensive end of the court with 13 boards to go along with 6 points while Carlos Boozer added 14 poi...Wed, 23 Jan 2013 04:46:57 GMThttp://blogs.bettor.com/Denver-Nuggets-stun-Oklahoma-City-Thunder-in-overtime-NBA-Recap-a213080http://blogs.bettor.com/Denver-Nuggets-stun-Oklahoma-City-Thunder-in-overtime-NBA-Recap-a213080Denver Nuggets stun Oklahoma City Thunder in overtime: NBA Recap Corey Brewer lifted Denver Nuggets to a 121-118 victory over Oklahoma City Thunder here at the Pepsi Center on Sunday night. It was a close affair throughout  and Russell Westbrook nailed a three pointer with less than 23 seconds in the regulation to tie the score and take the game into overtime. Kevin Durant had one opportunity to fire one in from behind the arc to tie the score in the overtime period and his shot looke...Tue, 22 Jan 2013 12:37:27 GMThttp://blogs.bettor.com/Kevin-Durant-scores-52-points-as-Oklahoma-City-Thunder-down-Dallas-Mavericks-117-114-in-overtime-NBA-Recap-a213043http://blogs.bettor.com/Kevin-Durant-scores-52-points-as-Oklahoma-City-Thunder-down-Dallas-Mavericks-117-114-in-overtime-NBA-Recap-a213043Kevin Durant scores 52 points as Oklahoma City Thunder down Dallas Mavericks 117-114 in overtime: NBA Recap Kevin Durant posted a career-high 52 points which included 9 of the 12 points scored by the Oklahoma City in overtime, as the Thunder fended off an impressive Dallas Mavericks challenge, beating them 117-114 in overtime here at the American Airlines Center on Friday night. Thunder won their sixth straight game and snapped the Mavericks’ 4 game winning streak along the way. Dallas wer...Mon, 21 Jan 2013 07:29:56 GMThttp://blogs.bettor.com/Pau-Gasol-all-set-to-make-a-comeback-against-Miami-Heat-NBA-Update-a212957http://blogs.bettor.com/Pau-Gasol-all-set-to-make-a-comeback-against-Miami-Heat-NBA-Update-a212957Pau Gasol all set to make a comeback against Miami Heat – NBA Update Pau Gasol is all set to make a comeback from concussion injury on Thursday, the night which will see the Los Angeles Lakers go head to head with the defending champions Miami Heat. The Spanish power forward has missed the last five games because of the injury but took part in practice on Wednesday. After the practice, Gasol seemed confident that he will be cleared by the doctors on Thursday morning; "I feel better an...Thu, 17 Jan 2013 06:37:33 GMThttp://blogs.bettor.com/Mike-DAntoni-hints-that-Pau-Gasol-would-start-upon-return-NBA-Update-a212932http://blogs.bettor.com/Mike-DAntoni-hints-that-Pau-Gasol-would-start-upon-return-NBA-Update-a212932With Pau Gasol about to return to the Los Angeles Lakers lineup from a concussion, the ideas of him starting off the bench have started to float again. Mike D’Antoni however thinks it is too early for that. Pau Gasol has been the centre of criticism ever since this season started, and now when he is on the verge of a comeback from a head concussion, questions are again being raised about the role he will play for the Lakers. Gasol has had a horror season so far. Not only has he been strugg...Wed, 16 Jan 2013 13:00:27 GMThttp://blogs.bettor.com/Jim-Buss-confident-that-Los-Angeles-Lakers-can-eventually-strike-big-NBA-Update-a212847http://blogs.bettor.com/Jim-Buss-confident-that-Los-Angeles-Lakers-can-eventually-strike-big-NBA-Update-a212847Despite the hazardous state of the franchise he owns, Buss still thinks that it will take one major run to get back on the right track….. The Los Angeles Lakers promised mega success when they brought in superstars Steve Nash and Dwight Howard to their team back in the summer. At that time, the whole NBA fraternity and fans were going gaga as to how the Lakers would just roll over oppositions like a juggernaut, and how the Miami Heat and the Oklahoma City Thunder would have to pull...Fri, 11 Jan 2013 12:58:06 GMThttp://blogs.bettor.com/Portland-Trail-Blazers-down-Miami-Heat-92-90-LeBron-James-20-point-streak-snapped-NBA-Recap-a212947http://blogs.bettor.com/Portland-Trail-Blazers-down-Miami-Heat-92-90-LeBron-James-20-point-streak-snapped-NBA-Recap-a212947Portland Trail Blazers down Miami Heat 92-90; LeBron James' 20-point streak snapped: NBA Recap Wesley Matthews nailed two from downtown in the closing moments of the game to lift Portland Trail Blazers to a come from behind victory here at the Rose Garden on Thursday night. Mario Chalmers missed a three point attempt at the buzzer as Heat lost 90-92. LeBron James streak of crossing the 20 point mark in 54 games came to an end tonight as he was held to 15 points in 6 of 16 shooting from the...Fri, 11 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMThttp://blogs.bettor.com/San-Antonio-Spurs-down-Los-Angeles-Lakers-108-105-NBA-Recap-a212949http://blogs.bettor.com/San-Antonio-Spurs-down-Los-Angeles-Lakers-108-105-NBA-Recap-a212949San Antonio Spurs down  Los Angeles Lakers 108-105: NBA Recap San Antonio Spurs held off the late surge by the Los Angeles Lakers, handing them their 5th straight loss with a 108-105 win here at the AT&T Center on Wednesday night. Spurs almost blew a 16 point fourth quarter lead and an Earl Clark effort from distance hit the rim at the buzzer in a tight finish. Tony Parker had 24 points and 6 assists to lead the Spurs. Manu Ginobili came off the bench to add 19 points, going 2 of...Thu, 10 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMThttp://blogs.bettor.com/Steve-Nash-reaches-10%2c000-assists-milestone-NBA-Update-a212785http://blogs.bettor.com/Steve-Nash-reaches-10%2c000-assists-milestone-NBA-Update-a212785The guard seems more worried about the Lakers’ recent woes...... Steve Nash is poetry in motion. He is one of the best pick exponents of pick and roll the league has ever seen, he has a court vision like no one else and on Tuesday, he became the fifth player ever to surpass the tally of 10,000 assists. Nash reached the hallmark late in the first half, but when asked about the achievement after the game, which ended in a 125-112 loss, Nash sounded a bit downbeat. "If I take a step bac...Wed, 09 Jan 2013 12:53:00 GMThttp://blogs.bettor.com/Los-Angeles-Lakers-lose-Dwight-Howard-and-Pau-Gasol-to-injuries-NBA-Update-a212762http://blogs.bettor.com/Los-Angeles-Lakers-lose-Dwight-Howard-and-Pau-Gasol-to-injuries-NBA-Update-a212762Los Angeles Lakers lose Dwight Howard and Pau Gasol to injuries – NBA Update The Los