Montreal Canadiens vs Atlanta Thrashers NHL Live Stream on 7:00 pm EST Tue Mar 1, 2011. Canadiens are sixth in the East and six points behind Northeast Division-leading Boston after a 4-3 win Saturday against Carolina. Montreal has won two of three since dropping six of its previous seven. Tomas Plekanec reached the 20-goal mark for the fifth straight season Saturday. He’s the first Canadien to accomplish the feat since Stephane Richer did it in six straight 1985-86 to 1990-91. Where to Watch Montreal Canadiens vs Atlanta Thrashers NHL Live . Alex Auld, who made 44 saves in the November loss to the Thrashers, got his second straight start in place of Carey Price, who had the flu. Price’s status for this game is uncertain.
Thrashers acquired Stuart and center Blake Wheeler from Boston on Feb. 18 for center Rich Peverley and defenseman Boris Valabik. Determined to stay in the postseason hunt, Thrashers general manager Rick Dudley made a plethora of moves leading up to and including the day of the trade deadline. On Monday, Dudley traded forward Niclas Bergfors to Florida for forward Radek Dvorak, and he sent forward Freddy Modin to Calgary for a draft pick. Dudley concluded the day by claiming center Rob Schremp off waivers from the New York Islanders and signing recently acquired defenseman Mark Stuart to a three-year contract extension. Montreal Canadiens vs Atlanta Thrashers NHL Live, Recap, Highlights. Thrashers moved within four points of eighth-place Carolina on Sunday, ending a five-game skid with a 3-2 overtime win against Toronto. Atlanta, atop the Southeast Division as recently as late December, had lost 16 of 20 since Jan. 7.
Tuesday, March 1, 2011
New York Islanders vs Washington Capitals NHL Live Stream
New York Islanders vs Washington Capitals NHL Live Stream on 7:00 pm EST Tue Mar 1, 2011. New York center Justin DiBenedetto could make his NHL debut after he was recalled from Bridgeport of the AHL. A sixth-round pick in 2008, DiBenedetto led Bridgeport with 15 goals, scoring 10 in his last 17 games. Islanders are at the bottom of the Atlantic Division, and trying to take some positives from Saturday’s defeat as their slide reached three. Where to Watch New York Islanders vs Washington Capitals NHL Live. Caps may have a third new player if Marco Sturm is available. The left wing was scratched Saturday after being claimed off waivers from Los Angeles earlier in the day. Sturm, a 20-goal scorer in seven of the past eight seasons, had four goals and five assists in 17 games for the Kings after recovering from knee surgery.
Wideman, acquired from Florida for prospect Jake Hauswirth and a 2011 third-round selection, should give Washington’s power play a boost. The unit ranks 25th in the league with a 16.3 success rate after posting 25.2 percent in each of the last two seasons, leading the league in 2009-10. New York Islanders vs Washington Capitals NHL Live, Recap, Highlights. Of Wideman’s nine goals and 24 assists, he’s logged eight and 11, respectively, on the man advantage. Capitals got Arnott from New Jersey, sending center Dave Steckel and a 2012 second-round pick to the Devils. Arnott is the No. 2 center they’ve been seeking and a proven playoff performer with 30 goals and 36 assists in 106 postseason games.
Wideman, acquired from Florida for prospect Jake Hauswirth and a 2011 third-round selection, should give Washington’s power play a boost. The unit ranks 25th in the league with a 16.3 success rate after posting 25.2 percent in each of the last two seasons, leading the league in 2009-10. New York Islanders vs Washington Capitals NHL Live, Recap, Highlights. Of Wideman’s nine goals and 24 assists, he’s logged eight and 11, respectively, on the man advantage. Capitals got Arnott from New Jersey, sending center Dave Steckel and a 2012 second-round pick to the Devils. Arnott is the No. 2 center they’ve been seeking and a proven playoff performer with 30 goals and 36 assists in 106 postseason games.
Florida Panthers vs Carolina Hurricanes NHL Live Stream
Florida Panthers vs Carolina Hurricanes NHL Live Stream on 7:00 pm EST Tue Mar 1, 2011. Florida fell to 2-5-0 in its past seven games with a 2-1 loss to New Jersey on Sunday that left it eight points behind Carolina. The Hurricanes are 3-1-1 against the Panthers this season. Cole has a point in all five games and has totaled four goals and three assists. Where to Watch Florida Panthers vs Carolina Hurricanes NHL Live. Among those leaving were defenseman Dennis Wideman and forwards Chris Higgins and Radek Dvorak, the latter of whom brought back winger Niclas Bergfors from Atlanta. Bergfors has a goal in each of three career visits to Raleigh. In all, the Panthers acquired 11 players and four draft picks in February. They’ll have seven picks in the first three rounds of the 2011 entry draft.
While Allen’s arrival should boost a penalty-kill unit that’s coming off its best month of the season - Carolina allowed just five goals in 37 chances - the fact that Staal won’t miss any extended time was even bigger news Monday. Staal suffered an upper-body injury in Friday’s 4-1 win over Pittsburgh that kept him out of Saturday’s 4-3 loss at Montreal. Florida Panthers vs Carolina Hurricanes NHL Live, Recap, Highlights. On Thursday, the Hurricanes sent Ryan Carter and a fifth-round draft pick to Florida for Stillman, who had more playoff points than anyone but Staal while helping lead Carolina to the 2006 Stanley Cup. The Hurricanes learned they’ll have captain Eric Staal back from a one-game absence Tuesday night against the visiting Panthers, who will see Allen and Cory Stillman on the ice for their Southeast Division rivals.
