The Point Forward | SI.com 6 hours ago
Bobcats’ Josh McRoberts fined $20,000 for flagrant foul on Heat’s LeBron James
The NBA announced Thursday that Bobcats forward Josh McRoberts has been fined $20,000 for delivering a forearm to the neck of Heat forward LeBron James during Miami’s 101-97 victory in Game 2 on Wednesday. With just under a minute remaining and Miami leading 97-94, James attacked the basket from the top of the arc going […]
South Florida Sun-Sentinel 6 hours ago
McRoberts' foul on LeBron upgraded to Flagrant 2; fined $20K
Charlotte Bobcats forward Josh McRoberts was fined $20,000 for his hard foul on Miami Heat forward LeBron James, the NBA announced Thursday.
South Florida Sun-Sentinel 6 hours ago
LeBron's physical pounding on court often goes unnoticed
LeBron James' size (6-foot-8, 250 pounds) makes it almost impossible for anyone to have sympathy for the punishment he takes during games.
Charlotte Observer 5 hours ago
Bobcats' McRoberts fined $20,000 for LeBron foul
Charlotte Bobcats forward Josh McRoberts was fined $20,000 by the NBA on Thursday for making unnecessary and excessive contact with Miami Heat forward LeBron James.
Oklahoman 5 hours ago
Oklahoma City Thunder: Russell Westbrook refuses to call FedEx Forum 'Grindhouse'
Russell Westbrook is being Russell Westbrook even in Memphis. In an interview session with the media, the Thunder guard refused to acknowledge the Grizzlies' FedEx Forum by its menacing nickname "the Grindhouse.Read more on NewsOK.com
The Point Forward | SI.com 57 mins ago
Video: Thunder’s Russell Westbrook forces overtime with four-point play vs. Grizzlies
Thunder guard Russell Westbrook forced overtime by converting a four-point play during the final minute of Game 3 against the Grizzlies on Thursday. Kevin Durant also had an improbable four-point play to help force overtime in Game 2.
Charlotte Observer 1 hour ago
Charlotte Bobcats’ Al Jefferson one ‘tough hombre,’ fighting through foot injury
Charlotte Bobcats center Al Jefferson tore his plantar fascia in Sunday?s Game 1 of this best-of-7 NBA playoff series against the Miami Heat. Jefferson did further damage Wednesday, having to…
Heat Index | ESPN 3 hours ago
Bosh On Jefferson's Injury
Chris Bosh talks about the Heat's gameplan against Al Jefferson and the Bobcats.
Behind The Blazers Beat | Oregonian 10 hours ago
Struggles of Rockets' James Harden carry over into locker room argument with reporter
The All-Star guard shoots 6 for 19 in Game 2 after shooting 8 for 28 in Game 1.
Blazers Blog | Oregonian 6 hours ago
James Harden's 'weirdo' comment: What happened, what they're saying and who was the reporter
The All-Star guard gets frustrated after, for the second game in a row, struggling to make shots, shooting 6 for 19 from the field and finishing with 18 points and five turnovers. This came after he shot 8 for 28 in Game 1.
Houston Chronicle 7 hours ago
James Harden on Game 3: It’s Rockets against the world
The Rockets lost a game they called a must-win, making Friday’s Game 3 the one they knew they really, really must win. “Game 3 is our season,” Rockets guard James Harden said. “This is all or go home. It’s going to be a hostile environment. “We have to focus on Rockets against the world, what […]
Rip City Project 13 hours ago
Trail Blazers, LaMarcus Aldridge (43) Defeat Rockets: Game 2 Review
There are times when you see two elite players go at it and you think, “damn, there’s no way to stop those guys, is there?” The first half of this game was a clash of the titans if there ever was one. Dwight Howard, who said before tonight’s game that he wanted the ball […]Trail Blazers, LaMarcus Aldridge (43) Defeat Rockets: Game 2 Review - Rip City Project - Rip City Project - A Portland Trailblazers Fan Site - News, Blogs, Opinion and More
Sean Meagher / Blazers Blog | Oregonian 13 hours ago Damian Lillard on LaMarcus Aldridge: 'What can they do to stop him?'
Damian Lillard and Terry Stotts on Portland's 112-105 win in Game 2, going up 2-0 over the Rockets, the big play of Aldridge in the first two games and bench contributions.
Hot Hot Hoops 5 hours ago
Trends, tidbits, and talking points: HEAT vs. Bobcats
A look at some noteworthy numbers in the HEAT-Bobcats series. DISCLAIMER: Super small sample size! The Charlotte Bobcats are making 8.5 threes per game on 40.5% shooting during the series. In the regular season, they ranked 25th in the league in makes and 23rd in the league in percentage. Miami has matched that with 10 makes from downtown per game at 43.5% shooting. Miami's starting lineup has been, frankly, an abomination. They sport an offensive rating of 68.7 and a defensive rating of 113.4 (Net -44.7). But when Miami goes LeBron and 4 subs (Norris Cole, Ray Allen, Rashard Lewis,...
