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Game 3 redemption in the A
Game 3 Hawks: 105 Knicks: 94 That felt good. The series was brought back to Atlanta last night after two games rising tension between these two teams. Both Knicks fans and players have been talking a lot of smack with not very much to show for it. I think these New Yorkers just don't know how to handle themselves when they get to play in games beyond the month of April. So, they start spitting on people, weird hair guy on the Knicks gets his twitter fingers going, Spike Lee starts wearing the same outfit as my grandma, and the whole Knicks team (Minus D Rose) absolutely forgets how to play. You got ONE WIN New York. Maybe that's all they really need to feel accomplished. I mean it has been almost a decade since they had made the playoffs so perhaps getting one win in the first round is all they need. Well congrats guys! I'm honestly happy Spike Lee got a night to rest his legs, he was pacing courtside at MSG for the first two games but there wasn't much to stand for last night. Nothing made me happier than seeing Spike curled up in his seat last night, with literally every other person in the arena on their feet going nuts for the Hawks.
By Jack Schott5 years ago in Unbalanced
Hawks leave NY with the series tied
Game 2 Hawks : 92 Knicks: 101 Complete roller coaster of emotions last night. Even though the Hawks lost, we are still going home with a chance to go up 3-1 in these next two games at State Farm Arena. Splitting the series on the road, especially in the hostile MSG environment, is proof that the Hawks control their own destiny.
By Jack Schott5 years ago in Unbalanced
Hawks take game 1
Game 1 Hawks: 107 Knicks: 105 This is good. There couldn't be a more difficult environment to play in than the first game of the playoffs in Madison Square Garden. The Hawks were thrown into the wolves with this game and it couldn't have gone better. 15,000 Knicks fans showed up to the Mecca to watch the Knicks in the playoffs for the first time since 2013, Spike Lee going ballistic after every made basket, even the TNT announcers were on the Knicks side. I'll admit, it was good to see a full arena again with actual fans making the noise. But it was even better to see those fans absolutely silenced when Trae Young shoved the game winning floater down their throat. I also admit, his presentation of shushing the crowd needs work. Instead of putting his finger over his mouth he put a little extra muscle into it and had his index finger hovering over his unibrow. I don't blame him though, the man put on an absolute clinic in his playoff debut and proved that he can lead this team on a legit run. I don't wanna get too far ahead of myself, but watching this game was as promising as could be and the confidence I have in the Hawks is on a steady rise.
By Jack Schott5 years ago in Unbalanced
We Want WNBA 8
May 18 New York 86, Minnesota 75 New York started its season 3-0 with a home win over Minnesota that fell to 0-2. Led by point guard Sabrina Ionescu's triple-double of 26 points, 12 assists and 10 rebounds, New York trailed 45-43 at the half but used a 19-10 third quarter to turn things around and capture the victory. New York forward Betnijah Laney, continued her strong start with 20 points on 8-12 shooting. She also had five assists. Minnesota veteran star center Sylvia Fowles led her team with 26 points and 11 rebounds.
By Winners Only5 years ago in Unbalanced
How to Invest in Basketball Cards: A Beginner’s Guide
Introduction In no small part due to the covid-19 pandemic, the trading card hobby has boomed over the past year. In February 2021, a Luka Doncic rookie card sold for $4.6 million, then the highest price ever fetched for a basketball card. Just two months later, a LeBron James rookie card snatched the crown away (as the King rightfully should) in a historic $5.2 million sale.
By Andrew Wixley5 years ago in Unbalanced
NBA's floor is not ordinary
On the last day of 2015, the Lakers visited the Celtics. Kobe's career in the last visit to Boston's North Shore Garden Arena, the first time this season to take the "two double", a victory against the archrival, for Kobe is also considered a perfect ending. Before the game, Kobe also accepted a special gift from the Celtics: a piece of North Shore Garden home floor. On the decorated floor is also engraved with a small line: "In memory of your countless legendary performances on this floor - both enemies and friends of the Celtics."
By Eddie_Blackwellqu5 years ago in Unbalanced
We Want WNBA 7
Breanna Stewart A five-year pro that averages 20 points per game for her career, Breanna Stewart had a strong opening game for Seattle scoring 28 points on 47.4 percent shooting from the field and 87.5 percent from the free-throw line. She also grabbed 13 rebounds. Steward knocked down three of eight three-point attempts as well. Breanna is a 26-year-old, 6-4 forward.
By Winners Only5 years ago in Unbalanced
Did the NBA make a mistake?
I could not help myself from making this article. Now that the 2020-2021 season has come to a close, and the reality of the new play-in tournament is here. Many different NBA players, fans, and even owners have gone back on their word with the new playoff play-in format. So I had to write an article.
By Dyllon Rodillon5 years ago in Unbalanced
We Want WNBA 6
New York 73, Indiana 65 The New York Liberty looked to win again in the rematch from opening night, Friday, against the host Indiana Fever. On Sunday, New York got off to a solid start scoring the first five points of the game and turning that into a 20-12 lead with 5:19 to play in the first quarter. Indiana made it a 20-15 game after a timeout when Kelsey Mitchell scored her ninth point on a three-pointer.
By Winners Only5 years ago in Unbalanced
The NBA Play-In Tournament: Reigniting Interest in the Regular Season
When it was announced that the NBA would be implementing the play-in tournament that was used last year to determine the standings heading into the playoffs, I figured that it wouldn’t raise too many eyebrows – they used it in the bubble and it worked out pretty well, so I saw no reason for people to criticize its use. However, as the tournament drew nearer, the criticism surrounding it grew in intensity, with some players and coaches speaking out against it and sparking discussions all around the NBA community as to whether it was a good idea. My two cents? I feel that the play-in tournament is a great idea that will change the way that people look at the NBA.
By Arvind Pennathur5 years ago in Unbalanced
We Want WNBA 5
Chicago 70, Washington 56 Below: Candace Parker Two-time WNBA Most Valuable Player Candace Parker made her regular season debut for her hometown team, Chicago Sky as her squad travelled to Washington, Saturday for an early afternoon game that was nationally televised on ABC.
By Winners Only5 years ago in Unbalanced
