Although Cleveland looked strong, two other Eastern Conference powers fell on Sunday. It was a very full slate on Sunday, with 11 games, and great performances littered the NBA schedule. There was a 40 point game, a 20 rebound game, and multiple double-doubles. As the season draws to an end, each of these matchups are… Continue reading Hawks Lose Their Third Straight: NBA Recap for Mar 23
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Nobody is Talking About Memphis: NBA Preview for Mar 23-29
The Grizzlies have had a great year, spending most of the season locked in 2nd place in the highly competitive Western Conference. They’ve been so solid in fact, that they haven’t gotten the national press for how great they are lately. This week we get to see three prime match-ups – against the Cavaliers, Warriors,… Continue reading Nobody is Talking About Memphis: NBA Preview for Mar 23-29
Playoff Competitors Rise and Fall: NBA Recap for Mar 22
Four major playoff competitors fell on Saturday night’s small slate. Indiana, Chicago, Houston, and Portland all had opportunities to make serious steps towards a playoff spot and all failed. Conversely, Brooklyn, Phoenix, Memphis, and Golden State all enhanced their playoff portfolio Let’s get to the games: Brooklyn Nets 123 (29-39) Indiana Pacers 111 (30-39) Final… Continue reading Playoff Competitors Rise and Fall: NBA Recap for Mar 22
What Now For Syracuse Basketball?
When the NCAA dropped the hammer on the Syracuse men’s basketball program earlier this month there was a lot to take in. The headliners are that coach Jim Boeheim will be suspended for the first nine ACC games of the 2015-16 season and that the basketball program will lose 12 scholarships over four years. In… Continue reading What Now For Syracuse Basketball?
Cavs clinch playoff spot: NBA Daily Review for March 21
The Cavaliers punched their ticket to the postseason and the other contenders are fine tuning their way to April. Russell Westbrook was back to his old ways and Steph Curry found a new way to combat his struggles. Let’s get to the games: New York Knicks 81 (14-55) Philadelphia 76ers 97 (17-52) Final Something had… Continue reading Cavs clinch playoff spot: NBA Daily Review for March 21
Harden scores 50: NBA Daily Review for March 19
Outside of James Harde’s 50 points, other teams struggled to score on Thursday night. His performance went down in Rockets’ history, while the Lakers made history in a negative way. Let’s get to the games: Minnesota Timberwolves 95 (15-53) New York Knicks 92 (14-54) Final – OT Zach LaVine made a name for himself by… Continue reading Harden scores 50: NBA Daily Review for March 19
NCAA Tournament Live Blog: Friday Mar 20
SFTB Writers discuss the tournament as it happens. Check back for updates throughout the day. Email ncaa@sportsfromthebasement.com to submit questions and comments.
Perfect season? History tells Kentucky fans it’s not that easy.
Kentucky is just six wins away from being the first NCAA men’s basketball team to complete an undefeated season since Indiana in 1976. And while Wildcats fans might want to reserve an engraver for the trophy, there’s a reason why no team has completed the task in 39 years: It’s really, really hard. Since Bob… Continue reading Perfect season? History tells Kentucky fans it’s not that easy.
Warriors claim best record: NBA Daily Review for March 18
With all eyes on Oakland, the Warriors didn’t disappoint. Golden State was versatile in its big win over the East-leading Hawks thanks to big numbers from different players. That was the case around the league as players were hitting from deep all night. Let’s get to the games: Detroit Pistons 83 (24-44) Philadelphia 76ers 94… Continue reading Warriors claim best record: NBA Daily Review for March 18
NCAA Tournament Live Blog: Thursday Mar 19
SFTB Writers discuss the tournament as it happens. Check back for updates throughout the day. Email ncaa@sportsfromthebasement.com to submit questions and comments.