After a long and arduous regular season, it’s officially the start of the best time of the year: the NBA Playoffs. While most people expect a Warriors/Cavaliers final for the third straight year, there’s no guarantee. The Cavaliers have been cold, losing four straight games to end the year and …
Read More »Miami Heat Miss Playoffs, Establish Culture Behind Future
The Miami Heat needed a two-part miracle last night to enter the NBA Playoffs. Miami defeated the Washington Wizards 110-102 at home to accomplish their side of the story. However, neither the Atlanta Hawks nor Brooklyn Nets were able to win against the Indiana Pacers and Chicago Bulls to help …
Read More »NBA Playoffs: Potential East Matchups
With the regular season winding down tonight, NBA teams will be looking ahead to the playoffs. Golden State locked down the No. 1 seed and homecourt throughout the playoffs, and the rest of the West is pretty set. The East on the other hand is a much different story. With …
Read More »Fight For The No. 1 Seed In The East Continues To Game 82
With one game remaining in the NBA season, the eastern conference’s No. 1 seed is still up for grabs. The Boston Celtics currently sit in the one spot with a 52-29 record. The Cleveland Cavaliers, after losing their last three games, sit one spot behind with a 51-30 record. The …
Read More »Kevin Durant Making His Way Back
Kevin Durant is slowly but surely becoming himself on the court again. Durant’s first action since missing 19 games with a knee injury was on Saturday against the New Orleans Pelicans. Both games he’s played in since he’s come back have been double-doubles. With the playoffs starting on April 15, Durant …
Read More »Magic’s Loss Gives Chicago Playoff Boost
Last night’s loss in the United Center marked two major feats: the worse loss for Orlando in franchise history and a chance for Chicago to claim a playoff spot. Orlando lost by 47 points in last night’s crushing defeat to the Bulls, 122-75. The Magic, whose 2016-2017 season will be their 5th straight …
Read More »Heat is on as Miami Pushes for Playoff Spot
The Miami Heat avoided elimination from the NBA Playoffs in a thrilling 124-121 overtime win against the Cleveland Cavaliers Monday night. The playoff picture for the Eastern Conference will come down to the regular season finale as the Pacers, Bulls, and Heat are all vying for the 7 and 8 …
Read More »Miami Heat Win against Charlotte Hornets Continues Playoff Push
The Miami Heat were on fire against the Charlotte Hornets last night and hope to remain lit for the remainder of the regular season. The Miami Heat defeated the Charlotte Hornets 112-99 on the road last night to sit eighth in the Eastern Conference standings. The Chicago Bulls, Miami Heat, and the …
Read More »Russell Westbrook Solidifies MVP Resume with 41st Triple Double of Season
In Tuesday night’s game between the Oklahoma City Thunder and the Milwaukee Bucks, Oklahoma City Thunder point guard Russell Westbrook made just four field goals. He also played just 27 minutes, sitting out the fourth quarter. Yet Westbrook still produces his 41st triple double on the year, giving him one in at …
Read More »Whiteside Uses Tip-in at the Buzzer to Propel Heat over Pistons 97-96
The Miami Heat came out on top against the Detroit Piston 97-96 on a last second tip=in from Hassan Whiteside. The Heat have struggled defensively over their previous two games against the Boston Celtics and Toronto Raptors. At home against the Raptors, Miami gave up 40 points to All-Star shooting …
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