Friday's NBA Notes - 11-16-07
The Suns didn't play tonight, but there was a full slate of games on Friday's schedule. Several teams made a statement on this night, while others continued to struggle. I'll try to give a recap of the biggest stories of the night.
Boston Celtics Start Season 8-0
This year's Celtics team has started better than Bird's Celtics and all (Celtics) teams going back to the1973 season. There's no doubt that the trade for Kevin Garnett is the reason for the huge swingaround from last season's disappointmen. Ray Allen has also been solid to start the season and what looked to be a pretty weak bench, has really played decent enough to run off 8 straight wins.
Miami Heat Lose Again
Too bad they had to play the Celtics, but starting 1-8 is hardly something you'd expect from the 2006 champions. Despite the return of Dwyane Wade to the starting lineup tonight, they still came up short at the end, although the final score shows that they might be returning to (competitive) form. Shaq has been a serious disappointment; the Lakers should have held on to him for 1 more yr and then traded him... he's about out of gas.
Kevin Durant Hits Game Winning 3-pt Shot to Win in 2 OT's
Rookie Kevin Durant finally shows some of the reasons why the Sonics selected him #2 in this year's draft. Seattle went toe-to-toe with the up & down Atlanta Hawks, but it was Duran'ts buzzer-beating 3 at the end of the second overtime that gives the Sonices their second win.
Other Quick NBA Notes:
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Kevin Martin (who?) scores 43 in win over Knicks
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Washington Wizards win 3rd straight
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Dwight Howard youngest to reach 3,000 rebounds
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Lebron scores 40 in 40 to lead Cavs
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Jason Kidd notches 89th career triple double in loss
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Stephon Marbury plays, but doesn't start
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Philly recovers from 22 pt third quarter deficit to drop Blazers
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David West notches 40 pts in OT victory over Grizzlies
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Lakers score 41 in the 4th quarter to defeat Pistons