Tyreke Evans was smothered in Sacramento after he hit a game-winning, buzzer-beating half-court shot Wednesday night against the Memphis Grizzles. There's video of the shot after the jump. (Thearon Henderson, The Associated Press)
If you’re looking for the video of Tyreke Evans’ game-winning buzzer-beating halfcourt shot against the Memphis Grizzlies, we have it for you here. That’s just one of the many things we’ll explore in today’s links, which include plenty of preview material for tonight’s Orlando Magic vs. New York Knicks game at Amway Center.
We’ll also recap last night’s monster performance by Dwyane Wade and give you the latest on Kevin Garnett, who left last night’s Boston Celtics loss to the Detroit Pistons with a lower leg injury.
Without futher delay, let’s roll the links.
The Buzz: My take? If the Magic were forced to rely on a center other than Dwight Howard, they’d be in serious trouble.
2. Trades have invigorated the Orlando Magic’s fastbreak, Orlando Sentinel, Josh Robbins
The Buzz: Orlando’s fastbreak points per game has raised 10 points since Otis Smith pulled the trading trigger.
The Buzz: Meet Earl Clark, the latest Orlando Magic work in progress.
The Buzz: The former BQR of the OPP tells us why it would be “foolhardy” for the Magic to part company with J.J. Redick.
5. Stoudemire a Star Center Who Isn’t Really a Center, New York Times, Howard Beck
The Buzz: Beck points out Amar’e Stoudemire has played 14 straight games at center and the Knicks have gone 10-4 during that stretch. How will he fare against Dwight Howard tonight?
The Buzz: Isola tells us why it’s advatage Dwight Howard tonight at Amway Center.
7. Knicks coach continues to defend Duhon, New York Post, Marc Berman
The Buzz: Mike D’Antoni said Chris Duhon did what was asked of him during his New York stay.
8. Are you thankful Magic fans?, Magic Sideline, Brett Roberts
The Buzz: B-Rob asks if you’re thankful for the new-look Magic? Well, are you?
9. Dwyane Wade’s 45 power Heat past Rockets 125-119, South Florida Sun Sentinel, Shandel Richarson
The Buzz: Poor Courtney Lee only had 2 points in 15 minutes off the bench.
10. Tyreke Evans makes Kings a long-shot winner, Sacramento Bee, Jason Jones
The Buzz: The 2010-2011 Sacramento Kings highlight video will consist of one play: Tyreke Evans and his halfcourt buzzer beater against the Memphis Grizzlies. Wow!
OT. Doc: No news yet on KG, Rondo remains day-to-day, Boston Globe, Matt Pepin
The Buzz: Boston Celtics coach Doc Rivers said the lower-right leg injury Kevin Garnett sustained in last night’s loss to the Pistons appears to be muscle related. KG will have an MRI today.
