The Family: Versus
23 February 2009
Although this year’s midseason classic is over, the stars are still shining bright heading into the second half of the season. Tuesday night promises some show stopping post-all-star action as the league’s youngest big guns face off against the game’s most unstoppable veterans.
O.J. Mayo's path to the league has paralleled that of his mentor, NBA superstar LeBron James. By the end of his senior year he was named Mr. Basketball of Ohio two straight times, Player of the Year twice and led his team to their third straight high school championship. Now, backed by high-flying forward Rudy Gay, the student will face the teacher at the pro level in a run and gun test of skills.
Later that night, the West lights up as the young star of this year’s all-star weekend Kevin Durant challenges the reigning league and All-star MVP Kobe Bryant in an all out offensive battle. After scoring 46 points in the Rookie Sophomore Challenge, breaking the record for most points ever scored during a midseason classic, he’ll have to bring his A-game and promising young rookie Russell Westbrook to come out on top.
This double-header starts Tuesday at 7:00pm ET.
NBA Regular Season
Monday, February 23
Atlanta vs. Utah @ 9:00pm ET
Tuesday, February 24
Memphis vs. Cleveland @ 7:00pm ET
L.A. Lakers vs. Oklahoma City @ 8:00pm ET
Wednesday, February 25
Orlando vs. New York @ 7:30pm ET
Friday, February 27
Cleveland vs. Boston @ 8:00pm ET
Sunday, March 1
San Antonio vs. Portland @ 8:00pm ET
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