Minnesota Wild vs New York Islanders NHL Live Stream on 7:00 pm EST Wed Mar 2, 2011. Wild have won eight of 11 all-time matchups with New York, winning each of the last five since a 3-1 defeat at Nassau Coliseum on March 19, 2004. Koivu had a goal in Minnesota’s 3-2 home win over the Islanders in the most recent meeting Nov. 20, 2009. Where to Watch Minnesota Wild vs New York Islanders NHL Live . The last-place Islanders have lost four straight, but each of the defeats have come by one goal and two in overtime. They were in position to break that trend at Washington on Tuesday, but squandered the lead with 47.2 seconds to play before losing 2-1 in overtime.
Wild opted against making any significant moves prior to Monday’s trade deadline, only acquiring two prospects from Boston in exchange for seldom-used goaltender Anton Khudobin. Koivu, second on the team with 49 points, has missed five games with a broken left index finger. The center is expected to return before the end of the regular season. Minnesota Wild vs New York Islanders NHL Preview, Live, Recap, Highlights. Left wing Guillaume Latendresse, the Wild’s co-goal scoring leader from last season with 25, has been out since October and might return in a week. Minnesota is among eight teams battling for the last five playoff positions in the West, and the teams are separated by just four points.
Wednesday, March 2, 2011
Tampa Bay Lightning vs New Jersey Devils NHL Live Stream
Tampa Bay Lightning vs New Jersey Devils NHL Live Stream on 7:00 pm EST Wed Mar 2, 2011. Tampa Bay’s Dwayne Roloson, who has a 1.67 GAA in helping the Lightning win their last three overall, made 34 saves in his last start in New Jersey - a 5-1 win for the New York Islanders on Dec. 23. Brodeur made 33 saves in a 6-3 home win over Tampa Bay on Jan. 9 and turned away 30 shots five days later in a 5-2 road victory versus the Lightning. He is 9-1-0 with a 2.24 GAA in his last 10 starts in this matchup. If Brodeur is in net, he’ll have to find a way to slow down Lecavalier and Martin St. Louis. Where to Watch Tampa Bay Lightning vs New Jersey Devils NHL Live. Lecavalier has seven goals - six on the power play - and 12 points in the last nine games, while St. Louis has four goals and nine assists during a nine-game point streak.
New Jersey, 13th in the Eastern Conference, got off to an awful start but has won 17 of 21. Coach Guy Boucher said it was the ugliest win of the year, but captain Vincent Lecavalier’s 5-on-3 power-play goal broke a third-period tie to help the Lightning improve to a league-best 21-3-7 in one-goal games. Tampa Bay Lightning vs New Jersey Devils NHL Preview, Live, Recap, Highlights. Tampa Bay’s previous two road games Jan. 20-21 were decided in a shootout. Its last four-game road winning streak was a 6-0-0 stretch Jan. 8-Feb. 7, 2008. Southeast Division-leading Lightning look to win four in a row on the road for the first time in just over three years Wednesday night when the New Jersey Devils try to win a season-best five straight at home.
New Jersey, 13th in the Eastern Conference, got off to an awful start but has won 17 of 21. Coach Guy Boucher said it was the ugliest win of the year, but captain Vincent Lecavalier’s 5-on-3 power-play goal broke a third-period tie to help the Lightning improve to a league-best 21-3-7 in one-goal games. Tampa Bay Lightning vs New Jersey Devils NHL Preview, Live, Recap, Highlights. Tampa Bay’s previous two road games Jan. 20-21 were decided in a shootout. Its last four-game road winning streak was a 6-0-0 stretch Jan. 8-Feb. 7, 2008. Southeast Division-leading Lightning look to win four in a row on the road for the first time in just over three years Wednesday night when the New Jersey Devils try to win a season-best five straight at home.
Pittsburgh Penguins vs Toronto Maple Leafs NHL Live Stream
Pittsburgh Penguins vs Toronto Maple Leafs NHL Live Stream on 7:00 pm EST Wed Mar 2, 2011. Maple Leafs blew the lead after goaltender James Reimer left early in the second period following a hit to the helmet by the knee of Atlanta’s Evander Kane. Reimer stopped all 18 shots he faced, while Giguere, a bit rusty after being out since Feb. 16 due to a lower-body injury, gave up three goals on 25 shots. Reimer’s injury is not considered serious and the rookie will start Wednesday. Where to Watch Pittsburgh Penguins vs Toronto Maple Leafs NHL Live. Toronto, in the mix for one of the final playoff spots in the East, built a 2-0 first-period lead on goals from Nikolai Kulemin and Phil Kessel, but the Leafs were outshot 32-12 the rest of the way.
