The Miami Heat (5-1) dominated the Houston Rockets (3-3) en route to a 129-100 victory. Miami set a franchise record with 46 points in the first quarter and never looked back, leading the whole game. Last night’s win continues a blazing start to the season for the Heat. The acquisition …
Read More »Heat Suffers First Lost
After starting the season 2-0, the Miami Heat couldn’t keep the momentum going as they picked up their first loss. This happened Sunday night after they traveled to Minnesota to face the still undefeated Timberwolves for their home opener. The Heat lost to the Wolves 109-116. Both teams entered the …
Read More »NBA Eastern and Western Playoff Races
Two different tales have unfolded in the NBA regular season and we’re just days away from its climax. The sixth, seventh and eighth seeds are still up for grabs in the East, while all 8 playoff spots have been secured in the West. Eastern Conference Teams in the Eastern conference …
Read More »Jimmy Butler Trade To Sixers Made Official
Trade talks have turned into reality as All-Star Jimmy Butler has been officially traded to the Philadelphia 76ers. The former Chicago Bulls and Minnesota Timberwolves shooting guard joined the team today after a long saga that began before the season. Butler, who is averaging 21.3 points per game in 10 starts, …
Read More »Jimmy Butler has a Heated Practice with Minnesota Timberwolves
Minnesota Timberwolves All-Star guard Jimmy Butler made a dramatic return to practice Wednesday. In his first practice back, he was fearless in challenging his coaches, his teammates, and General manager Scott Layden. Butler even yelled at Layden, “You can’t win without me,” according to sources. While some were taken aback …
Read More »NBA Free Agency Watch: Isaiah Thomas and Jeremy Lin Find New Homes
The NBA Free Agency carousel continues, this time for Isaiah Thomas and Jeremy Lin. Thomas will be joining the Denver Nuggets, while Lin goes to the Atlanta Hawks as part of a trade. Free agent guard Isaiah Thomas has agreed to a one-year deal with the Denver Nuggets, league sources …
Read More »Rockets cruise past Timberwolves behind 50-point third quarter to take 3-1 series lead
The Houston Rockets and Minnesota Timberwolves tipped off Monday night and for two quarters it was a tightly contested ball game. Then the third quarter happened. The Rockets exploded for 50 points and never looked back, cruising to a 119-100 victory. https://twitter.com/HoustonRockets/status/988605211320217600 The huge 50-point 3rd quarter ends up just …
Read More »NBA Playoffs Preview Game 4: Timberwolves Look to Even the Series Against the Rockets
Being down 2-0, the Minnesota Timberwolves came out swinging in Game 3 of the Western Conference Quarter Finals. They faced the heavily favorited Houston Rockets at Minneapolis this past Saturday night. The Timberwolves looked like a completely different team compared to Game 1 and Game 2. One of the reasons …
Read More »NBA Playoffs: Houston Rockets v. Minnesota Timberwolves
The Houston Rockets have won two games out of their seven so far against the Minnesota Timberwolves in the NBA playoffs. The Timberwolves are having their best season since 2004, but that doesn’t seem like it will be enough to top Houston. But there is still plenty of time to …
Read More »The Rockets Dominate The Timberwolves in Playoff Opening
The Houston Rockets opened the first round of the NBA playoffs with a dramatic 104-101 victory over the Minnesota Timberwolves at home. James Harden had a marvelous performance, in which he scored 44 points, made eight assists and grabbed four rebounds. In a historic year for the Rockets, Houston arrived …
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