NBA fans seem more excited about basketball’s return than bitter about the lockout based on television ratings for the league’s delayed openers. Â Check the numbers after the jump. @Shay_Marie x @gametimegirl
Bill Walker said perhaps if it weren’t Christmas yesterday, there would be a score to settle with Kevin Garnett and indicated the Celtics forward is known for his dirty antics.  Read more after the jump. @Shay_Marie x @gametimegirl
Derrick Rose scored 22 points and hit a short go-ahead jumper with 4.8 seconds to play, and the Chicago Bulls rallied from an 11-point deficit in the final four minutes for an 88-87 victory over the Los Angeles Lakers on Sunday. Â Read more after the jump. @Shay_Marie x @gametimegirl
Lebron James went for 26 points and Kobe Bryant clocked in with 35 points on their Christmas Day showdown. Â Each put on a show but the Cavaliers shut the Lakers down 102-87. Â Check the highlight out after the jump. @Shay_Marie x @gametimegirl
Posted by Sabrina B. @gametimegirl Kobe Bryant gives NBA fans some amazing presents on Christmas Day. Check it out after the jump…
Carmelo Anthony scored 37 points, including a pair of free throws with the game tied and 16 seconds left, and the New York Knicks survived a seesaw season opener Sunday to beat the Boston Celtics 106-104. Â Read more after the jump. @Shay_Marie x @gametimegirl