Angeles Lakers have plunged into a new hole of late. After showing signs of resurrection, they have again been embroiled in a skid that has seen them lose the last three games. What’s worse is that they would have to get out of that quagmire without the services of big men Dwight Howard and Pau Gasol. Howard is out with a torn labrum in his right shoulder, which he suffered in the game against the Los Ange...Wed, 09 Jan 2013 05:21:43 GMThttp://blogs.bettor.com/Rondo-less-Boston-Celtics-down-New-York-Knicks-102-96-on-road-NBA-Recap-a212950http://blogs.bettor.com/Rondo-less-Boston-Celtics-down-New-York-Knicks-102-96-on-road-NBA-Recap-a212950Rondo-less Boston Celtics down New York Knicks 102-96 on road: NBA Recap Playing without their star play maker Rajon Rondo, Boston Celtics defeated the red hot New York Knicks 102-96 here at the Madison Square Garden on Monday night. Carmelo Anthony had an off night. He had 20 points in a 6 of 26 shooting from the floor. He was visibly frustrated at the result; he left the court moments before the final buzzer and then confronted Kevin Garnett outside the Celtics locker room and was not av...Tue, 08 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMThttp://blogs.bettor.com/Houston-Rockets-beat-Los-Angeles-Lakers-125-112-at-home-NBA-Recap-a212951http://blogs.bettor.com/Houston-Rockets-beat-Los-Angeles-Lakers-125-112-at-home-NBA-Recap-a212951Houston Rockets beat Los Angeles Lakers 125-112 at home: NBA Recap Houston Rockets downed the Los Angeles Lakers 125-112 here at the Toyota Center on Tuesday night. Though overcoming slow starts has been a problem for the Rockets so far this season but that was not the issue tonight as Houston overcame a 6 point first quarter deficit to win their 5th straight game. James Harden led all scorers on the night with 31 points and 9 assists, going 11 of 19 from the field. Guard Jeremy Lin collec...Tue, 08 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMThttp://blogs.bettor.com/Dirk-Nowitzki-frustrated-by-the-Dallas-Mavericks-slump-NBA-News-a212721http://blogs.bettor.com/Dirk-Nowitzki-frustrated-by-the-Dallas-Mavericks-slump-NBA-News-a212721Dirk Nowitzki frustrated by the Dallas Mavericks slump – NBA News The Dallas Mavericks have been in shambles of late and even the return of their ace forward Dirk Nowitzki has failed to inspire them. On Sunday, the 2011 NBA Champions lost their 8th game in last nine when they surrendered to the minnows New Orleans Hornets in overtime and that too at home. Dallas’s demise, which has put them on the verge of losing out on a playoff spot for the first time in 12 years, has primarily been due...Mon, 07 Jan 2013 13:08:32 GMThttp://blogs.bettor.com/Oklahoma-City-Thunder-beat-Toronto-Raptors-104-92-on-the-road-NBA-Recap-a212946http://blogs.bettor.com/Oklahoma-City-Thunder-beat-Toronto-Raptors-104-92-on-the-road-NBA-Recap-a212946Oklahoma City Thunder beat Toronto Raptors 104-92 on the road: NBA Recap Oklahoma City Thunder kicked off their road trip in style, cruising past the Toronto Raptors 104-92 here at the Air Canada Center on Sunday night. Thunder had majority of their games at home during the early part of the season but now they have to play 10 of their next 12 games on the road. Apart from the second quarter where Toronto Raptors scored 32 points, Thunder kept the upper hand for the most part. Russell West...Mon, 07 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMThttp://blogs.bettor.com/New-York-Knicks-stop-San-Antonio-Spurs-7-game-winning-streak-with-a-100-83-rout-NBA-Recap-a212945http://blogs.bettor.com/New-York-Knicks-stop-San-Antonio-Spurs-7-game-winning-streak-with-a-100-83-rout-NBA-Recap-a212945New York Knicks stop San Antonio Spurs' 7-game winning streak with a 100-83 rout: NBA Recap Before the Spurs game, Mike Woodson had asked New York Knicks to tighten up their defence. The team listened to their coach well as they snapped a 2 game skid with a convincing 100-83 victory over the red hot San Antonio Spurs here at the Madison Square Garden Thursday night. Carmelo Anthony added 23 points and 8 rebounds for the winning cause. Tyson Chandler posted a double-double with 10 points an...Fri, 04 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMThttp://blogs.bettor.com/Derrick-Rose-takes-another-step-towards-making-a-comeback-NBA-Update-a212588http://blogs.bettor.com/Derrick-Rose-takes-another-step-towards-making-a-comeback-NBA-Update-a212588Derrick Rose takes another step towards making a comeback – NBA Update Derrick Rose is getting close to making a comeback for the Chicago Bulls. The sensational point guard who became the youngest player ever to win an MVP title in 2010-11 season, and has been one of the main reasons behind the Bulls’ resurgence in the last four years, had torn his ACL on April 28 last year, late in the game-1 of the first round series against the Philadelphia 76ers. Rose’s recovery was expected to take 6-...Thu, 03 Jan 2013 10:31:00 GMThttp://blogs.bettor.com/Brooklyn-Nets-break-Oklahoma-City-Thunder-home-winning-streak-with-a-110-93-win-NBA-Recap-a212943http://blogs.bettor.com/Brooklyn-Nets-break-Oklahoma-City-Thunder-home-winning-streak-with-a-110-93-win-NBA-Recap-a212943Brooklyn Nets break Oklahoma City Thunder home winning streak with a 110-93 win: NBA Recap Kevin Durant was ejected for the first time in his NBA career as Brooklyn Nets dropped the Oklahoma City Thunder 110-93 here at the Chesapeake Energy Arena on Wednesday night, snapping the Thunder 12-game home winning streak. Nets pulled ahead to a 23 point advantage early in the game and then survived a late surge by the Thunder to emerge victorious. Joe Johnson led the Nets with 33 points and 5 rebo...Thu, 03 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMThttp://blogs.bettor.com/Avery-Bradley-of-Boston-Celtics-on-track-to-make-a-return-on-Wednesday-NBA-Update-a212501http://blogs.bettor.com/Avery-Bradley-of-Boston-Celtics-on-track-to-make-a-return-on-Wednesday-NBA-Update-a212501As Avery Bradley draws nearer to a comeback, expectation are starting to mount at Boston Celtics Boston Celtics have had it rough so far this season. Their backcourt acquisitions in the form of Courtney Lee, Jason Terry and Leandro Barbosa have failed to click, and with the dog days all over them, the team has been desperately looking for a spark. That could