While Allen’s arrival should boost a penalty-kill unit that’s coming off its best month of the season - Carolina allowed just five goals in 37 chances - the fact that Staal won’t miss any extended time was even bigger news Monday. Staal suffered an upper-body injury in Friday’s 4-1 win over Pittsburgh that kept him out of Saturday’s 4-3 loss at Montreal. Florida Panthers vs Carolina Hurricanes NHL Live, Recap, Highlights. On Thursday, the Hurricanes sent Ryan Carter and a fifth-round draft pick to Florida for Stillman, who had more playoff points than anyone but Staal while helping lead Carolina to the 2006 Stanley Cup. The Hurricanes learned they’ll have captain Eric Staal back from a one-game absence Tuesday night against the visiting Panthers, who will see Allen and Cory Stillman on the ice for their Southeast Division rivals.
Buffalo Sabres vs New York Rangers NHL Live Stream
Buffalo Sabres vs New York Rangers NHL Live Stream on 7:00 pm EST Tue Mar 1, 2011. Rangers did add veteran defenseman Bryan McCabe via a trade with Florida on Saturday. McCabe was in uniform for Sunday’s 2-1 loss to Tampa Bay, as New York fell to 2-4-1 in its last seven home games. Lundqvist could be up to the challenge of serving as the workhorse. He leads the league with eight shutouts and is 25-21-4 with a 2.33 GAA. He’s 1-2-1 with a 3.20 GAA over his last four meetings with the Sabres, including a 33-save performance in a 6-3 win at Buffalo on Oct. 9. Where to Watch Buffalo Sabres vs New York Rangers NHL Live. New York acquired center John Mitchell on Monday, sending a seventh-round pick to Toronto. The Rangers sent Mitchell to Connecticut.
Rangers’ most significant move Monday involved learning backup goaltender Martin Biron is out indefinitely with a broken collarbone after being hit with a shot in practice. They called up Cam Talbot, who has yet to play in an NHL game, from Connecticut of the AHL to serve as Henrik Lundqvist’s new backup. Buffalo acquired the right wing from St. Louis on Sunday in exchange for a second-round draft pick. Boyes had a career-high 43 goals with the Blues in 2007-08, and scored 33 the following season. Buffalo Sabres vs New York Rangers NHL Live, Recap, Highlights. Buffalo is ninth in the East, two points back of eighth-place Carolina and five behind the Rangers for seventh.
Rangers’ most significant move Monday involved learning backup goaltender Martin Biron is out indefinitely with a broken collarbone after being hit with a shot in practice. They called up Cam Talbot, who has yet to play in an NHL game, from Connecticut of the AHL to serve as Henrik Lundqvist’s new backup. Buffalo acquired the right wing from St. Louis on Sunday in exchange for a second-round draft pick. Boyes had a career-high 43 goals with the Blues in 2007-08, and scored 33 the following season. Buffalo Sabres vs New York Rangers NHL Live, Recap, Highlights. Buffalo is ninth in the East, two points back of eighth-place Carolina and five behind the Rangers for seventh.
Boston Bruins vs Ottawa Senators NHL Live Stream
Boston Bruins vs Ottawa Senators NHL Live Stream on 7:30 pm EST Tue Mar 1, 2011. Senators won’t have forward Milan Michalek, but will likely get defenseman Sergei Gonchar and forwards Chris Neil and Jesse Winchester back. Phillips originally thought Saturday’s game against Philadelphia might be his last, and it would have been a memorable finale. His third-period goal was his first of the season and helped Ottawa shock the East-best Flyers 4-1. Where to Watch Boston Bruins vs Ottawa Senators NHL Live. Tim Thomas should be in net for Boston, and that’s a scary thought for Ottawa. The Vezina Trophy frontrunner has won seven straight road games against the Senators while posting a 1.26 goals-against average. Two of his seven shutouts this season have come versus Ottawa.
Bruins made only a minor deal with Minnesota prior to the trade deadline Monday - in addition to Peverley, they added defenseman Tomas Kaberle and former Senator Chris Kelly over the past two weeks - but Ottawa wasn’t done making moves. Bruins were tied with Montreal atop the Northeast with 69 points, but they’ve since put some space between themselves and the Canadiens. They’ve surrendered nine goals and scored 19, including Sunday’s game-winner from recently acquired Rich Peverley in a 3-2 victory at Edmonton. Boston Bruins vs Ottawa Senators NHL Live, Recap, Highlights. Boston improved to 21-7-4 on the road - it’s 15-12-3 at home - and pulled within two points of Tampa Bay for second place in the East.
Bruins made only a minor deal with Minnesota prior to the trade deadline Monday - in addition to Peverley, they added defenseman Tomas Kaberle and former Senator Chris Kelly over the past two weeks - but Ottawa wasn’t done making moves. Bruins were tied with Montreal atop the Northeast with 69 points, but they’ve since put some space between themselves and the Canadiens. They’ve surrendered nine goals and scored 19, including Sunday’s game-winner from recently acquired Rich Peverley in a 3-2 victory at Edmonton. Boston Bruins vs Ottawa Senators NHL Live, Recap, Highlights. Boston improved to 21-7-4 on the road - it’s 15-12-3 at home - and pulled within two points of Tampa Bay for second place in the East.
