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Knicks Guard Jokes About Celtics 3-Point Shooting

October 23, 2024

The Celtics put on quite a show when they faced the Knicks in their season opener. They won by 23 points, scoring 132 points in total. That’s a lot for a team known to be one of the best defensive teams in the league. What made this win even more interesting is that over 65% of their points came fro

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Who Will Shine? NBA Experts' Award Predictions for 2024-25

October 22, 2024

The 2024-25 NBA season is here, and teams are already hitting the court. As fans watch, experts are making predictions about who will take home the league's top individual honors. The big question is: Who will be the MVP? NBA insiders are divided between Luka Doncic and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander. Mean

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Lynx Coach's Blunt Take on Finals Loss

October 21, 2024

The Minnesota Lynx lost Game 5 of the WNBA Finals to the Liberty, with their coach, Cheryl Reeve, having strong words during the postgame press conference. The Lynx missed many shots, but Reeve wasn't focused on that. Instead, she blamed the officials for the loss. "They stole this from us, " she sa

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Long Wait Over: Liberty Wins First WNBA Title After 28 Years

October 21, 2024

It was a night of triumph for the New York Liberty as they finally claimed their first WNBA championship title after 28 long years. The crowded Barclays Center in Brooklyn witnessed an intense Game 5, where the Liberty outshone the Minnesota Lynx in overtime, winning 67-62. Nyara Sabally, who had be

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What We Saw When the Bears Took a Break

October 21, 2024

Chicago had a lovely fall weekend without the Bears, but plenty of other sports kept fans engrossed. From baseball playoffs to college football, hockey, and NFL games, the city was buzzing. Here are some key observations and fun facts from the weekend. The Blackhawks haven't secured a deal with CHS

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Nate Thurmond's Record-Breaking Night

October 18, 2024

On October 18, 1974, Nate Thurmond became the first player in NBA history to record a quadruple-double. This incredible feat happened in his debut game with the Chicago Bulls. Thurmond scored 22 points, grabbed 14 rebounds, dished out 13 assists, and blocked 12 shots. This performance helped the Bul

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The Road Ahead:navigating the NBA as a Rookie like Bronny James

October 18, 2024

Getting into the NBA is daunting, especially when you're fresh out of college. Just ask Tarik Black, a former player who spent time with the Lakers and Rockets. He remembers his early days as a struggle, facing off against seasoned pros with a decade or more of NBA experience. "You don't have to be

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WNBA Champs in Sight: Liberty Eyes Ticker-Tape Parade

October 18, 2024

The New York Liberty women's basketball team is on the verge of making history. If they win the WNBA finals, Mayor Adams has promised them a ticker-tape parade through the Canyon of Heroes. This would be a first for a women's sports team in New York City. The Liberty is leading the Minnesota Lynx 2-

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Caitlin Clark: Almost Unanimous, But Not Quite

October 17, 2024

Caitlin Clark, the young superstar of the Fever, has done it again. She's secured another top WNBA award, but there's a small hiccup in her otherwise perfect record. This time, it's the first-team All-WNBA honor. Out of 67 possible votes, she got an impressive 52 for the first team, but 14 voters pl

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Caitlin Clark’s Remarkable Debut Earns Her All-WNBA First Team Spot after 16-Year Drought

October 17, 2024

"Indiana Fever’s Caitlin Clark, just 22, has made history. The guard became the first WNBA rookie in 16 years to land on the All-WNBA first team, receiving a whopping 52 votes. She’s in great company, joining superstars like A’ja Wilson, Breanna Stewart, and Alyssa Thomas. The last rookie to achieve