come with the arrival of their third year shooting guard Avery Bradley, who has been out so far, recovering from surgeries to both hi...Wed, 02 Jan 2013 05:11:30 GMThttp://blogs.bettor.com/Portland-Trail-Blazers-overcome-45-point-Carmelo-Anthony-effort-to-down-New-York-Knicks-105-100-NBA-Recap-a212587http://blogs.bettor.com/Portland-Trail-Blazers-overcome-45-point-Carmelo-Anthony-effort-to-down-New-York-Knicks-105-100-NBA-Recap-a212587Portland Trail Blazers overcome 45-point Carmelo Anthony effort to down New York Knicks 105-100: NBA Recap Portland Trail Blazers ruined Amare Stoudemire's season debut with a 105-100 win over the New York Knicks here at Madison Square Garden Tuesday night. LaMarcus Aldridge posted a double-double with 19 points and 14 rebounds, Nicolas Batum collected 26 points while Damian Lillard had 21 points and 6 assists for the winning cause. Carmelo Anthony had missed his last two games with a hyper...Wed, 02 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMThttp://blogs.bettor.com/Rick-Carlisle-furious-at-his-team-threatens-suspensions-NBA-Update-a212430http://blogs.bettor.com/Rick-Carlisle-furious-at-his-team-threatens-suspensions-NBA-Update-a212430Rick Carlisle furious at his team; threatens suspensions – NBA Update Dallas Mavericks are falling apart like a house of cards and their Rick Carlisle doesn’t like it one bit. Infact, he is furious. The reasons why Carlisle is super frustrated are not only the mounting losses, but the effort level and professionalism shown the players. The Mavs got off a decent start to the season, even without their star player Dirk Nowitzki. However, in the last month or so, they have been at best, list...Tue, 01 Jan 2013 12:09:02 GMThttp://blogs.bettor.com/Nets-owner-Mikhail-Prokhorov-all-set-to-meet-Phil-Jackson-NBA-Report-a212422http://blogs.bettor.com/Nets-owner-Mikhail-Prokhorov-all-set-to-meet-Phil-Jackson-NBA-Report-a212422Nets owner Mikhail Prokhorov all set to meet Phil Jackson – NBA Report Ever since Russian billionaire Mikhail Prokhorov has taken over the Nets, the franchise name and the playing field have not been the only things that have changed. Prokhorov has changed the very culture at the franchise. For him, it’s all about winning and doing it consistently. That was what Avery Johnson did not achieve and the result was a surprising axe 24 days after the coach had won the NBA Eastern Confer...Tue, 01 Jan 2013 11:55:36 GMThttp://blogs.bettor.com/Oklahoma-City-Thunder-cruise-past-Phoenix-Suns-114-96-NBA-Recap-a212387http://blogs.bettor.com/Oklahoma-City-Thunder-cruise-past-Phoenix-Suns-114-96-NBA-Recap-a212387Oklahoma City Thunder cruise past Phoenix Suns 114-96: NBA Recap Oklahoma City Thunder ended 2012 on a high note as they eased past the Phoenix Suns 114-96 here at the Chesapeake Energy Arena, improving to 5-0 in New Year’s eve games. Kevin Durant led all scorers on the night with 30 points; guard Russell Westbrook had 24 points, nine assists and seven rebounds while Serge Ibaka finished off with 16 points for the winning cause. “When you see blood, you don't know what to do," Durant s...Tue, 01 Jan 2013 11:22:39 GMThttp://blogs.bettor.com/Royce-White-refuses-D-league-assignment-NBA-News-a212338http://blogs.bettor.com/Royce-White-refuses-D-league-assignment-NBA-News-a212338Royce White refuses D-league assignment: NBA News Royce White drama continues to grow further and further with both parties adamant about holding their ground. Houston Rockets first round draft pick Royce White has now refused the assignment to play for the Rockets D-league affiliate franchise in another setback to his return to action. White, the overall 16th draft pick has not featured for the Rockets on the court for about two months and maintains that unless the management conceives a...Tue, 01 Jan 2013 09:42:32 GMThttp://blogs.bettor.com/Sacramento-Kings-crush-Boston-Celtics-118-96-NBA-Recap-a212333http://blogs.bettor.com/Sacramento-Kings-crush-Boston-Celtics-118-96-NBA-Recap-a212333Sacramento Kings crush Boston Celtics 118-96 in a lopsided contest: NBA Recap With most of the Sacramento Kings back court out with injury troubles, Isaiah Thomas is making the most of his opportunity as a starter and led the Kings to a 118-96 win over the struggling Boston Celtics here at the Sleep Train Arena Sunday night.   Thomas posted 27 points and dished out 5 assists, going 10 of 15 from the field. He made one of Kings two 4 point plays early in the third period as Sacrament...Tue, 01 Jan 2013 09:32:22 GMThttp://blogs.bettor.com/Los-Angeles-Clippers-win-17th-in-a-row-beat-Utah-Jazz-107-96-NBA-Recap-a212304http://blogs.bettor.com/Los-Angeles-Clippers-win-17th-in-a-row-beat-Utah-Jazz-107-96-NBA-Recap-a212304Los Angeles Clippers win 17th in a row; beat Utah Jazz 107-96: NBA Recap Los Angeles Clippers have won their 16 previous games in different ways. They won some of the games at the buzzer, routed some of them; overcame a 19- point deficit in one contest, and sometimes, their bench rallied them back into the game. But somehow, they always find a way to keep their winning streak alive. Tonight it was the veteran Caron Butler who carried them to a 107-96 victory over Utah Jazz. The Clippers ha...Tue, 01 Jan 2013 07:51:38 GMThttp://blogs.bettor.com/Detroit-Pistons-edge-out-Milwaukee-Bucks-96-94-NBA-Recap-a212300http://blogs.bettor.com/Detroit-Pistons-edge-out-Milwaukee-Bucks-96-94-NBA-Recap-a212300Detroit Pistons edge out Milwaukee Bucks 96-94: NBA Recap Tayshaun Prince scored 20 points and hit two key free throws down the stretch to lead Detroit Pistons to a 96-94 win over the Milwaukee Bucks here at the Palace of Auburn Hills on Sunday night, after the Bucks blew a 15 point advantage. Both teams were coming into the game with their confidence sky high; and why not, both of them just beat the defending NBA champions Miami Heat earlier this week. Greg Monroe posted a double-double fo...Tue, 01 Jan 2013 07:45:53 GMThttp://blogs.bettor.com/Miami-Heat-escapes-with-a-112-110-win-over-Orlando-Magic-NBA-Recap-a212589http://blogs.bettor.com/Miami-Heat-escapes-with-a-112-110-win-over-Orlando-Magic-NBA-Recap-a212589Miami Heat escapes with a 112-110 win over Orlando Magic: NBA Recap Miami Heat were pushed to the brink by Orlando Magic before they finally came out roaring for a 112-110 win in overtime here at the