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The Houston Rockets are on target on its playoff run this season. They hold the best win-loss record last December winning 15 games with two losses. And now, in order to maintain their momentum, reports are suggesting that they should consider of adding Rudy Gay to their roster to boost up their chances in the postseason. Gay has been productive for the Sacramento Kings this season. He is second in points (18.5), rebounds (6.3) and even in blocks (0.67) for the team behind DeMarcus Cousins…

Year after year, NBA 2K has continued to bring the fire that has created a realistic basketball experience. Outside the teams, you have next-generation graphics and a host of different modes. The basketball simulator could be noted for one other new feature: Career Mode. Is that what a lot of hardcore sports fans have been waiting for? Spike Lee directs Career Mode, and you will find yourself thrown into a series of events that you could have never imagined. In Career mode, you start the game…

A lot of controversy surrounds the discussion of “the best NBA player of all time.” Most people will agree on Michael Jordan for his plethora of championships, MVPs, records, and much more. My prediction is that LeBron James will surpass MJ as the best ever, but that's a different story. This weekly paper is focused on the best shooter in the NBA (of all time), how he got there, and why he’s so good. Here is why Wardell Stephen (Steph) Curry II is so freaking good: Growing up with his Dad being…

Trade rumors to Taj Gibson start to swirl around the news as of late. Just recently, he was linked to being traded to the Minnesota Timberwolves and Toronto Raptors but up until now none of those deal has happened. But new reports have floated that he could possibly head to the Golden State Warriors before the trade deadline. Gibson has been a solid contributor for the Bulls this season. Currently, he is averaging 12.0 points, 7.3 rebounds and almost one block per game but that is not what the…

the Vagabond Kings. Number Eight: The Modern Name The team finally attained the name “Lakers” after moving to Minnesota, and playing in the “Land of 10,000 Lakes”. Currently, the renowned team plays for Los Angeles in the Pacific Division of the National Basketball Association’s Western Conference.…

The point guard of a basketball team had the best percentage of three points and percentage of field goals – 2-points, on the team, with an average of 75 percentage average in both areas last season. Unfortunately this season he is struggling severely in both areas, he has been examined and it has been determined he has no injuries. During his off-season that was approximately 4 months long, he changed his workout strategies. He workout sessions were 6 days a week and workout included 3 times a…

In general, the purpose of analytics in basketball is for a positive result. The highest positive result is the NBA title championship. This is the only measurement of a good business in the NBA. Using analytics in basketball can help lead a team to that championship game. Using a value chain, adding activities to pass through a chain and gaining value at each stage along with analytics can further the likelihood of not only going to the championship game, but winning it. Just using analytics on…

Social acceptance is something craved and highly sought after by children and adults alike. The need to feel involved and at peace is something that practically controls our society at it’s current. People jump through hoops to get this feeling for only a minute and I'm no exception. This need to feel normal and fit in makes us feel as though we belong somewhere and apart of something much bigger than ourselves. Like many others my age, I play sports and join clubs to feel involved. My favorite…

What We Learned from the Rockets in Round 1 The Houston Rockets put an end to Russell Westbrook’s historic season Tuesday night with a 105-99 victory. They will now face the winner of the San Antonio Spurs/ Memphis Grizzlies series. I had predicted before the series started that the Rockets would win in six games, but I was blown away by the performance of the Houston bench. Despite video game numbers from Westbrook, the Rockets showed how much team chemistry they have going forward and will…

San Antonio Spurs: 3-0 ATS, 14-6-1 The Spurs have covered three consecutive games and six over their previous seven games. The San Antonio Spurs have rolled the carpet with very convincing victories against the Milwaukee Bucks with 99-110, Houston Rockets with 92-114, and Charlotte Bobcats with 132-102. With those victories this week, San Antonio are able to dethrone the Oklahoma City Thunders as the best cover team this season. The Spurs are still continuing their four-game road trip to face…