Calgary Flames vs St. Louis Blues NHL Live Stream
Calgary Flames vs St. Louis Blues NHL Live Stream on 8:00 pm EST Tue Mar 1, 2011. St. Louis capped a busy two weeks Monday by trading forward Brad Winchester to Anaheim for a 2012 third-round pick. The Blues also dealt winger Brad Boyes to Buffalo for a 2011 second-round pick after the game Sunday, which followed the Feb. 19 trade of former No. 1 overall pick Erik Johnson and Jay McClement to Colorado for Chris Stewart and Kevin Shattenkirk. Where to Watch Calgary Flames vs St. Louis Blues NHL Live. Calgary is 9-2-1 and has outscored the Blues 43-27 during the last 12 meetings in St. Louis.
Kiprusoff has been a huge part of the team’s resurgence, going 11-2-3 with a 1.91 goals-against average and two shutouts since Jan. 22. He’s 16-2-2 with a 1.83 GAA as a member of the Flames against St. Louis, including Sunday’s win and a 4-1 victory Jan. 26. Calgary looks to earn at least a point on the road for the ninth time in 10 games Tuesday night in the back end of a home-and-home set against the struggling St. Louis Blues. Calgary Flames vs St. Louis Blues NHL Live, Recap, Highlights. The Flames have notched a point in 22 of their last 25 games after beating the Blues 1-0 on Sunday. Miikka Kiprusoff made 27 saves for his fifth shutout of the season, and David Moss scored with 5:39 remaining.
Kiprusoff has been a huge part of the team’s resurgence, going 11-2-3 with a 1.91 goals-against average and two shutouts since Jan. 22. He’s 16-2-2 with a 1.83 GAA as a member of the Flames against St. Louis, including Sunday’s win and a 4-1 victory Jan. 26. Calgary looks to earn at least a point on the road for the ninth time in 10 games Tuesday night in the back end of a home-and-home set against the struggling St. Louis Blues. Calgary Flames vs St. Louis Blues NHL Live, Recap, Highlights. The Flames have notched a point in 22 of their last 25 games after beating the Blues 1-0 on Sunday. Miikka Kiprusoff made 27 saves for his fifth shutout of the season, and David Moss scored with 5:39 remaining.
Dallas Stars vs Phoenix Coyotes NHL Live Stream
Dallas Stars vs Phoenix Coyotes NHL Live Stream on 9:00 pm EST Tue Mar 1, 2011. Phoenix has won the last three meetings this season after Dallas’ 6-3 victory Nov. 5. Richards has three goals and two assists in the four matchups, while Yandle has a goal and four assists. The Coyotes have won five of the last six meetings at home. Coyotes made a deal of their own Monday, trading forward Scottie Upshall and defenseman Sami Lepisto to Columbus for defenseman Rostislav Klesla. Where to Watch Dallas Stars vs Phoenix Coyotes NHL Live. With Ed Jovanovski still recovering form an orbital-bone fracture, Phoenix needed to add size on the blue line, which the 6-foot-3, 220-pound Klesla provides.
Dallas has won two straight after losing nine of 10, beating Nashville 3-2 on Saturday. Recent acquisition Alex Goligoski scored his first goal in three games with the Stars and assisted on Loui Eriksson’s go-ahead goal in the third period. Pacific Division foes face off Tuesday night in Phoenix separated by only four points in the standings. Dallas Stars vs Phoenix Coyotes NHL Live, Recap, Highlights. Rumors swirled that Dallas shopped Richards, who will be an unrestricted free agent July 1, before the trade deadline. General manager Joe Nieuwendyk said he’s looking forward to Richards helping the Stars reach the playoffs for the first time since the 10-year veteran was acquired from Tampa at the deadline during the 2007-08 season.
Dallas has won two straight after losing nine of 10, beating Nashville 3-2 on Saturday. Recent acquisition Alex Goligoski scored his first goal in three games with the Stars and assisted on Loui Eriksson’s go-ahead goal in the third period. Pacific Division foes face off Tuesday night in Phoenix separated by only four points in the standings. Dallas Stars vs Phoenix Coyotes NHL Live, Recap, Highlights. Rumors swirled that Dallas shopped Richards, who will be an unrestricted free agent July 1, before the trade deadline. General manager Joe Nieuwendyk said he’s looking forward to Richards helping the Stars reach the playoffs for the first time since the 10-year veteran was acquired from Tampa at the deadline during the 2007-08 season.
Nashville Predators vs Edmonton Oilers NHL Live Stream
Nashville Predators vs Edmonton Oilers NHL Live Stream on 9:30 pm EST Tue Mar 1, 2011. Oilers have dropped the first two of this four-game homestand, which concludes Thursday against Columbus. They dropped to 4-11-2 their last 17 at Rexall Place after a 3-2 loss to Boston on Sunday in which they were outshot 40-17. Penner was tied with rookie Taylor Hall as the Oilers’ top scorer with 21 goals. However, he was the subject of scorn by the club’s fans for failing to produce more after signing a controversial five-year, $21.5 million offer sheet that Anaheim declined to match prior to the 2008-09 season. Where to Watch Nashville Predators vs Edmonton Oilers NHL Live. Teubert, who could make his NHL debut Tuesday, is a highly regarded prospect after being drafted 13th overall by the Kings in 2008.