Amway Center on Monday night. Heat needed clutch plays from all of their star players against an injury depleted Magic squad to squeak out a win. Heat were a little off colour tonight having lost their last two games, but Dwyane Wade and LeBron James took control in overtime as they both combi...Tue, 01 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMThttp://blogs.bettor.com/San-Antonio-Spurs-crush-Dallas-Mavericks-111-86-to-win-their-fifth-straight-NBA-Recap-a212138http://blogs.bettor.com/San-Antonio-Spurs-crush-Dallas-Mavericks-111-86-to-win-their-fifth-straight-NBA-Recap-a212138San Antonio Spurs crush Dallas Mavericks 111-86 to win their fifth straight: NBA Recap San Antonio Spurs demolished the Dallas Mavericks for the second weekend in a row, extending their winning streak to 5 games with a 111-86 rout of the Mavericks here at the American Airlines Center Sunday night. Tony Parker fell one assist shy of his double-double as he finished off with 21 points and 9 dimes. Manu Ginobili posted 20 points and 5 rebounds in his limited minutes off the bench while Tim Dunc...Mon, 31 Dec 2012 11:21:46 GMThttp://blogs.bettor.com/Lakers-head-coach-Mike-DAntoni-praises-the-Los-Angeles-Clippers-NBA-Update-a212084http://blogs.bettor.com/Lakers-head-coach-Mike-DAntoni-praises-the-Los-Angeles-Clippers-NBA-Update-a212084Lakers head coach Mike D’Antoni praises the Los Angeles Clippers – NBA Update Times have changes at Los Angeles when it comes to basketball. The Lakers, with 16 championships in their storied and well documented history, are no longer the alpha dogs in California. Not even close. The Los Angeles Clippers, on the other hand, have emerged not only as the best team of the land, but the best one in the entire league. At 25-6, the Clips have by far the best record in the NBA, and after a 107-96...Mon, 31 Dec 2012 09:16:01 GMThttp://blogs.bettor.com/Derrick-Rose-makes-a-return-to-non-contact-practice-NBA-Report-a212005http://blogs.bettor.com/Derrick-Rose-makes-a-return-to-non-contact-practice-NBA-Report-a212005Derrick Rose makes a return to non-contact practice – NBA Report The Chicago Bulls are 16-12 and at the fourth spot in the top heavy Eastern Conference so far, but to say that the Bulls have missed their star point guard Derrick Rose will be understatement. The Bulls have had it tough, and had it not been for Coach Tom Thibodeau’s defence first philosophy and All-Star level performances from Luol Deng and Joakim Noah, the Bulls would have been in trouble. Even then, the Bulls are...Mon, 31 Dec 2012 05:58:50 GMThttp://blogs.bettor.com/Amare-Stoudemires-return-Good-or-bad-for-the-New-York-Knicks-a212115http://blogs.bettor.com/Amare-Stoudemires-return-Good-or-bad-for-the-New-York-Knicks-a212115Amar'e Stoudemire's return: Good or bad for the New York Knicks Amar'e Stoudemire has recovered from his knee injury and will soon return to the court for the New York Knicks. The Knicks have been red hot this season without Amar’e and they currently have the second best record in the Eastern Conference. The return of Amar’e presents Coach Mike Woodson with a dilemma. Injecting the former All-Star into this squad will be a bit difficult and it could have adverse effects on the team chemi...Sun, 30 Dec 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://blogs.bettor.com/Brooklyn-Nets-hand-Charlotte-Bobcats-their-17th-straight-defeat-NBA-Recap-a211816http://blogs.bettor.com/Brooklyn-Nets-hand-Charlotte-Bobcats-their-17th-straight-defeat-NBA-Recap-a211816Brooklyn Nets hand Charlotte Bobcats their 17th straight defeat: NBA Recap Charlotte Bobcats came into this game looking to end their 16-game skid, but all eyes were on Brooklyn Nets, who were playing their first game under interim coach P.J. Carlesimo. The Nets defeated the Bobcats 97-81 in front of the home crowd on Friday night to hand the struggling Bobcats their 17th straight defeat. Brook Lopez posted a double-double; he finished off with 26 points and 11 rebounds for the Nets. Deron...Sat, 29 Dec 2012 11:25:29 GMThttp://blogs.bettor.com/Deron-Williams-doesnt-deserve-to-be-called-a-superstar-Part-2-a211814http://blogs.bettor.com/Deron-Williams-doesnt-deserve-to-be-called-a-superstar-Part-2-a211814Deron Williams doesn’t deserve to be called a ‘superstar’ – Part 2 According to Deron Williams, Avery Johnson’s system did not allow him to play more pick and rolls, as he used to do back in Utah Jazz under Jerry Sloan’s flex system. As a result, he had to play isolation offence and hence the decrease in his shooting figures. However, it really ceases to amaze that how a person who has the ball in his hands more than anybody in the team can blame the coach f...Sat, 29 Dec 2012 11:24:39 GMThttp://blogs.bettor.com/Deron-Williams-doesnt-deserve-to-be-called-a-superstar-a211807http://blogs.bettor.com/Deron-Williams-doesnt-deserve-to-be-called-a-superstar-a211807Deron Williams doesn’t deserve to be called a ‘superstar’ There are some players in the league who are billed as superstars and they go on to win laurels for themselves and their team. LeBron James, Kobe Bryant, Derricks Rose, Chris Paul and Kevin Durant are some of the most prominent ones in that category. And then, there are some who are tipped to be sensational and talented, and the only thing you get from them are disappointments, losses and eventually excuses, lame ones most of the...Sat, 29 Dec 2012 11:11:40 GMThttp://blogs.bettor.com/Miami-Heat-hit-back-at-the-league-for-suspending-Dwyane-Wade-NBA-Update-a211796http://blogs.bettor.com/Miami-Heat-hit-back-at-the-league-for-suspending-Dwyane-Wade-NBA-Update-a211796The Miami Heat go all out in support of their superstar guard and lodge a complaint against the one game suspension which kept the player out for the game against the Detroit Pistons on Friday night. Dwyane Wade has faced a storm of criticism after intentionally kicking Charlotte Bobcats point guard Ramon Sessions in the groin area during Wednesday’s game at North Carolina. The incident resulted in a one game suspension for the star Miami Heat shooting guard, and Miami suffered a surprise 1...Sat, 29 Dec 2012 10:56:30 GMThttp://blogs.bettor.com/Detroit-Pistons-use-their-bench-to-upset-Miami-Heat-109-99-NBA-Recap-a211722http://blogs.bettor.com/Detroit-Pistons-use-their-bench-to-upset-Miami-Heat-109-99-NBA-Recap-a211722Detroit Pistons use their bench to upset Miami Heat 109-99: NBA Recap Detroit Pistons unsettled the short handed Miami Heat, snapping their 6-game winning streak with a 109-99 upset despite 35 points by LeBron James, here at the Palace of Auburn Hills on Friday night.   