Daily Recap- Nov. 29

Who Was Hot

Marcin Gortat (Washington C)- Posted a double-double of 24 points and 13 rebounds in an 83-80 win over the New Orleans Pelicans. Gortat outplayed his counterpart Anthony Davis in most facets of the game, recording two steals and four blocks in the win.

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Tyson Chandler (Dallas C)- Tallied 20 points and 13 rebounds in a 110-103 win over the Philadelphia 76ers. Chandler posted his third straight double-double, hitting 7 of 9 shots, and also recorded four steals.

James Harden (Houston SG)- Dominated Saturday night, scoring 34 points on 9 of 14 shooting in a 117-103 win over the Milwaukee Bucks. Harden continues to put up strong performances, and is averaging 25.2 points, 6.8 assists and 6.2 rebounds per game this season.

Kyrie Irving (Cleveland PG)- Put up a double-double of 24 points and 10 rebounds in a 109-97 win against the Indiana Pacers. Irving was all over the place grabbing rebounds, and also chipped in five assists and three blocks.

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Michael Carter-Williams (Philadelphia PG)- Recorded his third career triple-double in the 76ers' loss to the Mavericks on Saturday. MCW scored 18 points, dished out 16 assists and grabbed 10 rebounds, once again showing off his athleticism and versatility.

Who Was Not

Enes Kanter (Utah C)- Tallied just six points and two rebounds in a 112-96 loss to the Los Angeles Clippers on Saturday night. Kanter has shown flashes of dominance this season, but continues to be very inconsistent for the Jazz.

Al Jefferson (Charlotte C)- Scored only 11 points and grabbed just three rebounds in a 105-75 loss to the Atlanta Hawks. The Hornets were down big early and that limited Jefferson's playing time, but he was not very effective during his time on the court, much like the rest of the team.

Play of the Night

Giannis Antetokounmpo threw down a dunk over Bulls' power forward Taj Gibson on Saturday night, showcasing his length and athleticism.

Daily Recap- Nov. 28.

Who Was Hot

Russell Westbrook (Oklahoma City PG)- Scored 32 points, dished out eight assists and grabbed seven rebounds in a 105-78 win over the New York Knicks. In his first game since breaking his right hand, Westbrook dominated the Knicks, hitting 12 of 17 shots, including three 3-pointers.

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Andre Drummond (Detroit C)- Tallied a season-high 26 points and 20 rebounds in a 104-88 loss to the Milwaukee Bucks. Drummond has put up five double-doubles in his last six games, and is a lone bright spot in an otherwise struggling Pistons' team.

Joakim Noah (Chicago C)- Stuffed the stat sheet Friday with 15 points, 14 rebounds, six assists and six blocks in a 109-102 win over the Boston Celtics. Noah continues to be one of the best passing big men in the game, and is an invaluable member of the Bulls' team.

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Mike Conley (Memphis PG)- Was one assist shy of a triple-double Friday, finishing with 21 points, 10 rebounds and nine assists in a 112-99 win over the Portland Trail Blazers. Conley's run as one of the league's most underrated point guards continues, as he has helped Memphis post a 14-2 record, which is good for tops in the NBA.

Jeremy Lin (Los Angeles PG)- Posted a double-double of 18 points and 11 rebounds in a 120-119 loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves. Lin shot 8 of 15 from the field, and recored four steals in the tough loss.

Mo Williams (Minnesota PG)- Torched the Lakers to the tune of 25 points and 11 assists in a 120-119 win on Friday night. Williams hit 8 of 13 shots from the field, including six 3-pointers, in what was his second straight double-double for the T-Wolves.

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Who Was Not

Austin Rivers (New Orleans PG/SG)- Failed to hit a shot, going 0-8 from the field in 100-91 loss to the Atlanta Hawks. It was Rivers' first start of the season, and a forgetful one to say the least.

DeMar DeRozan (Toronto SG/SF)- Missed all eight shots he took on Friday in a 106-102 loss to the Dallas Mavericks. DeRozan also injured his groin in the third quarter, and did not return to the game.

Play of the Night

Thunder point guard Russell Westbrook made a stellar return to the lineup Friday, and threw down a statement dunk in the first quarter against the New York Knicks.

3 Players We Are Thankful for in the NBA

Thanksgiving is upon us. It's the time of year where people reflect on what they are most thankful for in their lives. The same goes for the players/teams in the NBA. Let's take a look at which three players we are most thankful for on this Thanksgiving.

Stephen Curry

Stephen Curry is captivating, to put it simply. The 26-year-old point guard can light it up on a daily basis from anywhere on the court, especially 3-point range. He is averaging 23.9 points and 7.7 assists per game, and is shooting 48.6% from the field (42.6% from 3) this season. Curry has grown even more this year, especially on the defensive end, as he is averaging a career-high 2.2 steals per game (previous career-high was 1.9 during rookie year).

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He is also rebounding at a career-high rate of 5.5 boards per game. Curry is creating a big debate as to whether he or Chris Paul is the best point guard in the NBA, and the Davidson product is making a compelling case for MVP as we near the quarter mark in the season. The Warriors should continue to improve under Curry's leadership, and will contend for a title come playoff time. Curry will make it a fun show to watch until then.

