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We Don't Deserve Giannis
Game 4 of the 2021 NBA Finals in Milwaukee is where it happened. It will be known henceforth in the basketball archives as "The Block".
Ryan BinghamPublished 3 years ago in UnbalancedNigeria Men's Public Ball Group: Nike's Next Extraordinary Market.
This weekend the USA football team is paralyzed in the disaster that plagues the Nigerian public b-ball team. The bad guy started a conversation with the inspectors about the current NBA situation. It was noteworthy that many NBA players will play in the Olympics this mid-year, however, the USA team actually includes the likes of Kevin Durant, Jayson Tatum, Damian Lillard, and Bradley Beal.
Son SimPublished 3 years ago in UnbalancedMichael Jordan : Worst 3-Point Shooter Ever?
OK fine, I’ll admit right off the bat that this headline is somewhat misleading. There is indeed a lot of truth behind it too as you’ll soon find out.
Dominic DauphinaisPublished 3 years ago in UnbalancedGame Four: Back and Fo(u)rth
The Milwaukee Bucks headed home down two games in the NBA Finals, and they needed to bounce back to make it a true series. They got off to a good start with their 120-100 Game Three victory, but they still needed to take Game Four; though the Phoenix Suns did not make it easy for them. This game was very close throughout; in fact, at halftime, it was all even at 52. The Suns took over the third period, leading to a six point lead entering the fourth and final quarter. It looked like the Bucks were in trouble and on their way to facing elimination heading to Phoenix.
Clyde E. DawkinsPublished 3 years ago in UnbalancedGame Three: Giannis Dominates Again
The Milwaukee Bucks had two days off to reflect on their situation and prepare for Game Three of the NBA Finals. The Bucks entered the game with their backs to the wall. Down 2-0 in the championship series against the Phoenix Suns, the Bucks were now in the safe confines of their home court for not only this game, but Game Four as well. However, that is not enough. The Bucks needed to win these games, because a loss would be immensely detrimental to the team.
Clyde E. DawkinsPublished 3 years ago in UnbalancedWe Want WNBA 11
Harrison catches fire for the Dallas Wings Dallas Wings center Isabelle Harrison is averaging 10 points per game. After a stop and go kind of start, Harrison has been on a role since June 24. She has scored double figures in her last six games and has shot over 50 percent in all but one of those contests. During that stretch she had two 23-point games. One was against Chicago on June 30. Harrison shot 10-17 from the field and 3-3 from the free-throw line. Two games later on July 5 against New York she scored 23 points on an even better 9-12 shooting from the field. In between those contests Harrison shot a near perfect 6-7 from the field on July 2 against Chicago.
Winners OnlyPublished 3 years ago in UnbalancedGame Two: Living by the Three
Proving that the third time really is the charm, the Phoenix Suns entered Game Two of the NBA Finals with a 1-0 lead in the championship series for the first time in franchise history. The Suns were looking to double their lead in Milwaukee, but much like Game One, the first quarter saw a slow start for from Phoenix. After 12 minutes, the Milwaukee Bucks led 29-26, but also like Game One, the Suns had a strong 2nd quarter--outscoring the Bucks 30-16. The Suns never looked back afterwards, and once the dust was settled, they emerged victorious--winning 118-108.
Clyde E. DawkinsPublished 3 years ago in UnbalancedGame One: Chris Paul, Welcome to the Finals
This year's NBA Finals had to be, without question, the most anticipated in a long time. The reason: it's a completely different Finals this year. For a decade, NBA fans were accustomed to seeing LeBron James and/or Stephen Curry in the Finals. The two megastars actually faced each other four straight times between 2015 and 2018, leaving many NBA fans (myself included) immensely jaded. The NBA's lack of parity even led some fans to believe that the Finals was predetermined, but this year, it's totally different.
Clyde E. DawkinsPublished 3 years ago in UnbalancedNCAA student athlete compensation.
College student-athletes can now sell their name, image, and likeness to enterprises of all sizes. And it only took till 2021! Regardless of some people's discontent, this is a necessary sympathetic change for what is happening with workers in the economy as a whole.
Michael MannenPublished 3 years ago in UnbalancedThoughts on the last dance
Seeing the Last Dance on Netflix showed me a little bit about hoops in the age of Michael Jordan. I know it's a little late for a Last Dance review, but with Scottie Pippen's new book, it feels appropriate. As Scottie tries to recover his place on the Chicago Bulls' championship teams.
Michael MannenPublished 3 years ago in UnbalancedThe Problem with The Process
Sam Hinkie convinced the city of Philadelphia that he could build a successful team through the draft. Almost a decade ago, he made promises of the next Golden State. Assuring they would have a team full of All-Stars. To the average fan the prospects were glorious. It’s impossible to compete for a title without a superstar. Why would you want to be a 3 or 4 seed when you could be winning a championship? All you had to do was game the system. Of course we can do it, because Sam and by extension this city is smarter. Yeah Right.
Blake A SwanPublished 3 years ago in UnbalancedTrae Young is officially a SUPERSTAR
Game 1 Atlanta Hawks: 116 Milwaukee Bucks: 113 Here we go again. That's three straight Game ones with the Hawks playing as the undisputed underdogs, and that's three straight game one wins for the Hawks. Time and time again we have gone into the series with nobody on our side and everyone doubting us, and we continue to prove everybody wrong. I love it.
Jack SchottPublished 3 years ago in Unbalanced