Pittsburgh’s five regulation goals were its most since a 5-2 win in Montreal on Jan. 12. The Penguins have scored 15 goals in their last three games in Toronto. While the Penguins are in the midst of a five-game road stretch, they went home for their three days off before heading back to Toronto. Considering how productive offensively they were Saturday, they should be more than happy with the return trip. Pittsburgh Penguins vs Toronto Maple Leafs NHL Preview, Recap, Highlights . Alex Kovalev scored in regulation and had the only goal in the shootout, while Mark Letestu, Dustin Jeffrey, Max Talbot and Mike Rupp also had regulation goals for Pittsburgh, 3-6-2 in its last 11.
Pittsburgh’s five regulation goals were its most since a 5-2 win in Montreal on Jan. 12. The Penguins have scored 15 goals in their last three games in Toronto. While the Penguins are in the midst of a five-game road stretch, they went home for their three days off before heading back to Toronto. Considering how productive offensively they were Saturday, they should be more than happy with the return trip. Pittsburgh Penguins vs Toronto Maple Leafs NHL Preview, Recap, Highlights . Alex Kovalev scored in regulation and had the only goal in the shootout, while Mark Letestu, Dustin Jeffrey, Max Talbot and Mike Rupp also had regulation goals for Pittsburgh, 3-6-2 in its last 11.
Calgary Flames vs Chicago Blackhawks NHL Live Stream
Calgary Flames vs Chicago Blackhawks NHL Live Stream on 9:00 pm EST Wed Mar 2, 2011. Calgary has been outscored 25-11 in its last five games in Chicago. Including the postseason, the Flames are 0-7-1 in their past eight trips there. In a 6-0 rout Tuesday, Miikka Kiprusoff made 25 saves for his third shutout in five starts, and Jarome Iginla had two goals and an assist. Iginla’s linemates Alex Tanguay contributed a goal and two assists and Brendan Morrison added three assists, all during a five-goal third period. Where to Watch Calgary Flames vs Chicago Blackhawks NHL Live. Tanguay, who has three assists against the Blackhawks this season, has two goals and five assists during a five-game point streak.
Blackhawks might get some help in this game with the expected debut of defenseman Chris Campoli, who was acquired from Ottawa before Monday’s trading deadline. Campoli’s presence helps overcome the loss of Jordan Hendry to season-ending knee surgery. Calgary Flames vs Chicago Blackhawks NHL Live, Preview, Recap, Highlights. After scoring twice against Phoenix on Sunday, he had a goal and two assists the next evening during a 4-2 victory at Minnesota. One of those passes set up a key short-handed goal by Hossa, his fourth score in as many games.
Blackhawks might get some help in this game with the expected debut of defenseman Chris Campoli, who was acquired from Ottawa before Monday’s trading deadline. Campoli’s presence helps overcome the loss of Jordan Hendry to season-ending knee surgery. Calgary Flames vs Chicago Blackhawks NHL Live, Preview, Recap, Highlights. After scoring twice against Phoenix on Sunday, he had a goal and two assists the next evening during a 4-2 victory at Minnesota. One of those passes set up a key short-handed goal by Hossa, his fourth score in as many games.
Detroit Red Wings vs Anaheim Ducks NHL Live Stream
Detroit Red Wings vs Anaheim Ducks NHL Live Stream on 10:00 pm EST Wed Mar 2, 2011. Ducks will look to slow down Henrik Zetterberg, who has six points against them this season and 16 in the last seven meetings. General manager Bob Murray tried to jump-start his club before the trade deadline by acquiring Brad Winchester from St. Louis for a 2012 third-round pick. Where to Watch Detroit Red Wings vs Anaheim Ducks NHL Live.With No. 1 goalie Jonas Hiller likely still out with dizziness, Anaheim will probably give Dan Ellis his third start with the club. Ellis, acquired Thursday from Tampa Bay, is 0-3-0 with a 4.73 GAA in his last three starts against the Red Wings.
