The Mephis Grizzlies were hovering around .500 the entire season, and in the 7-10 area in the Western Conference that would put them in the play-in tournament. They had a game on the last Sunday of the regular season against the Warriors to see who would get the eight and nine seed. The Grizzlies lost…
Author: Bobby Hinker
Eastern Conference Play-In Recap
The first-ever night of the play-in tournament was a bit underwhelming, to say the least. That is not to say that we didn’t learn anything about the teams who played. The first matchup of the night saw the Pacers going up against the Hornets. The game was over by the end of the first quarter. …
Kevin Porter Jr. May Have Saved the Rocket’s Future
It is no secret that the Houston Rockets have struggled this season. The beginning of the season produced some hilarious James Harden clips where he showed zero to no effort on offense and defense. He also appeared to be extremely out of shape, and all of this led to the superstar being traded. They initially…
Are the Lakers Championship Chances Dwindling?
Last season the Lakers cruised through the NBA playoff bubble on the way to the franchise’s 17th championship. This run was powered by the two-headed monster of Anthony Davis and LeBron James, and it looked like they were set to be a powerhouse in the west early in this season. They started the season off…
Trae Young and the Hawks Are Looking to Silence Doubters
In the 2018 NBA draft, a trade occurred that will forever change the trajectory of two teams and have two players be linked for the rest of their careers. With the third pick, the Hawks selected Luka Doncic from the Euroleague and then traded him just a few minutes later to the Mavericks for their…
Checking in With The Nets a Month From the Playoffs
The Brooklyn Nets have arguably been the most polarizing team in the entire NBA this season. They made a blockbuster deal at the beginning of the season where they traded away their entire future for superstar James Harden. In the buyout market, they were able to secure former stars, who were still very serviceable as…