The NBA playoffs are continuing with several series still underway but others have come to a conclusion. In the Eastern Conference, the Cleveland Cavaliers completed a series sweep of the Toronto Raptors and the Washington Wizards evened up their series with Boston Celtics at two games apiece. Out West, the Houston Rockets defeated the …
Read More »Oklahoma City Thunder Gets Blown Out In the Playoffs
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 »The NBA Goes to New Orleans for the All-Star Weekend
The best of the NBA is back to New Orleans for the All-Star Weekend for the second time in four seasons. All-Star Game tip-off will be Sunday, at 8 p.m. Eastern Time. Eastern Conference: Starters: Kyrie Irving, DeMar DeRozan, LeBron James, Giannis Antetokounmpo, Jimmy Butler. Reserves: Isaiah Thomas, John Wall, Carmelo Anthony (in replacement …
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 »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 …
Read More »Orlando Magic Look For Win Against Houston Rockets
The Orlando Magic is coming off back to back home losses when they take on the Huston Rockets Friday night in Orlando. The Rockets (28-9) are sitting third in the West just behind division rival, San Antonio Spurs. The Rockets head into Friday night’s game on fire with six consecutive …
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