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It’s raining threes… Stephen Curry erupted with 46 big points and connected 12 three-pointers; including the last shot he fired from way, way downtown to beat the Oklahoma City Thunder with a 121-118 overtime win at the Chesapeake Energy Arena on Saturday night. The league’s scoring leader and incumbent Most Valuable Player released a three-point shot from beyond 30 feet far from the rim with 0.6 ticks left in the game clock of the overtime period that went in and sealed the Golden States…

One sunny day, Elizabeth was at her basketball game shooting around. The team went into the huddle. “Whose starting?” Mia asked. Coach said,“You, Morg, Kolby, Krystal, and Elizabeth.” Both teams went onto the court to start the game. The ref blew the whistle and threw the ball up into the air. Kolby tipped it to Elizabeth. She went down the court and scored. The teams went back and forth like that scoring. The score was already 20-15, the other team ahead. We had the ball and Elizabeth…

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…

After sitting comfortably at #3 in the Eastern Conference for a month, the Boston Celtics have hit a little bump in the road. With 11 games remaining in the regular season, the Celtics are now tied for the third spot in the conference with the Miami Heat and the Atlanta Hawks. Another .5 games back is the Charlotte Hornets at 40-30 with 12 games remaining on its schedule. With three more teams (Chicago Bulls, Indiana Pacers and the Detroit Pistons) within 3.0-3.5 games of the Celtics, a…

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 clock is set at eight minutes. Sweat trickles down the uniforms of the anxious freshman. The clock turns to 4 p.m., and the newest Eastern Christian Eagles enter the court. The rumors of the resurrection of the team are true. For the first time since the 2008-09 school year, EC is preparing for a freshman basketball team. After signups took place, Athletic Director and Boys Varsity Coach Bill Schoener noticed there was enough people to support three teams. The large senior class will be…

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…