The Golden State Warriors advance to the NBA finals for their third consecutive year. The Warriors swept the San Antonio Spurs, in four games, in the Western Conference Finals. With a Game 4 129-115 victory, the Warriors become the first team in NBA history to go 12-0 in the playoffs, beating out the 1987 …
Read More »The Mecca Of Basketball Chalks Up Another Memory
Chris Chiozza’s game-winning floater, capping off an all-time classic NCAA Tournament game, will be remembered by Florida Gator fans forever. For Madison Square Garden, it’s now one of many famous nights that make 4 Pennsylvania Plaza the Mecca of Basketball. MSG opened its doors as an all-around sports and entertainment …
Read More »Despite Losses, Westbrook’s Goal Remains Same
New season, new expectations. Or, maybe not, according to the Oklahoma City Thunder’s Russell Westbrook. Despite an offseason that had the team undergo significant changes, Westbrook’s clear goal is still to win an NBA title. His drive and determination prevent him from looking at the colossal obstacles that stand in …
Read More »Cavaliers Complete Improbable Comeback; Cleveland’s First Major Sports Title Since 1964
After falling down 3-1 in the series against the Golden State Warriors, the Cleveland Cavaliers won three straight games to become the first team since 1978 to come from behind 3-1 in a NBA Finals series. With the 93-89 win, the Cavaliers handed Cleveland their first major sports championship since …
Read More »Cavaliers Have Turned the NBA Finals Around
Last week, it looked like the Cleveland Cavaliers were done. They were down 3-1 in the NBA Finals versus the Golden State Warriors, and each of their three losses was by at least 10 points. Since then, the Cavs have rebounded, winning Games 5 and 6 to force a decisive Game …
Read More »NBA Finals Game 6, Cavs Look to Stay Alive
The Golden State Warriors and the Cleveland Cavaliers are set up for Game 6 action of the NBA Finals Thursday in Cleveland. The Warriors lead the series 3-2 as Cleveland looks to end a 52-year title drought that has plagued the city. The last title came from the Cleveland Browns pre-Super Bowl …
Read More »Cleveland Closes Gap in Game 5
The Cleveland Cavaliers are still alive in the NBA Finals after defeating the Golden State Warriors in Game 5 last night 112-97. Cleveland handed Golden State just its fourth defeat in the Oracle Arena and denied the Warriors back-to-back titles, for now. With this win the Cavs closed the gap …
Read More »NBA Finals Preview: Cavaliers Host Warriors in Game 4
After back-to-back losses, it looked like the Cleveland Cavaliers were done. The Cavs had lost by over 10 points to the Golden State Warriors in the first two games of the NBA Finals, and there didn’t seem any hope of coming back. But, the Cavaliers began clicking in Game 3 and blew …
Read More »Cavs and Warriors to Battle in NBA Finals Game 3, Love Ruled Out
BREAKING: Kevin Love has been informed that he won’t be medically cleared to play in Game 3 The Cleveland Cavaliers are back home and needing a win badly to stay alive in the NBA Finals as they trail 2-0 in the series after losing the first two games on the road against the …
Read More »NBA Finals Preview: Game 1 Cleveland at Golden State
LeBron and the Cavaliers are out for revenge as they prepare for Game 1 of the NBA Finals. The Warriors took the series in six games last year, with Stephen Curry averaging 26 points per game and Andre Iguodala smothering LeBron on defense. But, with Kyrie Irving and Kevin Love healthy and …
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