In a battle of the two highest scoring players in the league this season, James Harden outscored Russell Westbrook by one point, but the Rockets pulled out the win in Oklahoma City. With the win, the Rockets moved one game clear into 2nd place in the Western Conference with only 5 games remaining this season.… Continue reading The Beard Wins the Battle: NBA Daily Recap for Apr 5

The bottom of the Eastern Conference playoff race is turning into the best race as we head down the stretch at season’s end. With tonights win, the Nets have won 6 straight but head into the toughest part of their season, with games against Atlanta (twice), Chicago, and Portland in the coming week. Let’s get… Continue reading The Nets Continue to Rise: NBA Daily Recap for Apr 3

With three triple-doubles in the association, it was hardly a night of fools. Let’s get to the games: Philadelphia 76ers 93 (18-58) Washington Wizards 106 (42-33) Final Washington jumped out to the early lead in the first quarter and the 76ers were outscored in the second quarter. The third quarter was owned by the Wizards… Continue reading James Harden Leads Amazing Individual Performances: NBA Daily Recap for Apr 1

The Raptors have been sliding in the Eastern Conference, but a win tonight over the red-hot Rockets has the potential to put them back in a good frame of mind heading into the playoffs. Let’s get to the games: Los Angeles Lakers 113 (20-53) Philadelphia 76ers 111 (18-57) Final – OT Philadelphia jumped out to… Continue reading The Raptors Get a Win: NBA Daily Recap for Mar 30

With a win and a Grizzlies loss, the Rockets have moved into the number two seed in the Western Conference, bringing about a potential Houston vs Dallas matchup and leaving Memphis with the Spurs in the first round. Let’s get to the games: Houston Rockets 99 (50-23) Washington Wizards 91 (41-33) Final Washington ran out… Continue reading Houston Moves Into Second: NBA Daily Recap for Mar 30

By winning in Milwaukee, the Warriors secured the number one seed in the Western Conference. Favorites by many to win it all, the Warriors are driving on all cylinders and seem to be dominating teams both at home and on the road. Let’s get to the games: Atlanta Hawks 100 (55-18) Charlotte Hornets 115 (31-41)… Continue reading The Warriors Claim the West: NBA Daily Recap for Mar 28

The matchup of the night pitted the Golden State Warriors agains the Memphis Grizzlies. This #1 seed versus #2 was a rematch of a game from this winter in which the Grizzlies pounded the ball to victory, slowing the tempo and exploiting the Warriors’ lack of height. Tonight was a different story, though, as the… Continue reading The Warriors Control the Pace: NBA Recap for Mar 27

The Pacers miss out on a chance to move up in the standings, and instead fall into a three way tie with Brooklyn and Charlotte, 1/2 game behind Boston for the last Eastern Conference playoff spot. Let’s get to the games: Indiana Pacers 107 (31-41) Milwaukee Bucks 111 (36-36) Final Milwaukee jumped out to the… Continue reading The Pacers Miss a Chance to Move Up: NBA Daily Recap for Mar 27