It was actually a good Sunday for basketball. Don't get used to that statement from me. Top performance of the day and probably the weekend comes from the Darren Williams of the Nets. In a game against the Charlotte Bobcats, Darren Williams proved why he is premier PG. In the 104-101 win for the Nets, Williams scored 57 Points going 16-29 from the floor and shooting a perfect 21-21 from the free throw line. He also had 7 assists and 6 rebounds. Williams just destroyed the NBA's worst team and made his presence known once more.
Another great performance from last night came from Kobe Bryant. So far in his dual persona as Phantom of the Staples Center, he has lit up teams taking his broken nose and concussion frustrations out on them. Yesterday he took it out on the player who caused it: Dwayne Wade. How did he do that? By beating Wade's team, of course. The Lakers beat the Hear, 93-83, as Kobe scored 33 points in this game. This mask thing for Kobe might just be helping.
The last game I'll mention from last night is the Knicks vs. the Celtics. Once again, the Knicks had the chance to go above .500 and once again they failed. Jeremy Lin had a fair game with 14 points and 5 assists but he also had 6 turnovers. That has to change in order for this team to get better. Carmelo Anthony was keeping the Knicks in it and almost won it if it wasn't for Paul Pierce's late three to force OT. The Celtics would gain the advantage and win it in OT, 115-111. Rajon Rondo was the big reason for the win with 18 points, 20 assists, and 17 rebounds. Now that's a Point Guard.
Some fine performances from these players show that there is plenty of excitement around the NBA for basketball fans and even some for me.
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