Anthony Davis 

The Unibrow is a freak athlete who is rapidly becoming one of the best players in the NBA. Yes you read that correctly. A 21-year-old is contending for the title of "Best in the NBA", and this is just his third season in the association. Davis is averaging 25.4 ppg, 11.2 rpg, 3.4 bpg and has a Player Efficiency Rating (PER) of 34.60, which if it somehow stands, would be the highest of all-time (Chamberlain had 31.82 in 1962-63 season).

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The Kentucky product is a threat on both ends of the court, and his efficiency and shooting range will only improve as the season goes on. Plus, he's always good for a SportsCenter top 10 play almost every game he plays. Fans should get try and watch Davis as many times as they can over the course of the season. Case and point is the video below, where the 'Brow blocks a shot from two different players within three seconds of one another against Portland.

John Wall

The Washington Wizards' point guard has taken his game to another level this season, and is making the Wizards a title contender in the Eastern Conference. Wall is molding his all-around game into a level that will get him recognized on an All-NBA team, should he continue the strong play.

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He is putting up a stat line of 19.5 points, 9.4 assists and 4.3 rebounds per game, as the Wizards are off to a 9-5 start through their first 14 games. Wall is also tallying 2.5 steals per game, and can take over the game almost at will. His shooting numbers are lower than they should be (43% FG, 29% 3-PT), but Wall has shown he is now an elite point guard, and makes the players around him better. Look for the 24-year-old to get an all-star nod and to receive some MVP votes later in the season.

*All stats are courtesy of either ESPN.com or Basketball Reference.

Daily Recap- Nov. 26.

Who Was Hot

Stephen Curry (Golden State PG)- Followed up his 40-point game with a 28-point, eight assist performance (Six 3-pointers) in a 111-96 win over the Orlando Magic. Curry did most of his scoring (25 points, five 3-pointers) in the first half, and is in quite a zone over his last few games.

DeMarcus Cousins (Sacramento PF/C)- Put together another monster game, tallying 29 points (9-18 FG), 17 rebounds and six assists in a 102-89 loss to the Houston Rockets on Wednesday. Cousins also added three blocks, and dominated the game down low without Dwight Howard to guard him.

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Lebron James (Cleveland SF)- Came out strong and scored 29 points on 7-14 FG (14-17 FT) in a 113-87 win over the Washington Wizards. James also dished out 10 assists and grabbed eight rebounds in the revenge win over Washington.

Jose Calderon (New York PG)- Calderon got hot Wednesday night, hitting seven 3-pointers en route to a 21 point performance in a 109-102 overtime loss to the Dallas Mavericks. Calderon also grabbed 10 rebounds in only his third game of the year (due to injuries). This won't happen on a nightly basis, but Calderon certainly enjoyed more shot attempts with Carmelo Anthony out of the lineup.

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Tyson Chandler (Dallas C)- Scored 17 points and pulled down 25 (YES- 25) rebounds in a 109-102 overtime win over the New York Knicks. Chandler continues to be one of the best rebounders in the NBA, and is averaging a double-double 10.3 ppg, 10.3 rpg) for the season.

Isaiah Canaan (Houston PG)- Started in place of Patrick Beverley, and scored 24 points on 9-16 shooting (six 3-pointers) in a 102-89 win over the Sacramento Kings. Canaan played a strong game for Houston, adding six rebounds, four assists, four steals and only one turnover in the win.

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Who Was Not

Carlos Boozer (Los Angeles PF)- Scored only four points on 2-6 shooting in a 99-93 loss to the Memphis Grizzlies. It marked the second time in 10 games the Boozer failed to score in double-digits.

J.R. Smith (New York SG/SF)- Shot 7-20 from the field, tallying only 15 points in a loss to Dallas on Wednesday night. Smith started in place of Carmelo Anthony, and even though he hit the game-tying shot with less than two seconds in regulation, was not efficient for New York.

Play of the Night 

Rookies Andrew Wiggins (No. 1 overall pick) and Jabari Parker (No. 2 overall) met for the first time in the regular season on Wednesday. Wiggins sent Parker's shot driving shot into the stands late in the third quarter, providing some excitement in what was a matchup between top bottom-10 teams in the NBA.

Daily Recap- Nov. 25.

Who Was Hot

Stephen Curry (Golden State PG)- Curry was absolutely on fire Tuesday night, scoring a season-high 40 points (12-19 FG) in a 114-97 win over the Miami Heat. The Golden State point guard was unstoppable, as he hit eight 3-pointers, dished out seven assists and grabbed six rebounds in the contest. Curry continues to show why he is one of the best point guards in the game, and is still improving daily.

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DeMarcus Cousins (Sacramento PF/C)- Tallied 22 points and 12 rebounds in a 99-89 win over the New Orleans Pelicans. Cousins posted his eighth double-double in a row, and is one of the top big men in the game.