Detroit has a comfortable lead atop the Central Division while Anaheim clearly needs the points more. The Ducks are in 11th place in the West, but well within striking distance of the crowded top eight. Detroit Red Wings vs Anaheim Ducks NHL Live, Preview, Recap, Highlights. Detroit built a six-goal lead midway through the third period against the Kings, with Drew Miller scoring twice. Jimmy Howard made 35 saves after signing a two-year, $4.5 million contract extension earlier in the day. Detroit Red Wings started this five-game trip with a 3-2 shootout win at Buffalo on Saturday before Monday’s 7-4 victory over Los Angeles.
Detroit has a comfortable lead atop the Central Division while Anaheim clearly needs the points more. The Ducks are in 11th place in the West, but well within striking distance of the crowded top eight. Detroit Red Wings vs Anaheim Ducks NHL Live, Preview, Recap, Highlights. Detroit built a six-goal lead midway through the third period against the Kings, with Drew Miller scoring twice. Jimmy Howard made 35 saves after signing a two-year, $4.5 million contract extension earlier in the day. Detroit Red Wings started this five-game trip with a 3-2 shootout win at Buffalo on Saturday before Monday’s 7-4 victory over Los Angeles.
Chicago Bulls vs Atlanta Hawks NBA Live Stream
Chicago Bulls vs Atlanta Hawks NBA Live Stream on 7:00 pm EST Wed Mar 2, 2011. Hawks acquired guard Kirk Hinrich, who spent his first seven years in the league with the Bulls, from Washington prior to Thursday’s trade deadline, but he was held out Monday with a sore right calf and could miss this game. Chicago is getting used to having one of its stars back, the Hawks could be without one of theirs after Josh Smith suffered a knee injury in a 100-90 loss at Denver on Monday night. Where to Watch Chicago Bulls vs Atlanta Hawks NBA Live. Joe Johnson scored 22 for the second consecutive night after averaging 11.4 points on 39.8 percent shooting in his previous seven games.
Atlanta Hawks are averaging just 89.4 points - 6.8 fewer than their season mark - over their last nine games and return to Philips Arena after losing four of seven on their recent trip. Chicago has won seven of eight overall and has limited opponents to 80.3 points on 38.0 percent shooting during a three-game winning streak - defense that could make things difficult on Atlanta. Chicago Bulls vs Atlanta Hawks NBA Live, Preview, Recap, Highlights. Bulls, who face the Hawks three times in the next three weeks, have lost five straight at Atlanta by an average of 16.2 points and seven of eight overall in the series. MVP candidate Derrick Rose scored 32 points on Dec. 19, 2009, leading his team to its only victory over that span, 101-98 in overtime.
Atlanta Hawks are averaging just 89.4 points - 6.8 fewer than their season mark - over their last nine games and return to Philips Arena after losing four of seven on their recent trip. Chicago has won seven of eight overall and has limited opponents to 80.3 points on 38.0 percent shooting during a three-game winning streak - defense that could make things difficult on Atlanta. Chicago Bulls vs Atlanta Hawks NBA Live, Preview, Recap, Highlights. Bulls, who face the Hawks three times in the next three weeks, have lost five straight at Atlanta by an average of 16.2 points and seven of eight overall in the series. MVP candidate Derrick Rose scored 32 points on Dec. 19, 2009, leading his team to its only victory over that span, 101-98 in overtime.
Golden State Warriors vs Washington Wizards NBA Live Stream
Golden State Warriors vs Washington Wizards NBA Live Stream on 7:00 pm EST Wed Mar 2, 2011. The Warriors are reportedly interested in the forward, who averaged 8.0 points and 3.2 rebounds in 49 games for the Wizards. Though Washington has struggled, rookie point guard John Wall is playing better. Despite being held to nine points against Chicago, Wall has averaged 19.9 the last seven games. He’ll matchup for the first time against Curry, who has totaled 53 points the last two games. The second-year point guard scored 27 points in each of the two losses to Washington last season. Where to Watch Golden State Warriors vs Washington Wizards NBA Live. Curry had 20 points while Reggie Williams scored 25 off the bench Tuesday as the Warriors, who could not hold a nine-point first-half lead.