Predators have won 15 of the last 18 meetings with Edmonton, but dropped the most recent 4-0 at home Feb. 7. Nashville took the latest matchup at Rexall Place on Jan. 23, 3-2 in a shootout to win for the eighth . Nashville might be in position to get the trip off to a strong start after Edmonton dealt winger Dustin Penner to Los Angeles on Monday for defenseman Colton Teubert, a 2011 first-round pick and a third-rounder the following year. Nashville Predators vs Edmonton Oilers NHL Live, Recap, Highlights. Predators, who acquired Mike Fisher from Ottawa for two draft picks Feb. 10, opted to stand pat at Monday’s trade deadline. Fisher has one goal and three assists in eight games since joining Nashville, setting up a goal by Shea Weber in Sunday’s 3-2 win over Columbus.
Predators have won 15 of the last 18 meetings with Edmonton, but dropped the most recent 4-0 at home Feb. 7. Nashville took the latest matchup at Rexall Place on Jan. 23, 3-2 in a shootout to win for the eighth . Nashville might be in position to get the trip off to a strong start after Edmonton dealt winger Dustin Penner to Los Angeles on Monday for defenseman Colton Teubert, a 2011 first-round pick and a third-rounder the following year. Nashville Predators vs Edmonton Oilers NHL Live, Recap, Highlights. Predators, who acquired Mike Fisher from Ottawa for two draft picks Feb. 10, opted to stand pat at Monday’s trade deadline. Fisher has one goal and three assists in eight games since joining Nashville, setting up a goal by Shea Weber in Sunday’s 3-2 win over Columbus.
Columbus Blue Jackets vs Vancouver Canucks NHL Live Stream
Columbus Blue Jackets vs Vancouver Canucks NHL Live Stream on 10:00 pm EST Tue Mar 1, 2011. Canucks stocked up for the playoff push by acquiring center Maxim Lapierre from Anaheim and veteran forward Chris Higgins from Florida on Monday. Mason replaced Mathieu Garon after he gave up six goals in a 7-3 home loss to Vancouver on Dec. 23. Henrik and Daniel Sedin combined for two goals and five assists, Raffi Torres scored twice and Alex Burrows added a goal with an assist in that contest. The Sedins went without a point in Saturday’s 3-1 loss to Boston. Where to Watch Columbus Blue Jackets vs Vancouver Canucks NHL Live. Vancouver has alternated wins and losses over the last 10 games. Lapierre, who split time this season between Montreal and Anaheim, has five goals, six assists and 72 penalty minutes in 59 games. Higgins, expected to be out another week to 10 days with a broken thumb, has 11 goals with 12 assists.
Columbus hopes to get a lift after acquiring forward Scottie Upshall on Monday from Phoenix in exchange for defenseman Rostislav Klesla(notes), the last original Blue Jacket. The sixth overall pick in 2002, Upshall had 16 goals and 11 assists for the Coyotes. Blue Jackets look to bounce back from their first road loss in more than a month and try to avoid a sixth consecutive defeat to the Western Conference-leading Vancouver Canucks on Tuesday night. Columbus Blue Jackets vs Vancouver Canucks NHL Live, Recap, Highlights. Columbus had its franchise-record six-game road winning streak snapped Sunday when it allowed three third-period goals in a 3-2 loss at Nashville. Columbus has dropped five straight overall against the Canucks and two in a row at Vancouver since winning 5-3 there Oct. 5, 2009. Columbus earned a point with a 3-2 overtime loss at Vancouver on Dec. 15.
Columbus hopes to get a lift after acquiring forward Scottie Upshall on Monday from Phoenix in exchange for defenseman Rostislav Klesla(notes), the last original Blue Jacket. The sixth overall pick in 2002, Upshall had 16 goals and 11 assists for the Coyotes. Blue Jackets look to bounce back from their first road loss in more than a month and try to avoid a sixth consecutive defeat to the Western Conference-leading Vancouver Canucks on Tuesday night. Columbus Blue Jackets vs Vancouver Canucks NHL Live, Recap, Highlights. Columbus had its franchise-record six-game road winning streak snapped Sunday when it allowed three third-period goals in a 3-2 loss at Nashville. Columbus has dropped five straight overall against the Canucks and two in a row at Vancouver since winning 5-3 there Oct. 5, 2009. Columbus earned a point with a 3-2 overtime loss at Vancouver on Dec. 15.
Colorado Avalanche vs San Jose Sharks NHL Live Stream
Colorado Avalanche vs San Jose Sharks NHL Live Stream on 10:30 pm EST Tue Mar 1, 2011. Sharks are 9 for 21 with the man advantage in their last six home games. Although Sacco was pleased with the effort, the Avalanche, who were tied for seventh in the West before losing 13 of 14, still dropped to 0-25-3 when scoring fewer than three goals. That doesn’t bode well for Colorado if Niemi is between the pipes. Niemi, who has started the past 18 games, is 10-2-0 with a 1.72 goals-against average and three shutouts in the last 12. Where to Watch Colorado Avalanche vs San Jose Sharks NHL Live. In addition to its offensive woes, Colorado’s penalty-killing unit is also struggling. The Avalanche have allowed at least one power-play goal in a season-high eight straight games, killing just 23 of 34 penalties.
