Lakers Survive Overtime Scare

Survive and advance.
It is a phrase conjured up most often in basketball when speaking about the NCAA Tournament, but without a doubt it is the most apt turn of phrase for what the Los Angeles Lakers did in Game 2 of the NBA Finals Sunday night.
The evidence that the Lakers merely endured and outlasted Orlando [...]

Game 2: Where Carmelo Happens

In debating how best to sum up the events and repercussions of Game 2 of the Western Conference Finals, this correspondent conjured up a number of potential taglines.
I could be satisfied with, “The Taking of Staples Center 123.”
Alternatively, the Laker fan in me could sarcastically christen this contest “Derek Fisher and the Ghosts of Game [...]

Robin’s Court – Oklahoma City

Robin Sawh takes a look at Kevin Durant’s phenomenal sophomore season, the emergence of Jeff Green, the solid play of rookie Russell Westbrook and what the future holds for this franchise.

Game Notes: New York vs. Washington

Prior to the game I saw Washington Wizards announcer Phil Chenier and New York Knicks announcer Walt “Clyde” Frazier talking at the dinner table right next to me. In the 1970’s, Chenier and Frazier, who were both guards, had many legendary battles against one another. 30 years later, these guys can sit across from one another as friends, and just talk about their respective teams, their battles and life in general.

Game Notes: Chicago vs. Toronto

Toronto made this a nail biter but Chicago was able to hold on for the 102-98 victory.

Game Notes: Milwaukee vs. Washington

Nick Young hit his second career high in three games, by scoring 30 points on 12-for-19 shooting, including 3-of-6 from the three-point line. And for the second consecutive game, Coach Tapscott ran isolation plays for Young down the stretch, instead of running them for Caron Butler or even Antawn Jamison.

Game Notes: Boston vs. Toronto

After letting Toronto make a late push, Boston made some key stops and escaped with a 94-88 win.

Game Notes: Charlotte vs. Washington

The stat sheet will show that Bobcats’ guard Raymond Felton had nine points, 11 assists and six turnovers, but his impact went much deeper than that.

Game Notes: Memphis vs. Toronto

After letting Memphis hang in the game during the first half, Toronto came out with an inspired effort in the second half to coast to a 103-83 victory. One of the highlights of the night was hearing the same fans that booed Andrea Bargnani less than a month ago give him a thundering ovation when he checked out of the game.

Game Notes: Toronto vs. Washington

Coach Tapscott told the media he looks at the season in seven game intervals as a way to motivate his team. Sometimes it backfires as it did in December when he went 0-for-7, and other times it is encouraging like during this current seven game stretch when his team is a slightly improved 3-4.

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