Wizards, however, have averaged 92.5 points during their current six-game skid. Washington has lost four of the last eight games by 20 or more points. Though it would seem Golden State has a good chance to get back on track versus a Washington team that has lost 17 of 20, the Warriors have lost three of four overall and two straight on the road against the Wizards. The Warriors allowed Indiana to shoot 51.2 percent from the field in the second half Tuesday. Golden State Warriors vs Washington Wizards NBA Live, Recap, Highlights. Washington averaged 115.0 points on 51.1 percent shooting to sweep the two-game season series versus Golden State in 2009-10. Golden State has dropped the first two stops on its seven-game trip. The Warriors opened the stretch with a 126-123 loss at struggling Minnesota on Sunday, then followed with a 109-100 defeat at Indiana on Tuesday.
Wizards, however, have averaged 92.5 points during their current six-game skid. Washington has lost four of the last eight games by 20 or more points. Though it would seem Golden State has a good chance to get back on track versus a Washington team that has lost 17 of 20, the Warriors have lost three of four overall and two straight on the road against the Wizards. The Warriors allowed Indiana to shoot 51.2 percent from the field in the second half Tuesday. Golden State Warriors vs Washington Wizards NBA Live, Recap, Highlights. Washington averaged 115.0 points on 51.1 percent shooting to sweep the two-game season series versus Golden State in 2009-10. Golden State has dropped the first two stops on its seven-game trip. The Warriors opened the stretch with a 126-123 loss at struggling Minnesota on Sunday, then followed with a 109-100 defeat at Indiana on Tuesday.
San Antonio Spurs vs Cleveland Cavaliers NBA Live Stream
San Antonio Spurs vs Cleveland Cavaliers NBA Live Stream on 7:00 pm EST Wed Mar 2, 2011. San Antonio’s lone back-to-back losses came Jan. 4-5 at Boston and New York, respectively. Parker had a team-high 19 points when the Spurs beat the Cavaliers 116-92 on Nov. 20 in San Antonio, but Tiago Splitter also came up big with a season-high 18 points off the bench. Splitter scored seven points Tuesday after missing seven games with a strained left hamstring. Where to Watch San Antonio Spurs vs Cleveland Cavaliers NBA Live. Hill struggled in Parker’s place against the Grizzlies, but shined March 8 at Cleveland in the first game Parker missed with his broken finger. Hill had 23 points and Ginobili scored 38, but the Cavaliers won 97-95 despite playing without LeBron James.
Cleveland will unveil another new lineup when Baron Davis is ready to go, but it doesn’t look like that’ll happen Wednesday. Davis, who came over from the Los Angeles Clippers last week, has been bothered by a sore knee and isn’t expected to make his Cavaliers debut until Friday at the earliest. San Antonio Spurs vs Cleveland Cavaliers NBA Live, Recap, Highlights. Cleveland has played with plenty of different lineups during its forgettable season, and it’s about to try another one. Jamison - who leads the Cavaliers with 18.0 points per game - broke his left pinky finger in Sunday’s 95-91 loss to Philadelphia and likely won’t play again in 2010-11. Spurs look to avoid consecutive losses for just the second time this season in Wednesday night’s visit with the Cavaliers, who begin life without Antawn Jamison in a matchup of the league’s best and worst teams.
Cleveland will unveil another new lineup when Baron Davis is ready to go, but it doesn’t look like that’ll happen Wednesday. Davis, who came over from the Los Angeles Clippers last week, has been bothered by a sore knee and isn’t expected to make his Cavaliers debut until Friday at the earliest. San Antonio Spurs vs Cleveland Cavaliers NBA Live, Recap, Highlights. Cleveland has played with plenty of different lineups during its forgettable season, and it’s about to try another one. Jamison - who leads the Cavaliers with 18.0 points per game - broke his left pinky finger in Sunday’s 95-91 loss to Philadelphia and likely won’t play again in 2010-11. Spurs look to avoid consecutive losses for just the second time this season in Wednesday night’s visit with the Cavaliers, who begin life without Antawn Jamison in a matchup of the league’s best and worst teams.