Andre Drummond (Detroit C-)- Hit 11 0f 15 shots en route to a 23 pt, 15 reb performance in a 98-86 loss to the Milwaukee Bucks on Tuesday night. Although his scoring has been down (9.7 ppg), Drummond continues to put up solid rebounding and blocking numbers (11.5, 1.6 respectively).

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Ty Lawson (Denver PG)- Scored 20 points and had 12 assists in a 114-109 win over the Chicago Bulls. Lawson has been exceptional passing the ball as of late, dishing out 12 or more assists in four of his last five games, and is showing no signs of slowing down.


Who Was Not

Bradley Beal (Washington SG)- Scored 13 points on 4-14 shooting in a 106-102 loss to the Atlanta Hawks. Beal had his worst shooting game of his young season (only 4 games played), but did manage to pull down six rebounds and should be more efficient going forward.

Giannis Antetokounmpo (Milwaukee SG/SF)- Shot only 1 of 13 from the field, and scored two points in the Bukcs' win over the Pistons. It was only the second time in his last nine games that Antetokounmpo failed to score in double digits, as the "Greek Freak" is becoming very comfortable in head coach Jason Kidd's system.

Play of the Night

Denver point guard Ty Lawson froze Chicago Bulls' guard Kirk Hinrich Tuesday night, and then found center Timofey Mozgov for the assist.

Daily Recap- Nov. 24

Who Was Hot

James Harden (Houston SG)- Scored 36 points, and hit seven 3-pointers in a 91-86 win over the New York Knicks. Harden was firing on all cylinders, shooting 11-22 from the floor, and also added six rebounds and six assists.

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LeBron James (Cleveland SF)- Recorded a double-double of 29 points and 11 assists in a 106-74 win over the Orlando Magic. Cleveland managed to halt its losing streak at four, as James hit 9 of 17 shots from the floor, and added in three steals in the win.

Chris Paul (Los Angeles PG)- Had a monster game of 22 points, 15 assists and five rebounds in a 113-92 win over the Charlotte Hornets. Aside from getting crossed up be Kemba Walker late in the second quarter, CP3 had another fantastic all-around game and continues to perform as one of the best point guards in the league.

Eric Bledsoe (Phoenix PG/SG)- Tallied 25 points on 8-16 shooting in a 104-100 loss to the Toronto Raptors. Bledsoe scored 25 points for the first time this season, and filled up the rest of the stat sheet, grabbing seven boards and dishing out six assists.

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Who Was Not

Lance Stephenson (Charlotte SG)- Scored only three points on 1-8 shooting in Charlotte's loss to the Clippers on Monday. Stephenson only played a few minutes in the second half, and might be moved to a sixth man role if Charlotte keeps struggling.

Evan Fournier (Orlando SG)- Tallied eight points on 2-9 shooting in a loss to the Cavaliers. It was the first time all season that Fournier failed to scored 10 or more points, as the Cleveland defense stepped up and held Orlando to 74 points.

Play of the Night

Kemba Walker came down court, and crossed up Chris Paul late in the second quarter. Walker added the cherry on top by hitting the mid-range jumper, but Paul would get the last laugh, as the Clippers would get the win 113-92.

NBA Rookies of the Week: Nov. 17-23

Jabari Parker (Milwaukee SF)-  Had a strong week, posting a stat line of 14 ppg, 5.75 rpg and 1.5 spg over a four-game stretch. Parker shot 50% from the field (22-44 FG), as the Bucks won two out of their four games, beating the Knicks and Nets early in the week. The 19-year-old was active on defense and on the boards, and continues to mold his game into a complete one. Parker is averaging 11.6 ppg and 5.6 rpg for the season.

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Kostas Papanikolaou (Houston SF/PF)- Had his best week of the season, averaging 11.7 ppg, 5.7 rpg, and 3.0 apg  during Houston's 3-game stretch. Papanikolaou struggled with his shot (43%), but was able to contribute in other categories, as he saw increased minutes thanks to Dwight Howard's injury. He should continue to receive solid minutes off of the bench, and is averaging 6.2 ppg, 4.5 rpg and 2.8 apg on the season.

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Nikola Mirotic (Chicago PF)- Mirotic saw extra minutes as Pau Gasol was hurt, and averaged 14.3 ppg and 7.7 rpg during Chicago's 3-game road trip. The 23-year-old shot 50% from the field, and had his best game of the year, scoring 24 point and grabbing 11 rebounds in a loss to the Portland Trail Blazers. Mirotic continues to showcase a nice shot from the perimeter and will see solid minutes off the bench moving forward.

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Daily Recap- Nov. 23

Who Was Hot

Marc Gasol (Memphis C)- Had a monster game, scoring 30 point and pulling down 12 rebounds in a 107-91 win over the Los Angeles Clippers. Gasol scored over 30 points for the second straight game, and has been getting baskets at a higher rate than ever this year.

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Luol Deng (Miami SF)- Dropped 26 points on 10-14 shooting, and tallied eight rebounds in a 94-93 win over Charlotte Hornets. It was the first time in five games that Deng scored more than 20 points, and should be a consistent scoring presence going forward.

