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[RECAPS] New Jersey Nets Vs. Detroit Pistons

POSTED: Nov.08.2008 | AUTHOR: Terrell | No Comments | Views: 78

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The Detroit Pistons’ roster was revised with a new player, Allen Iverson, a few days ago and they greeted him with a warm welcome. Despite with a new number, Iverson’s first game with Detroit counted as a loss. The New Jersey Nets took the game by 7 (103-96). Iverson first accumulated stats on [...]

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XXVIII Olympic Games: USA TAKES THE GOLD!!!

POSTED: Aug.25.2008 | AUTHOR: Terrell | No Comments | Views: 358

Oh, say does the star spangled banner yet wave! Team USA took the gold against the final contender which was Spain. They’ve came a long way with one of the best line-ups seen in the Olympics in awhile. It was a great race towards the gold and it was definitely worth it. Team USA won [...]

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XXVIII Olympic Games: USA Breaks Greece

POSTED: Aug.15.2008 | AUTHOR: Terrell | 2 Comments | Views: 196

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The red, white and blue is the last standing colors once again! The Senior Men’s Basketball Team of USA has been progressing more and more every game and making their statement on where they stand in this competition. Two years ago, this accomplish of Team USA seems unreachable but the tables have definitely [...]

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XXVIII Olympic Games: USA Triumphs Over Angola

POSTED: Aug.13.2008 | AUTHOR: Terrell | 1 Comment | Views: 172

The Senior’s Men USA Team managed to take the win against Angola but it hardest is yet to come. Team USA has been steady with their wins during the Summer Olympics seeing that they haven’t lost against one opponent they’ve played. USA won by 21 points (97-76) last night against Angola. Team USA is buckling [...]

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XXVIII Olympic Games: USA Reigns China

POSTED: Aug.11.2008 | AUTHOR: Terrell | No Comments | Views: 179

The USA Senior Men’s Team wins another consecutive game, this time against China. The game took place in Beijing. Although China was at home, USA still came out on top. This game will definitely go down in history. China’s secret weapon, Yao Ming, didn’t affect USA’s performance. Team USA took the victory by 31 points (101-70). Kobe [...]

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[VIDEO RECAP] 2008 Summer Olympics: USA Vs. Australia

POSTED: Aug.06.2008 | AUTHOR: Terrell | No Comments | Views: 608

The Senior USA Men’s Team took another leading game in the Olympics against Australia by 11 (87-76) but they still felt that this game could’ve been played a lot better. USA is still the undefeated team with 5 wins 0 losses. Dwayne Wade, who had 22 points, agreed that they didn’t perform as well:

“We’re still [...]

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2008 Summer Olympics: USA Takes Lithuania

POSTED: Aug.02.2008 | AUTHOR: Terrell | No Comments | Views: 139

The USA Senior Men’s Team took yet another win against Lithuania by 36 points (120-84). These countries are making it too easy! Dwyane Wade was undeniably on his game last night in China against Lithuania. Wade put up 19 points leading the team to 3 straight wins (3-0). D-Wade feels better as well as he’s [...]

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2008 Summer Olympics: USA Devours Turkey

POSTED: Jul.31.2008 | AUTHOR: Terrell | No Comments | Views: 187

USA’s Senior Men’s Basketball Team played Turkey tonight an lit up the floor once again winning by a whopping 32 points (114-82) in the 2008 Summer Olympics! LeBron James returned to the court after a mildly sprained ankle and brought the USA team to the win after a rocky start. James totaled 20 points on [...]

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2008 State Farm USA Basketball Challenge: USA Embarrasses Canada!

POSTED: Jul.26.2008 | AUTHOR: Terrell | 3 Comments | Views: 652

The USA Basketball Senior Team got off to a great start in the 2008 Men’s Basketball Olympics last night and made me very proud! Although LeBron James was injured with a sprained ankle for the challenge the team still did wonders on the court without him beating Canada by 55 (120-65)!!! Imagine if LeBron James [...]

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2008 NBA Pro Summer League: Miami Heat Vs. New Jersey Nets

POSTED: Jul.09.2008 | AUTHOR: Terrell | 1 Comment | Views: 565

ORLANDO, FLORIDA // TUESDAY, JULY 8TH 2008 » The second game from Michael Beasley wasn’t so “beastly” this time around. It was a fumble playing the New Jersey Nets, but Miami Heat did win the game by 9 (90-81). Beasley missed 12/13 shots he attempted and committed 7 fouls.