New Orleans Hornets vs New York Knicks NBA Live Stream
New Orleans Hornets vs New York Knicks NBA Live Stream on 7:30 pm EST Wed Mar 2, 2011. Hornets have dropped 11 of 15 after their spiral continued with Tuesday’s 96-90 loss at last-place Toronto. Stoudemire scored 34 points with 10 boards to power a 100-92 win at New Orleans on Dec. 3, as the Knicks extended their winning streak in the series to five. Anthony was limited to 3-for-11 shooting and eight points in a 96-87 loss to New Orleans with the Nuggets on Jan. 9. He had averaged 28.0 points and 12.8 boards over the previous four meetings. Where to Watch New Orleans Hornets vs New York Knicks NBA Live. Chris Paul has struggled greatly over the last two games - both losses - making 5 of 22 shots while missing all four 3-point attempts to total 13 points. He’s hit just 4 of 23 from beyond the arc over the last 10 games, averaging 12.4 points.
New York’s lax defensive play has been a theme in three seasons under coach Mike D’Antoni. The team is allowing 106.6 points per game since he was hired, fewer than only Golden State’s league-worst 110.7 over that stretch. Those defensive troubles were evident during Tuesday’s 116-110 loss at Orlando. New York squandered an 11-point halftime lead by getting outscored 69-52 in the second half while allowing the Magic to hit 13 of 19 shots in the fourth quarter. New Orleans Hornets vs New York Knicks NBA Live, Recap, Highlights. New York has split four games since acquiring Anthony and Billups in a three-team, 13-player trade from Denver on Feb. 22. Anthony is averaging 27.0 points and 7.8 rebounds, while Billups has 23.3 points and 6.0 assists per game since the move. That’s helped the Knicks average 106.0 points in that stretch, but they’re allowing 106.3.
New York’s lax defensive play has been a theme in three seasons under coach Mike D’Antoni. The team is allowing 106.6 points per game since he was hired, fewer than only Golden State’s league-worst 110.7 over that stretch. Those defensive troubles were evident during Tuesday’s 116-110 loss at Orlando. New York squandered an 11-point halftime lead by getting outscored 69-52 in the second half while allowing the Magic to hit 13 of 19 shots in the fourth quarter. New Orleans Hornets vs New York Knicks NBA Live, Recap, Highlights. New York has split four games since acquiring Anthony and Billups in a three-team, 13-player trade from Denver on Feb. 22. Anthony is averaging 27.0 points and 7.8 rebounds, while Billups has 23.3 points and 6.0 assists per game since the move. That’s helped the Knicks average 106.0 points in that stretch, but they’re allowing 106.3.
Phoenix Suns vs Boston Celtics NBA Live Stream
Phoenix Suns vs Boston Celtics NBA Live Stream on 7:30 pm EST Wed Mar 2, 2011. Celtics, leading the league in scoring defense at 91.3 points allowed, will face a Suns team that averages 104.7 on the road - among the most in the NBA. Phoenix is 1-10 away from home when it scores fewer than 100 points. Boston reportedly added Troy Murphy on Tuesday after the 6-foot-11 forward was bought out by Golden State last week. His status for Wednesday’s game is uncertain. Where to Watch Phoenix Suns vs Boston Celtics NBA Live. The Suns took the last matchup at TD Garden 110-103 on Nov. 6, 2009. Boston has also been hot of late, winning five of six. The Celtics defeated Utah 107-102 on Monday behind some clutch late-game play of their own, as Ray Allen made a key jumper with just under a minute left.
After falling, Frye went back at Garnett and the two bumped faces and needed to be separated. Garnett was hit with two technical fouls and ejected, while Frye and now-former Celtics Nate Robinson and Kendrick Perkins also received technicals. Phoenix Suns vs Boston Celtics NBA Live, Recap, Highlights. Phoenix, though, has played well enough to win 11 of 14 and move into contention for a playoff berth. The Suns have won four in a row overall - one shy of tying their season high - and extended their longest road win streak of the season to five Sunday. Phoenix is 3-0 on its six-game trip. After hitting a jumper as time expired to beat Indiana 110-108 in overtime Sunday, Frye stepped up again Monday in a thrilling 104-103 OT win over New Jersey. His 3-pointer with 6.6 seconds remaining in the extra period lifted Phoenix to its season-best fifth road victory in a row.
After falling, Frye went back at Garnett and the two bumped faces and needed to be separated. Garnett was hit with two technical fouls and ejected, while Frye and now-former Celtics Nate Robinson and Kendrick Perkins also received technicals. Phoenix Suns vs Boston Celtics NBA Live, Recap, Highlights. Phoenix, though, has played well enough to win 11 of 14 and move into contention for a playoff berth. The Suns have won four in a row overall - one shy of tying their season high - and extended their longest road win streak of the season to five Sunday. Phoenix is 3-0 on its six-game trip. After hitting a jumper as time expired to beat Indiana 110-108 in overtime Sunday, Frye stepped up again Monday in a thrilling 104-103 OT win over New Jersey. His 3-pointer with 6.6 seconds remaining in the extra period lifted Phoenix to its season-best fifth road victory in a row.