Colorado’s loss in San Jose two weeks ago marked its 10th straight defeat. The Avalanche bounced back with a 4-3 win in St. Louis three days later but have since dropped their last three. San Jose, winner of six straight and 15 of 18, is in third place in the West but only seven points ahead of 11th-place Anaheim. Clowe had the other goal and Antti Niemi made 25 saves as San Jose moved to 8-1-2 against the Avalanche since the 2008-09 season. The Sharks, winners of five straight home games, have outscored Colorado 15-5 in winning the last five meetings in San Jose since a 3-1 defeat Feb. 6, 2008. Colorado Avalanche vs San Jose Sharks NHL Live, Recap, Highlights. Despite playing all but three of its 13 February games on the road, San Jose still went a Western Conference-best 11-2-0 last month. The Sharks, who decided not to make any moves at Monday’s trade deadline, completed the daunting portion of their schedule with a 4-3 shootout win in Calgary on Friday.
Colorado’s loss in San Jose two weeks ago marked its 10th straight defeat. The Avalanche bounced back with a 4-3 win in St. Louis three days later but have since dropped their last three. San Jose, winner of six straight and 15 of 18, is in third place in the West but only seven points ahead of 11th-place Anaheim. Clowe had the other goal and Antti Niemi made 25 saves as San Jose moved to 8-1-2 against the Avalanche since the 2008-09 season. The Sharks, winners of five straight home games, have outscored Colorado 15-5 in winning the last five meetings in San Jose since a 3-1 defeat Feb. 6, 2008. Colorado Avalanche vs San Jose Sharks NHL Live, Recap, Highlights. Despite playing all but three of its 13 February games on the road, San Jose still went a Western Conference-best 11-2-0 last month. The Sharks, who decided not to make any moves at Monday’s trade deadline, completed the daunting portion of their schedule with a 4-3 shootout win in Calgary on Friday.
Golden State Warriors vs Indiana Pacers NBA Live Stream
Golden State Warriors vs Indiana Pacers NBA Live Stream on 7:00 pm EST Tue Mar 1, 2011. Indiana Pacers, clinging to the eighth and final playoff spot in the Eastern Conference, haven’t lost three straight at home since Feb. 9-25, 2010. Ellis, though, could bounce back Tuesday, as he’s averaged 40.5 points in his last two meetings with the Pacers, including a 45-point effort - one short of his career high - Nov. 30, 2009, in a 126-107 win. Where to Watch Golden State Warriors vs Indiana Pacers NBA Live. Indiana’s Danny Granger, who scored 25 against the Suns, has also experienced success in the series, averaging 23.0 points in his career - his second-highest mark against any opponent. He’s averaged 32.8 in the last six matchups.
Warriors took a 41-32 lead into the second quarter Sunday but were outscored 35-16 in the third, and couldn’t overcome a 15-point deficit over the final 12 minutes. Golden State’s chances for its first playoff appearance in four seasons may be fading. After trailing by 11 at the end of the first quarter and shooting just 34.8 percent in its 95-84 loss Friday night to Utah, the Pacers again fell behind early Sunday but erased a 15-point second-half deficit to send the game into overtime. Indiana suffered a 110-108 overtime defeat versus Phoenix on Sunday - its second loss in a row and fourth in six games since starting 7-1 under interim coach Frank Vogel. Golden State Warriors vs Indiana Pacers NBA Live, Recap, Highlights. However, Suns forward Channing Frye made a jumper as time expired in the extra period, handing Indiana back-to-back home losses for the first time since Jan. 14-26.
Warriors took a 41-32 lead into the second quarter Sunday but were outscored 35-16 in the third, and couldn’t overcome a 15-point deficit over the final 12 minutes. Golden State’s chances for its first playoff appearance in four seasons may be fading. After trailing by 11 at the end of the first quarter and shooting just 34.8 percent in its 95-84 loss Friday night to Utah, the Pacers again fell behind early Sunday but erased a 15-point second-half deficit to send the game into overtime. Indiana suffered a 110-108 overtime defeat versus Phoenix on Sunday - its second loss in a row and fourth in six games since starting 7-1 under interim coach Frank Vogel. Golden State Warriors vs Indiana Pacers NBA Live, Recap, Highlights. However, Suns forward Channing Frye made a jumper as time expired in the extra period, handing Indiana back-to-back home losses for the first time since Jan. 14-26.
New Orleans Hornets vs Toronto Raptors NBA Live Stream
New Orleans Hornets vs Toronto Raptors NBA Live Stream on 7:00 pm EST Tue Mar 1, 2011. The Raptors won 98-92 on Dec. 20, 2009, in the teams’ last meeting in Toronto. Raptors will need guard DeMar DeRozan to continue his hot streak. DeRozan is averaging 18.9 points and 51.5 percent shooting in 11 games this month, and he scored a team-best 23 in the last matchup with the Hornets. The Raptors have lost 20 of 23. New Orleans will try to sweep the season series for the second time in three years. Where to Watch New Orleans Hornets vs Toronto Raptors NBA Live. Raptors gave up another lead - this time a 19-point first-quarter edge - in a 114-96 loss to Dallas on Sunday. Without leading scorer Andrea Bargnani, Toronto was outscored by 25 in the final 24 minutes.
