The Grizzlies have been successful when they slow the tempo and “grind it out” against teams. That strategy worked against the Hawks, who were held to only 88 points after scoring 124 against Golden State. Elsewhere, the Thunder deal a serious blow to the reeling Clippers, and the Cavs keep up their hot streak. Let’s… Continue reading Grind it Out to Beat the Hawks: NBA Daily Review for Feb 9

It’s not an amazing week of games, but there are some very nice match ups as we head into the All-Star weekend. The Rockets have a couple of games away, and the Clippers continue the road trip that has given them headaches thus far. Below is an exciting match up for each day this coming week that… Continue reading It’s All Star Week: NBA Preview for Feb. 9-15

Holding a 16-point lead in the 4th, the Blazers – normally the kings of 4th quarter comebacks – were pushed to overtime by the Mavericks before being blown away in the extra period. Elsewhere, the 76ers win their fourth straight at home, the Wizards snap their 5-game losing streak, and the Bulls get a big win… Continue reading The Blazers Collapse: NBA Daily Review for Feb 8

James Harden started the night by cutting up the Bulls defense, but Stephen Curry finished it by scoring 51 en-route to a win over the Mavericks. Elsewhere, the Nets blowout the stumbling Raptors, The Hawks extend their lead over the Wizards in the East, and the Heat fall again in embarrassing fashion. Let’s get to the… Continue reading The MVP Battle Rages: NBA Daily Review for Feb 5

The Pistons get a big win over the struggling Heat, led by a big night from D.J. Augustine. Elsewhere, the Warriors continue to roll and the Blazers right the ship with a big win over the feisty Jazz. Let’s get to the games: Nuggets 98 (19-30) – 76ers 105 (11-39) After trading away some of… Continue reading D.J. Augustine is Stepping Up For the Pistons: NBA Daily Review for Feb 4

With the loss by the Hawks to the Pelicans, the Cavs become the NBA’s “hottest team”, winning their 11th straight. Close behind are the Grizzlies who won their 7th straight tonight. Elsewhere the Nets revenged a bad loss from last week, and the Mavs get a win without Rondo. Let’s get to the games: 76ers… Continue reading The Hawks Winning Streak Comes to an End: NBA Daily Review for Feb 3

We finally get the match-up of the leaders of each conference. Golden State has been the best team record-wise all season, but has slipped in the past week and now are percentage points behind the Hawks who have a dominant lead in the east after a perfect month of January. With Dallas and Portland reeling… Continue reading Will We See a Finals Preview: NBA Preview for Feb 2-8

With a shortened schedule and the eyes of the sports world focused on Arizona, the NBA day was highlighted by continued excellence from Hassan Whiteside. Elsewhere, Carmelo Anthony led the Knicks to another win, their 5th in the last 7 games. Let’s get to the games: Heat 83 (21-26) – Celtics 75 (16-30) Hassan Whiteside continues… Continue reading Hassan Whiteside Continues to Impress: NBA Daily Review for Feb 1

Coming in looking for their 7th straight victory, the loss of LeBron James would seem to be devastating – but Kyrie Irving exploded for 55 including a clutch three to win the game. Elsewhere the Hawks won their 17th straight, the Mavs lost their 4th straight, and the Spurs seem to have their game back… Continue reading Kyrie Irving Gets a Double-Nickel: NBA Daily Review for Jan 29

In one of the most exciting games of the year thus far, the Bulls pulled out a grind-it-out overtime win over the Warriors. Elsewhere, the Raptors and Cavs continue to look good, and the Heat suffer another injury to Dwayne Wade. Let’s get to the games: Raptors 104 (30-15) – Pacers 91 (16-31) The Pacers… Continue reading The Bulls Pull Out a Grinder in Overtime: NBA Daily Review for Jan 28