South Florida Sun-Sentinel 7 hours ago
Mistakes, missed opportunities haunt Bobcats
Charlotte's 15 turnovers take toll as Bobcats drop first two games in Miami against the two-time defending champion Heat. —Not long after Charlotte came up short in its effort to try and even its opening-round playoff series with the Miami Heat on Wednesday, Al Jefferson hobbled through the Bobcats locker room, sat down, and grimaced.
CSN Houston 12 hours ago
Rockets waste Howard's performance in loss
Dwight Howard was spectacular early in Game 2 but the Rockets still lost and wasted his strong effort.
Celtics Today 12 hours ago
Rajon Rondo Latest News, Rumors And Updates
Ok, just place yourself in Rajon Rondo’s shoes for a sec. Just imagine how he might be feeling at the moment. After spending seven seasons in a legendary franchise like the Boston Celtics, playing alongside future Hall of Famers like Kevin Garnett, Ray Allen and Paul Pierce and also after winning one championship ring, he now has to live through the tough rebuilding process of his team. Disappointing isn’t it? For sure. So what can he or the team do?Over the course of the past couple of years we’ve heard tons of rumors about a potential Rajon Rondo trade. Some of them might had some...
Pounding The Rock 14 hours ago
GIF Breakdown: Mavericks vs. Spurs Game 2
We'll have a very brief GIF Breakdown of this contest because it was a game that didn't provide us fans with many highlight worthy plays. The first possession for the Spurs resulted in a three for Danny Green, which was something that we didn't see in Game One. Tony Parker drove into the paint and found an open Green in the right corner and the former Tar Heel connected for three. For a brief moment I thought the Spurs we know and love were back. I love watching Timmy work in the post. Here he has Shawn Marion matched up against him and he goes into a spin move only to find that he is...
Straight Outta Vancouver 12 hours ago
Memphis Grizzlies Mike Conley wins NBA's Joe Dumars Award for sportsmanship
And there was no one surprised. Mike Conley Winner of the 2013-14 Joe Dumars Award for sportsmanship At least no Grizzlies' fans were surprised. We've long known that Mike is one of the nicest, most down-to-earth fellas around the NBA. I don't think I've ever heard a single ill word spoken about Conley other than the fact that he beats everyone in every competitive challenge he's presented. You never see Mike talking ish on the court, and I can count on one hand the number of times he's displayed animated emotion on the basketball court. Number 11 just takes care of business and gives a...
Eddie Sefko / Dallas Mavericks Blog | Dallas Morning News 14 hours ago Shawn Marion delivered, then hustled to be there for the delivery
Shawn Marion’s already incredible night was going to get even better after Wednesday’s 113-92 Dallas Mavericks win over San Antonio when he departed AT&T Center quickly with owner Mark Cuban to hustle out for the birth of Marion’s child. They …
Straight Outta Vancouver 22 mins ago
NBA Playoffs 2014: Grizzlies take another in OT over the Thunder, There's No Place Like Grindhome
Anyone still alive? I hope so! Grizzlies 98 - Thunder 95 First Quarter Marc Gasol started off the quarter great, bringing a level of play that was above his good-but-not-awesome first two games. That lead to him getting the first points, but his play also lead to two quick fouls. He was replaced by Kosta Koufos, who helped lead a thrilling defensive ping pong match in mid court that showed much about the two teams defensively as much as it did the referees that let them play it out. The Grizzlies defense kept OKC to 2 for 11 at one point, with K2 putting a monster block on Caron...
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Chicago Sun-Times 12 mins ago
Smoother sailing in Thibodeau’s system, with Derrick Rose, Joakim Noah on board
Don’t expect Bulls coach Tom Thibodeau to go to New York. Not this summer or any time soon. He won’t be sniffing around his old stomping grounds in Minneapolis this offseason, and he’s not Hollywood enough for Los Angeles. He’s a Bull — and not just because he has a contract for three more seasons or because this was the team that gave him his first chance to be a head coach. It’s because Thibodeau also picked the Bulls. ‘‘When I was an assistant, I...
CSN Washington 18 mins ago
Chris Miller gets a lesson on how to shoot jumpers (VIDEO)
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Spurs Nation | San Antonio Express-News 54 mins ago
If history holds, Game 3 looms large for Spurs
Game 3 has been a perfect indicator for the Spurs when heading on the road in a 1-1 series. They went on to win in all eight series they won Game 3, while they were eliminated in the nine series they lost.
New York Post 57 mins ago
Lame plan: Woodson’s strategy proved less than effective
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Full-Court Press | Fort-Worth Star Telegram 1 hour ago
Carlisle believes Popovich is the greatest coach of all-time
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