May 30, 2017 / by Zoey Shopmaker / Articles, NBA News
We’ve been waiting expectingly all year for this. A third consecutive meeting of the Cavaliers and Warriors in the NBA Finals. As tough as the top teams have played this year, this outcome has seemed imminent from the get-go. For one thing, in the postseason alone, they are a combined 24-1. The Warriors ran through […]
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The Cold Dish of Revenge Provoked the Warrior`s Mantra
June 15, 2017 / by BRUCE J FRASER / Articles, NBA Betting, NBA News
“Revenge is a dish best served cold” was a great quote I remember from the Star Trek movie The Wrath of Khan. The wrath of the Golden State Warriors was simmering hot for a rematch with the Cleveland Cavaliers after their embarrassing loss last year from a certain victory to an agonizing defeat. Establishing a […]
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A Weekend of Championship Superstar Performances
June 13, 2017 / by BRUCE J FRASER / Articles, NBA News
How can you sum up the past weekend of three superstar performances leading to a championship crown in hockey, tennis and basketball. It was a special culmination of humble athletes rising above their peers to display greatness and sports superior place in society. NHL Hockey Sidney Crosby remained humble after capturing the third Stanley Cup […]
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Golden State Glory: Warriors Win NBA Finals, LeBron Still Shines
June 12, 2017 / by Zoey Shopmaker / NBA News
It took five games for the Golden State Warriors to claim the NBA title. But they did it. After coming up short of a perfect playoff record, they returned to Oracle Arena and finally got their redemption with a clinching Game 5 victory. After failing to secure the title following a three game lead against the Cleveland […]
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Ready the Brooms: Warriors One Away From Cleveland Sweep
June 8, 2017 / by Zoey Shopmaker / NBA News
Going into Game 3 of the NBA Finals, there was a lot of talk about the Warriors going undefeated. Somewhere there was a broom itching to sweep itself across the Cavs court. As Cleveland fans crossed their fingers for a decisive and pivotal victory on their home terf, Kevin Durant was readying himself for a different […]
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NBA Commissioner Adam Silver Talks Playoff Blowouts
June 5, 2017 / by BRUCE J FRASER / Articles, NBA News
NBA commissioner Adam Silver talked about the playoffs filled with blowouts and the disparity in the league. For Silver, it is all about looking to “celebrate excellence” while turning away from the non-competitive games that have defined the postseason thus far. The NBA is lucky to have the two best teams in the finals while each […]
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Warriors Dominate Cavaliers In NBA Finals Game 1
June 2, 2017 / by Zoey Shopmaker / Articles
38 points from KD. 20 turnovers by the Cavs — eight of them by LeBron. A goose egg from Tristan Thompson. And a 31-15 assist differential for the Warriors. These are just a few of the numbers to stick out from Golden State’s 113-91 victory over Cleveland in game 1 of the NBA Finals. When asked what […]
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NBA Finals Have Many Angles to Consider
June 1, 2017 / by BRUCE J FRASER / Articles, NBA Betting
The NBA Finals starts on Thursday, 6/1. The Golden State Warriors and Cleveland Cavaliers will meet for the third year in a row after dominating their playoff opponents with ease. The Warriors enter the Finals with a perfect 12-0 sweep through the playoffs. Meanwhile, the Cavaliers enter the Finals with a 11-1 record with the […]
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NBA Finals: A Preview
May 30, 2017 / by Zoey Shopmaker / Articles, NBA News
We’ve been waiting expectingly all year for this. A third consecutive meeting of the Cavaliers and Warriors in the NBA Finals. As tough as the top teams have played this year, this outcome has seemed imminent from the get-go. For one thing, in the postseason alone, they are a combined 24-1. The Warriors ran through […]
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Warriors and Cavs are Headed to Their Third Finals
May 13, 2017 / by BRUCE J FRASER / Articles, NBA News
It is pretty hard to dispute the NBA finals will be a repeat of the two best teams. The Warriors and Cavs are above the other teams who are still trying to win a game in the playoffs. How dominate was the first and second round sweeps by the Cavs and Warriors. A 16 game […]
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Can These Teams Compete for NBA Title
April 1, 2017 / by BRUCE J FRASER / Articles, NBA News
The NBA season is almost over with most seeded teams in place for the playoffs. The one and two seeded teams have the advantage of home court but there can be teams who emerge to contend with the top seeded teams. Can any middle seeded teams rise up as a long shot contender for an […]
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