By Mark Halpern On Monday the NBA lost one of its most revered stars yesterday when Bill Walton passed away at the age of 71 years old. He was one of the most electric announcers in the game and did some of his best work. Walton played for UCLA and won 3 consecutive college playerContinue reading “R.I.P. THE GREAT BILL WALTON”
Category Archives: NBA
MISSED IT BY THAT MUCH
BY Mark Halpern The New York Knicks amazing season run has come to a close. The Knicks were defeated by the Indiana Pacers in game 7 at Madison Square Garden on Sunday and sent the Knicks home. However, something happened in New York that I have rarely seen. In my 41 years as a KnicksContinue reading “MISSED IT BY THAT MUCH”
SAY GO NY GO NY GO
By Mark Halpern Billy Joel’s song title “The Longest Time” is the perfect statement for Knicks fans. For the longest time Knicks fans have a real reason to be electrified about this Knicks team that is in contention for the third place in the playoff race. The New York Knicks are 44-30 and are secondContinue reading “SAY GO NY GO NY GO”
Harden-ing His Stance
By: Mike Rifkin Earlier this Summer, James Harden requested a trade from the Philadelphia 76ers. Yesterday, James Harden missed practice, and the team claimed the absence was “unexcused.” according to multiple reports, Harden has been in Houston. Harden did report when training camp opened last month. Harden, last season, averaged 21.0 points per game, 6.1Continue reading “Harden-ing His Stance”
THE PRICE OF ADMISSION
By Mark Halpern I am a die-hard Mets, Knicks, and Rangers fan in New York. With all the excitement that goes into being at a professional sporting event, whether it’s MLB, NFL, NBA, NHL, MLS, or something else. Today, can the working family of four even afford to see their favorite team? Over my lifetime,Continue reading “THE PRICE OF ADMISSION”
Broadway
By: Mike Rifkin The New York Knicks were the fifth seed in the Eastern Conference and gave their fans plenty to cheer about during the regular season. The Knicks won their first playoff series since 2013 when they beat the Cavaliers in five games before losing to the eventual Eastern Conference Champion Heat in sixContinue reading “Broadway”
Taken For Granted
By: Mike Rifkin On Sunday, in game seven of the first round of the Western Conference playoffs, Stephen Curry dropped 50 points in the Warriors’ 120-100 win over the Kings. The 50 points were the most ever by an individual player in a game seven in NBA history. The 50 points is another notch inContinue reading “Taken For Granted”
Need More
By: Mike Rifkin Despite losing in game two, the Knicks will return to Madison Square Garden tied 1-1 in their first-round series with the Cavaliers. Jalen Brunson and Julius Randle, who missed the last couple of weeks with a sprained ankle, have done their part. Brunson is averaging 23.5 points, four assists, and 3.5 rebounds.Continue reading “Need More “
Dallas Drama
By: Mike Rifkin On February 6th, the Dallas Mavericks traded for Point Guard Kyrie Irving from the Brooklyn Nets in exchange for Spencer Dinwiddie, Dorian Finney-Smith, a 2027 second-round pick, a 2029 first-round pick (unprotected), and a 2029 second-round pick. On Friday night, the Mavericks needed to beat the Chicago Bulls and win on SundayContinue reading “Dallas Drama “
Brunson Burner
By : Mike Rifkin In their first game without Julius Randle on Friday night, the Knicks defeated their potential first-round opponent, the Cleveland Cavaliers, 130-116. Randle sprained his ankle in Wednesday’s win over the Miami Heat and will be re-evaluated in two weeks. With Randle out, Jalen Brunson dropped a career-high 48 points, nine assists,Continue reading “Brunson Burner”
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