2016 NBA Finals: Game 1 Preview
The Warriors gave us a scare, but we finally get the NBA Finals rematch from a year ago that so many of us wished for. Golden State and Cleveland’s road to the Finals has been a bit different of late. The Warriors were a game away from packing their bags when they trailed OKC 3-1 in the Western Conference Finals. LeBron and Co. took the Raptors … Continue reading 2016 NBA Finals: Game 1 Preview
#ThrowbackThursday: 2006 NBA All Star Game
A decade ago we had one of the best All Star games ever. Continue reading #ThrowbackThursday: 2006 NBA All Star Game
NBA Dancers: Haley & Laken | Charlotte Honeybees
We’re just about to hit All-Star Weekend, but look who’s positioned themselves in the Eastern Conference playoff field. After a slow start to the season, Charlotte has been fueled by Kemba Walker’s fire in recent weeks. The Hornets are winners of seven of their last 10 to jump ahead of Detroit for the No. 8 seed out East. Crazy Stat of the Day: Charlotte has the second-most … Continue reading NBA Dancers: Haley & Laken | Charlotte Honeybees
Top 10 NBA Duos: No. 8 Damian Lillard & C.J. McCollum
Damian Lillard | Portland Trail Blazers: 4th season, 2x All-Star, 2013 Rookie of the Year, NBA All-Rookie First Team, 1x All-NBA Team Damian Lillard’s rise to elite status is a bit of a surprise. NBA scouts had their doubts about the four-year Weber State point guard. He wasn’t the greatest at driving to the hoop, and the level of competition he saw in college were two knacks against … Continue reading Top 10 NBA Duos: No. 8 Damian Lillard & C.J. McCollum
#ThrowbackThursday: Stephon Marbury Scores 50
Back in 2001, Stephon Marbury and the Nets hosted the Lakers in a shootout in New Jersey. Marbury was becoming more comfortable as one of the league’s best guards and that night he ripped 50 points against the champions. Continue reading #ThrowbackThursday: Stephon Marbury Scores 50
Why the Hell is Tyronn Lue Coaching the Eastern All Stars?
Former NBA journeyman and 2-time NBA champion, Tyronn Lue is headed to All Star weekend to coach the 2015-16 Eastern All Stars. This happens by default after the Cleveland Cavaliers abruptly fired former head coach David Blatt. The Cavaliers only made it one full season with Blatt, before canning him a few days after the team’s 132-98 loss to the Warriors. Now with Blatt gone … Continue reading Why the Hell is Tyronn Lue Coaching the Eastern All Stars?
2016 NBA All-Star Game Rosters
Starters are in bold West Stephen Curry – Golden State Warriors Russell Westbrook – Oklahoma City Thunder Kobe Bryant – Los Angeles Lakers Kevin Durant – Oklahoma City Thunder Kawhi Leonard – San Antonio Spurs Draymond Green – Golden State Warriors Chris Paul – Los Angeles Clippers James Harden – Houston Rockets DeMarcus Cousins – Sacramento Kings Klay Thompson – Golden State Warriors LaMarcus Aldridge … Continue reading 2016 NBA All-Star Game Rosters
NBA Dancers: Christen | Boston Celtics Dancers
Boston has catapulted itself near the upper echelon teams in the East, particularly after a three-week stint that includes key wins against Indiana, Washington and Chicago. The Cs are winners of four straight and seven of their last 10 to pull within a game of Indiana for the East’s No. 3 spot. Christen is a member of the Celtics’ dance team that has rooted for Boston … Continue reading NBA Dancers: Christen | Boston Celtics Dancers
#ThrowbackThursday: VC Nets Career-High
This was the second time Vince Carter reached his career-high in points of 51. The Nets had a heck of a backcourt with both Carter and Jason Kidd but couldn’t make it past the semifinals during those years. Today, Kidd is the head coach of the Milwaukee Bucks, while the 39-year-old Carter is playing in Memphis. Continue reading #ThrowbackThursday: VC Nets Career-High
LeBron James Put on a Dunk Clinic Against the Suns
The King first rewards us with a nifty off-the-backboard alley oop courtesy of J.R. Smith during last night’s win against the Suns. Then, Lebron gets a little more impressive, and a hell-of-a-lot more explosive on this one. J.R. Swish credited with the assist once again. Continue reading LeBron James Put on a Dunk Clinic Against the Suns
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