By Nicholai R. Roska, PhilBoxing.com, Tue, 13 Mar 2012


LOS ANGELES -- When Ray Allen swished a 3-pointer off a Kevin Garnett assist with 2:41 left to play against the Lakers, the Celtics sat on what seemed like a comfortable 94-89 lead. But as the guys in green foun

Clock keeps ticking on NBA trading deadline
By Scott Au, PhilBoxing.com, Mon, 12 Mar 2012

Although not quite the thief in the night --- sudden, cruel and unexpected --- the annual trading deadline is closing in on all NBA teams, especially those who have to make the toughest decisions that could affect their franchises for years. And, surprise, surprise, it's the Orlando Magic who Read full story

Lakers road woes continue
By Homer D. Sayson, PhilBoxing.com, Wed, 07 Mar 2012


Like most elite teams in the NBA, the LA Lakers are nearly invincible at home with a 17-2 won-lost slate at the Staples Center. Away from home, however, the Lakers are so vulnerable, you'd think Kobe Bryant doesn Read full story

NBA stars shine in Sunday spectacular
By Homer D. Sayson, PhilBoxing.com, Tue, 06 Mar 2012


IT was just another Sunday, another day in the NBA when eight regular season games were in the calendar. But this one went for the ages, one that will go in the books as perhaps the finest of them all as All-Stars and future Read full story

Pierce, Rondo too much for Knicks
By Scott Au, PhilBoxing.com, Mon, 05 Mar 2012


WHEN the New York Knicks visited Cleveland last Friday night, they encountered little resistance from an overwhelmed and undermanned Cavaliers team that lost badly, 120-103. But Sunday afternoon's road trip to Read full story

"Old" Celtics derail rampaging Bulls
By Tim Trimas, PhilBoxing.com, Mon, 13 Feb 2012


CHICAGO - With Kevin Garnett, Ray Allen, and Paul Pierce getting up there in age, the Boston Celtics have often been dismissed this season as old and ravaged, and running on toxic fumes. Injuries to key players, i Read full story

Injured Bull inflicts pain on the Bucks
By Homer D. Sayson, PhilBoxing.com, Mon, 06 Feb 2012


WITH a torn ligament on his left wrist, Luol Deng was advised by doctors to undergo surgery or rest 4 to 6 weeks before returning to the hardcourt. But Deng resents the idea of just sitting and watching while the Chicago Read full story

Tony Parker assists his way to history
By Homer D. Sayson, PhilBoxing.com, Mon, 06 Feb 2012


HE came into the league at a tender age of 18, taken by the San Antonio Spurs as a lowly 28th overall pick in the 2001 NBA Draft. He is a smallish 6-foot-2, 185-pound point guard, and with no college ball experience to speak Read full story

Bulls suffer 1st home loss
By Homer D. Sayson, PhilBoxing.com, Thu, 26 Jan 2012

WITH an immaculate 8-0 record entering Wednesday night's game at the United Center in wintry Chicago, the Bulls stood tall and mighty as the only undefeated home team left in this abbreviated season. But after a physical, action-packed 48 minutes of play, Derrick Rose and company joined the ra Read full story

Ailing Bulls claw Bobcats; keep NBA best record
By Homer D. Sayson, PhilBoxing.com, Mon, 23 Jan 2012


DERRICK Rose not only missed his fourth consecutive game Saturday night with a bum toe, he was joined in the injured, unable to play list by teammates Joakim Noah, Taj Gibson and John Lucas III, who are all nursing an assort Read full story