With the NBA playoffs beginning Saturday, there is one more spot up for grabs in the Western Conference. The eighth seeded Minnesota Timberwolves and the tenth seeded Oklahoma City Thunder are set to battle it out Friday night for the final spot in the West playoffs. https://twitter.com/okcthunder/status/1646891072960831495?s=20 Timberwolves On the …
Read More »OKC Thunder Strikes Down New Orleans Pelicans 123-118
The OKC Thunder took home a 123-118 victory against the New Orleans Pelicans Wednesday night. With this win, the Thunder extended its season in the Play-In Tournament. Never let up ⚡️ pic.twitter.com/Z5mVgQWu19 — OKC THUNDER (@okcthunder) April 13, 2023 Thunder Strikes in New Orleans Shai Gilgeous-Alexander was a strong player …
Read More »Thunder and Pelicans Face Off in Must-Win NBA Play-In Game
The Oklahoma City Thunder will take on the New Orleans Pelicans in the NBA Play-In Tournament Wednesday night. Tipoff is set for 9:30 p.m. https://twitter.com/PelicansNBA/status/1646198342198738949?s=20 How the Play-In Tournament Works The layout of the play-in tournament, which is in its third year of existence, is as follows: The No. 7 …
Read More »Best of the West: NBA Western Conference Playoff Preview
As the NBA season comes to an end, the playoff picture has become much more clear. While the Bucks, of the Eastern Conference, clinched the league’s best record, it is the Denver Nuggets who have claimed the top spot in the West. Here’s a look at projected seedings and matchups …
Read More »Heat Edge Thunder with Perfect Night at Free-Throw Line
Not only did the Miami Heat edge the Oklahoma City Thunder 112-111 Tuesday night, but the team made NBA history in the victory. The Heat went 40-40 at the free-throw line against the Thunder. The previous record was set by the Utah Jazz back in 1982 when the team went …
Read More »Former Gator Hoopers Continue to Thrive in the NBA
Florida’s History of Stars The Florida Gators have produced several star athletes in the professional sports world. This remains true in today’s NBA. Some of their most impressive NBA players include five-time All-star Al Horford, three-time All-star Bradley Beal, three-time NBA champion Udonis Haslem, and Mavericks starting power forward Dorian …
Read More »Orlando Magic Land the First Overall Pick in the 2022 NBA Draft
The Orlando Magic were awarded the first overall pick in the 2022 NBA Draft last night. Entering the night, the Magic had a 14% chance at securing the number one spot, tied with the Houston Rockets and the Detroit Pistons. After going 22-60 this season, Orlando finished second-to-last in the …
Read More »Heat Take Down Thunder 103-90
Tyler Herro and his name have been fitting thus far in 2021. The 2020 No. 14 overall pick in the NBA draft has displayed strong play since the beginning of his career. In 2020, he served as one of the darlings of the association, excelling in the NBA playoff bubble …
Read More »Former Gator Al Hortford Trying to Turn Around Celtics Amid Slow Start
Al Horford is in his 15th year in the NBA as he returns to the Boston Celtics after a year in Philadelphia and Oklahoma City respectively. The veteran center has started off the year averaging 13.5 pts and 9.4 boards, but the Celtics are still struggling out of the gates …
Read More »Russell Westbrook talks Wizards’ trade
Russell Westbrook is now a member of the Washington Wizards. The point guard, who played for the Houston Rockets last season, moved to the nation’s capital in exchange for fellow point guard John Wall. The Rockets announced the trade on Dec. 2. OFFICIAL: The Houston Rockets have acquired John Wall …
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