Nightly Recap- Feb. 10

Top Performances

James Harden (Houston SG)- Exploded for 30 points, 12 rebounds and nine assists in a 127-118 win over the Phoenix Suns. Harden dominated for the second straight game, hitting 13 of 23 from the field, and 11 of 14 from the foul line. He continues to play his way to the top of the MVP conversation with Dwight Howard out due to injury, and is one of the most dynamic scorers in the game.

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Greg Monroe (Detroit PF/C)- Posted 23 points and 12 rebounds in a 106-78 win against the Charlotte Hornets. It was another double-double for Monroe, who is showcasing his offensive abilities for teams that will offer him big money as a free agent come summertime. His play has remained strong since the release of Josh Smith, and is showing no signs of slowing down anytime soon.

Pau Gasol (Chicago PF/C)- Recorded a double-double of 26 points and 16 rebounds in a 104-86 win over the Sacramento Kings. Gasol had another strong game, shooting 11-15 from the field, as well as all four free throw attempts. He has 13 straight double-doubles, and is continuing to play some of his best basketball of his career for the Bulls.

Eric Bledsoe (Phoenix PG/SG)- Scored 32 points in the Suns' 127-118 loss to the Houston Rockets. Bledsoe did his best to carry the team, hitting 9-19 field goal attempts and dishing out four assists in the high-scoring lost. He continues to fill up the stat sheet almost every night, and will be counted on to help the Suns keep their playoff hopes alive.

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Ty Lawson (Denver PG)- Finished with 32 points and 16 assists in a 106-96 win over the Los Angeles Lakers. Lawson absolutely took over in the second half, hitting jumpers and 3-pointers from all over the court. His lightning fast speed make for a tough matchup against any opposing point guard, and his field goal percentage has been on the rise over the last few weeks for the Nuggets.

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Nightly Recap- Feb. 2

Top Performances

Russell Westbrook (Oklahoma City PG)- Recorded another triple-double, scoring 25 points, dishing out 14 assists and grabbing 11 rebounds in a 104-97 win over the Orlando Magic. With Kevin Durant out, Westbrook once again took the lead role, and shot 8-15 from the field while recoding four steals in the win. The Thunder need every win possible to get into the playoffs, as they are currently the 10th seed and three games back in the Western Conference.

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Anthony Davis (New Orleans PF/C)- Returned from a one-game absence to score 29 points and pull down 13 rebounds in a 115-100 win over the Atlanta Hawks. Davis was spectacular in the Pelicans' streak-snapping win against Atlanta, hitting 12 of 23 field goal attempts and blocking two shots in the win. He has recorded a double-double in each of the last five games he has played in for New Orleans.

Eric Bledsoe (Phoenix PG/SG)- Posted 21 points, eight assists and seven rebounds in a 102-101 loss to the Memphis Grizzlies. Bledsoe hit 9 of 16 shots from the field, and also chipped in four steals and two blocks in the loss. He has scored over 20 points in two out of his last three games, and continues to fill up the stat sheet on a nightly basis.

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Khris Middleton (Milwaukee SF)- Tallied 25 points and nine rebounds in an 82-75 win over the Toronto Raptors. Middleton had the hot hand Monday night, shooting 10-17 from the field, and also added in three steals. It marked the fifth time in six games that he has scored in double-digits.

Play of the Night

Brooklyn Nets' point guard Jarrett Jack nailed a game-winner over DeAndre Jordan with 1.3 seconds left in a 102-100 win against the Los Angeles Clippers. Jack finished the game with six points, seven rebounds and seven assists. 

Link- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=De-Izb8ENVA

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Nightly Recap- Jan. 21

Top Performances

Andre Drummond (Detroit C)- Recorded 26 points and 17 rebounds in a 128-118 win over the Orlando Magic. Drummond was super-effecient Wednesday night, hitting 10 of 14 field goals, and surprisingly, 6 of his 8 foul shots. He also tallied four steals and blocked three shots as the Pistons continue to make a push for the playoffs.

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John Wall (Washington PG)- Scored 18 points, 13 assists and six rebounds in a 105-103 loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder. Wall didn't have the greatest shooting night (6-17 FG), but he did nab four steals and record his second consecutive double-double.

Nicolas Batum (Portland SF)- Posted a line of 27 points, 10 rebounds and five assists in a 118-113 loss to the Phoenix Suns. It was easily his best game of the season, as Batum hit 9 of his 15 field goal attempts (6-8 3PM). Hopefully, he can continue putting up numbers like this, as the Trail Blazers have lost four of their last five games, and are dealing with an injury to star LaMarcus Aldridge.

