Bill Walton, a towering figure in the world of basketball, left an indelible mark on the sport through his extraordinary talent, resilience, and compassion. Born on November 5, 1952, in La Mesa, California, Walton’s journey began with supportive parents who nurtured his love for basketball from a young age. Standing out for his towering height… Continue reading
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Kristaps Porzingis out for Game 5 with Left Calf injury
Kristaps Porzingis has faced numerous injuries this season including calf, back, knee, and ankle issues. He recently suffered another left calf injury during a game against the Celtics, resulting in his early exit. Despite averaging 20.1 points and 7.2 rebounds, he has only played 57 games this season and has seen a drop in performance during the Heat-Celtics series.
Continue readingHeat break Franchise record for 3 pointers making 23, winning game 2
On April 25th, The Miami Heat were making a point against their rivals, the Boston Celtics but then scored a franchise playoff record of 23 3-pointers, breaking the previous record of 20 that they set in 2021 on May 22nd in Milwaukee were then sent Giannis home 4-1 to also beat the Celtics 4-3 in… Continue reading
Blake Griffin retires from NBA after 14 seasons
Former six-time NBA All-Star and Rookie of the Year winner Blake Griffin has announced retirement from the NBA. After a luxurious Griffin played 14 seasons in the NBA, made five All-NBA teams, and was the 2011 slam dunk contest champion. His most memorable with the LA Clippers was during the 2010s in their iconic “Lob… Continue reading
Holiday agrees to 4-year $135 million extension
Boston Celtics president, Brad Stevens, made it clear that pursuing Jrue Holiday was a top priority for the team when the five-time all-defensive selection was traded from Milwaukee to Portland as part of the deal that sent Damian Lillard to the Bucks, and then to the Celtics. After a remarkable season where Holiday played a… Continue reading
Giannis will miss final 3 games of regular season due to calf injury
During Tuesday’s game against the Boston Celtics, Giannis Antetokounmpo, the star forward for the Milwaukee Bucks, suffered a left calf injury. The injury occurred when he walked on the court after a 3-pointer by Derrick White of the Boston Celtics in the third quarter. Antetokounmpo grabbed his left calf and sat on the floor before… Continue reading
Rajon Rondo retires from NBA
Retirement is a bittersweet moment for any athlete, even the greatest ones, and that’s what Rajon Rondo, one of the most prominent point guards of his generation, experienced recently. Rondo announced his official retirement from the NBA after a successful 16-year career that saw him play for nine different teams across the league, leaving a… Continue reading
Mitchell Robinson returns after 50-game absence
New York Knicks centre, Mitchell Robinson, made his much-awaited return to the court against the Toronto Raptors on Wednesday, after being benched for 50 games following a left ankle injury in December. The 7-foot-tall player had not played a single game since December 8th, when he was injured during a defeat against the Celtics at… Continue reading
WEEK 22 PLAYER OF THE WEEK
In Week 22 of the NBA season, Anthony Davis, the star player of the Los Angeles Lakers, has been named the Western Conference Player of the Week. His incredible performance has been instrumental in leading the Lakers towards a successful chase to the playoffs. Currently, the Lakers sit at the 8th seed in the Western… Continue reading
Tatum scores 41 as Celtics win 5th in a row, 118-110 vs Brooklyn
In an impressive performance, the Boston Celtics defeated the Brooklyn Nets 118-110 on Tuesday night to win their fifth straight game. Led by Jayson Tatum’s 41 points and 14 rebounds, the Celtics dominated the Nets in the first game of a home-and-home series. Tatum tied his career high by scoring 31 points before halftime but… Continue reading
Celtics withstand Heats late run to win 110-106
On Sunday, the Boston Celtics faced off against the Miami Heat in a thrilling match that saw the Celtics emerge victorious with a score of 110-106. Jayson Tatum was the standout performer for Boston, scoring 26 points, grabbing 10 rebounds, and dishing out nine assists. Tatum’s all-around performance was key to the Celtics’ victory, as… Continue reading
Celtics Overcome Wizards for 40th season win
On Friday, February 9th, 2024, the Boston Celtics won their 40th game of the NBA season with a 133-129 victory over the Washington Wizards. The Celtics’ victory was thanks in large part to Jayson Tatum’s impressive performance, as he scored 35 points and ignited a third-quarter rally. Kristaps Porzingis also played a crucial role in… Continue reading