Last night the 35th annual NBA Draft Lottery took place in Chicago. All 14 teams who didn’t make the postseason were hoping to secure a number one pick in the 2019 draft. This was the first time a new system was implemented for the lottery. With the updated system the …
Read More »NBA Conference Finals: East and West Preview
The 2018-19 NBA campaign is reaching its endpoint as it heads into the NBA Conference Finals. The Portland Trail Blazers will face the Golden State Warriors for the Western throne while the Toronto Raptors go head-to-head with the Milwaukee Bucks for Eastern kingship. Battle in the West Western Conference Finals …
Read More »FEATURE: Esports; an Analysis on Competition Between the Digital World and the Physical
You’ve heard all the stories. We’ve seen all the legends. You’ve watched all the highlights. The formula remains the same throughout time. Two opponents enter an arena to do battle where only one may walk out the victor. We see this formula on display in the form of our favorite …
Read More »Boston Celtics legend John Havlicek passes away
The Boston Celtics announced Thursday night that legend and Hall of Famer John Havlicek has died at the age of 79. The Legend that is Havlicek The Celtics drafted Havlicek with the seventh pick of the 1962 NBA Draft and his presence was immediately felt. Havlicek played 16 NBA seasons, …
Read More »Denver Showdown: Spurs Force Game 7 Against Nuggets
The Spurs defeated the Nuggets 120-103, their largest margin of victory in the series. The final score does not reflect how the full game, however, as it was close in the first half until the Spurs were able to pull away in the second, including a 15-2 run to start …
Read More »Clippers Force Game 6 Against Golden State
The first round can be summed up as over in five games with half of the first round matchups lasting just that many games. The Raptors won in five as well as the 76ers, Trailblazers, and Rockets. Then there’s Golden States 3-1 lead going into last night. Well, Golden State …
Read More »Rockets defeat Jazz, advance in playoffs
All the Houston Rockets needed was five games to send the Utah Jazz packing and headed for home. Meanwhile, Houston now moves on to the Western Conference Semifinals. There, they wait for the winner of the Golden State Warriors and Los Angeles Clippers series which is now at 3-2 in …
Read More »Denver Strikes Gold Offensively in 108-90 Game 5 Win Over Spurs
The Denver Nuggets struck gold on the offensive end of the court in Game 5. Six Nuggets scored in double-figures, led by Jamal Murray with 23 points. The offensive jackpot for Denver propelled them to a crucial Game 5 win over the San Antonio Spurs 108-90. Now, the Nuggets are …
Read More »76ers best Nets to advance to conference semifinals
The Philadelphia 76ers are headed back to the Eastern Conference Semifinals for the second consecutive season. After falling to the Brooklyn Nets in Game 1, the 76ers came back to win four straight in dominant fashion. Tuesday’s 122-100 victory sealed a matchup with the Toronto Raptors in the second round. …
Read More »NBA Playoffs: Toronto Blows Out Orlando to Close Out Series
The Toronto Raptors are moving on to the second round of the playoffs for the fourth year in a row. This came at the expense of the Orlando Magic as they were eliminated in five games. Game 5 was another blowout win for the Raptors 115 to 96. Three out …
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