Tag: basketbal
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Which team won the breakup and why: the Philadelphia 76ers or Jimmy Butler?
In every divorce, there is a ‘winner’ and a ‘loser.’ It has been a few years since the Philadelphia 76ers and Jimmy Butler parted ways, and it is time to declare the Eastern Conference break-up winner. A glow-up is almost always required to win a breakup. At first sight, I prefer the guys in blue…
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In this year’s NBA playoffs, the Miami Heat are on a comeback run like few others.
The simplest approach to illustrate what the Miami Heat are accomplishing in terms of comebacks during these playoffs is to just compare their stats to the rest of the league. This postseason, while facing a deficit of at least 12 points: – The Heat lead the series 7-6. The remainder of the NBA is a…
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‘FUNNY’ STORY ABOUT KOBE BRYANT PULLING UP TO ‘TRADE IT ALL’ VIDEO SHOOT FABOLOUS SHARES
Fabolous recently revealed a touching yet amusing anecdote about the late Kobe Bryant and the day he drove up to Fab’s “Trade It All” video shoot. On Saturday (June 3), the Brooklyn rapper appeared on The Starting Five podcast, where he lovingly recalled the NBA legend as the presenter discussed basketball fashion in Hip Hop…
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Why did Erik Spoelstra start Kevin Love in Game 2 of the NBA Finals?
After losing Game 1, Heat head coach Erik Spoelstra is taking a new approach in Game 2 of the NBA Finals. Miami is making a significant change to its starting lineup, inserting veteran big Kevin Love, who has not played in either of the Heat’s past three games. Love has started 14 of Miami’s 19…
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Al Horford suffers yet another setback in his pursuit of his first anillo.
Al Horford will be unable to seek his first NBA victory over the Denver Nuggets after his Boston Celtics fell to the Miami Heat in an epic Eastern Conference final on Monday (84-103, 3-4 in series). With their heartbreaking loss in the seventh game, Horford and the Celtics also eliminated the possibility of a first-ever…
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Jayson Tatum of the Boston Celtics is on the verge of shattering LeBron James’ incredible NBA Playoffs record.
The Boston Celtics, powered by Jayson Tatum, became one of just four teams in NBA playoff history to force a Game 7 after trailing 3-0. Everything came down to a tip-in from Derrick White after Marcus Smart missed a shot. The Game 6 victory against the Miami Heat, however, is not the only remarkable aspect…
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Can Jayson Tatum keep his hot streak going against the Heat for three more games?
The Miami Heat allowed the Boston Celtics to win one game. To become the first team in NBA history to come back from a 0-3 deficit in a playoff series, the Celtics will need their superstar to play like one during the next three games. Jayson Tatum is crucial to Boston doing the improbable. The…
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Before entering free agency, Austin Reaves declares his desire to stay with the Lakers.
Austin Reaves seems to want to stay in Los Angeles, and the Lakers will try to keep him in the city this summer via free agency. After the Nuggets eliminated the Lakers from the Western Conference finals on Monday, Reaves told reporters on Tuesday that he wanted to stay with the team. According to Reaves,…
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The Lakers are hopeful that LeBron James would opt to prolong his career.
The Los Angeles Lakers reported to the practise facility on Tuesday, with the exception of one player, for an exit interview with coach Darvin Ham and vice president of basketball operations and general manager Rob Pelinka. LeBron James is getting all the time he needs from his team to think about his future after telling…
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How J. Cole Aided Caleb Martin’s Miami Heat Signing is Detailed Below
Compared to other rappers, J. Cole may have the most impact on the NBA. The Miami Heat defeated the Boston Celtics in the Eastern Conference Finals on Friday (May 19) thanks to the 27-year-old player Caleb Martin, who scored 25 points. It was reported that Martin, who briefly played for the Charlotte Hornets in 2020…
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Jimmy Butler’s rude acts set the tone for this Celtics series.
The Heat plainly don’t fear the Celtics. They’re up 3-0 because they’re playing with swagger and confidence. They have faith in head coach Erik Spoelstra. They are determined to continually putting up their best effort. And they’re making their three-point attempts. Who is the most representative of Miami’s brazen approach? That would be Jimmy Butler,…
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The Phoenix Mercury have announced their opening-night lineup against the Los Angeles Sparks.
The Phoenix Mercury’s opening-night lineup has been finalised ahead of their Friday game against the Los Angeles Sparks. Returning players include Diana Taurasi, Brittney Griner, and Skylar Diggins-Smith. Griner is back in the mix after a 10-month detention in Russia. The All-Star centre will try to replicate her 2021 performance of 20.5 points, 9.5 rebounds,…
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NBA Playoffs: LeBron James demonstrates his humanity by missing an easy dunk in the Los Angeles Lakers’ Game 2 defeat to the Denver Nuggets.
