NBA Opening Week, Wrapup

Hey basketball fans. The first week of the new 2010-2011 season is in the books. It`s nice to have ball back again, it was an exciting first week, with lots of storylines, lets dive into it.

NBA News:
Madison Square Garden is set to re-open this Friday when the Knicks take on the Wizards.The Knicks-Magic game was cancelled on Tuesday night due to the threat of asbestos in the rafters of the 42 year old sports facility. Officials have taken care of the problem and MSG is good to go. The Knicks-Magic game will be rescheduled sometime in the near future.

T-Wolves suffer all time Franchise Low:
No one likes losing in pro sports, especially not by 41 pts, but thats what happened to the Minnesota Timberwolves as they were crushed by the Orlando Magic 146-105 Wednesday night. This is the 3rd worse loss by points in league history. " We were clearly overmatched, " coach Kurt Rambis said. " They`ve got better players and a better team.

Lakers star centre Bynum progressing well:
Los Angeles Lakers centre Andrew Bynum is rehabbing his injured knee on fast pace. He is know running on a track and not just a treadmill, but it still at least 3 weeks away from returning to game action according to coach Phil Jackson.

Raptors Watch:
 The 2010-2011 Toronto Raptors are 4 games into the freash seasom,  and already have a losing record of 1-3. Their have been some postives though Andrea Bargnani is averaging 24pts a game over the first 4, he needs to contain this for the whol year, also Reggie Evans has been a beast on the boards averaging 13rpg over the first week. DEFENCE DEFENCE DEFENCE!! Thats been one of the biggest problems with these team the last couple years,and in the first few games, where they yet to hold an oppenent under 100 pts. Up this week for the Raps:
@ LA Lakers Nov 5th
@Portland Nov 6th
VS Golden State Nov 8th
VS Charlotte Nov 10th
Projected 4 game outcome: 2-2

Key Games of the week:
Phoenix @ Atlanta Nov 7th
Portland @ LA Lakers Nov 7th
Atlanta @ Orlando Nov 8th
Utah @ Miami Nov 9th
My pick of the week: Boston @ Miami Nov 11th. A rematch of the opening night game, but this time I see Miami taking this one at home by a score of 107-103.

Last Weeks Trivia: Who was drafted 2nd overall in the 2003 NBA Draft?
Answer: Darko Milicic by the the Detroit Pistons

This Weeks Trivia: What number was Lebron James recently trying to get retired across the entire league?
I`ll have the answer for you next week, Hint: He was one of the greatest players of all time.

Alright fellow ballers, I`m out, enjoy the games I will check back in next week.