Pistons' bench put another spirited performance on the night. Their reserves combined for 64 points as compared to only 20 points by the Heat bench. Will Bynum posted a double-double with 25 points and 10 assists, Charli...Sat, 29 Dec 2012 07:50:00 GMThttp://blogs.bettor.com/Atlanta-Hawks-down-Varejao-less-Cleveland-Cavaliers-102-94-NBA-Recap-a211719http://blogs.bettor.com/Atlanta-Hawks-down-Varejao-less-Cleveland-Cavaliers-102-94-NBA-Recap-a211719Atlanta Hawks down Varejao-less Cleveland Cavaliers 102-94: NBA Recap Atlanta Hawks point guard Jeff Teague scored a career-high 27 points to help his team beat the Cleveland Cavaliers 102-94 here at the Quicken Loans Arena on Friday night. "As Teague goes -- when he plays aggressive like this -- it sets the tone for this basketball team. He's always been confident, but point guard is probably the hardest position to grasp in the NBA. He's going to be just fine." Hawks power forw...Sat, 29 Dec 2012 07:44:18 GMThttp://blogs.bettor.com/Dwight-Howard-doesnt-like-the-35K-fine-Vows-to-keep-his-composure-in-future-NBA-Update-a211716http://blogs.bettor.com/Dwight-Howard-doesnt-like-the-35K-fine-Vows-to-keep-his-composure-in-future-NBA-Update-a211716The Los Angeles Lakers big man opens up on the hefty fine which the league imposed on him in the wake of a flagrant-2 on Denver Nuggets’ Kenneth Faried….. When Dwight Howard jammed his hand right into the face of Denver Nuggets’ Kenneth Faried nearly midway through the third quarter of Wednesday’s game, he was called for his fourth flagrant-2 of the season so far. Two more such fouls and the big man will receive a one – game suspension and given the fragile situa...Sat, 29 Dec 2012 07:39:09 GMThttp://blogs.bettor.com/P-J-Carlesimo-trying-to-keep-things-simple-for-the-Brooklyn-Nets-NBA-Update-a211709http://blogs.bettor.com/P-J-Carlesimo-trying-to-keep-things-simple-for-the-Brooklyn-Nets-NBA-Update-a211709The interim Brooklyn Nets head coach does not foresee any whole sale changes to his rotation and believes that results can achieved with the available talent ..... After losing five of the their last six and 10 of their last 13 games, the Brooklyn Nets sacked their head coach Avery Johnson this Thursday, naming P.J. Carlesimo as the interim man incharge. And as the Nets prepare to play six games in the next 9 days, Carlesimo doesn’t want any major changes to his rotation. "I liked...Sat, 29 Dec 2012 07:28:31 GMThttp://blogs.bettor.com/Deron-Williams-reiterates-he-had-nothing-to-do-with-Avery-Johnsons-firing-NBA-Update-a211703http://blogs.bettor.com/Deron-Williams-reiterates-he-had-nothing-to-do-with-Avery-Johnsons-firing-NBA-Update-a211703Deron Williams reiterates he had nothing to do with Avery Johnson’s firing – NBA Update Before tonight’s win against the lowly Charlotte Bobcats, the Brooklyn Nets has lost five of their last six and ten of their last 13 games and the major reason for that was Deron Williams. The star point guard was supposed to be the back bone of the revamped Brooklyn nets side, which boasts of players like Joe Johnson, Gerald Wallace, Brook Lopez and a host of experienced players on the bench. However, th...Sat, 29 Dec 2012 07:19:28 GMThttp://blogs.bettor.com/Jeff-Van-Gundy-in-serious-contention-for-the-Brooklyn-Nets-coaching-job-NBA-Update-a211696http://blogs.bettor.com/Jeff-Van-Gundy-in-serious-contention-for-the-Brooklyn-Nets-coaching-job-NBA-Update-a211696The former New York Knicks and Houston Rockets coach is more intent on taking the role once the current season comes to an end The Brooklyn Nets started the season with a bang, going 11-4 and impressing one and all. But then, came the dreaded 3-10 stretch, and 24 days after Avery Johnson won the NBA Eastern Conference Coach of the month laurel for November, he was sacked, as franchise general manager Billy King put it, ‘by the franchise ownership’ aka Mikhail Prokhorov. The Russi...Sat, 29 Dec 2012 07:03:12 GMThttp://blogs.bettor.com/Amare-Stoudemire-expected-to-return-on-Tuesday-will-operate-from-bench-NBA-Report-a211682http://blogs.bettor.com/Amare-Stoudemire-expected-to-return-on-Tuesday-will-operate-from-bench-NBA-Report-a211682Amar’e Stoudemire expected to return on Tuesday; will operate from bench – NBA Report New York Knicks star power forward Amar’e Stoudemire underwent a left knee debridement on Oct. 31, and as he moves closer to making a comeback, speculations about his role in the team are gaining momentum. According to a source close to the situation, the oft-injured forward is expected to be back in the lineup by Tuesday when the Knicks take on the Portland Trail Blazers. Amar’e however is not expected to...Sat, 29 Dec 2012 06:03:40 GMThttp://blogs.bettor.com/San-Antonio-Spurs-down-Houston-Rockets-122-116-to-snap-their-winning-streak-NBA-Recap-a212112http://blogs.bettor.com/San-Antonio-Spurs-down-Houston-Rockets-122-116-to-snap-their-winning-streak-NBA-Recap-a212112San Antonio Spurs down Houston Rockets 122-116 to snap their winning streak: NBA Recap Tonight was the third time in 22 days these Texas rivals faced each other on the court. The Spurs came into this game having won the previous two encounters and tonight was the same story except for the fact that the Spurs were pushed to limits by the Rockets tonight. San Antonio Spurs Gregg Popovich is quite well known for his temper. He angrily called for a time out when the Spurs allowed James Harden...Sat, 29 Dec 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://blogs.bettor.com/Sacramento-Kings-drop-Carmelo-less-New-York-Knicks-106-105-at-the-buzzer-NBA-Recap-a212117http://blogs.bettor.com/Sacramento-Kings-drop-Carmelo-less-New-York-Knicks-106-105-at-the-buzzer-NBA-Recap-a212117Sacramento Kings drop Carmelo-less New York Knicks 106-105 at the buzzer: NBA Recap Leading by as much as 27 points at one stage, the Sacramento Kings blew away their advantage and allowed New York Knicks to crawl back into the game. James Johnson who had missed 11 of his previous three pointer attempts this season, nailed one from downtown at the buzzer to close off the game in