Hornets lead the West in scoring defense at 92.6 points per game, but they’ve scored 100 points once in 12 contests this month. New Orleans begins this trip - its longest remaining road stretch of the season - after falling 91-89 to Houston on Sunday. Playing their first game since Jan. 30 with Emeka Okafor and David West both in the lineup, the Hornets managed 34 second-half points after leading by 16 in the third quarter. New Orleans, battling for the fifth spot in the West, has dropped five of its last six road games against conference opponents. The Hornets, though, have gone 5-1 in their last six away from home against East foes and are 17-7 versus teams from that conference overall. New Orleans Hornets vs Toronto Raptors NBA Live, Recap, Highlights. The struggles of All-Star point guard Chris Paul haven’t helped. He’s scored 12.5 points per game - 3.6 fewer than his season average - over the last eight contests while shooting 34.4 percent from the field.
Hornets lead the West in scoring defense at 92.6 points per game, but they’ve scored 100 points once in 12 contests this month. New Orleans begins this trip - its longest remaining road stretch of the season - after falling 91-89 to Houston on Sunday. Playing their first game since Jan. 30 with Emeka Okafor and David West both in the lineup, the Hornets managed 34 second-half points after leading by 16 in the third quarter. New Orleans, battling for the fifth spot in the West, has dropped five of its last six road games against conference opponents. The Hornets, though, have gone 5-1 in their last six away from home against East foes and are 17-7 versus teams from that conference overall. New Orleans Hornets vs Toronto Raptors NBA Live, Recap, Highlights. The struggles of All-Star point guard Chris Paul haven’t helped. He’s scored 12.5 points per game - 3.6 fewer than his season average - over the last eight contests while shooting 34.4 percent from the field.
Dallas Mavericks vs Philadelphia 76ers NBA Live Stream
Dallas Mavericks vs Philadelphia 76ers NBA Live Stream on 7:00 pm EST Tue Mar 1, 2011. Philadelphia, trying to post its fourth straight victory at Wells Fargo Center, will face a Mavericks team that has won four in a row and nine of 10 on the road. The 76ers’ last five-game winning streak was Jan. 31-Feb. 9, 2010. Dallas recorded its sixth consecutive home win over the 76ers on Nov. 12, 99-90. With Nowitzki slowed with a sprained ankle and scoring 16 points, Barea had 19 off the bench, Terry scored 13 and backup center Brendan Haywood grabbed a season-best 17 rebounds. Where to Watch Dallas Mavericks vs Philadelphia 76ers NBA Live . Young led Philadelphia with 17 points in that game. He scored a team-high 22 off the bench as the 76ers snapped a three-game skid to Dallas with a 92-81 home win Jan. 22, 2010.
Philadelphia’s season-best fourth straight win moved it above .500 for the first time since it was 3-2 on Nov. 6, 2009. Top reserve Jason Terry is scoring 17.5 points per game in the last 17, while J.J. Barea and Shawn Marion are also giving coach Rick Carlisle plenty of production. The trio combined for 51 points and backup center Ian Mahinmi added 13 in Sunday’s 114-96 victory at Toronto. Dallas goes for its seventh straight victory Tuesday night when it faces a 76ers team trying to extend its longest winning streak of the season to five. Dallas Mavericks vs Philadelphia 76ers NBA Live, Recap, Highlights. Dirk Nowitzki made 11 of 20 shots for 31 points, but the rest of the Mavericks’ starters were a combined 7 of 24 for 19 points.
Philadelphia’s season-best fourth straight win moved it above .500 for the first time since it was 3-2 on Nov. 6, 2009. Top reserve Jason Terry is scoring 17.5 points per game in the last 17, while J.J. Barea and Shawn Marion are also giving coach Rick Carlisle plenty of production. The trio combined for 51 points and backup center Ian Mahinmi added 13 in Sunday’s 114-96 victory at Toronto. Dallas goes for its seventh straight victory Tuesday night when it faces a 76ers team trying to extend its longest winning streak of the season to five. Dallas Mavericks vs Philadelphia 76ers NBA Live, Recap, Highlights. Dirk Nowitzki made 11 of 20 shots for 31 points, but the rest of the Mavericks’ starters were a combined 7 of 24 for 19 points.
New York Knicks vs Orlando Magic NBA Live Stream
New York Knicks vs Orlando Magic NBA Live Stream on 7:00 pm EST Tue Mar 1, 2011. Orlando beat the Knicks 112-103 at the Amway Center on Dec. 30 behind 24 points and 18 rebounds from Howard. Stoudemire scored a game-high 30, but had just four boards as the Magic outrebounded New York 51-35. Anthony could help the Knicks get a little revenge. The four-time All-Star averages 28.1 points versus Orlando, his most against any team other than his current club. Where to Watch New York Knicks vs Orlando Magic NBA Live. Only the Magic attempt more 3-pointers than the Knicks. However, Orlando has made just 31.3 percent of its attempts - fourth-worst in the league - from beyond the arc since Jan. 28.
