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at ORACLE Arena on April 2, 2015 in Oakland, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement.

GSW’s Barbosa’s one-man fast break makes Stephen Curry salsa dance

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The Warriors’ Leandro Barbosa reminded the NBA he still has the speed to break down defenses and be a one-man wrecking crew on the fastbreak against the Suns. While going coast-to-coast, Barbosa made Phoenix players look like cones as he knifed his way to the rim for the “and 1.” However, as if that tasty […]

HOUSTON, TX – MARCH 21: Patrick Beverley #2 and Jason Terry #31 of the Houston Rockets wait on the bench late in their game against the Phoenix Suns at the Toyota Center on March 21, 2015 in Houston, Texas. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Scott Halleran/Getty Images)

Houston May Have a Problem: Analyzing the Fallout of the Patrick Beverley Injury

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Houston Rockets’ guard Patrick Beverley has been ruled out for the remainder of the 2014-15 NBA season, including the playoffs, after undergoing surgery to repair a torn ligament in his left wrist. On the surface, this looks like a devastating injury, kind of like Wesley Matthew’s season-ending injury in Portland, but it shouldn’t be. Yes, […]

HOUSTON, TX – FEBRUARY 27: Terrence Jones #6 of the Houston Rockets goes up to block a shot from Mason Plumlee #1 of the Brooklyn Nets during their game at the Toyota Center on February 27, 2015 in Houston, Texas. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Scott Halleran/Getty Images)

Rockets’ Jones welcomes Carl Landry to his block party

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Houston’s Terrence Jones recently threw a block party, but only one person was on the invite list and on the V.I.P. list… the Kings’ Carl Landry. But this was the kind of block party Carl probably wish he didn’t attend. In one defensive sequence (let me repeat in one sequence) Jones blocked Landry’s shot attempts […]

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What kind of defense is Klay Thompson playing?

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Hmmmm. Yeah, does the Warriors’ Klay Thompson know how to play defense? Against the Clippers, Klay was kind of stuck between a couple of L.A. players and apparently didn’t know what to do on defense. So like any other player, he just kind of scampered around the court, arms wide open just looking like he […]

LOS ANGELES, CA – MARCH 31: Stephen Curry #30 of the Golden State Warriors and Chris Paul #3 of the Los Angeles Clippers look for a rebound at Staples Center on March 31, 2015 in Los Angeles, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Stephen Dunn/Getty Images)

Chris Paul: MVP also-ran extraordinaire

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The Warriors, the best team in basketball by a large margin, beat the Clippers on Tuesday, 110-106. It was a tantalizing affair, perhaps a preview for an outstanding second round matchup this May. In the second quarter, Steph Curry, who may have actually attended Hogwarts School for Witchcraft and Wizardry, pulled off this fancy maneuver […]

TNT’s Kevin Harlan does his best Bane impression

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Time to nerd it up here on Crossover. During last night’s Spurs-Heat tussle, big man Aron Baynes blocked a Dwayne Wade shot with authority leading to TNT’s TV announcer Kevin Harlan doing his best “Bane” impression. You know Bane! The DC character made famous by actor Tom Hardy in “The Dark Knight Rises” with his […]

HOUSTON, TX – FEBRUARY 23: James Harden #13 of the Houston Rockets defends against Andrew Wiggins #22 of the Minnesota Timberwolves during their game at the Toyota Center on February 23, 2015 in Houston, Texas. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Scott Halleran/Getty Images)

Rookie of the Year: Should There Be A Winner?