Al Jefferson (Charlotte C)- Posted a double-double of 22 points and 12 rebounds in a loss to Miami on Sunday. Jefferson continues to be one of the most efficient and talented big men in the game, and will need to be at a top level if the Hornets want to make a strong playoff push.

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Who Was Not

Nick Young (Los Angeles SG/SF)- Scored only seven points on 2-12 shooting in a 101-94 overtime loss to the Denver Nuggets. Young has shot 4-19 from the field in his last two games, proving his consistency is still laking on a nightly basis.

Blake Griffin (Los Angeles PF)- Shot 5-17 from the field, and scored 12 points in a 107-91 loss to the Memphis Grizzlies. Griffin committed four turnovers, and struggled all night finding his shot against a tough Memphis defense.

Avery Bradley (Boston PG/SG)- Failed to record an assist for a second straight game, and scored 13 points in a 94-88 loss to the Portland Trail Blazers. Bradley shot 6-18 from the field, as his play continues to be inconsistent for the Celtics.

Daily Recap- Nov. 22

Who Was Hot

Anthony Davis (New Orleans PF/C)- Absolutely dominated the Jazz, scoring a career-high 43 points on 16-23 shooting in a 106-94 win on Saturday night. Davis had his best game of the season, and also pulled down 14 rebounds in the process.

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DeMarcus Cousins (Sacramento C)- Scored 31 points and grabbed 18 rebounds in a 113-101 win over the Minnesota Timberwolves. Cousins put up his sixth straight double-double on Saturday, and continues to develop into one of the best centers in the league.

Nicola Vucevic (Orlando C)- Tallied 33 points and 17 rebounds in a 99-92 loss to the Miami Heat. Vucevic continues to shine, and has now posted five straight double-doubles for the Magic.

Louis Williams (Toronto PG/SG)- Scored a season-high 36 points on 9-19 shooting in a 110-93 win over the Cleveland Cavaliers. Williams also hit all 15 free throws he took on Saturday, and added three steals in the win.

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Who Was Not

Bojan Bogdanovic (Brooklyn SG)- Scored only two points, and missed all seven field goal attempts in a 99-87 loss to the San Antonio Spurs. Saturday marked the second consecutive game where Bogdanovic struggled to score, and has been inconsistent all season long.

Michael Carter-Williams (Philadelphia PG)- The Syracuse product struggled with his shot, scoring only nine points in 91-83 loss to the New York Knicks on Saturday. Carter-Williams shot 4-13 from the field, and recorded only one assist, as the 76ers remained winless on the season.

Alec Burks (Utah SG)-Recorded only two points on 1-11 shooting in a 106-94 loss to the Pelicans on Saturday. It was Burks' worst game of the season, as the Jazz continue to win consistently in a tough Western Conference.

Daily Recap- Nov. 21.

Who Was Hot

Jeff Teague (Atlanta PG)- Scored a season-high 28 points on 9-15 shooting, in a 99-89 win over the Detroit Pistons on Friday night. Teague also chipped in six assists, two steals and two blocks in what was one of his best games of the year.

Nikola Mirotic (Chicago PF)- Tallied 24 points and 11 rebounds in Chicago's 105-87 loss to the Portland Trail Blazers. Mirotic played extra minutes when Taj Gibson, who was starting in place of an injured Pau Gasol, left the game with an ankle injury. He hit 7 of 14 shots from the field, including four 3-pointers in the game.

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John Wall (Washington PG)- Broke out of his shooting slump, scoring 28 points on 12-20 shooting in a 91-78 win over the Cleveland Cavaliers Friday night. Wall filled up the stat sheet besides scoring,  recording seven assists, six rebounds and four steals in the statement win over LeBron James and company.

Zach Randolph (Memphis PF)- Posted a double-double of 16 points and 16 rebounds in a 117-100 win over the Boston Celtics. It was just another day at the office for Randolph who seems to put up double-doubles on pretty much a nightly basis for the Grizzlies.

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Dallas Mavericks- The Mavs dominated the Lakers on Friday, winning by a score of 140-106. Dallas  had eight players in double figures, with Dirk Nowitzki scoring 23 points, while Monta Ellis scored 20 points and had 10 assists. As a team, the Mavericks shot 62% from the field and 51% from three-point range.

Who Was Not

Trey Bruke (Utah Jazz PG)- Scored only two points on 1-8 shooting in a 101-88 loss to the Golden State Warriors. Burke has had trouble scoring the ball this year, averaging a little under 10 points a game on 32% shooting from the field.

Ryan Anderson (New Orleans PF)- Scored only 10 points on 2-11 shooting in a 117-97 loss to the Denver Nuggets Friday night. It marked the second time all season the Anderson failed to record a 3-pointer in a game.

Nick Young (Los Angeles SG/SF)- Shot 2-7 from the field, tallying only five points in a 140-106 loss to the Dallas Mavericks. Young cooled off after scoring 16 or more points in his first two games of the season (missed first 10 games due to hand injury).

Daily Recap- Nov. 20

Who Was Hot

Chris Paul (Los Angeles PG)- Had a monster game, scoring 26 points and dishing out 12 assists in a 110-93 win over the Miami Heat. Paul was in complete control the whole game, helping L.A. race out to a 39-15 lead after the first quarter, and never looking back.

