TNT broadcaster Craig Sager was the biggest hero on the court Thursday night. Suffering from Leukemia, Sager has been off the air for the past few months but triumphantly returned to work with the Thunder-Bulls game in Chicago. The well-dressed and poignant Sager received a hearty welcome and standing ovation, just like the Bulls’ E’Twaun… Continue reading A Streak Ends: NBA Daily Review for Mar 5

They’re back. And maybe better than ever. Russell Westbrook returned to the Thunder lineup on Wednesday and had one of his best performances of the year en route to his fourth-straight triple-double. Also, Anthony Davis returned to the Pelicans from an injury and had a monster game. In the East, the last postseason spot continues to… Continue reading Star players return: NBA Daily Review for Mar 4

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

After a big overtime win over the red-hot Cavaliers on Sunday afternoon, the Rockets come into the week with high hopes and face a week of huge games including a back-to-back with the Hawks and Grizzlies. Elsewhere the Mavericks, who have been lackluster of late, will be tested by the Pelicans and Blazers. The weekend… Continue reading The Rockets Look to Shoot up the Standings: NBA Weekly Preview for Mar 2-8

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

Experience- a ten letter word expected to carry you tenfold. Holding the NBA’s best record, at 44-10 the Bay Area’s Golden State Warriors arguably possess the NBA’s most likable and entertaining bunch. Who could really dislike these guys? Whether it’s the three-point tandem of the Splash Brothers in MVP candidate Stephen Curry and the NBA’s… Continue reading Why the Golden State Warriors’ Lack of Experience is a Blessing in Disguise