2/21: Breaking (the) Press

Feb. 20, 2012; New York, NY, USA; New Jersey Nets point guard Deron Williams (8) reacts after scoring a three-pointer during the second half against the New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden. Nets won 100-92. Mandatory Credit: Debby Wong-US PRESSWIRE

• Devin Kharpertian of Nets Are Scorching breaks down New Jersey’s win over the the Anthony/Lin – led Knicks, with special attention to Deron Williams’ supreme third quarter.
• More on Williams and the Nets’ new approach to contain Lin from the New York Times‘ Jake Appleman.
• Uh-oh: in another Times piece, Howard Beck gets a potentially troubling quote from Carmelo Anthony regarding the media’s perception of his influence on the Knicks’ offense.
• The Chicago Tribune’s K.C. Johnson examines Derrick Rose’s return to the lineup in the Bulls win over the Hawks.
• Andrew Kennedy at Thunderous Intentions explains OKC’s first half dominance rendered the following one irrelevant against the lowly Hornets.
• The pesky Bucks gave the Magic problems again, but Orlando still emerged victorious writes Andrew Melnick of Howard The Dunk.
• Brian T. Smith of the Salt Lake Tribune gives a dramatic recap of Utah’s 106-102 loss to the Spurs, and perspective on where the young Jazz find themselves at the season’s midway point.
• It’s time to trade the volatile, talented Rajon Rondo, writes the Boston Herald’s Gerry Callahan after the shorthanded Celtics’ loss to the Mavs.
• Speaking of the champs, after a brutal start to the season, Dirk is clearly back.
• Marcus Thompson II of the Contra Costa Times says Golden State backup big man Ekpe Udoh was key in the Warriors’ win over the Clippers.  Mark Jackson clearly agrees.

Tags: Popular