With only two games on the docket for Thursday, it wasn’t so much a let down of action as it was a doubling of the fun. In an East-West powerhouse battle, the King prevailed and an overtime thriller headlined the nightcap. Let’s get to the games: Golden State Warriors 99 (44-11) Cleveland Cavaliers 110… Continue reading Double the Fun: NBA Daily Review for Feb. 26
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Why the Golden State Warriors’ Lack of Experience is a Blessing in Disguise
Experience- a ten letter word expected to carry you tenfold. Holding the NBA’s best record, at 44-10 the Bay Area’s Golden State Warriors arguably possess the NBA’s most likable and entertaining bunch. Who could really dislike these guys? Whether it’s the three-point tandem of the Splash Brothers in MVP candidate Stephen Curry and the NBA’s… Continue reading Why the Golden State Warriors’ Lack of Experience is a Blessing in Disguise
Hawks soaring: NBA Daily Review for Feb. 25
The Hawks went on a scoring run to start the second half of Wednesday’s win over Dallas, while the Spurs are streaking in an opposite direction as losers of four-straight. It was also a special night in Minnesota as longtime star Kevin Garnett was welcomed home with open arms. Let’s get to the games: Miami… Continue reading Hawks soaring: NBA Daily Review for Feb. 25
Another step closer to history for Kentucky: NCAA Review for Feb 26
There was another Top 25 upset last night, but the big story of the night was a 28th consecutive win by the Kentucky Wildcats to open the season. The Wildcats are cruising through SEC play and into the top seed of the NCAA tournament. Kentucky has been challenged at times this season but has extended… Continue reading Another step closer to history for Kentucky: NCAA Review for Feb 26
Top Teams Continue to Fall: NCAA Review for Feb 25
Six games involved Top 25 teams last night, including games where Top 25 teams faced off. In late February, ranked versus ranked matchups go very far in determining NCAA Tournament seeding as well as conference titles. These games also give the opportunity for Top 10 teams to fall. For the third straight night, Top 10… Continue reading Top Teams Continue to Fall: NCAA Review for Feb 25
The Grind is Real: Catching Up With the San Antonio Spurs
It has now been well over five years since well-educated journalists began questioning whether the Spurs and their core of Tim Duncan, Tony Parker, and Manu Ginobili were in decline. The reasoning is usually as straightforward as it is similar – they are too old and have played too many minutes. After losing to the… Continue reading The Grind is Real: Catching Up With the San Antonio Spurs
The Heat is on: NBA Review for Feb. 23
The team might not have the flare of the “Heatles” but this year’s Heat is starting to put the pieces together. Miami just hopes its not too late. By knocking off the reeling 76ers, the Heat winning in the second half is music to the fans’ of South Beach’s wet ears. The Jazz are also… Continue reading The Heat is on: NBA Review for Feb. 23
Another Top Team Goes Down: NCAA Review for Feb. 24
There were only two Top 25 games yesterday, but that does not mean that the slate was lacking for excitement. Both games came right down to the wire and some NCAA and conference races cleared up. This is the NCAA Top 25 review for Feb. 24th. Let’s get to the games: (17) Louisville Cardinals 52… Continue reading Another Top Team Goes Down: NCAA Review for Feb. 24
Big 3 pace Cavaliers: NBA Daily Review for Feb. 22
Sunday may be a day of rest for some, but not for NBA players. With nine games on the docket, the day started with a rout and ended with a thriller. Such is life in the second half of the season. Let’s get to the games: Cleveland Cavaliers 101 (35-22) New York Knicks 83 (10-45)… Continue reading Big 3 pace Cavaliers: NBA Daily Review for Feb. 22
Virginia Continues to Impress: NCAA Review for Feb 23
After the frantic pace of 19 Top 25 games yesterday, Sunday’s slate was relatively scant, yet full of intrigue. There were only four games with Top 25 teams involved, but the games were hotly contested and will help shape critical races in major conferences. Let’s get to the games: Embed from Getty Images (24) Ohio… Continue reading Virginia Continues to Impress: NCAA Review for Feb 23