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Darren Collison (Sacramento PG)-  Posted a double-double of 17 points and 12 rebounds in a 103-88 win over the Bulls. Collison also pulled down six rebounds and hit all seven free throws, as the Kings handed the Bulls their first road loss of the season.

Blake Griffin (Los Angeles PF)-  Scored 26 points on 12-18, while grabbing seven rebounds in the Clippers' win over the Heat on Thursday night. Griffin also recorded three steals, and did not commit a turnover.

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Chris Bosh (Miami PF/C)- Tallied 28 points (9-17 FG) and seven rebounds in Miami's loss to the Clippers.

Who Was Not

Jamal Crawford (Los Angeles SG)- Shot 1-6 from the field, scoring only five points in the Clippers' win over the Heat. Crawford did recorded nine assists however, which compensated for his shot being off.

Mike Dunleavy (Chicago SG/SF)- Scored 12 points, but hit only 4 of 13 shots in the Bulls' loss to the Kings on Thursday.

Daily Recap- Nov. 19.

Who Was Hot

Kevin Martin (Minnesota SG)- Scored a season-high 37 points, including seven made 3-pointers in a 115-99 win over the New York Knicks.

Serge Ibaka (Oklahoma City PF)- Posted a double-double of 22 points and 13 rebounds in a 107-100 loss to the Denver Nuggets. Ibaka rebounded nicely after a six point, six rebound performance the game before, and will continue to put up strong performances moving forward.

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Giannis Antetokounmpo (Milwaukee SG/SF)- Scored 18 points and pulled down 12 rebounds in a 122-188 3OT win against the Brooklyn Nets. Antetokounmpo has scored in double-digits in his last six games, and looks to be earning solid minutes in Jason Kidd's rotation.

Marc Gasol (Memphis C)- Dropped 22 points and 12 rebounds in a 96-92 loss to the Memphis Grizzlies Wednesday night. Gasol is putting up yet another solid season, and will once again be in the discussion for Defensive Player of the Year.

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Mo Williams (Minnesota PG)- Got the start and posted a double-double (14 pts, 13 ast) in the Timberwolves win over the Knicks Wednesday night.

Who Was Not

Iman Shumpert (New York SG/SF)- Scored only three points (1-11 FG) and committed four turnovers in the Knicks' loss to Minnesota. Shumpert was in foul trouble for most of the night and struggled with his shot one game after scoring 21 points.

Victor Oladipo (Orlando PG/SG)- Struggled shooting the ball (7 pts, 3-13 FG) in the Magic's 114-90 loss to the Los Angeles Clippers on Wednesday night.

Tony Parker (San Antonio PG)- Scored eight points on 2-7 shooting, with only three assists in a 92-90 win over the Cleveland Cavaliers. This marks the fourth straight game that Parker has failed to score more than 11 points, but he should get back to his season average of 16.5 soon.

Video of the Night

Solomon Hill hit the game-winning layup to defeat the Charlotte Hornets 88-86 on Wednesday night. Hill finished the game with six points and five rebounds, with no basket more important than his last-second layup.

Daily Recap- Nov. 18.

Who Was Hot

Alec Burks (Utah SG)- Scored 20 points and grabbed 14 rebounds in a 98-81 win over the New York Knicks. Burks shot 5-8 from the field, 8-9 from the foul line, and blocked two shots in the contest.

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Paul Millsap (Atlanta PF)- Scored 29 points on11-16 shooting in a 114-109 loss to the Los Angeles Lakers. Millsap also recorded four steals and two blocked shots in the contest.

Iman Shumpert (New York SG/SF)- Had an all-around game of 21 points, eight rebounds and eight assists in a 106-100 loss to the Sacramento Kings.

DeMarcus Cousins (Sacramento PF/C)- Had a monster game (24 pts, 17 reb) in the King's 106-100 loss to the New Orleans Pelicans.

Kobe Bryant (Los Angeles SG)- Tallied 28 points on 10-18 shooting in the Lakers' 114-109 win over the Atlanta Hawks. Bryant reached 32,000 points for his career (32,001 total) in Tuesday's contest, and is 292 away from passing Michael Jordan for third most all-time.

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Who Was Not

Serge Ibaka (Oklahoma City PF)- Shot 2-13 from the field, scoring only six points in the Thunder's loss to Utah on Tuesday.

J.R. Smith (New York SG)- Scored only nine points on 3-12 shooting in the Knicks loss to the Bucks on Tuesday. It was a drop-off night for Smith, who had scored 28 points in the Knicks' previous contest.

Kyle Korver (Atlanta SG/SF)- Scored only eight points on 2-6 shooting in a 114-109 loss to the Lakers. Korver has been very quiet the past two games after a hot start, so it will be interesting to see how he plays moving forward.

Play of the Night

Kobe Bryant's fadeaway jumper with just over a minute to play gave him 32,000 points for his career. With his scoring continuing to be strong, Bryant should pass Michael Jordan sometime before Christmas.

