Phoenix Suns vs Indiana Pacers NBA Live Stream on 12:00 pm EST Sun Feb 27, 2011. Phoenix was denied a fifth straight victory at Indiana in its last visit, a 122-114 defeat on Jan. 13, 2010. Granger scored a team-high 33 points in that game, helping the Pacers rally from 24 down. Steve Nash, who scored 20 points with nine assists in that matchup despite being out more than a quarter with a busted lip, leads the Suns with 16.6 points per game, but the two-time MVP’s ability to find teammates - he is second in the league with 11.3 assists per game - could cause even more problems for Indiana. Where to Watch Phoenix Suns vs Indiana Pacers NBA Live. Nash was 2 of 12 from the field for seven points Friday, but he also finished with 11 assists and seven rebounds.
Phoenix will try to deliver that kind of pressure again as the Pacers attempt to shake off Friday’s 95-84 loss to Utah. After averaging 107.3 points and shooting 46.3 percent while winning nine of its first 12 under interim coach Frank Vogel, Indiana posted season lows with two 3-pointers and 10 assists while hitting 34.8 percent from the field. Phoenix Suns vs Indiana Pacers NBA Live, Recap, Highlights. Beginning with an 88-71 victory over Boston on Jan. 28 - a game that included two skirmishes as Phoenix allowed its fewest points since 2003 - the Suns have won four straight against East foes while holding those teams to an average of 84.3 points on 40.6 percent shooting. The Suns go for their third straight win overall and a season-best fourth consecutive road victory Sunday at Conseco Fieldhouse.
Sunday, February 27, 2011
Los Angeles Lakers vs Oklahoma City Thunder NBA Live Stream
Los Angeles Lakers vs Oklahoma City Thunder NBA Live Stream on 2:30 pm EST Sun Feb 27, 2011. The Thunder are looking to avoid their first three-game losing streak of the season. After defeating the Clippers coming out of the break, they have lost to San Antonio and Orlando. Pau Gasol scored 22 points on Friday and had 21 in the only meeting this season with Oklahoma City - as did Bryant - but he didn’t have to deal with Perkins and the Lakers won 101-94 on Jan. 17. The teams also met in a first-round playoff series last season, with Los Angeles emerging in six games. Where to Watch Los Angeles Lakers vs Oklahoma City Thunder NBA Live. Durant hopes the additions of Perkins and center Nazr Mohammed, also acquired in a trade earlier this week, will help them inside after Oklahoma City gave up 54 points in the paint to Orlando and was outrebounded 53-46. The Thunder have given up an average of 110.0 points the last two games.
Oklahoma City making that move was a bit of a surprise considering Green was a major contributor for a team which has the fourth-best record in the Western Conference, one spot behind Los Angeles. The Lakers didn’t make any trades even though there were concerns for the two-time defending NBA champions before the break after they dropped three in a row. The addition of Perkins, known as one of the league’s top defensive big men, has Los Angeles especially on alert. The Lakers trailed 3-2 in last year’s NBA finals before Perkins hurt his knee in Game 6, and the Celtics lost the series in seven. Los Angeles Lakers vs Oklahoma City Thunder NBA Live, Recap, Highlights. The two division leaders face off for the second time Sunday, and the Thunder should have Kendrick Perkins and Nate Robinson available for the first time as they try to avoid losing a season-high third straight.
Oklahoma City making that move was a bit of a surprise considering Green was a major contributor for a team which has the fourth-best record in the Western Conference, one spot behind Los Angeles. The Lakers didn’t make any trades even though there were concerns for the two-time defending NBA champions before the break after they dropped three in a row. The addition of Perkins, known as one of the league’s top defensive big men, has Los Angeles especially on alert. The Lakers trailed 3-2 in last year’s NBA finals before Perkins hurt his knee in Game 6, and the Celtics lost the series in seven. Los Angeles Lakers vs Oklahoma City Thunder NBA Live, Recap, Highlights. The two division leaders face off for the second time Sunday, and the Thunder should have Kendrick Perkins and Nate Robinson available for the first time as they try to avoid losing a season-high third straight.
Philadelphia 76ers vs Cleveland Cavaliers NBA Live Stream
Philadelphia 76ers vs Cleveland Cavaliers NBA Live Stream on 5:00 pm EST Sun Feb 27, 2011. Cleveland also received rookies Luke Harangody and Semih Erden in a trade with Boston on Thursday. Their status for Sunday is unknown.
