Andrew Wiggins napped on the living-room couch in his Minneapolis condo. The rigors of an NBA season were more than he had expected, and a significant amount of his free time was spent sleeping. He was adventuring deep in the world of dreams when a real-word ringing noise awakened him. Wiggins turned over and sighed….
Read MoreMonth: February 2015
Nikola Pekovic 29 Points Full Highlights (2/8/2015)
With the return of Nikola “Nimble Feet” Pekovic and Ricky Rubio, the Timberpups are finally starting to resemble the team I thought they could be at the beginning of the season. They might not win many games, but they were going to be exciting to watch. Except when Anthony Bennett comes in the game. Then…
Read MoreHollis Thompson 18 Points Full Highlights (2/7/2015)
Hollis “Alcohollis” Thompson was in a prolonged slumpy-wumpy for the whole first half of the season. After a promising rookie campaign where he alone managed to emerge from the stinking tar pits of the 76ers organization, his shooting regressed and his role was diminished in favor of other players. DownToBuck decrees: Thompson’s long nightmare of…
Read MoreShane Larkin 11 Points/4 Assists Full Highlights (2/7/2015)
It is well-known that Amar’e Stoudemire is now taking red wine baths to cure the variety of ills that menace his worn-down body. Maybe it works, or maybe there’s some “therapist” somewhere who is making mad bank selling this “treatment” to superstitious rich people. Whatever the case may be, I have devised a special “bath”…
Read MoreTony Snell 19 Points/5 Threes Full Highlights (2/7/2015)
Tony Snell was a beast in Summer-League. A near-unstoppable three-point machine, a machine lacking his signature hair but maintaining his incredible blackness. The promise shown over the summer has not carried over to the regular season, where teams play defense and games sometimes mean something. I know it’s become cliche to do this, but I…
Read MoreRobert Covington 22 Points Full Highlights (2/7/2015)
Robert Covington: the only good offensive player on the 76ers? You might be able to argue Michael Carter-Williams. Other than him, there is no one else who can actually put the orange into the actual bucket. Philadelphia’s roster constructions looks worse for not having Embiid and Saric this year, but it is still horrible. Covington…
Read MoreJorge Gutierrez Career High 13 Points Full Highlights (2/6/2015)
I don’t know…should I put “Career High” in the title or nah? It’s hard to say if Gutti Mane has a future with the Bucks, and if he doesn’t make it with them, there’s no guarantee that another team gives him a chance. Since he’s 26, he’s not really an “upside” guy anymore, so the…
Read MoreTyler Johnson 18 Points Full Highlights (2/6/2015)
The blown layup is every NBA player’s worst nightmare. An uncontested bunny right at the rim is the easiest shot in the game, so easy that kids on their first day of basketball camp hit at least 50% of them. We can now add Tyler Johnson to the list of players who have missed a…
Read MoreMarcus Morris Career High 34 Points Full Highlights (2/6/2015)
Alright, here’s the deal: Last time I did Marcus Morris highlights I wrote a story where our hero finds himself trapped in a Fulton Homes (the people who sponsor every god-damn three the Suns make) home with no prospect for escape. It was pretty clever, if I do say so myself. It would only make…
Read MoreTobias Harris 34 Points Full Highlights (2/6/2015)
So the Magic have fired Jacque-off Vaughn. Finally. It means I never get to use that clever nickname again, but I’m fine with that. Now Tobias Harris will finally be freed! Right? This game was the proof! 34 points with a new coach who recognizes his unique scoring abilities! Don’t get too excited. The Magic…
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