New York looked like a work in progress Wednesday despite beating Milwaukee 114-108 in Anthony’s debut, then seemed to take a big step backward Friday with a 115-109 loss at league-worst Cleveland. Perhaps the biggest week of the season for Orlando begins with its first look at the Knicks since the arrival of Carmelo Anthony and Chauncey Billups. That’s followed by a game at Southeast Division-leading Miami on Thursday before a visit from Central leader Chicago on Friday. New York Knicks vs Orlando Magic NBA Live, Recap, Highlights. Magic responded Friday with one of their more impressive efforts, throttling Oklahoma City 111-88 behind 40 points from the two-time reigning Defensive Player of the Year. They weren’t as dominant Sunday against Charlotte, but a 100-86 win had Howard considering the big picture.
New York looked like a work in progress Wednesday despite beating Milwaukee 114-108 in Anthony’s debut, then seemed to take a big step backward Friday with a 115-109 loss at league-worst Cleveland. Perhaps the biggest week of the season for Orlando begins with its first look at the Knicks since the arrival of Carmelo Anthony and Chauncey Billups. That’s followed by a game at Southeast Division-leading Miami on Thursday before a visit from Central leader Chicago on Friday. New York Knicks vs Orlando Magic NBA Live, Recap, Highlights. Magic responded Friday with one of their more impressive efforts, throttling Oklahoma City 111-88 behind 40 points from the two-time reigning Defensive Player of the Year. They weren’t as dominant Sunday against Charlotte, but a 100-86 win had Howard considering the big picture.
Detroit Pistons vs Milwaukee Bucks NBA Live Stream
Detroit Pistons vs Milwaukee Bucks NBA Live Stream on 8:00 pm EST Tue Mar 1, 2011. Bucks have lost 10 of 13 while averaging 90.2 points. In the last four, they’ve shot 39.7 percent. Milwaukee Bucks are trying to avoid losing their third straight as they play the second contest in a four-game homestand. They fell 83-75 to Chicago on Saturday, scoring their fewest points of the season while shooting 38.2 percent. Where to Watch Detroit Pistons vs Milwaukee Bucks NBA Live. Detroit has won both meetings against Milwaukee this season, with the Bucks averaging 83.5 points and shooting 38.9 percent. Brandon Jennings, who is averaging 15.4 points, was held to four in the loss, shooting 2 of 6. He also had only two assists with three turnovers and did not play in the fourth quarter.
One of the players who has benefited from the troubles has been Bynum, who played all 48 minutes against the 76ers, finishing with 29 points and six assists. On Saturday, he had 11 points, eight assists and four steals. Before the last two games, he was averaging 7.5 points and 3.0 assists. The Pistons hope to have McGrady and Wallace available Tuesday while Prince will be a game-time decision. Detroit capped a tumultuous 48 hours with a 120-116 win over Utah on Saturday, scoring its most points of the season while snapping a three-game losing streak. Rodney Stuckey scored 28 points and Will Bynum converted a 3-point play that gave the Pistons the lead for good with 1:52 remaining. Detroit Pistons vs Milwaukee Bucks NBA Live, Recap, Highlights. Pistons may have Tracy McGrady and Ben Wallace back in the lineup when they visit Milwaukee, going for their third win this season over the Bucks.
One of the players who has benefited from the troubles has been Bynum, who played all 48 minutes against the 76ers, finishing with 29 points and six assists. On Saturday, he had 11 points, eight assists and four steals. Before the last two games, he was averaging 7.5 points and 3.0 assists. The Pistons hope to have McGrady and Wallace available Tuesday while Prince will be a game-time decision. Detroit capped a tumultuous 48 hours with a 120-116 win over Utah on Saturday, scoring its most points of the season while snapping a three-game losing streak. Rodney Stuckey scored 28 points and Will Bynum converted a 3-point play that gave the Pistons the lead for good with 1:52 remaining. Detroit Pistons vs Milwaukee Bucks NBA Live, Recap, Highlights. Pistons may have Tracy McGrady and Ben Wallace back in the lineup when they visit Milwaukee, going for their third win this season over the Bucks.
Los Angeles Lakers vs Minnesota Timberwolves NBA Live Stream
Los Angeles Lakers vs Minnesota Timberwolves NBA Live Stream on 8:00 pm EST Tue Mar 1, 2011. A day after a frank discussion in which players and coaches vented about their frustrating season, the Timberwolves defeated Golden State 126-123 on Sunday for their first win since Feb. 8. Lakers won 112-95 in Minneapolis on Nov. 19 after beating the Timberwolves 99-94 on their home court 10 days earlier. Bryant combined for 56 points in those two games, while Gasol totaled 34 points and 24 rebounds. Where to Watch Los Angeles Lakers vs Minnesota Timberwolves NBA Live. Los Angeles has actually been more productive lately at the Target Center than at Staples Center, averaging 114.2 points in winning the last six in Minnesota. Kevin Love led the way, finishing with 37 points and 23 rebounds for Minnesota, which had averaged 89.6 points during its skid.
The Pacific Division-leading Lakers, now within two games of second-place Dallas in the West, are playing much better offensively, averaging 102.0 points during the winning streak after averaging 87.7 during their skid. Los Angeles has won four straight, including victories over Atlanta and Portland - two other possible playoff teams - after going into the break riding a three-game losing streak capped by an embarrassing loss at lowly Cleveland. Los Angeles Lakers vs Minnesota Timberwolves NBA Live, Recap, Highlights. Los Angeles arrives in Minnesota after Sunday’s gritty 90-87 win over Oklahoma City opened up a 4 1/2-game lead over the Thunder for third place in the Western Conference. The Lakers rallied from a 14-point, second-quarter deficit and turned up the defense after halftime, holding Oklahoma City to a season-low 31 second-half points.