Minnesota Timberwolves vs Detroit Pistons NBA Live Stream
Minnesota Timberwolves vs Detroit Pistons NBA Live Stream on 7:30 pm EST Wed Mar 2, 2011. Minnesota has lost eight of nine, with the only victory in that stretch coming Sunday when Love had 37 points and 23 boards in a 126-123 win against Golden State. Love extended his double-double streak to 47 with 13 points and 11 rebounds, but shot 2 for 10. The Wolves were held to their lowest point total since a 106-78 loss to Portland on Nov. 21, 2009, and scored fewer than 100 points for the seventh time in eight games. Wes Johnson led Minnesota with 20 points and Michael Beasley added 14. Where to Watch Minnesota Timberwolves vs Detroit Pistons NBA Live. Tuesday marked the fewest points the Wolves have allowed since a 103-87 win Jan. 29 against Toronto. Minnesota ranks last in the NBA, giving up 107.7 points per game. Minnesota lost last season’s meeting in Detroit, 108-85 on Feb. 16, despite 22 points and 15 rebounds from Love.
Rodney Stuckey scored 25 points for Detroit, which has lost nine of 11 and is 6 1/2 games back of eighth-place Indiana in the East. Still, forward Charlie Villanueva said the Pistons’ goal is to make the postseason. The return of Richard Hamilton, who reportedly attempted to organize a boycott of the pregame shootaround Friday in Philadelphia, couldn’t help the Pistons as they fell 92-90 to Milwaukee on Tuesday. Hamilton shot 4 of 17 and scored 10 points in 26 minutes in his first game since Feb. 5 as he clashed with coach John Kuester. Minnesota Timberwolves vs Detroit Pistons NBA Live, Recap, Highlights. Detroit looks to avenge an earlier defeat when it hosts Minnesota on Wednesday night. Despite the drama surrounding the Detroit Pistons during the past week, they maintain a playoff berth remains a possibility in the weak Eastern Conference.
Rodney Stuckey scored 25 points for Detroit, which has lost nine of 11 and is 6 1/2 games back of eighth-place Indiana in the East. Still, forward Charlie Villanueva said the Pistons’ goal is to make the postseason. The return of Richard Hamilton, who reportedly attempted to organize a boycott of the pregame shootaround Friday in Philadelphia, couldn’t help the Pistons as they fell 92-90 to Milwaukee on Tuesday. Hamilton shot 4 of 17 and scored 10 points in 26 minutes in his first game since Feb. 5 as he clashed with coach John Kuester. Minnesota Timberwolves vs Detroit Pistons NBA Live, Recap, Highlights. Detroit looks to avenge an earlier defeat when it hosts Minnesota on Wednesday night. Despite the drama surrounding the Detroit Pistons during the past week, they maintain a playoff berth remains a possibility in the weak Eastern Conference.
Indiana Pacers vs Oklahoma City Thunder NBA Live Stream
Indiana Pacers vs Oklahoma City Thunder NBA Live Stream on 8:00 pm EST Wed Mar 2, 2011. Thunder won last season’s meeting in Oklahoma City, 108-102 on Jan. 9, 2010. Durant scored 40 points and Granger had 25. Indiana had lost four of its previous six games, including an 11-point defeat at home to struggling Utah on Friday followed by Sunday’s 110-108 overtime loss to Phoenix when the Suns’ Channing Frye hit a shot at the buzzer. Where to Watch Indiana Pacers vs Oklahoma City Thunder NBA Live. Danny Granger scored 30 in that loss and netted 27 points - hitting 16 of 16 free throws - on Tuesday in the Pacers’ 109-100 win against Golden State. The victory snapped a two-game skid for Indiana as it moved a game ahead of ninth-place Charlotte for the final playoff spot in the Eastern Conference.