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Brandon Jennings (Detroit PG)-Tallied 24 points and a season-high 21 assists in a 128-118 win over the Orlando Magic. Jennings was in total distribution mode Wednesday night, finding teammates early and often during the contest. Detroit is now only a game and a half away from the eighth seed in the Eastern Conference, and Jennings is a major reason why they have played so well over the last three weeks.

Eric Bledsoe (Phoenix PG/SG)- Finished with 33 points, 10 rebounds and six assists in Phoenix's win over the Trail Blazers. Bledsoe had a fantastic overall game, shooting 11 of 22 from the field, and recording three steals in the win. He continues to fill the stat sheet every night for the Suns, who have won eight of their last ten games.

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Play of the Night

Kevin Durant was at it again, this time posterizing Washington center Marcin Gortat in a 105-103 Thunder win over the Wizards.

Link- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=adlXmRj6ric

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Nightly Recap- Jan. 9

Top Performances

DeMarcus Cousins (Sacramento PF/C)- Dominated the Nuggets to the tune of 32 points and 13 rebounds in a 118-108 loss Friday night. Cousins did all he could to give the Kings a chance to win the game, as he also chipped in three steals and four blocks. It was his sixth double-double in his last seven games for the young center continues to put up MVP-caliber numbers for Sacramento.

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Russell Westbrook/Kevin Durant (Oklahoma City PG/SF)- Combined for 57 points and 18 assists in a 99-93 win over the Utah Jazz. Durant and Westbrook were both on their games Friday, as KD recorded 32 points and six assists, while Westbrook dropped 25 points and 12 assists. The dynamic duo proved to be too much for the young Jazz roster, as the Thunder snapped their two game losing streak.

Robert Covington (Philadelphia SF/PF)- Posted a line of 20 points, seven rebounds and six steals in a 90-88 win over the Brooklyn Nets. Covington was all over the place Friday night, as he led the 76ers in points, rebounds and field goal percentage (8-12, 75%). It was his highest scoring game since Jan. 3 against the Clippers, and he could prove a valuable piece moving forward for Philadelphia.

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Eric Bledsoe (Phoenix PG/SG)- Put up 19 points, 10 assists and five rebounds in a 111-105 loss to the San Antonio Spurs. Bledsoe did it all Friday night, as he hit 7 of 11 field goal attempts, and had 10 assists for the second time in three games for the Suns.

Jrue Holiday (New Orleans PG)- Scored 23 points and dished out eight assists in a 105-96 win over the Memphis Grizzlies. Holiday hit 7 of 13 shot attempts, including three 3-pointers in the big win for the Pelicans.

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Play of the Night

Utah Jazz Trevor Booker hit what is most likely the wackiest shot you'll see this NBA season against the Oklahoma City Thunder. With 0.2 seconds left on the shot clock, Booker received the inbounds pass and tipped it over his head, sinking the shot as the buzzer rang. He finished the game with eight points and nine rebounds.

Link- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lCIAgDLRDgY 

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Daily Recap- Dec. 23

Top Performances

Damian Lillard (Portland PG)- Exploded for 40 points, 11 assists and six rebounds in a 115-111 overtime win against the Oklahoma City Thunder. Lillard was clutch once again Tuesday night, hitting a career-high eight 3-pointers, including the game-tying three with less than five seconds left in regulation. The Weber State product continues to dominate opposing defenses night in and night out, and is solidifying his spot among the top point guards in the game.

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DeMarre Carroll (Atlanta SG/SF)- Tallied 25 points and 10 rebounds in a 107-104 win over the Los Angeles Clippers. Carroll had a great performance and has been instrumental in the Hawks success over the past two weeks.

Russell Westbrook (Oklahoma City PG)- Recorded 40 points, 10 rebounds and six assists in OKC's  overtime loss to the Portland Trail Blazers. With Kevin Durant out for a third straight game, Westbrook was once again the focal point of the Thunder offense. He continues to put up big numbers, but the Thunder still struggle to win games without the reigning MVP in Durant.

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DeAndre Jordan (Los Angeles C)- Grabbed 22 rebounds and blocked four shots in the Clippers' loss to the Hawks on Tuesday night. Jordan also scored 15 points, and has been a force like usual on the boards for head coach Doc Rivers this season. 

Eric Bledsoe (Phoenix PG/SG)- Posted a triple-double of 16 points, 11 assists and 10 rebounds in a 124-115 win over the Dallas Mavericks. Bledsoe recorded his second triple-double of the month, and has grabbed 29 rebounds in his last three games combined.

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Play of the Night

Portland Trail Blazers point guard Damian Lillard came up clutch again on Tuesday, as he hit the game-ying 3-pointer with three seconds left in regulation. Lillard continues to build his reputation as a crunch-time shooter, and is only getting better.

