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Cavs Get Swept?
Before I can provide insight into my title, I need to provide context around this perspective. Cleveland has made several roster changes throughout this year. I also believe Kyrie leaving was unexpected. This hurts the team chemistry. People have to figure out where and how they fit with the team. I think most fans expected Cleveland to easily win the eastern conference; however, I did not. Chemistry is a huge reason why. I also believe that Kyrie leaving left a huge void that has yet to be filled. Kyrie is a shot creator and playmaker. He does not need help getting a quality shot up that is makable for him. No one on Cleveland outside of Lebron can do that consistently. That leads me to my next question: How will Lebron rest? While Kyrie was in the lineup, Lebron could rest as the offense ran through Kyrie. We have seen Kyrie score and facilitate off isolations as well as pick and rolls regularly. Lebron was also able to be subbed out because there was another scorer/playmaker.
By Davin Paige8 years ago in Unbalanced
Will The Cavs Step It Up?
On Wednesday, the Boston Celtics beat the Cleveland Cavaliers 96-83. The Boston Celtics defended their home-court, and extended their playoff home game winning streak to 10. If the series goes to Game 7, the game will take place in Boston. The Celtics have the advantage, but the Cavaliers are still not out of the series.
By Davion Moore8 years ago in Unbalanced
Somers Girls Get a Lesson in Life and Basketball 101 at Fordham University
Click for Somers Football Photos vs Eastchester On Saturday, the Somers 5th Grade Girls Basketball team got the chance to show their game at a decidedly larger stage than the Intermediate School. The Tuskers faced off against Harrison during halftime of the Fordham, Virginia Commonwealth women’s basketball game. Still, 10-year-old Eva Rodgers didn’t let the big stage confuse the basketball bottom line as she warmed up. “It’s the same game—just in front of more people,” said Eva. But Somers Girls Commissioner Dom Giudice didn’t see the setting creating as much focus for the girls as the one on one they would get inside the Fordham locker room.
By Rich Monetti8 years ago in Unbalanced
Why Westbrook Winning a Title Will Be a Miracle in Itself
At the start of the season, I saw that the Oklahoma City Thunder MIGHT have found an answer for Kevin Durant. They MAY challenge the Golden State dynasty in the Playoffs. They COULD rival the new Big 3 in Oakland. What transpired, was that every player that has left the Thunder has gotten BETTER, and it is all down to one man. Number 0. Now don't get me wrong, before the Warriors eventual title win with Kevin Durant, I thought that OKC were prime to make another title run. I thought that this was the new Big 3. I thought that the Miami dynasty with James, Wade, and Bosh was in jeopardy. I thought the West was finally making a comeback and taking away the East dominance from LeBron. I wasn't to be. Harden left for Houston and is an MVP candidate, Durant at Golden State and is a Champion and Finals MVP, and Westbrook is chasing rebounds and solo accomplishments.
By Jake Alston8 years ago in Unbalanced
Wilt Chamberlain Stories. Top Story - May 2018.
Wilt Chamberlain (August 21, 1936 – October 12, 1999) played for the Philadelphia/ San Francisco Warriors, Philadelphia 76ers, and the Los Angeles Lakers. Before he was in the NBA he played college ball at the University of Kansas and he was also a Globetrotter. He holds numerous records in the NBA and will forever be one of the best centers to ever play the game.
By Jordan Richardson8 years ago in Unbalanced
Chris Paul Explodes for 41 Points
Chris Paul is possibly one step closer to a championship. The Houston Rockets beat the Utah Jazz 112-102 to close out their series. The Rockets won the series 4-1. With their win last night, the Rockets advanced to the Conference Finals. They will face the Golden State Warriors, who beat the Pelicans last night. The Warriors finished their series in similar fashion to the Rockets. They beat the Pelicans 113-104. The Warriors also finished their series 4-1. They are going into their fourth straight Western Conference Finals.
By Davion Moore8 years ago in Unbalanced
Dreams and Nightmares
At the age of seven or eight, I started to play basketball. As a kid I played a lot of sports, but that day, when I touched the orange ball...I felt a connection. You know it's sometimes that you have that feeling in your guts showing you, in a way, that this ball, this sport, IS your destiny. Even though I was a child, I knew what I wanted to be when I grow up. A professional basketball player. Yeah. I was sure. I started at a team in our town, made some friends for a lifetime, and it felt good having my teammates as my best friends. I felt more secure and good about myself, as a kid that wasn't very social. Days, weeks, months, years going by, years of hard work, sweat, pain, wins, and losses, someone saw me at a game where I dropped 25 points and told me, "I want you to try out for the team before the national team." OH BOY, was I excited. Who would've thought that I would have that opportunity? And without asking my parents, I instantly said, "I'll be there sir."
By Penelope P.8 years ago in Unbalanced
Are The Raptors in Trouble?
The Toronto Raptors are down 0-2 in their second round series. They advanced to the second round after beating the Washington Wizards 4-2 in the first round. The first seed Raptors beat their eighth seed opponent (the Wizards), and looked like they would be a threat in the East. However, things are starting to change. Let's document how this series has gone so far.
By Davion Moore8 years ago in Unbalanced