The Pacific Division-leading Lakers, now within two games of second-place Dallas in the West, are playing much better offensively, averaging 102.0 points during the winning streak after averaging 87.7 during their skid. Los Angeles has won four straight, including victories over Atlanta and Portland - two other possible playoff teams - after going into the break riding a three-game losing streak capped by an embarrassing loss at lowly Cleveland. Los Angeles Lakers vs Minnesota Timberwolves NBA Live, Recap, Highlights. Los Angeles arrives in Minnesota after Sunday’s gritty 90-87 win over Oklahoma City opened up a 4 1/2-game lead over the Thunder for third place in the Western Conference. The Lakers rallied from a 14-point, second-quarter deficit and turned up the defense after halftime, holding Oklahoma City to a season-low 31 second-half points.
San Antonio Spurs vs Memphis Grizzlies NBA Live Stream
San Antonio Spurs vs Memphis Grizzlies NBA Live Stream on 8:00 pm EST Tue Mar 1, 2011. Memphis, which dropped to 4-10 when scoring below 90 points, is averaging 112.7 on 52.3 percent shooting in its last three home games. A victory Tuesday for San Antonio would give the Spurs their 12th consecutive 50-win season. They would also equal their victory total from 2009-10. Zach Randolph continued his recent success versus the Spurs, recording his fifth double-double in six meetings with 24 points and 17 rebounds. Randolph is averaging 22.2 points and 14.6 boards over that span. Where to Watch San Antonio Spurs vs Memphis Grizzlies NBA Live. Shane Battier, reacquired from Houston prior to Thursday’s trade deadline, has registered five steals and three blocks in two games with the Grizzlies.
San Antonio has won seven of 10 in Memphis, but the Grizzlies have won four straight and 12 of 14 at home and are feeling confident after Sunday’s second-half effort. Despite leading by as many as 20 points Sunday, San Antonio trailed by four after three quarters. The Spurs, though, outscored Memphis 36-25 in the fourth and came up with key defensive stops down the stretch. San Antonio went 16-10 last season while Parker missed time with multiple injuries, but he had started all 59 games this season. San Antonio Spurs vs Memphis Grizzlies NBA Live, Recap, Highlights. Ginobili stepped up and recorded 18 of his season-best 35 points in the fourth quarter Sunday, helping the NBA-leading Spurs win their third straight since the All-Star break.
San Antonio has won seven of 10 in Memphis, but the Grizzlies have won four straight and 12 of 14 at home and are feeling confident after Sunday’s second-half effort. Despite leading by as many as 20 points Sunday, San Antonio trailed by four after three quarters. The Spurs, though, outscored Memphis 36-25 in the fourth and came up with key defensive stops down the stretch. San Antonio went 16-10 last season while Parker missed time with multiple injuries, but he had started all 59 games this season. San Antonio Spurs vs Memphis Grizzlies NBA Live, Recap, Highlights. Ginobili stepped up and recorded 18 of his season-best 35 points in the fourth quarter Sunday, helping the NBA-leading Spurs win their third straight since the All-Star break.
Houston Rockets vs Portland Trail Blazers NBA Live Stream
Houston Rockets vs Portland Trail Blazers NBA Live Stream on 10:00 pm EST Tue Mar 1, 2011. Rockets used an impressive fourth-quarter comeback to record a season-best fifth straight road win Sunday night, 91-89 over New Orleans. Houston, three games behind the eighth and final playoff spot in the West, erased a 16-point deficit en route to its fourth consecutive win overall and fifth in six games. Where to Watch Houston Rockets vs Portland Trail Blazers NBA Live . Houston Rockets haven’t won six straight on the road since a 12-game run Jan. 4-March 12, 2008.
Portland, which has taken both matchups versus Houston this season, has won four straight at home in the series, including a 100-85 victory Jan. 2 as Aldridge had 25 points and 11 rebounds. Portland, in seventh place in the Western Conference, trailed by as many as 23 and was outscored 49-31 over the second and third quarters Sunday. Coach Nate McMillan, though, isn’t concerned and knows that getting a feel for his lineup with the addition of Gerald Wallace and the returns of Marcus Camby and Brandon Roy won’t happen overnight. Houston Rockets vs Portland Trail Blazers NBA Live, Recap, Highlights. Portland Trail Blazers are finally starting to get healthy and seem to have survived a scare to their best player.
Portland, which has taken both matchups versus Houston this season, has won four straight at home in the series, including a 100-85 victory Jan. 2 as Aldridge had 25 points and 11 rebounds. Portland, in seventh place in the Western Conference, trailed by as many as 23 and was outscored 49-31 over the second and third quarters Sunday. Coach Nate McMillan, though, isn’t concerned and knows that getting a feel for his lineup with the addition of Gerald Wallace and the returns of Marcus Camby and Brandon Roy won’t happen overnight. Houston Rockets vs Portland Trail Blazers NBA Live, Recap, Highlights. Portland Trail Blazers are finally starting to get healthy and seem to have survived a scare to their best player.
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