Austin Rivers making five three-pointers in one game has got to be one of the more unexpected statistical aberrations we’ve seen this season. Even after this downpour of triples, he’s averaging well under one made three per game. I just had a statistical aberration too. Usually I try to eat my breakfast-flavor Hot Pockets really…
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Michael Kidd-Gilchrist 19 Points Full Highlights (1/31/2016)
It’s confirmed. Michael Kidd-Gilchrist’s jumpshot is still utterly broken. You can see it on his first made three. We’ve got a good angle almost directly behind MKG, so it’s easy to see how both of his elbows kind of curve to the outside when he’s setting up the shot. We’re also treated to plenty of…
Read MoreAaron Gordon 19 Points/5 Assists Full Highlights (1/31/2016)
Everyone’s thinking it, but is anyone man enough to say it? Anyone? No? Fine. I’ll say it. Magic Johnson. Magic Johnson with ATHLETICISM. That’s what Aaron Gordon is. People might be leery of making such a comparison. And for good reason. We may be selling Gordon way short here. This revelation makes lots of things…
Read MoreMarcus Smart Career High 26 Points Full Highlights (1/31/2016)
These highlights just aren’t the same without the Boston commentating crew. Tommy Heinsohn/Mike Gorman rasping “Mahcuss Smaht” after every Marcus Smart triple would have really put this thing over the top. Instead, we get the Magic commentators acting incredulous that Smart could hit so many triples. I mean, I don’t blame them at all for…
Read MoreMario Hezonja 17 Points Full Highlights (1/31/2016)
Alright, here we go! Finally, a game for Mario Hezonja that doesn’t fall into the “okay for a rookie”, “bad”, “didn’t play”, “disappointing”, or “purulent” categories, but instead fits squarely into the “good” category. The definitive performance of his career, to this point. And, what do you know, it’s all jumpers! The kind of shot…
Read MoreDevin Booker 19 Points Full Highlights (1/31/2016)
Sometimes, the NBA lets me down. Sometimes, they let all of us down. This is one of those times. The Suns’ broadcast failed to show Devin Booker’s first point of the night, coming on a technical free throw. They just didn’t show it, preferring instead to run some footage of Dirk Nowitzki hitting that game-winner…
Read MoreAmar’e Stoudemire 13 Points/3 Dunks Full Highlights (1/31/2016)
People were telling me that Amar’e Stoudemire was done. Doner than done, that his knees could no longer handle the rigors of an NBA schedule. Not so fast, pessimists! Take a gander at the dunks that he threw down tonight. Just look at them. Are those the dunks of a “done” NBA player? No! He…
Read MoreJrue Holiday 26 Points/7 Assists/1 Game-Winner Full Highlights (1/30/2016)
Jrue Holiday had a good game. He made some shots and made some passes. He hit a game winner. The Pelicans won. That’s cool. But really, the only thing I could think about while editing these highlights was how awesome those Pelicans “Mardi Gras” jerseys look. The Pelicans rebrand as a whole was a rousing…
Read MoreJeff Green 29 Points Full Highlights (1/30/2016)
It is a cold Sunday morning, and I enter the cozy coffee shop quickly, grateful for the rush of warmth that greets me as I open the door. Approaching the counter, I order my usual beverage while dutifully ignoring the flirtatious mannerisms of the counter girl. I remind myself, as I always do, that I…
Read MoreNikola Jokic 16 Points Full Highlights (1/30/2016)
I’ve been trying to think of reasons as to why Nikola Jokic is not as popular as Kristaps Porzingis. Market size may be a factor, sure, but that’s not the whole reason. Neither is the fact that Kristaps was the higher pick, or that he is the more striking physical specimen. No, the real reason…
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