LeBron James asserted himself as one of the game’s greatest players on Tuesday, while the Rockets found out that they miss their potential MVP more than they may have realized. And in Charlotte, chemistry may be brewing as the regular season draws to a close. Let’s get to the games: Boston Celtics 79 (23-35) Cleveland… Continue reading LeBron Moves Up the List: NBA Daily Review for Mar 2

The Raptors took advantage of the 76ers to right their ship, moving 9 1/2 games back of Atlanta in second place. Elsewhere, the Nets upset the Warriors and the Heat got a big win over the Suns. Let’s get to the games: Toronto Raptors 114 (38-22) Philadelphia 76ers 103 (13-47) Final The Raptors looks to… Continue reading Toronto back on track: NBA Daily Review for March 2

The playoff picture is shaping up in the ever-changing East. Spots are up for grabs — yesterday the Nets were in, today the Pacers were in — they keep fighting for the final spot. Other teams are definitely in but are improving their body of work in the last weeks of the season. Let’s get… Continue reading Clippers run it up: NBA Daily Review for March 1

Even a small struggle won’t keep the Washington Wizards out of the playoffs. The same could be said for a lot of teams in the Eastern Conference. But even those cellar dwellers have been on a brief rise. Let’s get to the games:   Detroit Pistons 95 (23-36) Washington Wizards 99 (34-26) Final Washington snapped… Continue reading Wiz end streak: NBA Daily Review for Feb. 29

Could it be? The Philadelphia 76ers actually recorded a victory on Friday. An early losing streak to start the season and a trade deadline fire sale may have derailed the team for this season, but there was some positivity in the City of Brotherly Love as the 76ers dispatched one of the top teams in… Continue reading Sixers make statement: NBA Daily Review for Feb. 27

With only two games on the docket for Thursday, it wasn’t so much a let down of action as it was a doubling of the fun. In an East-West powerhouse battle, the King prevailed and an overtime thriller headlined the nightcap. Let’s get to the games:   Golden State Warriors 99 (44-11) Cleveland Cavaliers 110… Continue reading Double the Fun: NBA Daily Review for Feb. 26

The Hawks went on a scoring run to start the second half of Wednesday’s win over Dallas, while the Spurs are streaking in an opposite direction as losers of four-straight. It was also a special night in Minnesota as longtime star Kevin Garnett was welcomed home with open arms. Let’s get to the games: Miami… Continue reading Hawks soaring: NBA Daily Review for Feb. 25

The team might not have the flare of the “Heatles” but this year’s Heat is starting to put the pieces together. Miami just hopes its not too late. By knocking off the reeling 76ers, the Heat winning in the second half is music to the fans’ of South Beach’s wet ears. The Jazz are also… Continue reading The Heat is on: NBA Review for Feb. 23

Sunday may be a day of rest for some, but not for NBA players. With nine games on the docket, the day started with a rout and ended with a thriller. Such is life in the second half of the season. Let’s get to the games: Cleveland Cavaliers 101 (35-22) New York Knicks 83 (10-45)… Continue reading Big 3 pace Cavaliers: NBA Daily Review for Feb. 22

Offensive was the key on Saturday night as seven teams topped 100 points. Getting there was a struggle as many go-to scorers were out with nagging injuries. It was just another night for role players to show their stuff on a big stage. Whether they came from the bench, arrived from another team, or making… Continue reading KD Who? Thunder Roll Without Durant: NBA Daily Review for Feb. 21