The Cavaliers, who have held opponents to less than 45.0 percent shooting in each of their three most recent wins, had taken 10 of 11 versus the 76ers - including two victories this season - prior to falling 117-97 on the road Dec. 7 as seven players scored in double figures for Philadelphia. Where to Watch Philadelphia 76ers vs Cleveland Cavaliers NBA Live. Holiday had a season-high 29 points and eight assists in a 123-116 loss to Cleveland on Nov. 5. Thaddeus Young, averaging 20.4 points on 67.7 percent shooting off the bench in his last five, registered a season-high 26 points and 11 rebounds in the Dec. 7 win.
Cleveland, which entered the All Star break with a stunning win Feb. 16 over the Los Angeles Lakers, is coming off another very impressive victory, defeating star-studded New York 115-109 on Friday thanks in part to season highs of 62 rebounds and 19 offensive boards. Antawn Jamison had 28 points and 13 rebounds against the Knicks while J.J. Hickson totaled 24 points, 15 boards - a career-best 11 offensive - and a career-high five blocks. Philadelphia 76ers vs Cleveland Cavaliers NBA Live, Recap, Highlights. Coach Byron Scott’s team averaged just 94.4 points over its NBA-record setting 26-game losing streak that ended Feb. 11, but has since won three of five while scoring 112.8 points per game.
The Cavaliers, who have held opponents to less than 45.0 percent shooting in each of their three most recent wins, had taken 10 of 11 versus the 76ers - including two victories this season - prior to falling 117-97 on the road Dec. 7 as seven players scored in double figures for Philadelphia. Where to Watch Philadelphia 76ers vs Cleveland Cavaliers NBA Live. Holiday had a season-high 29 points and eight assists in a 123-116 loss to Cleveland on Nov. 5. Thaddeus Young, averaging 20.4 points on 67.7 percent shooting off the bench in his last five, registered a season-high 26 points and 11 rebounds in the Dec. 7 win.
Cleveland, which entered the All Star break with a stunning win Feb. 16 over the Los Angeles Lakers, is coming off another very impressive victory, defeating star-studded New York 115-109 on Friday thanks in part to season highs of 62 rebounds and 19 offensive boards. Antawn Jamison had 28 points and 13 rebounds against the Knicks while J.J. Hickson totaled 24 points, 15 boards - a career-best 11 offensive - and a career-high five blocks. Philadelphia 76ers vs Cleveland Cavaliers NBA Live, Recap, Highlights. Coach Byron Scott’s team averaged just 94.4 points over its NBA-record setting 26-game losing streak that ended Feb. 11, but has since won three of five while scoring 112.8 points per game.
Golden State Warriors vs Minnesota Timberwolves NBA Live Stream
Golden State Warriors vs Minnesota Timberwolves NBA Live Stream on 5:00 pm EST Sun Feb 27, 2011. Minnesota is averaging 89.6 points on 38.3 percent shooting over its season-high-tying skid, but will likely need to come out with a better effort offensively if it hopes to keep up with Golden State, which is scoring 102.4 points per game. The Timberwolves are 3-39 when allowing at least 100 points.
Kevin Love barely recorded his 45th consecutive double-double with 11 points and 14 rebounds versus the Hornets, passing Moses Malone for the second-longest streak since the NBA-ABA merger in 1976. Where to Watch Golden State Warriors vs Minnesota Timberwolves NBA Live. Love is averaging 18.7 points and 14.7 rebounds in his last seven meetings with Golden State and could inch closer to Malone’s 51-game double-double run from Dec. 29, 1978-Oct. 12, 1979.
Despite its lackluster play of late, Golden State remains within striking distance of the eighth and final playoff spot in the Western Conference. Stephen Curry knows that the upcoming road trip, which features five stops against teams with losing records, will go a long way in determining the team’s fate. Monta Ellis ranks among the league’s top 10 in scoring with 25.0 points per game, but recorded 15 in a 115-93 loss to Boston on Tuesday night and was held to 16 in a 95-79 defeat Friday night at the hands of Atlanta. Ellis is shooting 33.3 percent over that stretch. Golden State Warriors vs Minnesota Timberwolves NBA Live, Recap, Highlights. Golden State, which has won five straight against Minnesota and six of seven at the Target Center, entered the All-Star break on a three-game winning streak and a 7-2 run.
Kevin Love barely recorded his 45th consecutive double-double with 11 points and 14 rebounds versus the Hornets, passing Moses Malone for the second-longest streak since the NBA-ABA merger in 1976. Where to Watch Golden State Warriors vs Minnesota Timberwolves NBA Live. Love is averaging 18.7 points and 14.7 rebounds in his last seven meetings with Golden State and could inch closer to Malone’s 51-game double-double run from Dec. 29, 1978-Oct. 12, 1979.