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2008 NBA Pro Summer League: Chicago Bulls Vs. Indiana Pacers

POSTED: Jul.09.2008 | AUTHOR: Terrell | No Comments | Views: 439

ORLANDO, FLORIDA // TUESDAY, JULY 8TH 2008 » There’s some good news and some bad news…which one do you want first? Good News! The Chicago Bulls defeated the Indiana Pacers yesterday by 5 points (89-84), but Derrick Rose’s performance was almost identical to his first debut in the pro league.

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2008 NBA Pro Summer League: Miami Heat Vs. Chicago Bulls

POSTED: Jul.08.2008 | AUTHOR: Terrell | 1 Comment | Views: 494

MAITLAND, FLORIDA // MONDAY, JULY 7TH 2008 » The top two NBA draft picks, Derrick Rose & Michael Beasley, played against one another yesterday in the 2008 NBA Pro Summer League and Michael Beastly proved he has what it take to step it up in the pro league. Although, this was only a summer league [...]

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Celtics Win 2008 NBA Finals Championship!

POSTED: Jun.18.2008 | AUTHOR: Terrell | 1 Comment | Views: 101

The Boston Celtics deserved the win they conquered last night after playing 6 games against the Los Angeles Lakers. It’s been 22 years since Boston won a a championship and it’ll be the first ring for all of the current players on the Celtics roster and the 17th championship the team has [...]

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NBA Finals: Game 5: L.A. Lakers Vs. Boston Celtics

POSTED: Jun.16.2008 | AUTHOR: Terrell | 9 Comments | Views: 45

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The Los Angeles Lakers took Game 5 last night against the Boston Celtics. The Lakers won by 5 and are now headed back to Boston (103-98). The series are in Boston’s favor (3-2). Kobe Bryant scored 25 points, 7 rebounds and 4 assists. Pau Gasol totaled 19 points, 13 rebounds and 6 assists. [...]

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NBA Finals: Game 4: Boston Celtics Vs. L.A. Lakers

POSTED: Jun.13.2008 | AUTHOR: Terrell | 2 Comments | Views: 16

The Boston Celtics won at the Staples Center against the Los Angeles Lakers last night and took the 3rd game of the series (3-1). I can’t even see how this was possible last night. The Lakers had a 24 point lead and lost it! The Celtics deserved to win last night. To comeback from a [...]

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CAPTION THIS!: Kobe Bryant & Kevin Garnett

POSTED: Jun.12.2008 | AUTHOR: Terrell | 6 Comments | Views: 176

What do you think Kobe Bryant is saying to Kevin Garnett? Here what I think! LOL!
Kobe Says:

“K.G. it’s okay, this year is not for ya’ll. It’s my time to shine so don’t cry about it. You always have next…I’m sorry dude. I have to win the finals!”

K.G. Responds:

“JUST GET THE AWAY FROM ME!”

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NBA Finals: Game 3: L.A. Lakers Vs. Boston Celtics

POSTED: Jun.11.2008 | AUTHOR: Terrell | 3 Comments | Views: 24

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Kobe Bryant lead the Los Angeles Lakers to their first victory against the Boston Celtics in Game 3. The Celtics weren’t happy at all. Did they really think they’ll sweep the Lakers? The Lakers won by 6 (87-81). Boston is still leading the series (2-1). The Lakers proved that they can come home [...]

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NBA Finals: Game 2: Boston Celtics Vs. L.A. Lakers

POSTED: Jun.09.2008 | AUTHOR: Terrell | No Comments | Views: 15

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The Boston Celtics wins at home against the Los Angeles Lakers again in Game 2 by 6 (108-102). The Celtics definitely got some luck of the leprechauns and 4-leaf clovers last night. The Celtics are leading the series (2-0)! I expected the Celtics to win at The Garden but never did I think [...]

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NBA Finals: Game 1: Boston Celtics Vs. L.A. Lakers

POSTED: Jun.06.2008 | AUTHOR: Terrell | 5 Comments | Views: 14

The Boston Celtics played at home last night and cheated their way to a victory against the Los Angeles Lakers. If you watched this game you’d know they did too. Uncalled fouls and backcourt violations. The series has just begun though it’s not over. The Celtics are currently leading the series (1-0). The final score [...]

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NBA Finals: Who Will Win?

POSTED: Jun.04.2008 | AUTHOR: Terrell | 1 Comment | Views: 27

The NBA Finals start tomorrow night and I’m excited to see what’s in store for Game 1. The Boston Celtics will play at home against the Los Angeles Lakers. If you haven’t noticed it’s been a long playoffs for the Celtics and I don’t think that they have what it takes to defeat the Lakers [...]

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