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The regular season is in its last couple of weeks, which means it’s award season. It’s a tight race for many of the awards this year, but one of the handouts might be close for the wrong reason. The Rookie of the Year, who will win it? It took me awhile to figure out who […]

This is the worst photo Thunder fans don’t want to see

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Well this pretty much sums up OKC’s season. Thunder’s Kevin Durant is done for the season after having surgery on his foot, which means the chances of OKC having a deep postseason run (or even making the postseason) is slim. So to add more salt on the wound of OKC fans, here is an Instagram […]

WASHINGTON, DC – MARCH 14: DeMarcus Cousins #15 of the Sacramento Kings puts up a shot in front of Marcin Gortat #4 of the Washington Wizards during the first half at Verizon Center on March 14, 2015 in Washington, DC. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Rob Carr/Getty Images)

Kings ready to shut down Cousins

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With nine games left in the season, the Sacramento Kings are strongly considering shutting down star center DeMarcus Cousins. The Kings aren’t even close to making the playoffs with a 26-47 record in the West so there’s no reason to risk more injuries to Cousins and take the chance of a harsher injury that could […]

ATLANTA, GA – JANUARY 07: Kyle Korver #26 of the Atlanta Hawks reacts after a three-point basket in the final minutes against the Memphis Grizzlies at Philips Arena on January 7, 2015 in Atlanta, Georgia. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)

Atlanta’s Korver was En Fuego

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How did he not win the 2015 NBA Three-Point Shootout? The Hawks’ Kyle Korver put on a shooting display from deep versus the Bucks as he nailed four three-pointers in a row. That’s an instant 12 points in a row for the Hawks. Whether it was from straight on, from the corners, or with a […]

HOUSTON, TX – MARCH 27: Andrew Wiggins #22 of the Minnesota Timberwolves looks to drive against Corey Brewer #33 and James Harden #13 of the Houston Rockets during their game at the Toyota Center on March 27, 2015 in Houston, Texas. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Scott Halleran/Getty Images)

Andrew Wiggins really likes to posterize Utah’s Gobert

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So Utah’s Rudy Gobert ego might be in shambles right now courtesy of Wolves’ Andrew Wiggins. As if getting posterized once was bad enough, Gobert got smashed on twice by Wiggins in the same game and the last dunk was simply filthy. Check out the big man getting abused by Wiggins.  

WASHINGTON, DC – JANUARY 16: Brook Lopez #11 of the Brooklyn Nets celebrates after making a second half basket against the Washington Wizards during the Nets 102-80 win at Verizon Center on January 16, 2015 in Washington, DC. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Rob Carr/Getty Images)

The East’s Race for 8th: Who Has the Edge?

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The race for the final playoff spot in the Eastern Conference is the NBA’s most tightly contested postseason race as four teams sit within a game and a half of the No. 8 spot. The race isn’t one that likely will have championship implications as each of the four teams are well below the .500 […]

LOS ANGELES, CA – FEBRUARY 19: DeAndre Jordan #6 of the Los Angeles Clippers is fouled by Tim Duncan #21 of the San Antonio Spurs at Staples Center on February 19, 2015 in Los Angeles, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and condition of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)

Tim Duncan, Defensive Player of the Year, and weaving award narratives

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Let me start by saying Tim Duncan has been my favorite basketball player since I was flipping through Sports Illustrated Kids magazine each month as a boy. A life size poster of Timmy presides over my bed at my parent’s house, his simple expression and broad shoulders guarding my bedroom like a heavy-set bouncer at […]

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA – FEBRUARY 03: Mike Helms of the Slingers drives to the basket during the round 20 NBL match between the South Dragons and the Singapore Slingers at Vodafone Arena on February 3, 2007 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Quinn Rooney/Getty Images)

ESPN to air D-League playoffs

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The ESPN family of networks will now be carrying the NBA’s D-League postseason for this year and the next as announced on Monday. That link has the full schedule that could feature up to 19 games including the Finals. The postseason for the D-League begins on April 7th and the Finals are slated to start […]

LOS ANGELES, CA – JANUARY 26: Matt Barnes #22 and Blake Griffin #32 of the Los Angeles Clippers celebrate during the fourth quarter against the Denver Nuggets at Staples Center on January 26, 2015 in Los Angeles, California. The Clippers won 102-98. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Stephen Dunn/Getty Images)

Blake Griffin with the 180 degree… block?

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Clippers’ Blake Griffin is know for dunking the ball and even breaking out the 180 degree block from time to time. But how about a 180 degree block from Blake! Well Griffin did just that versus Boston’s Jonas Jerebko as he was going up for a layup and though he was in the clear for an […]

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