Elgin Baylor, who played 14 seasons with the Minneapolis/Los Angeles Lakers, spent four seasons coaching the New Orleans Jazz, and 22 seasons as an executive with the Los Angeles Clippers before ending his tenure in the NBA, has died at the age of 86. The Lakers reported the news Monday …
Read More »Rockets Stop Slump, Defeat Toronto
After a historic 20-game slide, the Houston Rockets are victorious once more. No Favors for the Franchise Beginning with a 111-106 defeat at the hands of the San Antonio Spurs on Feb. 6, victory eluded Houston for over a month. Some of these games were not close. A 20-point loss …
Read More »Miami Heat Fall Short Against Grizzlies
The Miami Heat fell short against the Memphis Grizzlies, losing 89-85 on Wednesday night. The Heat are now 22-19 in the season and hold the fourth-place spot in the Eastern Conference. The game was kept close, with both teams quickly responding whenever the opposing team scored. Both teams also went …
Read More »Miami Heat win 11th straight in 113-98 win over the Cavaliers
The Miami Heat (22-18), behind Jimmy Butler‘s 28 points, took a 113-98 victory over the Cleveland Cavaliers (14-25). After Tuesday night’s victory, the Heat have now won 11 of their last 12 games. In addition, the Heat’s win gives them 19 straight victories over the Cavs in Miami. Heating Up …
Read More »Thompson hopes to return early next season
The Warriors haven’t been the same without the other half of their splash brothers duo — Klay Thompson. They sit ninth place in the Western Conference at 20-19, one game out of the playoffs currently. He met with reporters Sunday before Golden State faced the Jazz. He said he could …
Read More »Heat take down Magic
The Miami Heat defeated the Orlando Magic 111-103 last night to move above .500 for the first time this season as the two begin the second half of their season. Game Recap As they’ve done many times for over a year now, the Miami Heat pulled out a gritty win …
Read More »Basketball Hall of Fame announces 2021 finalists
On Tuesday, the Naismith Hall of Fame in Springfield, Mass., announced the 14 finalists for induction this year. The finalists that will be considered were announced Tuesday afternoon on The Jump on ESPN. In total, nine players and five coaches are up for debate. Here is a look at some …
Read More »NBA All-Star Game 2021: Team Lebron vs. Team Durant
Kevin Durant and LeBron James are leading their teams in the 2021 NBA All-Star game this weekend. The game is on Sunday, March 7, at 8 p.m. in State Farm Arena in Atlanta, Georgia. The Teams LeBron’s’ starting roster is compiled of Giannis Antetokounmpo of the Milwaukee Bucks, Stephen Curry …
Read More »Heat Close Out First Half of Season With a Victory Over Pelicans
The Miami Heat head into the All-Star break after picking up a 103-93 victory over the New Orleans Pelicans on Thursday night. Bring on the 2nd half of the SZN pic.twitter.com/SGupaTr9yr — Miami HEAT (@MiamiHEAT) March 5, 2021 Jimmy Leads the Way Miami picked up the win in large part …
Read More »Harden Shines With Another Triple-Double in Return to Houston
It was a special night for the Brooklyn Nets and All-Star James Harden as he made his return to Houston in the Nets 132-114 victory over the Houston Rockets. The Nets’ win was their 24th of the season and tenth in their last 11 games as they currently sit in …
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