The Miami Heat are pushing to do something that has never happened before in NBA history: make it to the playoffs after starting their season off with an 11-30 record. The Miami comeback for this season has been unprecedented. They have won 24 of their last 32 games and they …
Read More »Former Gator Joakim Noah Suspended 20 Games for Violating NBA anti-drug policy
Most Gator fans woke up with a smile on their face after seeing their team advance to the Elite 8 after a buzzer-beating three from Chris Chiozza. The one’s who aren’t smiling are the ones who saw that former Gator star, and current member of the New York Knicks Joakim …
Read More »The Heat And Their Playoffs Race
Miami Heat 84-101 Toronto Raptors Points: DeMar DeRozan (40) Assists: Goran Dragić (7) Rebounds: Hassan Whiteside (14) The Miami Heat continued their quest for a playoff spot when they received the Toronto Raptors on Thursday night. DeMar DeRozan and a ferocious post-trade-deadline defense leaded the way for the Raptors to get a 101-84 victory. Mid-Range …
Read More »From Guaranteed Lottery to Playoff Contender: What Exactly Happened in Miami?
Only two short months ago, the Miami Heat were destined for top five pick in the 2017 NBA Draft. On January 13th, the Heat were 11-30 and had just lost 18 of their past 22 games. Then the impossible happened. They went on a 13-game winning streak and have clawed …
Read More »Magic Fall Apart Against Hornets
The Orlando Magic fall apart in the fourth quarter against the Charlotte Hornets to lose 109-102 Wednesday night at home. The Magic end their season series against the Hornets with a 0-4 record. The Hornets outscored the Magic by 80 points in the first three games. Terrence Ross led the …
Read More »Russell Westbrook’s Perfect Night
OKLAHOMA CITY – Russell Westbrook has been a man of history so far this season, and he added even more history on Wednesday night. In a matchup against the Philadelphia 76ers, Westbrook became the first player to record a triple-double while going perfect from the floor and the free throw line. …
Read More »Heat Bounce Back With Win Over Phoenix
Miami’s back in playoff position in the Eastern Conference after a Tuesday night win against the Phoenix Suns 112-97. Hassan Whiteside enjoyed a record-setting game, now having more rebounds in one season than any player in Miami Heat history. His 23-point, 14-rebound performance was overseen, after needing 13 stitches post-game …
Read More »Debate Sparks Between NBA and its Players over Rest Through the Season
Lately, resting players in the NBA has become the subject of debate for prominent NBA figures. With the long NBA season continuing to wind down before the 2017 playoffs, multiple teams with big names are choosing to rest key players in bigger match ups in order to preserve their energy. …
Read More »Meet The Newest NBA Rivalry, Boston and Washington
The NBA has a few rivalries that everyone is aware of; such as the Dallas Mavericks and the Houston Rockets, the Los Angeles Lakers and the Los Angeles Clippers, and the Boston Celtics and the Los Angeles Lakers. With Boston being one of the oldest organizations in the league, the Celtics …
Read More »Warriors Stymie Westbrook; Sweep Season Series with Thunder
The league-leading Golden State Warriors blew past the Oklahoma City Thunder 111-95 Monday night in a chippy game that was never really competitive. The Warriors were without star forward Kevin Durant as he continues to heal from a sprained MCL and bone bruise suffered on Feb.28, but that did little to …
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