Daily Recap- Nov. 17

Who Was Hot

Tobias Harris/Nicola Vucevic (Orlando SF/C)- Vucevic scored 25 points and had 14 rebounds, while Harris scored 24 points in a 107-93 win over the Detroit Pistons. The duo dominated the Pistons from start to finish, showing what a capable 1-2 punch they can be on a nightly basis. Both players are on pace for their best seasons to da

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Anthony Davis (New Orleans PF/C)- Had a monster game of 31 points and 11 rebounds in a 102-93 loss to the Portland Trail Blazers on Monday night. Davis also recorded three blocks and three assists, showing once again his versatility as he is one of the best players in the game.

Markieff Morris (Phoenix PF/C)- Posted a filled stat line (30 points, seven rebounds, five assists and four steals) in a 118-114 win over the Boston Celtics. It was Morris' best game of the young season, and a positive sign of things to come for the upstart Phoenix Suns.

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Ty Lawson (Denver PG)- Scored 24 points and dished out assists in a 107-96 win over the Cleveland Cavaliers.

Who Was Not

Tony Wroten (Philadelphia PG)- Shot 4-14 from the field, scoring only eight points and committing four turnovers in a 100-75 loss versus the San Antonio Spurs.

Gerald Green (Phoenix SG/SF)- Scored seven points on 3-12 shooting in a 118-114 win over the Phoenix Suns. Green fell back to Earth after scoring 26 points in the Suns' previous contest, but should continue to put up solid performances going forward. 

Al Jefferson (Charlotte C)- Tallied only six points on 3-12 shooting in a 107-80 loss to the Dallas Mavericks. It was a rare off night for the usually-reliable Jefferson, but his consistent play over the years suggests he will bounce back in the Hornets' next contest.

Play of the Night

Heat point guard Shabazz Napier had Nets' guard Deron Williams all turned around after some fancy dribbling.

Daily Recap- Nov. 16.

Who Was Hot

Stephen Curry (Golden State PG)- Scored 30 points and dished out 15 assists in a 128-99 win over the Los Angeles Lakers Sunday night. Curry shot 10-19 from the field, hitting five three-pointers in the blowout.

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Marreese Speights (Golden State PF)- Scored 24 points and grabbed nine rebounds in Golden State's win over the Lakers. Speights was uber-effecient (8-11 FG, 8-8 FT's), and his energy off the bench sparked the Warriors for most of the game.

Kobe Bryant (Los Angeles SG)- Scored a season-high 44 points (15-34 FG) in a loss to Golden State. Bryant was shooting early and often, showing the critics he still has what it takes to light it up, since L.A. has no true second scoring option.

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Carmelo Anthony (New York SF/PF)- Scored 28 points and tallied nine rebounds in a 109-93 win over the Denver Nuggets. Melo had his third straight efficient game (10-16 FG), and will need to continue this going forward if the Knicks are to have any hope of making the playoffs.

Who Was Not

Anthony Morrow (Oklahoma City SG)- Struggled shooting (1-9 FG) in a 69-65 loss to the Houston Rockets. There must have been something in the air, because both teams failed to shoot over 30% as a team, so Morrow can be cut some slack for an off night.

Dwight Howard (Houston C)- Howard not only struggled from the floor (4-12 FG), but also hit only 4-13 free throws in Houston's win. He grabbed nine rebounds, but committed four turnovers in what was probably the worst game in the NBA this season.

Carlos Boozer (Los Angeles PF)- Scored only six points on 3-13 shooting in L.A.'s loss to the Golden State Sunday. It marked the first time in six games that Boozer failed to score in double-digits.

Daily Recap- Nov. 15.

Who Was Hot

Damian Lillard (Portland PG)- Scored 28 points and dropped 10 assists in a 97-87 win over the Brooklyn Nets Saturday. Lillard had an efficient night, hitting 8-14 field goals, and four 3-pointers for Portland.

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Kyrie Irving/LeBron James (Cleveland PG/SF)- The duo combined for 52 points (Kyrie- 20, James-32) in a 127-94 win over the Atlanta Hawks. James chipped in seven assists and six rebounds, while Irving hit four 3-pointers in the win.

Kevin Martin (Minnesota SG)- Scored 34 points on 12-17 shooting in a 131-117 loss to the Dallas Mavericks. It was arguably one of Martin's best games of the year, unfortunately coming in a loss.

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Who Was Not 

Kentavious Caldwell-Pope (Detroit SG)- Scored only two points on 1-11 shooting in a 95-88 loss to the Memphis Grizzlies.

Marcus/Markieff Morris (Phoenix SF/PF)- The Morris twins combined to score eight points on 3-19 shooting in a 120-107 loss to the Los Angeles Clippers.

Kemba Walker (Charlotte PG)- Shot 3-14 from the field, scoring only eight points in a 112-87 loss to the Golden State Warriors.

Daily Recap- Nov. 14.

Who Was Hot

Brandon Jennings (Detroit PG)- Scored 29 points on 10-18 shooting (5 3PM) in a 96-89 OT win over the Oklahoma City Thunder.

