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Why do People So Hate Lebron James?
When Lebron James came into the league, he was considered the Chosen One. Before he could shoot at an NBA basket everyone was anointing him as the greatest of all time. Now those were some lofty goals to achieve and from it he took a lot of heat. The bad part it was not of his doing it was mostly press clippings that people wrote about James. Let's take a closer look at the hatred of Lebron James and why it still persists today.
By Kenneth Watkinsabout a year ago in Unbalanced
Game Six: Giannis Gets His Ring
Milwaukee, it's time to party like it's 1971! The Milwaukee Bucks won Game Six of the NBA Finals by a score of 105-98, clinching their second NBA Championship and first in 50 years. Their overall series win came after the team lost the first two games to the Phoenix Suns, and needed to win back-to-back at home just to draw even. After succeeding, the Bucks stole Game Five in Phoenix to earn the right to clinch their championship on their home court.
By Clyde E. Dawkinsabout a year ago in Unbalanced
Game Five: How to Steal a Game in 12 Minutes
After four games in this year's NBA Finals, it's now a two-out-of-three series. Home court remained on the side of the Phoenix Suns entering this pivotal Game Five, meaning that while the Milwaukee Bucks earned one final home game, they had to win on the road to make things easier for themselves. They hadn't done so in this series, and regarding this game, the task became harder with a dominant first quarter for the Suns. After the first dozen minutes, it was 37-21 Suns, and while watching, I simply thought that we'd see the home court dominance pay off for Devin Booker, Chris Paul, and the Phoenix Suns.
By Clyde E. Dawkinsabout a year ago in Unbalanced
Game 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.
By Clyde E. Dawkinsabout a year ago in Unbalanced
Game 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.
By Clyde E. Dawkinsabout a year ago in Unbalanced
Game 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.
By Clyde E. Dawkinsabout a year ago in Unbalanced
Game 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.
By Clyde E. Dawkinsabout a year ago in Unbalanced
Somers Battles Back in 54-49 Defeat
Please see tip, pledge and subscribe buttons or my venmo : @Rich-Monetti On Friday December 27, Somers traveled to Pelham Middle School and faced Fox Lane in the Pelham Winter Basketball Tournament. Putting the festivities aside, the Tuskers matched up well on the inside and out. But a pair of buzzer beaters gave the Foxes a 34-25 halftime lead. So with their work cut out for them, Somers did not fail to answer the call.
By Rich Monettiabout a year ago in Unbalanced
AI in Sports
In the environment of modern technology, artificial intelligence (AI) has become a strong transformative force not only in traditional technology-oriented areas, but also in various sectors of our lives. Its reach and impact have extended to areas that were once considered untouchable for automation and intelligent algorithms. Among them, the world of sports stands out as a particularly striking example of the revolutionary impact of AI. Known for its dynamic nature and reliance on human skills and spontaneity, the sports industry is now at the forefront of a transformation that is heavily leveraging AI. The role of artificial intelligence in sports is multifaceted and hugely impactful, from improving athletes' performance to changing fan engagement. According to one report from last year, this market is projected to skyrocket to a staggering $19.2 billion by 2030. As we delve into the exploration of the application of artificial intelligence in sports, we embark on an informative journey to learn how intelligent algorithms are redefining strategies, training, performance, and even the very nature of sports. Artificial intelligence is setting the stage for a new chapter in the sports saga that promises to be as exciting as it is transformative.
By Yevhen Kasyanenkoabout a year ago in Unbalanced
Is 82 Games to Many in a Season
The NBA season is in full swing. To get here, teams have played a multitude of grueling games. Each team sees the other 29 more than a couple of times in the year. It hasn’t always been this way. A scourge of injuries has brought this topic back to the fray – is 82 games too many in a season? A host of factors play into why teams run the court this much. Money, rivalries, fans…money. It’s mostly money. For fans who can’t catch every game live, keeping up with MethStreams updates has become an essential way to stay connected to the action. Below we’ve broken down the cases for and against a change to the NBA Live & scheduling.
By ufc streamsabout a year ago in Unbalanced
Why Pharoahe Chose the Rec
(Photo: Sysqo Grice, Pharoahe Zaire, Tysean Grice and DiAngel Grice of Howard Recreation Center 18U Basketball.) On Jan. 16, 2025, Pharoahe Zaire took the court for the first time since last February, when he was the varsity starting center at International High School as a ninth grader.
By Winners Onlyabout a year ago in Unbalanced
