By Reynaldo Seno, PhilBoxing.com, Wed, 02 Jan 2013


NEW YORK -- In a performance that mirrored their up-and-down season, the Brooklyn Nets played one of the worst quarters imaginable on New Year's eve and got walloped by the San Antonio Spurs, 104-73, at the AT&T Center in San Ant

NBA -- Kings travel to Detroit, look for three in a row
By Alberto G. Montefalcon, Jr., PhilBoxing.com, Wed, 02 Jan 2013

SACRAMENTO -- Torn by internal strife and hindered by erratic play, the 11-19 Sacramento Kings didn't have much to cheer for in 2012. But the barge into 2013 on a mini roll and will travel to Detroit looking for a third straight victory when they tackle the Pistons Tuesday night at The Palace Read full story

My first NBA coverage: What an experience!
By Ed de la Vega, DDS, PhilBoxing.com, Mon, 31 Dec 2012


The word came from PhilBoxing.com NBA page editor Homer Sayson, who has covered the NBA since 1993 for a couple of newspapers and, most recently, this website since 2008. "Can you cover games for us?" asked Homer, Read full story

NBA -- Even scoring power Kings past Celtics, 118-96
By Alberto G. Montefalcon, Jr., PhilBoxing.com, Mon, 31 Dec 2012


Playing minus their leader Tyreke Evans and steady point guard Aaron Brooks, the Sacramento Kings relied on patiently running their half-court plays and solid rebounding, to take their fourth straight home win, with a 118- Read full story

NBA -- Golden State Warriors Cruise Past Boston Celtics, 101 - 83
By Joan Secuya-Medida, PhilBoxing.com, Sun, 30 Dec 2012


Oracle Arena, Oakland, Calif -- The Boston Celtics (14-15) certainly didn't play its best basketball Saturday, but even if it did, it would have been difficult to overcome this Golden State Warriors team. The Warr Read full story

Warriors hang on, beat Philadephia 76ers, 96-89
By Ryan Medida, PhilBoxing.com, Sat, 29 Dec 2012


Oracle Arena, Oakland, Calif -- Golden State Warriors held off a late charge in the fourth quarter to beat the visiting Philadelphia 76ers, 96-89, at Oracle Arena. David Lee had 25 points and 12 rebounds to help push Read full story

NBA -- Buzzer-beating 3 helps Kings avoid huge collapse
By Alberto G. Montefalcon, Jr., PhilBoxing.com, Sat, 29 Dec 2012


SACRAMENTO -- As the clock ticked to its last 1:22 before halftime, the Sacramento Kings enjoyed a 68-41 lead over the visiting New York Knicks and were headed straight toward an easy victory at the Sleep Train Arena. But Read full story

NBA -- It's sweet sixteen for the L.A. Clippers
By Homer D. Sayson, PhilBoxing.com, Sat, 29 Dec 2012

CHICAGO -- After a torrid winning streak of 15 games plus a punishing schedule of three games in four nights, you'd think the Los Angeles Clippers would finally slow down against the Utah Jazz at the Energy Solutions Arena. Apparently not. On the strength of Chris Paul's 29 points and si Read full story

NBA -- Super Durant carries OKC over Dallas
By Homer D. Sayson, PhilBoxing.com, Sat, 29 Dec 2012


CHICAGO -- Of all the superlatives that could have possibly described Kevin Durant's performance Thursday night at the Chesapeake Energy Arena in Oklahoma City, only a one-word acronym fits best -- MVP. The wiry 6-foot-9, 23 Read full story

NBA -- J.R. Smith rescues Knicks from Suns
By Reynaldo Seno, PhilBoxing.com, Fri, 28 Dec 2012


NEW YORK -- When the New York Knicks arrived in Phoenix without three key players -- Carmelo Anthony, Rasheed Wallace and Raymond Felton -- the host Suns appeared poised for an easy victory. But J.R. Smith go Read full story