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LeBron James (Cleveland SF)- Scored 41 points (16-27 FG), and had seven assists in a 122-121 win over the Boston Celtics.

Jeremy Lamb (Oklaoma City SG)- Posted a double-double of 24 points and 10 rebounds in OKC's loss to the Detroit Pistons Friday. It was the first time all season that Lamb scored over 20 points, and should be a sign of things to come moving forward.

Source- http://a.espncdn.com/combiner/i?img=/i/headshots/nba/players/full/6603.png&w=350&h=254

Dwight Howard (Houston C)- Had a monster night, scoring 21 points, grabbing 16 rebounds and blocking seven shots in an 88-87 win over the Philadelphia 76ers. It was one of Howard's best game of the season, and the seven blocked shots were more than his last three games combined.

Gordon Hayward (Utah SG/SF)- Scored a season-high 33 points on 11-18 shooting, and dished out six assists in Utah's 102-100 win over the New York Knicks.

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Who Was Not

Gerald Green (Phoenix SF)- Played only eight minutes Friday, scoring zero points on 0-6 shooting from the floor in a 103-95 loss to the Charlotte Hornets. It was Green's worst game of the season, but not something Phoenix fans should be concerned about going forward.

Chris Copeland (Indiana SG/SF)- Scored only three points on 1-10 shooting, and committed four turnovers in a 108-87 loss to the Denver Nuggets on Friday.

O.J. Mayo (Milwaukee SG)- Shot 3-11 from the field, scoring six points in a 101-85 loss to the Orlando Magic.

Burke's Buzzer-Beater

Utah point guard Trey Burke hit a step-back jumper at the buzzer to give the Jazz a 102-100 win over the New York Knicks Friday. The University of Michigan product scored 13 points and hit 5-9 shots for the game, but none bigger than his last one.

Daily Recap- Nov. 13.

Who Was Hot

James Johnson (Toronto SF/PF)- Had his highest scoring game of the year, with 16 points on 7-9 FG in a 100-93 loss to the Chicago Bulls. Johnson also chipped in four steals and four blocks.

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Jarrett Jack (Brooklyn PG)- Scored 23 points on a perfect 10-10 from the field in the Nets' 107-99 loss to the Golden State Warriors.

Jimmy Butler and Pau Gasol (Chicago SG/PF)- Butler continued his strong play, scoring 21 points, grabbing nine rebounds and tallying six assists. Gasol posted his sixth double-double of the year, scoring 27 points and pulling down 11 rebounds.

Courtney Lee (Memphis SG)- Hit the game-winning layup at the buzzer to beat the Sacramento kings 111-110. With .3 seconds left, all hoped seemed lost for the Grizzlies, until Lee went around a pick and took the pass from Vince Carter laying it in to give Memphis the win at home.

Who Was Not

Philadelphia 76ers- Philadelphia gave another poor performance Thursday, losing 123-70 to the Dallas Mavericks. The 76ers fell behind 73-29 at halftime, and allowed Dallas to shoot 51% from the floor and 83% (30-36) from the foul line for the game.

Aaron Brooks (Chicago PG)- Brooks failed to scored (0-4 FG) and recorded three turnovers in Chicago's win over Toronto. It was only the second time all season that Brooks failed to score more than 10 points in a game.

DeMar DeRozan (Toronto SG/SF)- Hit 3 of 17 field goals, scoring only 10 points in Toronto's loss to the Bulls.

Daily Recap- Nov. 12.

Who Was Hot

Rajon Rondo (Boston PG)- Posted a strong stat line (20 pts, 12 ast, 9 reb) in a 109-94 loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder. Rondo had a strong shooting night, hitting 8 of 15 shots, including four three-pointers.

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Reggie Jackson/Anthony Morrow (Oklahoma City PG/SG)- Scored 28 points apiece and combined to hit six three-pointers in a 109-94 win over the Boston Celtics. The Oklahoma City backcourt dominated Boston, shooting 61% combined from the field. Jackson chipped in eight assists, while Morrow pulled down five rebounds in the win.

Paul Millsap (Atlanta PF)- Led the way with 32 points (13-23 FG) and 17 rebounds in a 100-97 win over the Utah Jazz. Millsap has hit seven three-pointers in the last two games combined, showing the versatility in his game.

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Portland Trail Blazers- Scored 84 points in the first half of a 130-113 win over the Denver Nuggets. Portland hit 16 three-pointers and shot 51% from the field in a game they controlled start to finish. Six Trail Blazers scored in double figures, led by Damian Lillard, who tallied 29 points (10-16 FG) and nine assists.

Who Was Not

Al Horford (Atlanta PF/C)- Scored only eight points (4-10 FG) and grabbed four rebounds in Atlanta's win over the Jazz Wednesday night. It was a rather quiet night for Horford, who was overshadowed by his teammate Paul Millsap's monster performance.

A.J. Price (Indiana PG)- One game after scoring 23 points, Price registered only seven on 3-12 shooting from the field.