Despite its lackluster play of late, Golden State remains within striking distance of the eighth and final playoff spot in the Western Conference. Stephen Curry knows that the upcoming road trip, which features five stops against teams with losing records, will go a long way in determining the team’s fate. Monta Ellis ranks among the league’s top 10 in scoring with 25.0 points per game, but recorded 15 in a 115-93 loss to Boston on Tuesday night and was held to 16 in a 95-79 defeat Friday night at the hands of Atlanta. Ellis is shooting 33.3 percent over that stretch. Golden State Warriors vs Minnesota Timberwolves NBA Live, Recap, Highlights. Golden State, which has won five straight against Minnesota and six of seven at the Target Center, entered the All-Star break on a three-game winning streak and a 7-2 run.
Dallas Mavericks vs Toronto Raptors NBA Live Stream
Dallas Mavericks vs Toronto Raptors NBA Live Stream on 6:00 pm EST Sun Feb 27, 2011. Toronto turned in a listless effort Friday, falling 110-92 to Phoenix after holding its only lead when it made the first basket of the game. Just 1:58 later, the Raptors were down 11-2 and never came close to recovering. The top overall pick in 2006 made 12 of 15 shots for 26 points against the Suns and is averaging 27.1 over the last nine games. Where to Watch Dallas Mavericks vs Toronto Raptors NBA Live. He missed the last meeting with Dallas due to a strained left calf, but has averaged just 11.3 points during the past four home matchups. Raptors may be on their way to a third consecutive season out of the playoffs, Andrea Bargnani is providing one of the few bright spots.
Mavericks, haven’t fared well against the Raptors, losing the last two meetings after an 11-1 stretch. They fell 84-76 at home on Dec. 28, and in the last visit to the Air Canada Centre on Jan. 17, 2010, losing 110-88. Dallas owns the second-best record in the Western Conference. However, the team is still six games behind league-leading San Antonio in the Southwest Division and the conference. Dallas Mavericks vs Toronto Raptors NBA Live, Recap, Highlights. The Mavericks, though, are doing their best to gain ground in those races, winning 15 of 16 including five in a row in which they’ve averaged 111.4 points. Mavericks look for a sixth consecutive victory by re-establishing their dominance of the lowly Toronto Raptors on Sunday night.
Mavericks, haven’t fared well against the Raptors, losing the last two meetings after an 11-1 stretch. They fell 84-76 at home on Dec. 28, and in the last visit to the Air Canada Centre on Jan. 17, 2010, losing 110-88. Dallas owns the second-best record in the Western Conference. However, the team is still six games behind league-leading San Antonio in the Southwest Division and the conference. Dallas Mavericks vs Toronto Raptors NBA Live, Recap, Highlights. The Mavericks, though, are doing their best to gain ground in those races, winning 15 of 16 including five in a row in which they’ve averaged 111.4 points. Mavericks look for a sixth consecutive victory by re-establishing their dominance of the lowly Toronto Raptors on Sunday night.
Charlotte Bobcats vs Orlando Magic NBA Live Stream
Charlotte Bobcats vs Orlando Magic NBA Live Stream on 6:00 pm EST Sun Feb 27, 2011. Magic also face several tough opponents this week. After this game, Orlando hosts New York on Tuesday, visits Southeast-leading Miami on Thursday and returns home to face Central-leading Chicago the following night. With the 2010 All-Star shipped to Portland, Stephen Jackson stepped up with 30 points and D.J. Augustin added 23. Gerald Henderson started in Wallace’s place and scored 21. Where to Watch Charlotte Bobcats vs Orlando Magic NBA Live. Henderson is averaging 19.0 points in his last four games - 11.8 better than his season average - and is going to be expected to carry more of the offense as Charlotte continues its playoff push. The Bobcats, opening a four-game road trip, have won four of five and are within one-half game of eighth-place Indiana in the Eastern Conference.
Bobcats are third-worst in the league at 94.4 points per game but have reached at least 109 in three of four. They hit that mark just four times in their first 54 contests. The Magic came out much more focused Friday against Northwest Division-leading Oklahoma City, limiting the Thunder to 33.3 percent shooting in a 111-88 win, their third in four games. Charlotte Bobcats vs Orlando Magic NBA Live, Recap, Highlights. Charlotte is coming off Friday’s emotional 110-98 win over Sacramento, its first game since the trade of Gerald Wallace, the last original member of the seven-year-old franchise. With a daunting portion of the schedule looming, Howard and the Magic hope to avoid a big letdown Sunday night when they host the Charlotte Bobcats.
