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Early entry candidates for the 2017 NBA Draft
The National Basketball Association announced today that 182 players — 137 players from colleges and 45 international players — have filed as early entry candidates for the 2017 NBA Draft presented by State Farm. Players wishing to enter the 2017 NBA Draft were required to submit a letter to the NBA to be received no…
Read MoreHouston Rockets eliminate Oklahoma City Thunder 4-1
The Oklahoma City Thunder came into game five with win-or-go-home on their minds. They were not able to escape Houston as they lost to the Rockets 105-99. James Harden led the Rockets with 37 points, eight rebounds, and four assists. However, he had a pedestrian shooting night going 8-of-25 from the field and 2-of-13 from…
Read MoreGolden State Warriors advance after sweeping Blazers 4-0
The Golden State Warriors defeated the Portland Trail Blazers 128-103 in Game 4 to complete their 4-0 sweep of the series and will be advancing to the next round of the playoffs. Stephen Curry was on fire as he torched the Blazers for seven triples en route to his game-high 37 points. Portland’s Damian Lillard,…
Read MoreLebron James leads Cavaliers to first-round series sweep of the Pacers
When it comes to playoff time with Lebron James on your roster, there’s no chance the Cavaliers will come out sluggish to start the postseason. They showed their focus as they completed the sweep of a feisty Indiana Pacers team on Sunday. The Cavs won game four in Indiana 106-102 to advance to the second round.…
Read MoreLeBron James carries Cavaliers to 3-0 series lead
LeBron James is a special player, like no other we’ve seen in recent history. He willed the Cleveland Cavaliers to a 119-114 win over the Indiana Pacers to take a 3-0 lead in their playoff series. James dropped a monster triple-double as he orchestrated the greatest second-half comeback in NBA playoff history. With his team…
Read MoreNBA Quarter-finals: Bulls stun Celtics in Game 2
The NBA quarter-finals are in full swing and fans are being treated to some amazing basketball. Six teams took to the hardwood on Tuesday to play Game 2 of their respective series. The trio of games brought some exciting action as well as an intriguing stunner as the Chicago Bulls surged to a 2-0 advantage…
Read MoreNBA Play-Offs open with Cleveland Cavaliers win
After a long Regular Season, the road to the NBA championship is underway and knock-out hoops is now taking place with the commencement of the Play-Offs. The first game of the 1/8 round is taking place over Saturday and Sunday, and last night there were four games. There were two games played in the Western…
Read MoreNBA breaks attendance record with nearly 22 million fans
The NBA continues to be the biggest attraction in global Basketball. The league has today announced it has comfortably beat its attendance record. Through the 2016/2017 season, nearly 22 million fans have turned out to see teams play around the USA. In a press report on Thursday, the NBA confirmed 21.9 million people have watched…
Read MoreEdy Tavares joins Cleveland Cavaliers
Edy Tavares (220 cm) has linked up with current NBA champions the Cleveland Cavaliers and will help the franchise in its push to retain its title. The Spanish-Cape Verdean player has played for Mississauga Raptors in the Development League this season. Over fifty games Edy Tavares has compiled averages of 10.5 points, 7.9 rebounds, and…
Read MoreRussell Westbrook breaks single-season triple-double record
Russell Westbrook (190 cm, UCLA ’08) made NBA history on Sunday night. He finished Sunday night’s game against the Denver Nuggets with a triple-double which marks number 42 this season. This breaks Oscar Robertson’s record for triple-doubles in a season which was set after the 1961/1962 season. The record was thought to be an untouchable…
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