dramatic fashion as the Kings dropped the Knicks 106-105 here at the Sleep Train Arena Friday night. With second...Sat, 29 Dec 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://blogs.bettor.com/Los-Angeles-Lakers-cruise-past-Portland-Trail-Blazers-104-87-NBA-Recap-a212118http://blogs.bettor.com/Los-Angeles-Lakers-cruise-past-Portland-Trail-Blazers-104-87-NBA-Recap-a212118Los Angeles Lakers cruise past Portland Trail Blazers 104-87: NBA Recap Kobe Bryant 10-game streak of topping the 30 points mark came to an end as he, Steve Nash and Dwight Howard spent the fourth quarter on the bench in the 104-87 hammering of the Portland Trail Blazers here at the Staples Center on Friday night. Kobe's workload has been reduced a bit after the return of Nash and he must be enjoying it. The Lakers returned to 0.500 (15-15) and it was an all smile affair for the Lakers in...Sat, 29 Dec 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://blogs.bettor.com/Serge-Ibaka-Why-he-will-trasform-into-one-of-the-best-power-forwards-in-the-league-a211579http://blogs.bettor.com/Serge-Ibaka-Why-he-will-trasform-into-one-of-the-best-power-forwards-in-the-league-a211579Serge Ibaka: Why he will trasform into one of the best power forwards in the league Serge Ibaka has been one of the most improved players in the NBA over the last few seasons. He has transformed from a raw shot blocker with poor man-defence skills into a legitimate All-Star power forward. He is the league’s best shot blocker hands down, a good defender and now has developed decent shooting ability from midrange. I-Block-Ya has been one of the surprise packages for the Oklahoma City Thunder...Fri, 28 Dec 2012 11:48:34 GMThttp://blogs.bettor.com/Los-Angeles-Clippers-extend-their-winning-streak-to-15-games-Rout-Boston-Celtics-106-77-NBA-Recap-a211570http://blogs.bettor.com/Los-Angeles-Clippers-extend-their-winning-streak-to-15-games-Rout-Boston-Celtics-106-77-NBA-Recap-a211570Los Angeles Clippers extend their winning streak to 15 games; Rout Boston Celtics 106-77: NBA Recap Los Angeles Clippers demolished the Boston Celtics 106-77 here at the Staples Center on Thursday night, becoming the first team to win 15 straight games since the Celtics did it four years ago. The red hot Clippers were in no mood to go easy on the Celtics as they went into double-digit lead early in the first quarter and never trailed throughout the game. The win margin of 29 points is the l...Fri, 28 Dec 2012 10:57:03 GMThttp://blogs.bettor.com/Oklahoma-City-Thunder-rally-late-to-down-Dallas-Mavericks-111-105-in-overtime-NBA-Recap-a211565http://blogs.bettor.com/Oklahoma-City-Thunder-rally-late-to-down-Dallas-Mavericks-111-105-in-overtime-NBA-Recap-a211565Oklahoma City Thunder rally late to down Dallas Mavericks 111-105 in overtime: NBA Recap Oklahoma City Thunder trailed for most of the game but rallied late in the fourth quarter to eventually beat the Dallas Mavericks 111-105 in overtime here at the Chesapeake Energy Arena on Thursday night, extending their winning streak at home to 11 games. Kevin Durant led all scorers with 40 points, but he was shut down in overtime where he went 0 of 3 from the field. Russell Westbrook stepped up for...Fri, 28 Dec 2012 10:49:08 GMThttp://blogs.bettor.com/Mike-Dunlap-says-he-needs-time-with-Charlotte-Bobcats-NBA-News-a211563http://blogs.bettor.com/Mike-Dunlap-says-he-needs-time-with-Charlotte-Bobcats-NBA-News-a211563Mike Dunlap says he needs time with Charlotte Bobcats: NBA News Charlotte Bobcats have lost 16 games in a row but their coach Mike Dunlap is not worried that much. As of now, he has no plans to change their offensive style or make some radical trade moves. Instead, he has just one message for his team and for everyone else criticizing them; ‘Patience’. Bobcats opened up their campaign on a high note. They were 7-5 early in the season and by that time they had already equalled their total wi...Fri, 28 Dec 2012 10:45:24 GMThttp://blogs.bettor.com/Royce-Whites-future-with-Houston-Rockets-remains-uncertain-NBA-News-a211541http://blogs.bettor.com/Royce-Whites-future-with-Houston-Rockets-remains-uncertain-NBA-News-a211541Royce White’s future with Houston Rockets remains uncertain: NBA News Kevin McHale was caught off guard recently when asked about the status of Royce White with the Houston Rockets. "Good question," McHale said, taking an extended pause to give an impression that this issue has been the farthest away from his mind. "I don't know. Royce has kind of been away from us." Royce White, the overall 16th draft pick this season, has been battling anxiety disorder issues which h...Fri, 28 Dec 2012 09:57:14 GMThttp://blogs.bettor.com/Dwight-Howard-and-Dwyane-Wade-disciplined-Steve-Blake-and-Brandon-Roy-close-to-making-comebacks-NBA-News-Roundup-a211516http://blogs.bettor.com/Dwight-Howard-and-Dwyane-Wade-disciplined-Steve-Blake-and-Brandon-Roy-close-to-making-comebacks-NBA-News-Roundup-a211516Dwight Howard and Dwyane Wade disciplined; Steve Blake and Brandon Roy close to making comebacks – NBA News Roundup Star Los Angeles Lakers centre Dwight Howard has been fined $35,000 by the NBA for committing a flagrant two foul against Denver's Kenneth Faried, who tried to dunk over D-12 nearly midway through the third quarter in Wednesday’s game which the Nuggets won 126-114. Howard had said after the game that the foul was unintentional; "I was surprised it was a flagrant 2,&quot...Fri, 28 Dec 2012 09:23:45 GMThttp://blogs.bettor.com/Eric-Gordon-all-set-to-make-a-comeback-against-the-Charlotte-Bobcats-on-Saturday-NBA-Update-a211491http://blogs.bettor.com/Eric-Gordon-all-set-to-make-a-comeback-against-the-Charlotte-Bobcats-on-Saturday-NBA-Update-a211491Eric Gordon all set to make a comeback against the Charlotte Bobcats on Saturday – NBA Update Going into Wednesday night’s game against the Orlando Magic, the New Orleans Hornets had not lost 12 games in a row since 1990 when they finished 19-63. They needed a motivation to overcome the odds which were heavily stacked against them, and got one when their head coach Monty Williams announced that star shooting guard Eric Gordon is on the verge of a return from knee injury and may be bac...Fri, 28 Dec 2012 07:33:43 GMThttp://blogs.bettor.com/John-Wall-undergoes-his-first-on-court-drill-post-knee-injury-Randy-Wittman-excited-NBA-Update-a211474http://blogs.bettor.com/John-Wall-undergoes-his-first-on-court-drill-post-knee-injury-Randy-Wittman-excited-NBA-Update-a211474John