Bobcats are third-worst in the league at 94.4 points per game but have reached at least 109 in three of four. They hit that mark just four times in their first 54 contests. The Magic came out much more focused Friday against Northwest Division-leading Oklahoma City, limiting the Thunder to 33.3 percent shooting in a 111-88 win, their third in four games. Charlotte Bobcats vs Orlando Magic NBA Live, Recap, Highlights. Charlotte is coming off Friday’s emotional 110-98 win over Sacramento, its first game since the trade of Gerald Wallace, the last original member of the seven-year-old franchise. With a daunting portion of the schedule looming, Howard and the Magic hope to avoid a big letdown Sunday night when they host the Charlotte Bobcats.
Houston Rockets vs New Orleans Hornets NBA Live Stream
Houston Rockets vs New Orleans Hornets NBA Live Stream on 7:00 pm EST Sun Feb 27, 2011. Rockets traded the duo to Memphis and Phoenix, respectively, prior to Thursday’s deadline. They didn’t miss a beat without them Saturday, as Chase Budinger scored 27 points while starting in place of Battier in a 123-108 win over New Jersey. All-Star point guard Chris Paul said he’s finally feeling comfortable after undergoing knee surgery last year, totaling 36 points and 18 assists the last two games. Where to Watch Houston Rockets vs New Orleans Hornets NBA Live. While the Hornets are welcoming key players back, the Rockets are adjusting to life without Shane Battier and Aaron Brooks.
New Orleans has won five in a row against Houston, including both matchups this season. However, the Rockets have averaged 118.3 points during a three-game win streak that continued with a 123-108 victory over New Jersey on Saturday. Okafor is averaging 11.1 points and a team-high 10.1 boards, while West leads New Orleans with 19.1 points per game and ranks second with 7.7 rebounds. Houston Rockets vs New Orleans Hornets NBA Live, Recap, Highlights. Okafor missed 10 games because of a strained left hip, and New Orleans didn’t cope well without its starting center by losing seven times in that span. The forward missed Friday’s victory due to a death in his family. West has averages of 27.2 points and 9.0 boards over the last six meetings with Houston.
New Orleans has won five in a row against Houston, including both matchups this season. However, the Rockets have averaged 118.3 points during a three-game win streak that continued with a 123-108 victory over New Jersey on Saturday. Okafor is averaging 11.1 points and a team-high 10.1 boards, while West leads New Orleans with 19.1 points per game and ranks second with 7.7 rebounds. Houston Rockets vs New Orleans Hornets NBA Live, Recap, Highlights. Okafor missed 10 games because of a strained left hip, and New Orleans didn’t cope well without its starting center by losing seven times in that span. The forward missed Friday’s victory due to a death in his family. West has averages of 27.2 points and 9.0 boards over the last six meetings with Houston.
Memphis Grizzlies vs San Antonio Spurs NBA Live Stream
Memphis Grizzlies vs San Antonio Spurs NBA Live Stream on 7:00 pm EST Sun Feb 27, 2011. Grizzlies, who average a league-best 50.3 points in the paint, had an amazing 78 Saturday - an NBA season high and the most since the Spurs had 90 in a 147-116 blowout of Golden State on March 19. Nearly dealt to Indiana prior to the deadline and out of the rotation recently for 10 games, Mayo has enjoyed success versus the defensive-minded Spurs. He’s averaged 24.0 points in nine meetings - easily his best against any opponent. Where to Watch Memphis Grizzlies vs San Antonio Spurs NBA Live. Grizzlies are again without Gay, who will miss at least another three weeks due to a dislocated shoulder, and his absence played a major role in the team reacquiring Shane Battier from Houston on Thursday.
San Antonio’s 20th consecutive win at the AT&T Center tied the home mark established by the 1989-90 team. Spurs stood pat, and after a rocky start to their first post-deadline game Friday against New Jersey, showed in the third quarter why they’re the league’s best team. Down one at halftime, San Antonio outscored the Nets 35-18 in the third - getting 10 points from Tim Duncan - and won 106-96. Memphis Grizzlies vs San Antonio Spurs NBA Live, Recap, Highlights. Eleven victories during the current streak have been by double digits, and only three times have the Spurs won by fewer than five points, but Memphis gave them one of their stiffest challenges Dec. 18. The Grizzlies rallied from nine down after three quarters to force overtime before falling 112-106.
