Articles by slamdunkcentral

38-Point Third Quarter Helps Jazz Beat Magic 120-111

The Utah Jazz had just returned from an embarrassing loss one night ago to the Los Angeles Lakers before regrouping to host the Orlando Magic Thursday night. The first and second quarters seemed to mirror last night’s effort, but they woke up by...

Rapid-Rajon Leads Celtics To Ninth Straight Win, Beat Wizards 104-102!

When you think of the “Elite Point Guards” that play in the NBA in 2009 there are certain names that are always mentioned. By far the best player over the last few seasons at the point has been CP-3 New Orleans Hornets All-Star Chris...

Jefferson Helps Spurs End 3-Game Skid, Crown Kings 118-106

One would think that with the Sacramento Kings’ weird schedule to start the month of December (home for 2 games, at Phoenix, home against Miami, on the road against New Orleans), they would be a bit tired prior to their game against the...

Roy Leads Undermanned Trail Blazers Past Pacers 102-91

Typically, if you’re a NBA franchise that has only nine players in uniform, the chances of your team winning are reduced markedly. But then again, the Portland Trail Blazers aren’t your typical NBA club. After all, they were without, prior to their game against...

Houston’s Heavy D Clamps Down On Cleveland In 95-85 Win!

Wednesday night the Houston Rockets knew what they had to do to attain a victory over the Cleveland Cavaliers. They had to go Old School and  play some “HEAVY D” and strut around like “Mr. Big Stuff” in order to get the win...

Explosive Second Quarter Helps Warriors Tangle Up Nets In 105-89 Win

The Golden State Warriors exploded for 38 points in the second quarter and that would be more than enough to end their four game losing streak and defeat the New Jersey Nets Wednesday 105-89. Monta Ellis and C.J. Watson would lead the Warriors...