Wall undergoes his first on-court drill post knee injury; Randy Wittman excited – NBA Update The Washington Wizards are 3-23 into the season and it is fair to say that their season is lost. There is simply no way that the Wizards can make it into the playoffs from this position, yet such is the desperation of Randy Wittman, the Wizards head coach, that he wants to insert his star point guard John wall into the lineup at the first opportunity he gets. Wall suffered a knee surgery just...Fri, 28 Dec 2012 06:59:57 GMThttp://blogs.bettor.com/Deron-Williams-surprised-at-the-firing-of-Brooklyn-Nets-head-coach-Avery-Johnson-NBA-Update-a211456http://blogs.bettor.com/Deron-Williams-surprised-at-the-firing-of-Brooklyn-Nets-head-coach-Avery-Johnson-NBA-Update-a211456Deron Williams 'surprised' at the firing of Brooklyn Nets head coach Avery Johnson – NBA Update Days before All-Star point guard Deron Williams made the final decision about his free agency option this summer, he had his 28th birthday. And among the invitees in his very private party was Nets’ head coach Avery Johnson. The gesture pretty much solidified Williams’ return to the Nets, and eventually that was what happened. Williams however could never adjust in Brooklyn and last week when t...Fri, 28 Dec 2012 06:28:45 GMThttp://blogs.bettor.com/Raymond-Felton-says-finger-fracture-will-rule-him-out-for-four-to-six-weeks-NBA-Update-a211446http://blogs.bettor.com/Raymond-Felton-says-finger-fracture-will-rule-him-out-for-four-to-six-weeks-NBA-Update-a211446Raymond Felton says finger fracture will rule him out for four to six weeks – NBA Update The New York Knicks have been a revelation this season. While a lot of it has to do with the stellar performances of star forward Carmelo Anthony, some of the credit also goes to Raymond Felton. The point guard, who was acquired from the Portland Trail Blazers in the off-season, had been having a ball this season with averages of 15.8 points, 6.3 assists and 1.2 steals per game till Christmas night game...Fri, 28 Dec 2012 05:55:35 GMThttp://blogs.bettor.com/Dirk-Nowitzki-believes-his-knee-is-100-percent-now-Still-struggling-with-conditioning-NBA-Update-a211442http://blogs.bettor.com/Dirk-Nowitzki-believes-his-knee-is-100-percent-now-Still-struggling-with-conditioning-NBA-Update-a211442Dirk Nowitzki believes his knee is 100 percent now; Still struggling with conditioning – NBA Update The Dallas Mavericks received a big boost this Sunday when their star power forward made a return to the court in the game against San Antonio Spurs. Although the Mavs were blown away that night, Nowitzki return was still a positive. The German sharpshooter underwent a knee surgery in the summer and was expected to be back within six month. The recovery period however did not turn out accordin...Fri, 28 Dec 2012 05:43:47 GMThttp://blogs.bettor.com/Avery-Johnson-disappointed-after-being-fired-by-the-Brooklyn-Nets-NBA-Update-a211434http://blogs.bettor.com/Avery-Johnson-disappointed-after-being-fired-by-the-Brooklyn-Nets-NBA-Update-a211434The Brooklyn Nets coach gets the axe just 24 days after he was named the Eastern Conference coach of the month for November...... Brooklyn Nets started the season off like a juggernaut, but in the last month or so, they have fallen like a house of cards. Their front office thinks that the man responsible for the slump, which has seen them lose 10 of their last 13 games including a 17-point blowout loss against the Boston Celtics on Christmas, was head coach Avery Johnson and on Thursday, they...Fri, 28 Dec 2012 05:12:33 GMThttp://blogs.bettor.com/Brooklyn-Nets-sack-head-coach-Avery-Johnson-NBA-Update-a211428http://blogs.bettor.com/Brooklyn-Nets-sack-head-coach-Avery-Johnson-NBA-Update-a211428Mikhail Prokhorov doesn’t like mediocrity; Pulls the trigger to sack Brooklyn Nets head coach Avery Johnson.... After a 14-14 start to the season, the Brooklyn Nets have finally decided to sack their head coach Avery Johnson. Assistant P.J. Carlisemo has been named as the interim head coach, and will now be marshalling the side until the Nets find a suitable person from a host of options including Phil Jackson, Jerry Sloan, Stan Van Gundy, Nate McMillan, Mike Dunleavy, Brown, and ESPN's...Fri, 28 Dec 2012 04:36:23 GMThttp://blogs.bettor.com/Dwyane-Wade-reveals-he-has-been-working-with-a-shot-coach-NBA-Update-a211100http://blogs.bettor.com/Dwyane-Wade-reveals-he-has-been-working-with-a-shot-coach-NBA-Update-a211100The Miami Heat star has been working out on his jumpers for some time and the results are beginning to show... Dwyane Wade underwent a knee surgery in the summer, and coming into the season, it was only natural for him to focus on his outside game, and cut back on the dash and slash style of play, he is renowned. That didn’t quite work out for the star shooting guard and he did receive his due share of criticism. However, Wade has overcome the barrier and in the last eight games, he is shoot...Wed, 26 Dec 2012 11:47:55 GMThttp://blogs.bettor.com/Kevin-Durant-thinks-that-a-NBA-Finals-repeat-between-Miami-Heat-and-Oklahoma-City-Thunder-will-be-sexy-a211093http://blogs.bettor.com/Kevin-Durant-thinks-that-a-NBA-Finals-repeat-between-Miami-Heat-and-Oklahoma-City-Thunder-will-be-sexy-a211093Kevin Durant thinks that a NBA Finals repeat between Miami Heat and Oklahoma City Thunder will be ‘sexy’ Tuesday night’s game between Miami Heat and Oklahoma City Thunder marked the first rematch of last season’s NBA Finals and the game turned out to be a classic. With so much at stake, both Heat and Thunder gave it everything and had it not been for few early game OKC turnovers and a controversial non call on Russell Westbrook, we could have seen extra minutes. Nevertheless, Miami managed...Wed, 26 Dec 2012 11:41:11 GMThttp://blogs.bettor.com/Strong-defence-helps-Boston-Celtics-down-Brooklyn-Nets-93-76-NBA-Recap-a211048http://blogs.bettor.com/Strong-defence-helps-Boston-Celtics-down-Brooklyn-Nets-93-76-NBA-Recap-a211048Strong defence helps Boston Celtics down Brooklyn Nets 93-76: NBA Recap Brooklyn Nets found it hard to make baskets on the Christmas day matchup against a tough Boston Celtics defence, who held the Nets to 40 percent shooting