The Dallas Mavericks avoided a game six against the Minnesota Timberwolves after winning the series with a 124-103 victory in game five. With the win, the Dallas Mavericks have advanced to the NBA Finals for the first time since 2011 to take on the Boston Celtics. If the Mavericks can win the title, will it impact Kyrie Irving‘s legacy? To answer that question, we will have to … [Read more...] about Will Winning a Title Change Kyrie Irving’s Legacy?
How Did The Timberwolves Avoid A Sweep
The Timberwolves finally won a game in the Western Conference Finals. How did the Timberwolves avoid the sweep? It was a mixture of delayed defensive adjustments, a carefree attitude, and the Mavericks missing shots. How Did the Timberwolves Avoid A Sweep This past week or so has been a roller-coaster of emotions for the Timberwolves and their fanbase. In Game 7 on the road, … [Read more...] about How Did The Timberwolves Avoid A Sweep
Celtics-Mavs Finals Showdown Is Bigger Than Basketball
Throughout NBA history, there’s been a constellation of stars who have taken their jobs as a professional athlete so seriously that they want to use their platform to educate, not just entertain. Due to progressive nature of sports, an entity and environment through which societal barriers can be broken, this often takes the form of activism. Indeed, while Hall of Famers like … [Read more...] about Celtics-Mavs Finals Showdown Is Bigger Than Basketball
5 Historical Stats That Favor The Celtics In The NBA Finals
The Boston Celtics and Dallas Mavericks are set to face off in the NBA finals. With almost a week before the first game tips off it’s time to start analyzing this exciting matchup. One interesting thing to do is see which team has the historical advantage through various stats. While researching historical stats that correlate with winning a title it’s the Celtics have several … [Read more...] about 5 Historical Stats That Favor The Celtics In The NBA Finals
Two Former Lakers Under Consideration for Coaching Staff
While there are no clear answers in the Lakers’ head coaching search, new reports revealed the names being considered for their assistant coaching roles, including two very familiar faces to fans of the purple and gold. Two Former Lakers Under Consideration for Coaching Staff Background After the Lakers met with current Pelicans assistant James Borrego, LA Times beat writer Dan … [Read more...] about Two Former Lakers Under Consideration for Coaching Staff