It might sound like an old cliché, but defense does win championships in the NBA. Regardless of how many offensive weapons a team could have, a stop, a block, or a steal in a big situation might be the difference between holding the Larry O’Brien Trophy and losing a decisive series. Many teams understand that premise in today’s league, and lots of players do a great job at performing on the defensive end....
NBA Digital also said Friday it showed record growth in the U.S., with a 108 percent jump in mobile application unique users for the week. It also saw a 46 percent increase in visits and a 32 percent leap in page views on draft night from last year. Thursday’s telecast had a 3.1 overnight rating, according to Nielsen. That’s a 19 percent increase from last year’s 2.6. The previous record for the draft was a 2....
But one argument that continues to go unresolved is whether dogs are better than cats. Like a dog with a bone, Newsweek started digging into scientific research to find the answer. Dogs have more neurons than cats This might not mean a lot when it comes down to who gives the best snuggles, but it does give some insight into which animal is smarter. Research from a collective of academics, including Vanderbilt University and the University of California, found that dogs had around 500 million neurons in their cerebral cortex, double the amount of a cat....
The National Dog Show began in 1879, and it has been held annually since 1933, including 2020 when most events did not occur amid the COVID-19 pandemic. This year’s dog show is taking place at the Greater Philadelphia Expo Center in Oaks, Pa. The actual competition took place on Saturday, Nov. 20 and Sunday, Nov. 21, but the pre-taped broadcast is always shown on Thanksgiving. Only 600 dogs will be allowed to compete this year, compared to the normal 2,000 that participate....
Originally started in 1938 by the Chicago Salvation Army to honor women who served donuts to soldiers during World War I, National Doughnut Day has certainly become a favorite for Americans. Well, who doesn’t like free doughnuts? Whether you’re planning to have some doughy goodness for breakfast, lunch or dinner, check out this Newsweek guide to getting free doughnuts, discounts and competitions. Dunkin’ Donuts The coffee and doughnut chain is offering a free donut with any beverage purchase on June 5, 2020....
With the Nationals kicking off the season at home against the Mets, droves of fans came out with altered versions of Harper’s old jersey. MORE: Watch ‘ChangeUp,’ a new MLB live whip-around show on DAZN It ranged from crossing out his name to adding some not-nice extras above his name. Harper appears immune to the noise — he showed up to the Phillies’ opening day game against the Braves with this Pulp Fiction-inspired shirt....
KANSAS CITY, Kan. -- The drama-filled 2013 Chase for the Sprint Cup now has a major feud to add to the mix. Brad Keselowski vowed to retaliate against rival Kyle Busch over a wreck with 13 laps remaining in the Nationwide Series race Saturday at Kansas Speedway. – Kenseth wins Kansas Lottery 300 | Junior’s drive | VIDEO: Sprint Cup preview | Field breakdown Whether that means on the Sprint Cup side, where Busch is competing for a Cup title, remains to be seen....
1. Devil’s Den, Williston, Florida A comfortable 72 degrees year round, this natural spring offers visitors the chance to snorkel or scuba dive to explore a prehistoric cave from below the surface. Its name is derived from the steam seen rising from the opening of the toasty cave during the colder months. 2. The Grotto, Tobermory, Ontario A great cooling-off spot for hikers, this touch of paradise in Bruce Peninsula National Park is known for being quite chilly....
Upon its release in 2020, The Last of Us 2 promised to deliver a multiplayer game mode soon after the release of the campaign. However, the much-anticipated mode has since been under wraps with only a few comments from the team in 2021 claiming that it was still in development. During his short time on stage, Druckmann explained that Naughty Dog’s ambitions far exceeded what was originally expected and that led to The Last of Us multiplayer being delayed, but also meant it was going to be much more involved than originally planned....
The hustle to fight for position in the low post is undoubtedly on the verge of extinction. It has certainly been overtaken by the plays that happen in the open space. Also, many organizations bet big money on the multi-faceted talents of the big men that are rising these days, and so to keep the ball out of the post would be to deprive these franchise cornerstones of one of their biggest advantages....
This resulted in the Hawks stockpiling a number of high picks for the 2018 NBA draft, although the team has been haunted by trading away the rights of Luke Doncic, who has been the breakout star of the 18/19 season so far. The team did, however, manage to acquire the exciting Trae Young, although, after half of a season, there are still question marks over Young’s ability to be successful in the NBA....
There are no guarantees that Davis will move this season, as the center would have to request a trade, and this seems unlikely due to the player’s close bond with the city of New Orleans. Nevertheless, anything is possible in the NBA, and the Celtics are better equipped than any other team to make a trade. If the Celtics are able to pull off an incredible move for Davis, the franchise will have to give up a lot of players, and here are three of the most notable....
The Mavs had already lost the earlier meeting between the two teams this season. The Mavs played almost the entire second half without their head coach Rick Carlisle, who got ejected on two quick technical fouls. But they opened the 4th quarter with a 7-0 run to build a 10-point lead in a match that was close throughout. Dallas have been on a roll lately. They are flying high in the Western Conference and are currently lying seventh in the playoff standings with a 15-11 record....
In this battle against the best team of the NBA, the Lakers gave in to the Bucks’ late comeback, eventually falling 131-120 before the final buzzer. This was LA’s 7th loss in the previous ten games they have played, as they now find themselves 3.5 games clear of the eighth-seeded Spurs in the quest to make the playoffs. LeBron and co. are now 30-32 (0.484) on the season after their most recent defeat....
He is getting very limited time coming off the bench and he makes most of it by shooting nearly 49% from field goal and 46.2% from 3-point range. With these numbers, he is a serious contender for the Sixth Man of the Year. This season he has proved to be vital for the Wolves, also scored career-high 50 against Utah taking 653 dribbles which were most by a player this season....
Stats: Wolves- 48 rebounds, 33 assists, 5 Blocks and 12 steals. Spurs- 46 rebounds, 23 assists, 8 Blocks and 1 steals. It was a horrible night for the San Antonio Spurs as they were walloped by the Minnesota Timberwolves by 128-89. The first quarter was a warm-up to the demolition that was about to happen. Patty Mills made an and-one at the end of the first quarter and reduced the difference to three....
Let us see how things stand for both teams tonight. The San Antonio Spurs perspective Spurs have won two of their last three games and have been in a zone where they are outscoring opponents by a significant margin. Over the previous seven games they have played, they have had blown out wins in three of them. Spurs have not been impressive on the road this season, but they beat the LA Clippers on Saturday at the Staples Center by 11 points....
Furthermore, Mike Budenholzer always does great in the regular season and came to coach a Milwaukee Bucks team that had loads of potential; hence it wasn’t impossible by any means to envision Coach Bud as the winner of the Coach of the Year Award. Gobert was easy to predict as the Defensive Player of the Year as he comfortably won it the year before whilst Lou Williams is always a top candidate for the 6th Man of the Year Award....
The reveal of NBA 2K21 emphasized updated graphics and extreme detail. There’s little doubt that next NBA 2k will look good, but the gameplay and features of the new title are what matter to most players. RELATED: Who Will Be On The Cover of NBA 2K21 Over the years, there have been many modes and features that have taken center stage within the basketball simulator. In fact, there are features that fans would like to see return to NBA 2K....