Good news came Tuesday when Oklahoma City agreed to a four-year, $36 million extension with Perkins, who was acquired along with Nate Robinson from Boston on Thursday for Jeff Green, Nenad Krstic and a future first-round pick. Perkins is still recovering from a sprained left knee and won’t be available immediately. Thunder were held to fewer than 90 points in two straight games for the first time since Nov. 19-20, and scored a season-low 31 second-half points. Indiana Pacers vs Oklahoma City Thunder NBA Live, Recap, Highlights. Oklahoma City dropped three consecutive games to a trio of the NBA’s best teams, capped by Sunday’s 90-87 loss against the Los Angeles Lakers. The defeat followed losses to San Antonio last Wednesday and Orlando on Friday. Russell Westbrook led Oklahoma City with 22 points, and Kevin Durant added 21.
Good news came Tuesday when Oklahoma City agreed to a four-year, $36 million extension with Perkins, who was acquired along with Nate Robinson from Boston on Thursday for Jeff Green, Nenad Krstic and a future first-round pick. Perkins is still recovering from a sprained left knee and won’t be available immediately. Thunder were held to fewer than 90 points in two straight games for the first time since Nov. 19-20, and scored a season-low 31 second-half points. Indiana Pacers vs Oklahoma City Thunder NBA Live, Recap, Highlights. Oklahoma City dropped three consecutive games to a trio of the NBA’s best teams, capped by Sunday’s 90-87 loss against the Los Angeles Lakers. The defeat followed losses to San Antonio last Wednesday and Orlando on Friday. Russell Westbrook led Oklahoma City with 22 points, and Kevin Durant added 21.
Charlotte Bobcats vs Denver Nuggets NBA Live Stream
Charlotte Bobcats vs Denver Nuggets NBA Live Stream on 9:00 pm EST Wed Mar 2, 2011. Nuggets, who play seven of eight on the road following this matchup, last won five in a row at home during a season-best 10-game run from Nov. 5-Dec. 14. Przybilla, Cunningham and D.J. White, acquired Thursday in a deal that sent Nazr Mohammed to Oklahoma City, made their Bobcats debuts Sunday but combined for just six points off the bench. Where to Watch Charlotte Bobcats vs Denver Nuggets NBA Live. Denver had its season-high seven-game winning streak snapped with a 100-98 loss at Charlotte on Dec. 7 that also temporarily prevented Karl from earning his 1,000th NBA coaching victory. Playing in Denver might not be the best place for the Bobcats to get better results. Charlotte has dropped three straight at the Pepsi Center by an average of 12.6 points and five of six all-time, with the only win coming Jan. 29, 2007.
After defeating Sacramento 110-98 on Friday in their first game without Wallace, the Bobcats lost 100-86 at Orlando on Sunday to open a four-game trip. They missed a chance to move past Indiana for the eighth and final playoff spot in the East. Bobcats coach Paul Silas is trying to do the same with his retooled lineup. With the team acquiring center Joel Przybilla, reserve forward Dante Cunningham and center Sean Marks from Portland on Thursday for Wallace, Charlotte is looking to move on without its top rebounder and second-leading scorer. Charlotte Bobcats vs Denver Nuggets NBA Live, Recap, Highlights. Denver Nuggets have fared well since trading All-Star forward Carmelo Anthony. The Charlotte Bobcats might need a little more time to get settled after dealing Gerald Wallace.
After defeating Sacramento 110-98 on Friday in their first game without Wallace, the Bobcats lost 100-86 at Orlando on Sunday to open a four-game trip. They missed a chance to move past Indiana for the eighth and final playoff spot in the East. Bobcats coach Paul Silas is trying to do the same with his retooled lineup. With the team acquiring center Joel Przybilla, reserve forward Dante Cunningham and center Sean Marks from Portland on Thursday for Wallace, Charlotte is looking to move on without its top rebounder and second-leading scorer. Charlotte Bobcats vs Denver Nuggets NBA Live, Recap, Highlights. Denver Nuggets have fared well since trading All-Star forward Carmelo Anthony. The Charlotte Bobcats might need a little more time to get settled after dealing Gerald Wallace.
