Category: NBA

Los Angeles Lakers get burned by Phoenix Suns
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Los Angeles Lakers get burned by Phoenix Suns

By NatalieDecember 24, 2013

It’s getting harder and harder to watch the Los Angeles Lakers. They have occasional games—like Friday against the Minnesota Timberwolves—when it looks like they may have found their stride, and then you’re quickly reminded that’s...

Indiana Pacers easily handle wounded Brooklyn Nets
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Indiana Pacers easily handle wounded Brooklyn Nets

By Thomas LunayDecember 24, 2013

For the third consecutive game, the Indiana Pacers defeated their opponent by more than 15 points. Monday night's sacrifice was none other than the much-ballyhooed Brooklyn Nets at the Barclay Center. The score of the...

The Anthony Davis Experience: Inspector Gadget and Blink-182
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The Anthony Davis Experience: Inspector Gadget and Blink-182

By Bryan BrandomDecember 24, 2013

Image courtesy of Keith Allison . I have a confession to make. As big an NBA fan as I am (and that’s big —about 6’5”, 225), until Monday night, I hadn’t watched Anthony Davis, you...

Tyreke Evans, New Orleans Pelicans upend Sacramento Kings
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Tyreke Evans, New Orleans Pelicans upend Sacramento Kings

By Steven CovellaDecember 24, 2013

The season of giving is upon us and Monday night both the Sacramento Kings and New Orleans Pelicans were on the receiving end of physical play. Bodies hit the floor left and right as big...

The Utah Jazz and Denver Nuggets meet again
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The Utah Jazz and Denver Nuggets meet again

By Stephen Oby, Jr.December 23, 2013

On Veterans Day, two kindred spirits of the modern NBA—the Utah Jazz and the Denver Nuggets— collided in the first of four annual encounters . These clubs entered that meeting with a single win between...

Indiana Pacers show no hospitality to Brad Stevens
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Indiana Pacers show no hospitality to Brad Stevens

By Thomas LunayDecember 23, 2013

There's a reason Paul George is second in All-Star voting to only LeBron James in the Eastern Conference. Those of us who had the pleasure of watching him in the third quarter Sunday night against...

News and Rumors: Week of 12.22.2013
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News and Rumors: Week of 12.22.2013

By Aaron LantonDecember 22, 2013

Baller Mind Frame's News & Rumors are quick blurbs mixed with personal opinion from our very own Aaron Lanton . Check it often and absorb the NBA goings-on. For more news and rumors visit our...

Sacramento Kings finish road trip with win against the Orlando Magic
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Sacramento Kings finish road trip with win against the Orlando Magic

By Zach OliverDecember 22, 2013

Following a tough loss at the hands of the Miami Heat, the Sacramento Kings traveled up the Sunshine State to take on the Orlando Magic on Saturday night. Sacramento, looking to end their East Coast...

Dallas Mavericks no match for Phoenix Suns
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Dallas Mavericks no match for Phoenix Suns

By Jeremy BerenDecember 22, 2013

Eric Bledsoe's game-high 25 points led the Phoenix Suns to a 123-108 victory over Dirk Nowitzki and the Dallas Mavericks on Saturday night. For the Suns, the victory was their fourth in their last five...

The Utah Jazz spoil a special night for Charlotte Bobcats
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The Utah Jazz spoil a special night for Charlotte Bobcats

By Dan RakesDecember 22, 2013

It was an exciting night at Time Warner Cable Arena, as Charlotte Bobcats owner Michael Jordan revealed the new logo and colors for the name change from the Bobcats to the Hornets. Despite the excitement...