Vince Carter outduels Kevin Martin and Kings in win

Tonight the Sacramento Kings (8-26) visited the New Jersey Nets (16-18).
Coming into the game the Nets Devin Harris was questionable with a hamstring injury.
The story for the Kings would be the continued health of franchise player Kevin Martin, who returned from an ankle injury last week. Martin scored 45 points in his last outing and would be playing in his fourth game back.
The Kings led by 12 at halftime.
The game went back and forth deep into the fourth quarter until the Nets pulled away.
The final score was 98-90 in favor of the Nets.
Vince Carter led the Nets with 29 points and seven assists.
Kevin Martin had a game high 36 for the Kings.
The Kings play tomorrow night at the Bulls.

Carmelo Anthony hits game winner vs Thunder

I actually feel kinda bad for the OKC Thunder. They did everything they were supposed to do last night to win a big home game vs. Denver. Kevin Durant went toe to toe with Carmelo Anthony, and answered every big shot. It was Durants big shot with 2.7 seconds left that gave the Thunder a 1 point lead. But the Nuggets had too much time, and at the end of the video after Melo hit the 3 to take the game, it looked like Durant and the rest of the Thunder were gonna cry.

Thats the kind of year it has been for Denver, who ever since they traded Allen Iverson, have gone from pretenders to contenders out West. The Nuggets improved to 22-12, while OKC inches even closer to the lottery, drop to 4-30.

Kevin Durant’s Line Last Night:
33 Points, 9 Rebounds, 5 Assists

Carmelo Anthony’s Line Last Night:
31 Points, 9 Rebounds, 2 Assists

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Vince Carter hits game winner vs Hawks

Just when you think the Nets, and in particular, Vince Carter, is washed up, he surprises you again. The Atlanta Hawks battled the Nets Friday night in a great game, which went to overtime in Jersey. That’s when Vince took over. The Nets were down 20 at the half to the Hawks, but scrapped their way back in this game, and in overtime, made all the big plays to take the win. Devin Harris led New Jersey with 26, while Carter added 18 points and 4 assists.

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Rodney Stuckey lifts Detroit past Kings

Tonight the Sacramento Kings (8-24) visited the Detroit Pistons (19-11). The Pistons were playing without injured Rasheed Wallace and Rip Hamilton. The Kings had Kevin Martin back for his second straight game.
The story of the night was the unstoppable Rodney Stuckey. He carried the Pistons to a 98-92 win and scored 38 points with seven assists along the way. Over the course of the game the Kings would try four different defenders on Stuckey but he would not be denied. Read more

Celtics run at 72 is over

It was fun while it lasted. The Boston Celtics, who at one time had many media outlets drawing up comparisions to the 72-10 Chicago Bulls, have now lost 3 out of their last 4 games. That stat would not be as surprising as perhaps who they have lost too during the streak. Kobe and the Lakers started the skid on Christmas Day. Then the C’s lose to Golden State. They seem to right the ship against Sacramento, who they blew out by over 40. Then you have last night, in which a Portland Trail Blazers team, playing without All-Star Brandon Roy, put forth their best collective team effort this season, outplaying the champs in every facet of the game.

Boston looked a step slow at times last night, and they lacked the front court depth against the young Blazers Lemarcus Aldridge, Greg Oden, and Travis Outlaw. Portlands Big 3 combined for 50 points and 22 rebounds. The Celtics front court of Kevin Garnett, Big Baby Davis, and Kendrick Perkins managed 26 points and 14 rebounds. Boston didn’t lose any positioning in the East due to their loss, as Cleveland lost to the Heat last night as well. The Celtics are now sitting at 28-5, and would have to go 44-5 over the remainder of the season to equal the Bulls mark.

Kings do just enough to get past Clippers

Tonight the Sacramento Kings (7-24) hosted the Los Angeles Clippers (8-21). The Clippers came in without leading scorer Zack Randolph. They were also without Center Chris Kaman, Mike Taylor and the suspended Ricky Davis. The Kings came in off of a 45 point loss to the Celtics on Sunday night.

For the Kings, the story was the return of leading scorer Kevin Martin. The team had been 4-18 in his absence. Martin came in halfway through the first quarter and quickly scored seven points in two minutes.
The Kings were in control and led 27-12 at the end of the first quarter. The Kings would squander a 17 point lead and trail by three in the fourth quarter. Down the stretch the Kings made just enough plays and pulled out the 92-90 win, stopping Baron Davis on the final play. The Kings were led by Kevin Martin with 20 points. Brad Miller and Jason Thompson added double- doubles.
Clippers rookie Eric Gordon led the team with 24 points, showing off his sweet jumper on many occasions. Marcus Camby added 15 points and 24 rebounds.
The Kings will go into the New Year at 8-24, looking to keep improving. They will next play at Detroit on Friday.

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