Sunday night the Oklahoma City Thunder faced the Houston Rockets for game one of their seven-game playoff series. The Rockets completely took over and defeated the Thunder 118-87. Game Highlights James Harden led his Rockets to this 118-87 win, finishing the game with 37 points on 13-of-28 shooting, nine assists, and …
Read More »NBA Playoffs Preview: Thunder Look to Upset Rockets
With the NBA playoffs starting this weekend, the Houston Rockets and Oklahoma City Thunder are set to meet on Sunday for the first round of the NBA playoffs in Houston. Former Florida men’s basketball coach Billy Donovan returns to the NBA playoffs for his second full NBA season. The former …
Read More »NBA Playoff Preview and Predictions
After a long and arduous regular season, it’s officially the start of the best time of the year: the NBA Playoffs. While most people expect a Warriors/Cavaliers final for the third straight year, there’s no guarantee. The Cavaliers have been cold, losing four straight games to end the year and …
Read More »Russell Westbrook Solidifies MVP Resume with 41st Triple Double of Season
In Tuesday night’s game between the Oklahoma City Thunder and the Milwaukee Bucks, Oklahoma City Thunder point guard Russell Westbrook made just four field goals. He also played just 27 minutes, sitting out the fourth quarter. Yet Westbrook still produces his 41st triple double on the year, giving him one in at …
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 »Miami Comes Out on Top Against Houston
Last night’s game came down to who wanted it more, as the Miami Heat beat the Houston Rockets 117-109. After coming from a two-game losing streak, the Heat needed this road win. Miami Heat Center Hassan Whiteside helped his team immensely from both ends of the court. Whiteside had 23 points, 14 rebounds …
Read More »Harden, Rockets blow by Magic 128-104
In the early hours of the 2016-2017 NBA season, newly-adorned Orlando Magic head coach Frank Vogel preached the idea of a new identity for the team. Based on his previous successful campaigns with Indiana, Vogel talked about defense. And then Vogel showcased his love for the principle of hard-nosed defense …
Read More »The Road Less Traveled, a Kasey Hill Story
For many years, the names Kasey Hill and Chris Walker were synonymous with each other. Everyone regarded them as sure-fire prospects and each cracked the top 15 in the 2013 ESPN 100. Chris Walker was a 6-foot-10, 220-pound big man who could score from almost anywhere within 12-feet. Hill was a …
Read More »Orlando Tries to Continue Magic in Houston
The Orlando Magic (20-33) face the Houston Rockets (37-17) at the Toyota Center in Houston. Tip-off is scheduled for 8 p.m. The Magic lost their previous meeting this season against the Rockets in Orlando. Game Preview The Houston Rockets have cooled off over the last few weeks under first-year head coach …
Read More »Heat Snap Losing Streak With Win Over Rockets
During a season which has had quite a tumultuous beginning, positives for the Miami Heat are few and far between. The Heat sit at 14th in the Eastern Conference standings, with only the Brooklyn Nets behind them. Numerous injuries combined with underwhelming performances have created a rocky season start where evaluating …
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