Horns in the NBA: 2/21 - 2/23

The All-Star break shortened our week, but provided a checkpoint for players to mark as a turning point. Let’s see if there’s really a second gear for the Texas Longhorns in the NBA as the playoff push begins to intensify throughout the coming months.

If Aldridge is buckling down for the thrilling Western Conference playoff push we’re all anticipating, it wasn’t noticeable on Tuesday. The All-Star center shot the ball just eight times (his lowest shot count over a single game all year) on his way to tying a season low of six points.

Durant’s scoring tear continued into this week with two efficient scoring nights. He brought it on the other end too, swatting two shots against Houston and seven…