If you didn’t see it, you missed a mostly offense based game. Russell Westbrook made history as he set a NBA All-Star game record with 27 points in the first half, which resulted him in being named the MVP. Westbrook finished with 41. For the East, LeBron James added 30 points, 7 rebounds, and 5Continue reading “Westbrook, Harden Lead West All-Stars Over East All-Stars 163-158”
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LaVine and Oladpio Bring Excitement Back to Dunk Contest
Coming into the 2014-2015 All-Star weekend, many people were not excited about the Sprite Slam Dunk contest. Minnesota Timberwolves guard Zach LaVine and Orlando Magic guard Victor Oladipo helped change that attitude really quick. LaVine posted two perfect 50’s with his first 2 dunks giving him a perfect 100 overall, and Oladipo had near perfectContinue reading “LaVine and Oladpio Bring Excitement Back to Dunk Contest”
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All-Star Weekend Events Recap
The 2014-2015 NBA All-Star Weekend events have ended! We have seen everything! From Penny Hardaway drilling a half-court shot in his first try, Patrick Beverley’s comeback in the skills challenge, Stephen Curry and others catching fire from 3, and Zach LaVine and Victor Oladipo coming up big in the dunk contest. Let’s get into theContinue reading “All-Star Weekend Events Recap”
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Dirk Nowitzki Will Replace Anthony Davis on NBA All-Star Team
With the 21 year-old Anthony Davis not being able to play in his 1st ever all-star game due to his shoulder injury, the NBA has named Dallas Mavericks power forward Dirk Nowitzki to the NBA’s All-Star game for the 13th time in his storied career. Dirk has been a huge part of the Mavericks successContinue reading “Dirk Nowitzki Will Replace Anthony Davis on NBA All-Star Team”
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Anthony Davis Drops Out of All-Star Game Due to Shoulder Injury
One of the rising stars in the NBA will not be participating in his first NBA All-Star game. According to Yahoo Sports’ Marc J. Spears, Anthony Davis will not play in the 2014-2015 NBA All-Star game due to his shoulder injury. Davis suffered the injury on an alley-oop dunk versus the Bulls which he landContinue reading “Anthony Davis Drops Out of All-Star Game Due to Shoulder Injury”
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Kyle Korver Will Replace Dwyane Wade in NBA All-Star Game
With Dwyane Wade dropping out of the all-star game due to his hamstring injury earlier today, Atlanta Hawks shooting guard Kyle Korver will replace Wade in the game. Kyle Korver is the 4th Atlanta Hawks player to be named to the NBA All-Star team joining Jeff Teague, Al Hoford, and Paul Millsap. NBA commissioner AdamContinue reading “Kyle Korver Will Replace Dwyane Wade in NBA All-Star Game”
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Dwyane Wade Won’t Play in NBA All-Star Game Due to Hamstring Injury
Over the past week and a half, Miami Heat shooting guard Dwyane Wade has been nursing a hamstring injury that once again flared up. Wade suffered the injury in the Heat’s 109-102 lost versus the Milwaukee Bucks on January 27th, and hasn’t played since. Wade has missed the Heat’s last 6 games and is notContinue reading “Dwyane Wade Won’t Play in NBA All-Star Game Due to Hamstring Injury”
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Get Hyped for NBA Slam Dunk Contest
For some reason, many people think this year’s dunk contest is a major snooze fest, when the contest features some of the rising stars in the NBA. Victor Oladipo, Zach LaVine, Mason Plumlee, and Giannis Anteokounmpo. Some of you may have not heard of these guys, but they could be the future of the NBA.Continue reading “Get Hyped for NBA Slam Dunk Contest”
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Damian Lillard Will Replace Blake Griffin in All-Star Game
Damian Lillard was what many called, the biggest snub out of the players that didn’t make the all-star game. Well, now Lillard has been “un-snubbed” if you will. With Blake Griffin’s elbow injury that will force him to miss the NBA All-Star game, the NBA has named Lillard as his replacement. .@Dame_Lillard has been chosenContinue reading “Damian Lillard Will Replace Blake Griffin in All-Star Game”
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DeMarcus Will Replace Kobe Bryant in All Star-Game
We have finally learned that DeMarcus Cousins will replace Kobe Bryant at the 2014-2015 NBA All-Star game. Kobe Bryant will not play in the game for the second straight year due to his torn rotator cuff which will be him sidelined for 9 months. DeMarcus Cousins has been the “king of snubs” the past coupleContinue reading “DeMarcus Will Replace Kobe Bryant in All Star-Game”
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