Link- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yzs5T2h_d-c

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Daily Recap- Dec. 20

Top Performances

Eric Bledsoe (Phoenix PG/SG)- Posted a double-double of 27 points and 10 rebounds in a 99-90 win over the New York Knicks. Bledsoe scored over 20 points and grabbed 10 or more rebounds for the first time since his triple-double against the Clippers back on Dec. 8 (27 points, 16 ast, 11 reb). His production has been up and down this season, but the young combo-guard remains one of the most athletically gifted players in the league.

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James Harden (Houston SG)- Recorded 18 points, 14 assists and six rebounds in a 104-97 loss to the Atlanta Hawks on Saturday. Harden struggled with his shot (6-16 FG) and injured his hamstring, but was able to stay in the game and produce a complete stat line for the Rockets. The 25-year-old is having another terrific season, scoring almost 27 points a game to go alone with over six assists and rebounds.

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Monta Ellis (Dallas SG)- Torched the Spurs for 38 points in a 99-93 victory on Saturday night. Ellis was unstoppable, scoring 11 points over the final four minutes to seal the win for Dallas. He shot 15 of 23 from the field, and has tallied 24 points or more in four of his last five games.

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LaMarcus Aldridge (Portland PF/C)- Dropped 27 points and 12 rebounds in a 114-88 win over the New Orleans. Aldridge showed no ill effects of playing 52 minutes the night before (triple overtime win against spurs), hit 12 of his 20 shot attempts and recorded three steals. He has five double-doubles in a row and is averaging 22.6 points and 10.6 rebounds per game this season.

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Giannis Antetokounmpo (Milwaukee SG/SF)- Tallied 18 points, nine rebounds and six assists in a 106-102 loss to the Los Angeles Clippers. Antetokounmpo filled up the stat sheet in the loss, hitting 8 of 12 shot attempts against one of the best teams in the Western Conference. The "Greek Freak" is steadily improving under head coach Jason Kidd, and will soon be a nightly stat sheet stuffer for the Bucks.

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Play of the Night

Dallas Mavericks' guard Monta Ellis dominated the court Saturday, scoring 38 points against the San Antonio Spurs. He completely took over the fourth quarter, and propelled the Mavericks to a big win against their Texas rival.

Link- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NhREHJ4kQRA

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Daily Recap- Nov. 8

Who Was Hot

John Wall (Washington PG)- Had a phenomenal night and posted a stat line of 26 points, 17 assists and seven rebounds in a 133-132 overtime win against the Boston Celtics. With the exception of nine turnovers, Wall played extremely well, and his 26 points were the most he has scored in almost two weeks (28 versus Cleveland on Dec. 3.).

Paul Pierce (Washington SF)- The Truth had a big game, scoring 28 points and grabbing seven rebounds in Washington's win over the Celtics in overtime on Monday. Even with extended minutes, Pierce shot the ball extremely well (9-12 FG, 6-6 FT), and his seven rebounds were the most he had grabbed in over two weeks (10 rebounds at Milwaukee on Nov. 22).

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Marcus Smart (Boston PG/SG)- Scored 23 points on 7-14 shooting in an overtime loss to the Celtics. Smart had the best game of his young career, and should receive more minutes in head coach Brad Stevens' rotation.

Eric Bledsoe (Phoenix PG/SG)- Recorded his first career triple-double (27 points, 16 assists and 11 rebounds) in a 121-120 overtime loss to the Los Angeles Clippers. Bledsoe played the game of his life on Monday, but it was not enough as the Suns fell just short on a Blake Griffin game-winner from  3-point range. Phoenix fans should be thrilled to see the Kentucky product playing so well, as it will bode well for their deep playoff hopes.

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Dion Waiters (Cleveland SG)- Tallied a season-high 26 points in a 110-88 win over the Brooklyn Nets. Waiters had his best game of the season, but this will most likely be a rare occurrence, as Waiters' consistency is not at a strong level at this point in his career.

Blake Griffin (Los Angeles PF)- Scored 45 points in a 121-120 overtime win over the Phoenix Suns. Griffin hit 14 of 24 field goal, 15 of 17 free throws, and the game-winning 3-pointer to beat the Suns at the buzzer. The 45 points were two off of his career-high, and were by far his highest point total this season.

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Play of the Night

Clippers' forward Blake Griffin hit the game-winning 3-pointer to beat the Phoenix Suns 121-120 in overtime. Griffin finished with 45 points, with none bigger than his last three, which came off of a friendly bounce from the rim.

Link- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MnVvh6lmujA

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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.