Downed By The King
Cavaliers roll past hapless Nets to post 12th straight win
LeBron James shot 13-of-21 from the floor in a 32-point, 11-assist effort, as the Cleveland Cavaliers defeated the New Jersey Nets, 104-97, for their 12th straight win, the longest streak in the NBA this season. Full Story.(Photo: David Liam Kyle/NBAE/Getty Images)
The Future Is Now
Kevin Durant poured in 33 points with 11 rebounds, as red-hot Oklahoma City downed Portland, 89-77. Durant scored 25-plus points for the 25th straight game, the longest run since Allen Iverson reached the magic number in 27 straight games during his MVP 2000-2001 season. Full Story.
Ready, Or Not?
Los Angeles Lakers All-Star guard Kobe Bryant will be a game-time decision for Wednesday's contest in Utah. Bryant has missed the last two games, including Monday's 101-89 win against San Antonio due to a sprained left ankle. Full Story.
Jack Armstrong
Blog: My broadcast partner Matt Devlin brought up the concept of Andrea Bargnani as a Most Improved Player candidate and I think it's a legitimate topic. Here are four ways that Bargnani has taken steps to being one of the good big men in the NBA. More...
NBA Power Rankings
- [1] L.A. Lakers: Inconsistent, yet still the team to beat.
- [2] Cleveland: Hickson gives LeBron a break.
- [3] Denver: Got the job done even without 'Melo.
- Updated January 28
NBA Player Rankings
- [1] LeBron James, SF, Cleveland (109.12)
- [2] Kevin Durant, SF, Oklahoma City (102.97)
- [3] Dwyane Wade, SG, Miami (98.88)
- Updated January 29
Photo Gallery
Raptors Media Day: The Toronto Raptors got together at the ACC for Media Day. Launch Gallery
2009 Hoops Hall Induction: Micahel Jordan along with greats from the NBA and NCAA are honoured. Launch Gallery