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Boston Celtics finish off the Washington Wizards in Game 7
With the season on the line, the Boston Celtics’ kicked their game into high gear. The two teams were even until late in the third quarter until Boston went on a 15-2 run to pull away. Washington made an effort to comeback but ultimately fell short. The Celtics won 115-105 to advance to the Eastern…
Read MoreGolden State overcomes huge deficit to steal Game 1
With 7:05 to go in the second quarter, David West fouled Kawhi Leonard to send him to the line. Leonard stepped up and hit both free throws to give San Antonio a 46-21 lead. About 99 percent of the time this lead would be insurmountable. Golden State is the exception. Their offense is dangerous enough to…
Read MoreNBA: Spurs thrash Rockets 115-74 to reach Western finals
The San Antonio Spurs swatted aside the Houston Rockets 74-115 in Game 6 of the NBA Western Conference semi-final. With victory, the franchise is now heading to its 13th conference final and has something to prove. Not many believe the Spurs can win the title this season, but the team has just been doing what…
Read MoreBoston Celtics take back series lead from Washington Wizards
With two straight losses on the mind’s of the Boston Celtics, an early response was in order to get back on track. The Celtics used the urgency and the power of the crowd to go up on the scoreboard right out of the gates in game five. The team and crowd never looked back as Boston…
Read MoreNBA Draft Combine set to begin with 67 players invited
While a few teams are fighting for an NBA championship. The rest of the league is already in the process of planning for their future. The first step is to evaluate players entered in the upcoming NBA draft. All of the NBA scouts will get a chance in the NBA draft combine that goes on Thursday…
Read MoreNBA opens academy in India
The NBA has expanded its reach in Asia. On May 9 the league proudly opened its first academy in India. The training center is located at the Jaypee Greens Integrated Sports Complex. NBA deputy commissioner Mark Tatum attended the opening. Tatum had this to say at the event: “India is a country with nearly 1.3…
Read MoreSan Antonio Spurs win at home to take 3-2 lead
With 15 seconds to go in overtime, the Houston Rockets trailed by three with a jump ball coming on their side of the floor. The Rockets obtained possession and put the ball in James Harden’s hands to let him dictate the game. This gameplan has led the Rockets all year but it didn’t work in game…
Read MoreNBA Playoffs: Warriors drop Jazz 4-0, advance to West Finals
The Golden State Warriors are locked, loaded, and dangerous. They are a pristine 8-0 in the NBA Playoffs so far. Their latest victim on their road to another NBA title, the Utah Jazz. The Dubs crushed the Jazz 121-95 in Game 4 of their series and now comfortably cruise to the Western Conference finals. Stephen…
Read MoreSpoelstra, D’Antoni named NBCA Coaches of the Year
Miami Heat coach Erik Spoelstra and Houston Rockets coach Mike D’Antoni have been named co-recipients of the NBCA Coach of the Year award this 2017. While this isn’t the official Coach of the Year award doled out by the NBA, this does hold some significant prestige to it. Having come from the National Basketball Coaches…
Read MoreCleveland Cavaliers sweep the Toronto Raptors out of the playoffs
Lebron James and the Cleveland Cavaliers are rolling through the playoffs. They finished off the Toronto Raptors in game four of the second round, 109-102. Cleveland Cavaliers 109 – Toronto Raptors 102 This marks the eleventh win in a row in the playoffs dating back to last year’s NBA finals when the Cavaliers trailed the Golden…
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