Category: NBA Basketball

Warriors steal homecourt with 119-106 win in Game 1 of West Finals

Brandon King

After 82 games of the regular season and two rounds of the playoffs, the playoff series that has been anticipated nearly all season is finally upon us, the Golden State Warriors and the Houston Rockets in the Western Conference Finals. As could be expected, the Rockets came out energetically, leading as much as by nine points in the first quarter. Golden State would rally back, closing the deficit to one at 30-29 at the close of the period. The Warriors would draw even at 33 with 10:32 left in the…

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Celtics pummel Cavaliers in Game 1 of Eastern Conference Finals

Brandon King

The Boston Celtics jumped on the Cleveland Cavaliers early, scoring 17 straight points in the game’s opening stanza in the course of building a 21-point first quarter lead. Boston would end the first quarter with a 18-point lead, 36-18. Boston continued to pour it on in the second quarter, outscoring Cleveland 25-17  to take a 61-35 into halftime. Late in the third quarter, the Cavaliers scored seven straight to bring them within 14 at 78-64. However Boston responded by getting the first three buckets of the fourth quarter and soon…

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Celtics defeat Sixers 114-112 to advance to East Finals

Brandon King

Celtics Rookie Jayson Tatum had 25 big points, his seventh straight post season game with at least 20 points, to help push Boston past Philadelphia 114-112 in the decisive game five of their second round playoff series. It was Tatum’s go-ahead layup with 23 seconds left in the game that put the Celtics up for good. Jalen Brown scored 24 points,, while Terry Rozier, who has been very good in the absence of Kyrie Irving, had 17. Al Horford contributed more steady play with 15 points and 8 rebounds. In…

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Charlotte Hornets to finalize hiring of Spurs’ Assistant James Borrego as Head Coach

Brandon King

It appears that after parting ways with Steve Clifford, the Charlotte Hornets have found his replacement. According to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski, the Hornets are finishing up a deal that would make San Antonio Spurs assistant James Borrego their new head man. Spurs assistant James Borrego is finalizing a deal to become the next head coach of the Charlotte Hornets, league sources tell ESPN. — Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) May 8, 2018 It appears an extensive rebuild is on the horizon for the Hornets, and at only 41 years old, Borrego has…

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James and Love with big games as Cavaliers defeat Raptors 128-110 in Game 2

Brandon King

It is not looking good for the Toronto Raptors. After absolutely gifting game 1 to Cleveland, game 2 was the most important game of the Raptors’ season. Apparently everyone knew that except the Toronto Raptors themselves. Powered by 43 points and 14 assists from Lebron James and 31 points and 11 rebounds from Kevin Love, the Cavaliers defeated the Raptors 128-110 to go up 2-0 in their second-round playoff series. Unlike Game 1 where the Raptors let a 10-point lead in the fourth quarter, Toronto did not mess around in…

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Suns Hire Jazz Ass’t Igor Kokoskov as new Head Coach

Brandon King

The Phoenix Suns hired Jazz assistant coach Igor Kokoskov to become the 19th Head Coach in their franchise’s history. The hire marks the first time a NBA head coach has been born and raised outside of North America. Suns General Manager Ryan McDonough had this to say of the hiring: We are thrilled to bring Valley resident Igor Kokoškov back to Arizona as head coach of the Phoenix Suns. Igor has been a pioneer throughout his basketball career and he brings a wealth of high level coaching experience to our…

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Stephen Curry out for Game 1; May see limited role for Game 2

Brandon King

With the timetable moved up for his eventual return, there was speculation that Stephen Curry may be available for Game 1 of their series against the New Orleans Pelicans. According to Warriors’ Head Coach Steve Kerr, the two-time MVP will not play in Game 1, but is likely to make his return Tuesday for Game 2. He added that Curry could be on a minutes restriction or even come off the bench. Steph will not play tonight … very likely to play Game 2, according to Kerr — Colin Ward-Henninger…

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Melo nixes idea of bench role with Thunder

Brandon King

I think it is a fair assumption to say that Carmelo Anthony’s inaugural season in OKC did not go as well as he ( and the Thunder) would have liked. Forming a “big 3” with Russell Westbrook and Paul George, Melo would be the third option and obvious adjustments would have to be made to his game. Hopes that he could revive the mythical “Olympic Melo” would be the best fitting version were never realized and what we saw was an even more inefficient player who suffered through the worst…

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Stephen Curry scrimmages with team for first time since injury

Brandon King

Earlier today Stephen Curry went through a full 5-on-5 scrimmage for the first time since suffering an MCL sprain in a game on March 23 against the Atlanta Hawks. Full Steph Curry update from Steve Kerr today. Curry is currently scrimmaging 5-on-5 for the first time in weeks. Still considered questionable for Game 1. Will matter how he comes out of this. pic.twitter.com/yNcgEt6LY7 — Anthony Slater (@anthonyVslater) April 27, 2018 Friday Warriors’ head coach Steve Kerr said Curry is still is listed as questionable for Saturday’s Game 1 of their…

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Kanter hints at possible opt-out of Knicks contract

Brandon King

The current New York Knicks big man has recently alluded to opting out of his Knicks with deal. He broached this while also teasing a possible return to the Oklahoma City Thunder, where he played from the 2014-15 season until 2017, while speaking with Fred Katz of The Norman Transcript when he was in OKC for game 5 of the Thunder’s first round battle with the Utah Jazz. Katz: Are you going to opt out? You are technically on the Knicks. Kanter: Until July 1,yes. We’ll talk to teams. We’ll…

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