from the field. Rajon Rondo made key plays throughout the game and Paul Pierce took the role of ball handler for the night as he dished out 10 assists to go along with his 8 points. Rondo finished off with 19 points and 6 rebounds while Jeff Green came off the bench t...Wed, 26 Dec 2012 09:54:13 GMThttp://blogs.bettor.com/Miami-Heat-edge-out-Oklahoma-City-Thunder-103-97-in-a-thriller-NBA-Recap-a211045http://blogs.bettor.com/Miami-Heat-edge-out-Oklahoma-City-Thunder-103-97-in-a-thriller-NBA-Recap-a211045Miami Heat edge out Oklahoma City Thunder 103-97 in a thriller: NBA Recap Miami Heat and the Oklahoma City Thunder met each other at the American Airlines Arena for a rematch of last season's NBA Finals after a gruelling battle, Heat ended up on top. LeBron James scored 29 points to lead the Heat, point guard Mario Chalmers scored 12 of his 20 points from the three point land while Dwyane Wade added 21 points and grabbed 5 rebounds. The Heat were able to sneak in a win despite 33 points fro...Wed, 26 Dec 2012 09:51:19 GMThttp://blogs.bettor.com/Kobe-Bryant-scores-34-as-Los-Angeles-Lakers-down-New-York-Knicks-100-94-NBA-Recap-a211034http://blogs.bettor.com/Kobe-Bryant-scores-34-as-Los-Angeles-Lakers-down-New-York-Knicks-100-94-NBA-Recap-a211034Kobe, Nash star as Los Angeles Lakers down New York Knicks 100-94: NBA Recap On their Christmas day matchup, Kobe Bryant and Carmelo Anthony, the two leading league scorers matched each other point for point throughout the game. By the time, the night ended, Kobe Bryant and Los Angeles Lakers came out on top as they dropped the New York Knicks 100-94 here at the Staples Center for their season-high fifth straight win. Both Kobe and Carmelo gathered 34 points while two of the NBA’s best def...Wed, 26 Dec 2012 09:41:11 GMThttp://blogs.bettor.com/Carmelo-Anthony-fights%2c-but-the-Los-Angeles-Lakers-too-good-on-the-night-NBA-Update-a211031http://blogs.bettor.com/Carmelo-Anthony-fights%2c-but-the-Los-Angeles-Lakers-too-good-on-the-night-NBA-Update-a211031The Knicks small forward praises the fight shown by his team; Rues missed opportunities..... The New York Knicks took on the Los Angeles Lakers at their home on Tuesday night, the second time this season when the two teams met. In their last Carmelo Anthony and the Knicks dominated the Lakers, and pulled away late to make it 1-0 in the two game season series. And on Tuesday, when Carmelo Anthony sank two three pointers right at the start of the third quarter to fuel a 15-5 run which took th...Wed, 26 Dec 2012 09:27:36 GMThttp://blogs.bettor.com/Erik-Spoelstra-relieved-after-an-epic-Miami-Heat-Oklahoma-City-Thunder-Christmas-duel-NBA-Update-a210998http://blogs.bettor.com/Erik-Spoelstra-relieved-after-an-epic-Miami-Heat-Oklahoma-City-Thunder-Christmas-duel-NBA-Update-a210998Last year NBA finalists take on each other for the first time this season and produce a game worthy of Christmas Day….. It was in mid June this year, when Miami Heat overcame a stiff resistance from Oklahoma City Thunder to win the NBA Championship for the first time in the big three era. Back then, the series was all about the clash between LeBron James and Kevin Durant, and going into the night, it was still the same. However in reality, it was not all about that. There was this batt...Wed, 26 Dec 2012 07:29:03 GMThttp://blogs.bettor.com/Kobe-Bryant-feeling-comfortable-with-Steve-Nash-back-on-the-court-NBA-Update-a210990http://blogs.bettor.com/Kobe-Bryant-feeling-comfortable-with-Steve-Nash-back-on-the-court-NBA-Update-a210990The Black Mamba believes that Steve Nash’s return is allowing him to play more naturally..... One of the major reasons behind the Los Angeles Lakers slump at the start of this season was injuries to their point guard duo of Steve Nash and Steve Blake. Nash’s issue was more critical, especially after the hiring of Mike D’Antoni, who needs a solid playmaker to run his up-tempo run-and-gun sort of offence. The Lakers still has options in Chris Duhon and rookie Darius Morris, bu...Wed, 26 Dec 2012 07:01:18 GMThttp://blogs.bettor.com/Steve-Nash-confident-experience-factor-is-enough-to-get-the-Lakers-rolling-NBA-Update-a210987http://blogs.bettor.com/Steve-Nash-confident-experience-factor-is-enough-to-get-the-Lakers-rolling-NBA-Update-a210987The star point guard who has seamlessly settled into the Lakers lineup after a 24 game absence is sure that the team will consistently start living up to its billing soon enough .... Not so long ago, the Los Angeles Lakers, a side which was billed as the most formidable answer to the Miami Heat’s dominance after a block buster summer, was 9-14 into the season, and were struggling to get a ‘W’ even with their leader Kobe Bryant scoring like a beast day in and day out – t...Wed, 26 Dec 2012 06:50:51 GMThttp://blogs.bettor.com/Mike-DAntoni-all-praise-for-Steve-Nash-after-the-Lakers-win-their-Christmas-duel-over-New-York-Knicks-NBA-Update-a210980http://blogs.bettor.com/Mike-DAntoni-all-praise-for-Steve-Nash-after-the-Lakers-win-their-Christmas-duel-over-New-York-Knicks-NBA-Update-a210980The Los Angeles Lakers point guard shows what the team has been missing in only his second game back from a non displaced fracture in the left fibula…. When the Los Angeles Lakers visited the Madison Square Garden nearly two weeks back, they were ruthlessly brushed aside by Carmelo Anthony and company. That was also the first game in which Mike D’Antoni led his new team against the old one, and he was miffed by the Lakers performance post game. At that time, the Lakers were in a midst of a...Wed, 26 Dec 2012 06:35:28 GMThttp://blogs.bettor.com/Ryan-Anderson%2c-Jeremy-Lin-NBA-Players-deserving-their-first-All-Star-bid-part-4-a210953http://blogs.bettor.com/Ryan-Anderson%2c-Jeremy-Lin-NBA-Players-deserving-their-first-All-Star-bid-part-4-a210953Ryan Anderson, Jeremy Lin: NBA Players deserving their first All-Star bid – Part 4  Ryan Anderson Ryan Anderson led the NBA in three pointers made last season. Most people would have expected him to fade away this year but he has proven that he is not a one year wonder; rather he has further expanded his game. He has already sank 84 three pointers in the season so far at the back of 40.4 percent shooting from the three point land. However, this year he is not focusing just on shooting...Wed, 26 Dec 2012 04:38:48 GMT