Thaddeus Young (Minnesota PF)- Scored six points on 2-10 shooting from the field in a 113-101 loss to he Houston Rockets. Wednesday night marked only the second time all season that Young failed to score at least 12 points.

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Daily Recap- Nov. 11.

Who Was Hot

Tobias Harris (Orlando SF)- Played his best game of the year in a 104-100 loss to the Toronto Raptors. Harris scored 23 points, grabbed 15 rebounds and recorded five assists, and is continuing to develop nicely for the young Orlando squad.

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Reggie Jackson (Oklahoma City PG)- Scored 29 points on 12-21 shooting in a 85-78 loss to the Milwaukee Bucks. Jackson has scored 20 or more points in all but one game this season, and should be in the market for a double-digit contract in the offseason.

Damian Lillard and LaMarcus Aldridge (Portland PG/PF)- Lillard scored 29 points and dished out seven assists in a 102-100 win over the Charlotte Hornets. He also hit five three-pointers in the comeback win for Portland. Aldridge posted a double-double of 25 points and 14 rebounds on 10-21 shooting.

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Klay Thompson (Golden State SG)- Scored 29 points and hit five three-pointers in a 113-100 loss to the San Antonio Spurs.

Who Was Not

Jeremy Lamb (Oklahoma City SG)- Posted a poor stat line (6 pts, 2-13 FG and 3 turnovers) in OKC's 85-78 loss to the Bucks. Lamb will need to provide consistent scoring for the injury-plagued Thunder going forward if they hope to remain in playoff contention.

Greivis Vasquez (Toronto PG)- Scored four points (1-8 FG) and failed to record an assist in Toronto's 104-100 win over the Orlando Magic. Coming off of a 13 point, six assist game, this was a bit of a downer for Vasquez, who has provided consistent minutes in backup of Kyle Lowry this season.

Lance Thomas (Oklahoma City SF)- Scored only five points on 2-10 shooting in the Thunder's loss to  the Bucks.

Daily Recap- Nov. 10.

Who Was Hot

LeBron James (Cleveland SF/PF)- Posted a strong stat line (32 pts, 11 reb, 9 ast) in a 118-111 win over the New Orleans Pelicans. James had his best game this season, and should continue to get himself more and more acclimated with his teammates as the season progresses.

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Anthony Davis (New Orleans PF/C)- Had a monster game with 27 points, 14 rebounds, four steals and four assists in a 118-111 loss to the Cleveland Cavaliers. Davis's game continues to improve, and he is one of the most talented players in the NBA.

Ryan Anderson (New Orleans PF)- Scored 32 points and made 8 three-pointers in New Orleans loss to Cleveland. Anderson played an overall strong game (11-19 FG, 5 reb)

Kawhi Leonard (San Antonio SF)- Leonard had a monster game Monday, recording a double-double (26 pts, 10 reb) in an 89-85 win over the Los Angeles Clippers. The reigning NBA Finals MVP also chipped in three steals and three assists in what was his best game of the season to date.

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Who Was Not

Donald Sloan (Indiana PG)- Scored only two points on 1-9 shooting in 29 minutes of action Monday in a 97-96 win over the Utah Jazz.

Jamal Crawford (Los Angeles Clippers' SG)- Scored only 10 points on 3-13 shooting in an 89-85 loss to the San Antonio Spurs.

Jeff Teague (Atlanta PG)- Failed to hit a shot (0-3 FG), scoring only three points and recording three turnovers in a 91-85 win over the New York Knicks.

Daily Recap- Nov. 9

Who Was Hot

Nikola Vucevic (Orlando C)- Posted a double-double (27 pts, 12 reb) in a 104-96 loss to the Brooklyn Nets. It was Vucevic's fifth double-double in what has been a rough start to the season for the Magic (2-5 overall).

Source- http://a.espncdn.com/combiner/i?img=/i/headshots/nba/players/full/6478.png&w=350&h=254 

Stephen Curry (Golden State PG)- Scored 28 points and dished out 10 assists in a 107-95 loss to the Phoenix Suns. Although Curry committed 10 turnovers, his play on both ends of the floor through the Warrior's first six games has been phenomenal, and should remain consistent all season long.

Luol Deng (Miami SF)- Had his best game as a member of the Heat, scoring 30 points on 13-19 shooting, along with four assists and five rebounds.

Rudy Gay (Sacramento SF)- Posted a strong stat line (23 pts, 10 reb and 6 ast) in a 101-93 loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder.

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Who Was Not

Michael Kidd-Gilchrist (Charlotte SF)- Scored only three points on 1-4 shooting, to go along with just one rebound and one assist in a 107-92 loss to the Los Angeles Lakers.

Andre Iguodala (Golden State SG/SF)- Went 0-4 from the field and scored only one point in a 107-95 loss to the Phoenix Suns.

Philadelphia 76ers- The 76ers dropped their seventh consecutive game to start the season Sunday, losing 120-88 on the road to the Toronto Raptors. As a team, Philly shot 38% from the field, 29% from three-point range (10-34 3PM) and 67% from the foul line. The 76ers committed 17 turnovers, allowed six opposing players in double figures, and allowed Toronto to shoot 57% from the field.