Portland Trail Blazers vs Sacramento Kings NBA Live Stream
Portland Trail Blazers vs Sacramento Kings NBA Live Stream on 10:00 pm EST Wed Mar 2, 2011. Blazers also struggled offensively in their previous meeting with the Kings, shooting 39.5 percent in a 96-81 loss Jan. 24. That defeat snapped Portland’s eight-game win streak over Sacramento. Blazers, though, have lost three of four overall and were handled 103-87 by visiting Houston on Tuesday night. Portland failed to top 88 points in the second straight game after averaging 104.1 over its previous eight. Where to Watch Portland Trail Blazers vs Sacramento Kings NBA Live. Leading scorer LaMarcus Aldridge registered only nine points in the loss and had one of his worst performances since that game Tuesday with 14 points. He’s averaged 16.5 on 44.0 percent shooting in his last two games after averaging 31.9 on 59.3 percent shooting in his previous seven.
Portland enters this game tied for seventh in the Western Conference and is on its longest road win streak in one season since taking five in a row Nov. 1-14, 2009. Marcus Thornton had 16 of his season-best 29 points in the fourth quarter to lead his team to its third win in 13 games and snap a five-game home losing streak. Portland Trail Blazers vs Sacramento Kings NBA Live, Recap, Highlights. The guard is averaging 19.3 points in three games since coming over from New Orleans in a trade. Thornton was averaging 7.8 points in 46 games with the Hornets. Sacramento will play its first game at Power Balance Pavilion when it hosts Portland. That comes after the NBA gave the Kings until April 18 to decide if they plan to relocate before next season.
Portland enters this game tied for seventh in the Western Conference and is on its longest road win streak in one season since taking five in a row Nov. 1-14, 2009. Marcus Thornton had 16 of his season-best 29 points in the fourth quarter to lead his team to its third win in 13 games and snap a five-game home losing streak. Portland Trail Blazers vs Sacramento Kings NBA Live, Recap, Highlights. The guard is averaging 19.3 points in three games since coming over from New Orleans in a trade. Thornton was averaging 7.8 points in 46 games with the Hornets. Sacramento will play its first game at Power Balance Pavilion when it hosts Portland. That comes after the NBA gave the Kings until April 18 to decide if they plan to relocate before next season.
Houston Rockets vs Los Angeles Clippers NBA Live Stream
Houston Rockets vs Los Angeles Clippers NBA Live Stream on 10:30 pm EST Wed Mar 2, 2011. LA Clippers’ latest skid hit five Monday. Los Angeles led by five after three quarters in Sacramento, but was outscored 27-16 in the fourth en route to a 105-99 defeat. Los Angeles scored just 31 points after halftime in a 96-83 loss at Houston on Jan. 26, the second game it played after Gordon went down with a small fracture in his right wrist. Where to Watch Houston Rockets vs Los Angeles Clippers NBA Live. Mo Williams had 16 points and five assists in his debut after coming over from Cleveland last week, and Blake Griffin - named the Western Conference rookie of the month Tuesday for the fourth consecutive time - was already looking forward to watching his new point guard share the backcourt with Gordon.
Houston remains at the bottom of the outstanding Southwest Division, but it’s looked nothing like a bottom feeder lately. Houston Rockets emerged from the All-Star break with three straight wins, but it was easy to write those off as simply an easy stretch against some of the Eastern Conference’s worst teams. The Rockets came out of the break with wins at Detroit and Cleveland, but seemed to be admitting they weren’t playoff material by trading away Shane Battier and Aaron Brooks prior to Thursday’s trade deadline. Houston Rockets vs Los Angeles Clippers NBA Live, Recap, Highlights. If anything, they’ve looked like a postseason threat since making those deals. Houston’s soft stretch ended with an easy victory over New Jersey on Saturday, but it kept rolling with a 91-89 win at New Orleans on Sunday and an impressive 103-87 rout at Portland on Tuesday.
Houston remains at the bottom of the outstanding Southwest Division, but it’s looked nothing like a bottom feeder lately. Houston Rockets emerged from the All-Star break with three straight wins, but it was easy to write those off as simply an easy stretch against some of the Eastern Conference’s worst teams. The Rockets came out of the break with wins at Detroit and Cleveland, but seemed to be admitting they weren’t playoff material by trading away Shane Battier and Aaron Brooks prior to Thursday’s trade deadline. Houston Rockets vs Los Angeles Clippers NBA Live, Recap, Highlights. If anything, they’ve looked like a postseason threat since making those deals. Houston’s soft stretch ended with an easy victory over New Jersey on Saturday, but it kept rolling with a 91-89 win at New Orleans on Sunday and an impressive 103-87 rout at Portland on Tuesday.
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