CBSSports.com wire Kevin Durant stood in the Oklahoma City Thunders locker room buttoning up a blue-knit sweater atop his beige corduroy pants. Two spots over, Russell Westbrook sat in a chair with his shirt off and ice under his left leg, poking fun at Durants outfit. Then both took turns teasing teammate James Harden for [...]
Posted on January 28th, 2012 by admin
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CBSSports.com wi The Orlando Magic trudged out of Boston this week, toting only embarrassment following a lopsided 31-point loss to the Celtics. For a while it appeared as though the Magic would return the favor. Instead, the Celtics took advantage of Orlandos fourth-quarter meltdown and erased a 27-point deficit to hand the Magic an even [...]
Posted on January 27th, 2012 by admin
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CBSSports The Dallas Mavericks got championship rings. Kevin Love got a big new contract and the victory. Love had 31 points and 10 rebounds after signing his maximum four-year extension with the Minnesota Timberwolves, who handed the defending NBA champions another ceremonious loss, 105-90 on Wednesday night. “Its a good day, putting aside everything that [...]
Posted on January 26th, 2012 by admin
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CBSSport LeBron James was not at his best, and a game against his former team was slipping away. Chris Bosh made sure that didnt happen. </p the big and finished with a game-high 35 points, carrying the Heat to a 92-85 win over the Cleveland Cavaliers on Tuesday night. Bosh shot 10 for 16 and [...]
Posted on January 25th, 2012 by admin
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CBSSports The Boston Celtics injuries solid defense. Paul Pierce and former Magic forward Brandon Bass each scored 19 points to carry the injury-riddled Celtics to an 87-56 win over Orlando on Monday night. The Magic set franchise lows for points and field goals (16). “Defensively that was as good as you can get,” Rivers said [...]
Posted on January 24th, 2012 by admin
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CBSSports.com Roy Hibbert wasnt going to let a broken nose stop him, especially against the Los Angeles Lakers and twin towers Andrew Bynum and Pau Gasol. The Indiana center just kept playing and ended up having a big finish to help the pull out a tough road win. Hibbert, the Pacers second-leading scorer, left the [...]
Posted on January 23rd, 2012 by admin
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CBSSports.c Carmelo Anthony sat silently at his locker, wondering if it was time to rest his aching body, or even shoot less. Wishing he was still in Denver never crossed his mind. More on Nuggets-Knicks Related links Teams: Nuggets | Knicks More NBA coverage Latest news | On Twitter | Subscribe to newsletter “Expectations are [...]
Posted on January 22nd, 2012 by admin
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CBSSports.com wi If Orlando center Dwight Howard is eventually traded to the Los Angeles Lakers before seasons end, he will be joining a team the Magic continue to dominate at the Amway Center. Playing their fourth game in five nights, the Magics energy wasnt always great Friday night, but they came ali Orlandos sixth victory [...]
Posted on January 21st, 2012 by admin
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CBSSports. The Houston Rockets seemed to be rolling in the first half against New Orleans, shooting well and building a double-digit lead. Luis Scola knew better. “We werent executing the right way,” the Rockets forward said. “They came back, and thats what happens when you dont play good.” Houston survived one of the worst fourth [...]
Posted on January 20th, 2012 by admin
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CBSSports.com after a couple frustrating of losses that ended with opponents making clutch 3-pointers in the final moments. Chauncey Billups provided the latest with a second left on the clock, giving the Los Angeles Clippers a stunning 91-89 victory against the defending NBA champions on Wednesday night. “I was so open, I was able to [...]
Posted on January 19th, 2012 by admin
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