San Antonio’s 20th consecutive win at the AT&T Center tied the home mark established by the 1989-90 team. Spurs stood pat, and after a rocky start to their first post-deadline game Friday against New Jersey, showed in the third quarter why they’re the league’s best team. Down one at halftime, San Antonio outscored the Nets 35-18 in the third - getting 10 points from Tim Duncan - and won 106-96. Memphis Grizzlies vs San Antonio Spurs NBA Live, Recap, Highlights. Eleven victories during the current streak have been by double digits, and only three times have the Spurs won by fewer than five points, but Memphis gave them one of their stiffest challenges Dec. 18. The Grizzlies rallied from nine down after three quarters to force overtime before falling 112-106.
New York Knicks vs Miami Heat NBA Live Stream
New York Knicks vs Miami Heat NBA Live Stream on 8:00 pm EST Sun Feb 27, 2011. New Yorkers, transplants in South Florida or otherwise, always show up for games at Miami. Tickets for Sunday were going for as much as $2,500 in the lower levels on the online fan-to-fan marketplace StubHub.com, and that doesn’t even include the $9,000 asking price for some courtside spots. Trading for Anthony and Chauncey Billups created a significant challenge for the Knicks. They got much better, but the process of becoming a cohesive unit in time for the playoffs needs to be fast-tracked. Where to Watch New York Knicks vs Miami Heat NBA Live. Knicks practiced for nearly two hours on Saturday, which constitutes a long workout by NBA standards this late in the season, especially the night after a road game followed by another couple hours of travel.
Anthony had his right elbow in a protective sleeve, like the one he’s been wearing on his left arm. He said he doesn’t plan on being 100 percent for a couple of weeks, but noted that since the Knicks have 26 games remaining before the postseason, there’s little time for him to wait around. New York Knicks vs Miami Heat NBA Live, Recap, Highlights. Knicks coach Mike D’Antoni said Anthony told him the elbow pain, which flared up in New York’s loss at Cleveland on Friday night, stemmed from a lingering bursa sac problem. Anthony went through New York’s practice in Miami, which started about 13 hours after the loss to the Cavaliers. They need to start clicking as soon as possible, he said—and finding a way to handle the likes of Wade and James in Miami would be a good start.
Anthony had his right elbow in a protective sleeve, like the one he’s been wearing on his left arm. He said he doesn’t plan on being 100 percent for a couple of weeks, but noted that since the Knicks have 26 games remaining before the postseason, there’s little time for him to wait around. New York Knicks vs Miami Heat NBA Live, Recap, Highlights. Knicks coach Mike D’Antoni said Anthony told him the elbow pain, which flared up in New York’s loss at Cleveland on Friday night, stemmed from a lingering bursa sac problem. Anthony went through New York’s practice in Miami, which started about 13 hours after the loss to the Cavaliers. They need to start clicking as soon as possible, he said—and finding a way to handle the likes of Wade and James in Miami would be a good start.
Atlanta Hawks vs Portland Trail Blazers NBA Live Stream
Atlanta Hawks vs Portland Trail Blazers NBA Live Stream on 10:30 pm EST Sun Feb 27, 2011. Blazers have won seven of eight to climb the standings in the West, moving one game behind fifth-place New Orleans. While Aldridge has averaged 20.3 points and 10.0 boards in his last four meetings with Atlanta, his individual numbers haven’t translated into much success for Portland. Where to Watch Atlanta Hawks vs Portland Trail Blazers NBA Live. Since taking 13 of 14 in the series, the Blazers have lost three straight - including a 99-95 overtime defeat Nov. 16, 2009, as Joe Johnson recorded 35 points and nine assists for the Hawks.
After returning Wednesday from a two-month absence following arthroscopic surgery on both of his knees, Roy - a three-time All Star - sent Friday night’s matchup with Denver into overtime with a game-tying 3-pointer with 5.8 seconds remaining and registered 18 points off the bench in the 107-106 win. Atlanta Hawks vs Portland Trail Blazers NBA Live, Recap, Highlights. Blazers plan to use him off the bench initially, but he figures to give the team a strong defensive presence and a formidable third scoring option to go along with LaMarcus Aldridge and Roy. Playing in only his second game back from a knee injury, Brandon Roy helped the Portland Trail Blazers move into sixth place in the Western Conference.
After returning Wednesday from a two-month absence following arthroscopic surgery on both of his knees, Roy - a three-time All Star - sent Friday night’s matchup with Denver into overtime with a game-tying 3-pointer with 5.8 seconds remaining and registered 18 points off the bench in the 107-106 win. Atlanta Hawks vs Portland Trail Blazers NBA Live, Recap, Highlights. Blazers plan to use him off the bench initially, but he figures to give the team a strong defensive presence and a formidable third scoring option to go along with LaMarcus Aldridge and Roy. Playing in only his second game back from a knee injury, Brandon Roy helped the Portland Trail Blazers move into sixth place in the Western Conference.
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