It’s the most wonderful time of the year for professional hoops fans. The 2019 NBA playoff bracket is finally set. In the western conference, all eyes lay on the reigning champions: the Golden State Warriors. The defending champs are looking for their third consecutive championship this year. Here are the …
Read More »Lou Williams Breaks NBA Bench Scoring Record
Lou Williams has been an electric bench scorer since he was drafted by the Philadelphia 76ers in 2005. He has now played for six different NBA franchises in his 14-year career. Elite Scorer One thing has always remained consistent for Williams throughout his time in the league: he is an …
Read More »Miami Heat in search of a playoff spot in second half of the season
The Miami Heat resumes its season Thursday after the All-Star break, looking from the inside out. Miami (26-30) sits in the ninth seed before taking on the fifth-seeded Philadelphia 76ers. Miami is 15-14 on the road, with Thursday’s game being the only regular season game in Philly this season. Philadephia (37-21) …
Read More »Heat Beat Mavericks 112-101 in Wade’s Last Dance in Dallas
The Miami Heat defeated the Dallas Mavericks 112 – 101 last night in Dwyane Wade’s final appearance at Dallas. Wade relived his fondest memory at the American Airlines Center during his pregame shoot around. Rewind to Tuesday, June 20, 2006. Wade and company defeat the Mavericks in the NBA Finals …
Read More »Golden State Rolls Past Pacers for 11th Straight Win
The Golden State Warriors are back in business, winning eleven games in a row. Earlier this season, many wondered if the Dubs had fallen off after a four-game losing streak in November. But, when you’ve got Stephen Curry, Kevin Durant, Klay Thompson, and really the whole roster on your side, …
Read More »Magic spoil Jimmy Butler’s debut in last-second win over 76ers
Jimmy Butler’s debut for the Philadelphia 76ers was supposed to go well. It was supposed to end in a win. For much of the time, it looked like it would be. Then the 4th quarter rolled around. Then the Orlando Magic played spoiler, and they spoiled the night in spectacular …
Read More »Jimmy Butler Trade To Sixers Made Official
Trade talks have turned into reality as All-Star Jimmy Butler has been officially traded to the Philadelphia 76ers. The former Chicago Bulls and Minnesota Timberwolves shooting guard joined the team today after a long saga that began before the season. Butler, who is averaging 21.3 points per game in 10 starts, …
Read More »Magic Fall to Wizards in Comeback Fashion
The Magic couldn’t come together in the final minutes of the game as the Washington Wizards managed to score 34 points in the fourth quarter, ultimately beating the Magic 117-109 in Washington D.C. https://twitter.com/WashWizards/status/1062359431336214528 The game was a close one, as it entered the final quarter all tied up at …
Read More »Celtics, Warriors Pick Up Wins on Opening Night
The Boston Celtics and Golden State Warriors both started out the 2018-19 NBA season 1-0. Boston Brings the Energy The Celtics beat the 76ers by a score of 105-87 in their home-opener. It was an energetic start for the Celtics and the fans at TD Garden. From start to finish, …
Read More »The Big Splashes in NBA Free Agency Thus Far
The long-awaited date for NBA fans has come, as NBA free agency has begun. Big-Name Deals Although free agency has just begun, several of the big-name players are already off of the market. Some stars everyone had their eyes on were LeBron James and Paul George, both with free agency …
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