Category Archives: basketball

NBA All Star Game

NBA All Star game was on in all its glory (?) last night.  You all saw it, or perhaps not.  Anyhow, as far as NBA All Star games go, it was actually a good one with the Western Conference All … Continue reading

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NBA All Star Festivities

Last night, all of the pre-NBA All Star game “teaser” events  took place.  Back in the day, these events were more high profile, especially the Slam Dunk contest because all the “top players” participated, think Dr. J, Dominique Wilkins, Michael … Continue reading

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Dukies fall in last visit to Maryland

2 Duke goes down in their final visit to Maryland, 83 – 81.  Maryland is leaving the ACC to join the Big Ten.  Really a shame as yet another great rivalry with tremendous history will come to an end.  Huge … Continue reading

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Some Saturday afternoon college basketball!

How about some Saturday afternoon college basketball scores!  Beginning in the ACC, let’s start with Georgia Tech!  The Jackets won another ACC road game defeating Wake Forest in a thriller, 57 – 56.  Freshman center/forward Marcus Georges-Hunt lead GT with … Continue reading

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NBA All Star Rising Stars Game

Last night we were treated to the NBA Rising Stars Game, composed of rookies and second year players.  The teams were coached by “Chuck” and “Shaq”.  Chuck’s team beat Shaq’s team, 159 – 131.  Yep, you saw it right, not … Continue reading

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MJ says give me Kobe

In the week long celebration of Michael Jordan’s 50th birthday this Sunday, which also happens to be the day the NBA All Star game will take place, MJ was asked if he had a fantasy pick to build a team … Continue reading

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Heat win, Lakers lose

The Miami Heat defeated the OKC Thunder in Oklahoma last night, 110 – 100.  LeBron scored 39 points, pulled down 12 rebounds and had 7 assists.  Alas, he only shot 58% (not 60%) so the unbelievable streak has ended.  Kevin … Continue reading

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Say good bye to a Big East rivalry game

6 Syracuse and U Conn met last night for the last night, bringing to an end a long standing and always anticipated Big East match up.  Syracuse heads to the ACC next year.  U Conn was “snubbed” by the ACC.  … Continue reading

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Happy 66th Birthday to Coach K

Coach K celebrated his 66th birthday yesterday.  He also celebrated with his players a huge victory over rival North Carolina at Cameron Indoor Stadium last night, 73 – 68.  The game was very close throughout, with North Carolina jumping out … Continue reading

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Happy 66th Birthday to Coach K

Coach K celebrated his 66th birthday yesterday.  He also celebrated with his players a huge victory over rival North Carolina at Cameron Indoor Stadium last night, 73 – 68.  The game was very close throughout, with North Carolina jumping out … Continue reading

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