Category Archives: basketball

Things a bit “testy” in Houston

Posted on December 28, 2012 by susan

The final bowl game for today is at halftime in Houston, the Meineke Car Care Bowl between Texas Tech and Minnesota.  Texas Tech leads 24 – 17.   Things have been a little “testy” between the two teams in the first … Continue reading →

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Switching to NBA, Kobe back in action

Posted on December 28, 2012 by susan

Briefly switching from bowl mania to the NBA, Kobe and the Lakers are back in action tonight vs. the Portland Trailblazers at the Staples Center.  Don’t know if any of you are aware it but Kobe takes a helicopter into … Continue reading →

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Peyton Manning – King of the Pro Bowl

Posted on December 27, 2012 by susan

Who else but Peyton Manning should be named King of the Pro Bowl, or at least King of the Pro Bowl selection tally!  Peyton has been named starting QB for the AFC in this year’s Pro Bowl and this marks … Continue reading →

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Lakers come up short in bid for six in a row…

Posted on December 26, 2012 by admin

The Lakers were going for six in a row, looking like a team reborn after the return of Steve Nash.  Tonight, they fell short, losing to Denver on the road, 126 – 114.  Dwight Howard was ejected after being called … Continue reading →

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Clippers extend streak to 14!

Posted on December 26, 2012 by admin

The LA Clippers, sometimes known as the Blake Griffin Show, extended their win streak to fourteen in a row with a 112 – 100 victory over the Denver Nuggets.  Jamal Crawford tossed in 22 points coming off the bench (why … Continue reading →

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Another NBA Christmas final

Posted on December 25, 2012 by susan

Jeremy Lin and the Houston Rockets annihilate the Chicago Bulls (they really miss Derrick Rose) 120 – 97.  One more to go, back to LA for the Clippers and the Denver Nuggets.  In the 2nd, Clippers 39 -32 over Denver.  … Continue reading →

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Merry Christmas! Were you naughty or nice?

Posted on December 25, 2012 by admin

Hello everyone and Merry Christmas!  Were you naughty or nice?  Apparently I was nice this year!  How about you? NBA on Christmas Day!  Boston rolls over the Nets, 93 – 76.  No real surprise here. Lakers win!  Lakers survive Knicks, … Continue reading →

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NBA on Christmas Day

Posted on December 24, 2012 by admin

What would Christmas Day be without Kobe and the Lakers?  Seriously, it is tradition, the Lions play football on Thanksgiving and the Lakers play basketball on Christmas! NBA schedule for Christmas Day is an enticing one: ( all times are … Continue reading →

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Nash returns, Lakers rally

Posted on December 23, 2012 by admin

Christmas came early for the Lakers!  Steve Nash returned last night and the Lakers came from behind to defeat the Warriors, 118 – 115.  Nash had 12 points and 9 assists in his return, dishing the ball with precision and … Continue reading →

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Will Christmas come early for LA?

Posted on December 22, 2012 by susan

A bit of surprising news out of LA.  Steve Nash may play tonight against the Warriors after missing the past twenty four games.  Could Christmas be coming early for the Lakers?  He had been quoted as saying he thought a … Continue reading →

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