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Team Giannis wins the 2023 NBA All Star Game led by Jayson Tatum’s 55 points

It looks like Lebron will now be 5-1 in the 2023 NBA All Star when chosen as a team captain, since Team Giannis just handed Lebron his first L, since NBA change the format in 2018. It was not Giannis who led the game but instead it was Jayson Tatum of the Boston Celtics as he scores All-Star record 55 points and taking home the 2023 Kobe Bryant All-Star MVP trophy. The previous All-Star record…

NBA All-Star Draft will take place on game night

The NBA All-Star Game is Feb. 19, and the official roster for each team will be unknow until the game day itself. The league announced the format change Tuesday night: The teams will be chosen by captains — probably LeBron James of the Los Angeles Lakers and either Milwaukee’s Giannis Antetokounmpo or Brooklyn’s Kevin Durant — in a live televised segment shortly before the game begins in Salt Lake City, Utah. The @NBA and @TheNBPA…

Dallas Mavericks unveil Dirk Nowitzki statue before their Christmas game against the Lakers

Before their games against the LA Laker, Dallas Mavericks unveil the 24-foot statue Dirk Nowitzki in his signature one-leg fadeaway. Nowitzki is the only NBA player to spend all 21 seasons with the same franchise. Aside from his statue, a street have been named after him, the Nowitzki Way and his jersey number 41 was retired, which can now be see up in the rafters. In an article on Mavs.com, the Mavericks star shared; “I’m…

Gilas defeats Saudi Arabia to close the Window 5 of 2023 FIBA World Cup Asian Qualifier (63 – 76)

Gilas Pilipinas will remain undefeated as they beat Saudi Arabia in the Window 5 of the FIBA World Cup Asian Qualifier 2023. The game was held at the King Abdullah Sports City, in Jeddah, even though it’s the home court of Saudi Arabian team, the crowd was predominantly composed of OFW, which felt more like a home for the Filipino cagers. It a close game at the start, where both teams came out firing in…

Golden State Warriors unveils Women’s suffrage-themed new City Edition Jersey

To commemorate “Women’s Empowerment Month,” Golden State Warriors unveil their Women’s suffrage-themed new City Edition Jersey. The new City Edition Jersey was designed by Allison Hueman, an Oakland-based artist and muralist, she already collaborated with Stephen Curry’s on a sneaker line – Curry Flow 8s thru his “Feel Good Flow” project. Together with the launching of new City Edition Jersey, the Golden State Warriors and Rakuten will be donating $25,000 to the Women’s Sports Foundation.…

Watch Golden State Warriors’ NBA Championship 2021-22 Ring Ceremony 💍

The ceremony started with the team owners and GM talking about the organization in general and them Klay Thompson introduced Steph Curry who appears to be surprised by Thompson’s move before a video montage played on the big screen. GSW first championship banner for Chase Center and I’m sure will not be the last under Steph Curry era. Goodnight, #DubNation pic.twitter.com/TCOpciPrqY — Golden State Warriors (@warriors) October 19, 2022

Watch: Official Trailer of HBO’s 38 At The Garden

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JSU2j8FJi_M 38 At The Garden chronicles the extraordinary ascendance of point guard Jeremy Lin during his landmark 2012 season with the New York Knicks. Lin, an undrafted Harvard graduate, shocked fans, stunned his teammates and galvanized Asians around the world when he scored 38 points at Madison Square Garden against the Los Angeles Lakers, solidifying Lin’s hot streak and the “Linsanity” craze. A decade later, Lin’s stature as a groundbreaking, cultural icon stands in stark…

Michael Jordan’s ‘Last Dance’ jersey from 1998 NBA Finals fetch for $10.1 million at auction house Sotheby’

The jersey worn by Michael Jordan in Game 1 of the 1998 NBA Finals has sold for $10.091 million with auction house Sotheby’s. The 1998 NBA season have been dubbed as the “Last Dance” season for Jordan that ended with the Chicago Bulls capturing their 6th championship over the Utah Jazz. The $10.091 million price tag is the most ever paid for an item of sports memorabilia, surpassing the $9.28 million paid in May for…

Gilas Pilipinas routs Saudi Arabia in the FIBA World Cup Asian Qualifiers (84 – 46)

Gilas Pilipinas crushed the Saudi Arabia in the FIBA World Cup Asian Qualifiers held in Mall of Asia Arena, this Monday, August 29. After falling behind the Saudis in the first quarter 14-11, the Gilas Pilipinas lead by NBA Sixth Man of the Year Jordan Clarkson and Dwight Ramos, scored 23 points in the second qtr. while holding the Saudis to just 17 second quarter points. Jordan Clarkson finished with a game high 23 points,…

Golden State Warrior routs Boston in Game 2 of the 2022 NBA Finals

The Golden State Warriors evens the series by winning game 2 of the NBA Finals. Much like Game 1, the Warriors had their patented 3rd quarter game by out scoring the Boston Celtics 35 to 14 but unlike their 4th qtr breakdown in game 1, the Warriors held on to finish 107-88. 29 PTS | 6 REB | 4 AST@StephenCurry30 had himself a night ⚡️ pic.twitter.com/yBZtDc0j56 — Golden State Warriors (@warriors) June 6, 2022 Steph…

Golden State Warriors takes game 1 of the Western Conference Finals

Golden State Warriors are 3-wins away for their sixth trip to the NBA Finals in the past eight years. One down. Three to go. pic.twitter.com/Ix6wfJXTjA — Golden State Warriors (@warriors) May 19, 2022 Game 1 was more on the defensive that offense, since the Warriors D forced Luka Doncic into just 6-for-18 shooting and a playoffs season-low 20 points. This was after coming off a 35-point and 63% shooting game to eliminate the top-seeded Phoenix…

Warriors defeats Grizzlies (110 – 96), first to qualify for the Western Conference Finals

Golden State Warriors are back in the Western Conference Finals by defeating the Memphis Grizzlies, 110 – 96. It was a must win for the Warriors after an embarrassing lost in Game 5 at Memphis, when they trailed by as many as 55 points and lose by 39. It was an evenly matched games until in the closing minutes of the game where Warriors found their stroke in the 3-point line and went on a…