January 29th was a slow night for the league with only 8 teams in action. In Cleveland, the Warriros continued their winning ways with a 108-95 win. Klay Thompson scored a game high 32 points while First time All-Star David Lee grabbed 13 rebounds. The Milwaukee Bucks beat the Pistons 117-90 led by Brandon Jennings who scored 30 points and had 6 assists. Andre Drummond of the Pistons also had a great game with 18 points and 18 rebounds. On the West Coast Lamarcus Aldridge hit a buzzer beater to get the last of his 29 points in the Blazers' 106-104 win. Dirk Nowitzki scored 26 points for the Mavericks and J.J. Hickson had 15 rebounds for Portland. The Lakers continued their winning streak to three games in 111-106 win against the Hornets. Greivis Vasquez had 15 assists for the soon to Pelicans while Kobe Bryant had his third straight 10+ assist game. Reports are saying that Pau Gasol with only playing 21 minutes last night but it would be hard to sit Earl Clark as he put up 20 points and grabbed 12 rebounds.
All NBA
Guard- Greivis Vasquez- New Orleans Played a great point guards game passing for 15 assists while only committing 1 turnover. Was a subpar 7-16 from the field along with one field throw to finish with 15 points.
Guard- Darren Collison- Dallas Shot a very good 60% on 10 shots including a perfect 3-3 from 3. In addition to his 17 points, he had 9 assists, 4 rebounds, and 3 steals.
Forward- LaMarcus Aldridge- Portland *Player of the Night* Along with his buzzer beater to lead the Blazers to victory Aldridge scored a total of 29 points including a rare 3 pointer. Was a decent 4-5 from the line and 12-20 overall. Played well off the ball grabbing 13 rebounds, blocking 2 shots, and 1 steal.
Forward- David Lee- Golden State 20 points and 13 rebounds for his third straight double-double. A very impressive 8-11 from the field and a perfect 4-4 from the line. Helped his teammates out with 5 assists and recording 2 steals.
NHL Recap
Ten games were on the docket last night. The Rangers defeated the Flyers 2-1 at MSG where Michael Del Zotto seemed to be everywhere on the ice scoring one goal and assisting on another. Sadly, Ryan Callahan dislocated his shoulder in a fight with Max Talbot. The Bruins defeated the Devils 2-1 in a shootout, Johan Hedberg of the Devils was making his first start in net. Matt Frattin scored with 1.5 seconds left in overtime as the Maple Leafs defeated the Sabres 4-3. The Canadiens improved to 4-1 beating the Jets 4-3 in a game that was tied going into the third period. In Ottawa, the Senators came away victorious against the Capitals 3-2 due in part to Sergei Gonchar's goal with 2:30 left in the 3rd. The Penguins were blown out by the Islanders 4-1 even though the Penguins outshot their competition 38-24. In Tampa, the Lighting improved to 5-1 with a 5-2 win. Valtteri Flippula scored two goals in the Redw Wings 4-1 win over the Stars. With 5 minutes left in the third, Pierre- Mac Bouchard scored to give the Wild a 3-2 win over the Jackets (two teams that came into the league at the same time). To finish off the recap Sharks defeated the Ducks 3-2 in a shootout after Michal Handzus scored on the first shootout attempt.
All NHL
Goalie- Evgeni Nabokov- NY Islanders Starting with the goalies this time Nabokov saved 37 of 38 shots for .974 SV% in the 4-1 win.
Goalie- Johan Hedberg- Devils Although he lost in the shootout Hedberg saved 27 of 28 shots in regular play during his first start of the year.
Defense- Tom Gilbert- Minnesota Scored 1 goal and blocked 5 shots during the 3-2 Edmonton win.
Defense- Dion Phaneuf- Toronto Didn't play fantastic on the offensive side but finished with a +1 rating. Recorded 3 hits and blocked 5 shots.
Defense- Cody Fransen- Toronto In only 13 minutes of playing time scored a goal and an assist to finish the game with a +3 rating. On Defense, he had 3 hits as well as blocking a shot.
Forward- Steve Ott- Buffalo The bruiser recorded 3 hits and dominated the faceoff circle going 16-3.
Forward- Mikko Koivu- Minnesota Recorded 4 steals while only committing one turnover in addition a goal and an assist. Finished the game with a +2 rating.
Forward- Daniel Winnik- Anaheim Picked up an assist but played much better on the defensive side of things. Had 3 takeaways, 4 hits, and also blocked a shot.
Forward- Brian Boyle- NY Rangers On this list because of his play with the body, recording 7 hits.
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