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Trump Makes NBA History as First Sitting President to Attend the Finals
The NBA Finals are known for producing unforgettable moments. Championship-winning shots, legendary performances, and dramatic comebacks often dominate the headlines. Yet during Game 3 of the 2026 NBA Finals, history was made before the opening tip even took place. President Donald Trump attended the game at Madison Square Garden, becoming the first sitting president in American history to attend an NBA Finals contest.
By Mr How5 months ago in Unbalanced
Finals Game Two: Knick of Time
For many years, I've been begging for the NBA to be that "anything can happen" league. Now let's get one thing straight. I have never believed in "Any given Sunday" in football. That crap is just an excuse made when teams that are supposed to be "good" lose to, as the late, great Bobby Heenan would call them, "ham and eggers." Some teams are too good to lose to certain ones. Example: the Packers would never lose to the Cardinals or Giants, but a dipstick team like the Vikings would. Just saying.
By Clyde E. Dawkins5 months ago in Unbalanced
Finals Game One: A New York Minute
It's that time again! Another National Basketball Association season coming down to two teams fighting for hardwood supremacy, and this year, it's the San Antonio Spurs and the New York Knicks battling it out. The Spurs are definitely ahead of schedule; this was supposed to be another year where they were getting closer, but look what's happened. Second-best record in the NBA, easily dismantled the Portland Trail Blazers in five games (West Quarters), and the Minnesota Timberwolves in six games (West Semis). The ultimate test was last year's champions, the Oklahoma City Thunder. The Spurs had been handling the Thunder in the regular season, but could they do it in the Western Conference Finals? Yes. Seven games, and a strong road victory in Game Seven to reach the Finals for the first time in 12 years.
By Clyde E. Dawkins5 months ago in Unbalanced
What Went Wrong: The King's Last Stand?
The Los Angeles Lakers have, for the last four or five decades (at least) have been a centerpiece in the National Basketball Association. At times, they've been the centerpiece--regardless of how they fare. They've always had the star power, from Wilt, to Kareem, to Magic, to Shaq and Kobe, and now, it's LeBron. I remember when the rumor of LeBron heading to LA started. I didn't believe it. I didn't have him leaving Cleveland again. But it did seem different than the last time.
By Clyde E. Dawkins6 months ago in Unbalanced
What Went Wrong: The Process Has Failed, Stop Pretending It Hasn't
The main buzz phrase that the Philadelphia 76ers have been throwing around for over a decade now is, "Trust the Process." The process started when they tanked away the 2012-13 season and started building from the ground up. This resulted in some bad seasons at first, including a 2015-16 campaign where Philly won only ten games. It was two years after that year that the Sixers made it back to the playoffs, coming months after the NFL's Eagles won Super Bowl LII. Philly beat the Heat in Round 1, but were ousted by the Celtics afterwards. Surely getting beat by Boston wouldn't be a thing, right?
By Clyde E. Dawkins6 months ago in Unbalanced
What Went Wrong: Round 1's Final Game Seven Defeats
Game Seven. The two greatest worlds in the English language in the sports world. MLB, the NHL, and the NBA have Game Sevens played out, and regarding this year, we saw a combined four Game Sevens in Round 1 of both playoffs. While the opening round of this year's Stanley Cup Playoffs only had the one Game Seven between the Tampa Bay Lightning and the Montréal Canadiens, the NBA's first round had three--and they were all in the Eastern Conference.
By Clyde E. Dawkins6 months ago in Unbalanced
What Went Wrong: Another Bad Night in Beantown
You know, it's been a bad few weeks for Boston sports. Let's break it down, shall we? The Patriots, who just lost Super Bowl LX months ago, are faced with yet another scandal. Their head coach is a philanderer. Sadly, I'm the only one saying it because society is too busy blaming the woman. Unfortunately, that's the sad "golden" rule in society: if a White man cheats, he's the victim. Good grief.
By Clyde E. Dawkins6 months ago in Unbalanced
What Went Wrong: Trilogy of Eliminations
Wow! I really chose the right time to finally talk some NBA on Vocal! This is the best first round of the NBA Playoffs I've seen in a good while. This is is more than just the NBA returning to NBC and debuting on Amazon Prime, it's something else. Something different in the air. It's been a fun first round so far, but remember, it's a tournament. There will be eliminations. In the case of the first round, the Conference Quarterfinals, eight teams will advance, while the other eight will see their seasons end. Such is life in sports.
By Clyde E. Dawkins6 months ago in Unbalanced
What Went Wrong: Valiant Blazers Ousted in Five
It is obviously clear that the Portland Trail Blazers are a far cry from those good teams who were guaranteed playoff locks every year. During my childhood years and my teen years, the Blazers were quite the force; always in the thick of things, and often making deep runs in the playoffs. This year's Blazers appear to be in "start over" mode, but this year saw them do pretty well. A 42-40 record, enough for an 8th place finish in the Western Conference, which is the road spot in the 7th seed game.
By Clyde E. Dawkins6 months ago in Unbalanced
