Derrick Rose and Boris Diaw had triple doubles. Unfortunately for Diaw, his came in an overtime loss to the 76ers. The Bobcats are clearly getting into full on rebuilding mode. Gerald Wallace is almost definitely going to be traded before the deadline. Derrick Rose continued on his MVP path yesterday, posting his first career triple double. Kyle Korver was even trending on twitter during the game, by way of his six three pointers. It had been almost three years since the last time Korver had that many triples in a game. I wouldn't be surprised in the least if it takes him another three years to have another game like that.
John Wall had a career high 15 assists in a win against the Utah Jazz. How many times will that number change over the next few seasons? Nick Young also had 25 points and looks fit to be inserted into the guard spot on my fantasy roster. The Utah Jazz have to be one of the most boring and mediocre first places teams in the history of the Western Conference.
Amar'e Stoudemire put up a season high 41 points against his former team, the Phoenix Suns yesterday. It wasn't enough, as the Suns used a strong third quarter to help them upend the Knicks at the Garden. Suddenly, I am kind of intrigued by this older Phoenix Suns team. Five starters averaging over 32 years of age (with a 22 year old to accout for) manage to all easily put up double digits. I have enjoyed Steve Nash more and more as the years have gone on.
The Hornets won their fifth game in a row yesterday, beating eight Toronto Raptors, most of which should be in the D League. Luke Wilson and Samuel L. Jackson were seated courtside for the game.
My Rockets once again got strong efforts from Luis Scola and Kevin Martin in beating a fast fading Bucks team. This Bucks team was supposed to finish second in this weak Central division. Now they will be lucky to make the playoffs. The Rockets seem pretty similar to last season's team. They will play right around .500 ball all year and just miss the playoffs, unless they get Carmelo Anthony in a trade. Even then they wouldn't exactly be a lock to make the playoffs.
The Dallas Mavericks lost their fifth consecutive game, this time to the Pistons. Like I said yesterday, Dallas is clearly a team in need of a roster shakeup. Detroit didn't have one clear leader yesterday, instead turning to a balanced lineup featuring five double digit scorers. Greg Monroe would be making a run towards rookie of the year if it weren't for John Wall and...
Blake Griffin easily had the most talked about performance of the day yesterday, abusing the Indiana Pacers weak front line for 47 points and 14 rebounds. The 47 points were easily a personal best, as well as a season best for the LEAGUE! We will be running out of positive things to say about Blake Griffin real soon. Blake Griffin took 24 shots yesterday and only missed five! The kid is about three months away from winning rookie of the year honors. More importantly, the Clippers are playing inspired basketball for the first time in a real long time, if ever. If they keep this up, they might sneak into the playoffs with the eight seed. I don't think Tim Duncan are Dejuan Blair would like that very much.
Monta Ellis and David Lee were too much for Brook Lopez, Devin Harris and the Nets as the Warriors were able to hold on for a 109-100 victory. Ellis is so consistent, I hate to admit that I slept on him for much of his career.
The Hawks also beat the Kings, Boston slipped past Orlando (Ryan Anderson in the house), Portland beat Minnesota, and the Lakers took care of the Thunder.
I did not have as much of an eye on the night games as I would have liked. I was watching Jeopardy and college basketball at that point. Pittsburgh handed Syracuse it's first loss and my Jayhawks look better and better each time I watch them. They lost a lot of talent to the NBA last year, but somehow this Kansas team might be better than last. The Morris twins are going to tear the tournament up this year...
More info from the rumor mill later on today. I am as stoked for Kansas basketball as I have been in a long time! Follow us on twitter @94ftg !!!!! Rochester hardcore shows to announce in the next few weeks, stay tuned....
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