The Los Angeles Lakers lost to the Denver Nuggets in Game 2 of the NBA playoffs, 108-103.With the Lakers leading by eight points early in the second, James had a clean run to the basket after being discovered in transition by Rui Hachimura. The Lakers bench rose to their feet, the audience inside Ball Arena…
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The Bulls conduct interviews with top NBA Draught hopefuls during the NBA Draught Combine. The Bulls conduct interviews with top NBA Draught hopefuls during the NBA Draught Combine.
The Chicago Bulls do not presently have a selection in the NBA Draught on June 22, but that hasn’t prevented management from acting as if they do. Top prospects Brandon Miller, Nick Smith Jr., Cason Wallace, and Anthony Black all reported they visited with the Bulls during the NBA Draught Combine on Wednesday. Such gatherings…
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Putting an odd twist on the Celtics’ Game 1 defeat to the Heat, Joe Mazzulla
At halftime on Wednesday night, the Celtics were in the lead by nine points. At the end of the third quarter, the Celtics were behind by 12 points. It wasn’t nice, but the Heat beat the Celtics badly in the third quarter and held off a late surge from Boston to win Game 1 on…
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After three seasons, the 76ers fired coach Doc Rivers.
On Tuesday, the Philadelphia 76ers revealed that they had fired coach Doc Rivers.The Boston Celtics won Game 7 112-88 on Sunday, eliminating the Philadelphia 76ers from the Eastern Conference playoffs for the third consecutive year. Mike Budenholzer, Sam Cassell, Mike D’Antoni, Nick Nurse, Frank Vogel, and Monty Williams are reportedly candidates for the position of…
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Lakers versus. Nuggets Preview: The King Meets the Joker in the NBA Finals
The Los Angeles Lakers and Denver Nuggets will face off on Tuesday, with the winner advancing to the NBA Finals. The Los Angeles Lakers are the most decorated team in NBA history. They have a record-tying 17 titles and are just eight victories away from matching the Boston Celtics for the most Larry O’Brien trophies…
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Jayson Tatum’s 51 points against the Sixers brings the Celtics back to the ECF.
Jayson Tatum let out a passionate roar after he landed on another 3-pointer halfway through the third quarter Sunday, along route to outscoring the Philadelphia 76ers in the period by himself. “This is my s—,” he confessed. Tatum scored 51 points in Game 7 to lead the Celtics to a 112-88 win and advance to…
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According to reports, Klay is set to accept a wage reduction as part of the Dubs’ contract offer.
Klay Thompson will return to the Warriors next season, but it’s unclear what his future with the organisation will look like – or cost – ahead of a possible contract extension with his longtime franchise.The four-time NBA champion is available for an extension this summer as he approaches the last year of his five-year, $190…
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For the early playoff departure, there are three Golden State Warriors to blame.
“It was fun while it lasted,” any loyal Golden State Warriors fan may remark after the team’s heartbreaking Game 6 loss to the Los Angeles Lakers.There was no angry diatribe against Jordan Poole’s useless life, no profanity-laced assault on the terrible officiating, just the calm, inconspicuous thought: It is what it is. That’s all there…
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How Austin Reaves, dubbed the ‘Hillbilly Kobe,’ defeated LeBron James
When Austin Reaves looked at his phone after a Los Angeles Lakers game against New Orleans in March, his heart sank. One of his old Facebook postings had reappeared and was being widely shared online. “I saw ‘SportsCenter’ posted it,” Reaves said to FOX Sports. “I was just like,’S—.’” Reaves, then 13, shared a meme…
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Heat take a 3-1 lead and defeat the Knicks 109-101 in Game 4.
At times, the lead was fragile. The gunshots ceased. The atmosphere in the building became strained. There were times when the Miami Heat seemed to be on the verge of a meltdown. And, once again, they found a way. The eighth-seeded Heat’s wild voyage continues, with Miami on the verge of yet another trip to…
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Prediction for Suns-Clippers Game 4: Aiding Devin Booker
When the Phoenix Suns were seeded fourth and awaited the results of the last day of the season to select their first-round opponent, the Los Angeles Clippers were the best-case scenario.So we reasoned. The Clippers’ constantly shifting defensive systems have made it tough for Phoenix to become comfortable enough offensively to create a rhythm. In…
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The Heat defeated the Bulls 102-91 and will meet the Bucks in the first round.
In an elimination game, Max Strus had another 3-point attempt blocked. He and Jimmy Butler rendered it irrelevant.The playoffs are almost around the corner. Strus and Butler each scored 31 points as the Miami Heat upset the Chicago Bulls 102-91 in an Eastern Conference play-in game Friday night. “Our team has obviously not been perfect…
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Lakers defeat Timberwolves in overtime to secure the 7-seed in the West.
LeBron James scored 30 points and grabbed 10 rebounds as the Los Angeles Lakers defeated the depleted Minnesota Timberwolves 108-102 in overtime on Tuesday night to secure the seventh berth in the Western Conference playoffs.For the Lakers, who will play second-seeded Memphis in the first round beginning on Sunday, Dennis Schroder scored 21 points and…