Shaq is Shot

Kobe Youngest, but Not Fastest to 20,000 points

interbasket posted 12/27/2007 from www.interbasket.net

Don't get lost in the hype, Kobe Bryant may be the youngest player ever to reach 20,000 points in the NBA, but it certainly doesn't mean he was the fastest. Using games-played,14 players reached the 20K plateau before Kobe. See who is on that list and how Kobe compares to other players in the 20,000-points club.

76ers 96, Heat 85

SportFiends found this 12/27/2007 on blogs.sun-sentinel.com

Observations from Wednesday's 96-85 loss to the 76ers at Wachovia Center: Think it couldn't get worse? Jason Williams is going in Thursday to have his knee checked; Shaquille O'Neal also has an appointment, due to a balky hip. If they're...

What to do about the Heat

Valentine's Views found this 12/27/2007 on myespn.go.com

Posted by Brian Windhorst The Heat lost again Wednesday, getting handled by the 76ers in Philly , to drop their record to 8-21. It has gotten so bad, so fast, that Shaquille O'Neal actually admitted after the game that if the Heat were smart they ...

Taking a small-time approach

Fan Voice: Recent Topics in The Court Reporters: ... found this 12/27/2007 on blogs.sun-sentinel.com

So now what? So now what should the Heat do if Shaquille O'Neal is about to begin his annual injury hiatus? Go small, young men. Start Deaquan Cook and Dwyane Wade in the backcourt. Open with Ricky Davis and Dorell...

What? Sixers playoff bound? Believe it!

JonMVNbasketball posted 12/28/2007 from mvn.com

In case you haven’t noticed, the Sixers are tied for eighth place in the Eastern Conference. They are 7-3 in their last 10 games, while the New Jersey Nets are 3-7 in their last 10. Both teams are now 12-16 heading into Friday’s games, but it is the Sixers who are going in the right direction...