It is that time of the year that everyone anticipates; that their NBA team that’s been working hard all season to lock up its spot in the playoffs. The playoffs begin on Saturday, but for these two teams, this is an heated Western conference meeting for a spot in the …
Read More »76ers’ Markelle Fultz Returns In Game Against the Denver Nuggets
No. 1 pick for the Philadelphia 76ers’, Markelle Fultz, saw action for the first time last night since October. Finally cleared to return from a 68-game absence due to a shoulder injury, Fultz was welcomed by a crowd cheering his name. The 76ers’ defeated the Denver Nuggets 123-104. Back in …
Read More »Heat Inch Closer to Playoffs with 2OT Defeat over Nuggets
It’s been a season of close games for the Miami Heat, and Monday’s double overtime win against the Denver Nuggets was no exception. Recap The Heat were without Dwayne Wade, who was missing his fourth consecutive game with a mild left hamstring strain. Hassan Whiteside also didn’t play, missing his …
Read More »Westbrook Becomes NBA’s New Triple Double King
The NBA has a new triple double king. Oklahoma City Thunder guard Russell Westbrook totaled his 42nd triple double of the season Sunday night in Denver. He surpassed Oscar Robertson’s record of 42 triple doubles in a single season. Westbrook broke the 55 year old record with another amazing performance. He …
Read More »Miami Heat Fall to Denver Nuggets
The Miami Heat suffered a loss last night, losing to the Denver Nuggets 116-113. Despite losing the last two home games, the Heat (37-40) are still holding on to the No. 8 seed in the East. The Heat only led for 52 seconds, never by more than a point and are now …
Read More »Orlando Magic Fall to Denver Nuggets
The Denver Nuggets took down the Orlando Magic 125-112 at the Pepsi Center on Monday. It was a strange game on Martin Luther King Day for these two teams. Tip off came at 5 p.m., much earlier than most NBA games are usually played and the arena was half empty. Nuggets …
Read More »Heat Improve Road Record in Win Over Nuggets, Jazz Up Next
The Miami Heat improved to a 4-5 road record after topping the Denver Nuggets 106-98 last night. Despite a rough start to the season and some close losses, the Heat showed a spark in last night’s win. Bench Presence After beating the Nuggets, the Heat proved that they are better when the whole team …
Read More »Despite Losses, Westbrook’s Goal Remains Same
New season, new expectations. Or, maybe not, according to the Oklahoma City Thunder’s Russell Westbrook. Despite an offseason that had the team undergo significant changes, Westbrook’s clear goal is still to win an NBA title. His drive and determination prevent him from looking at the colossal obstacles that stand in …
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