NBA Week 1 Recap and Future Predictions

Jarbas Faria, Staff Writer

October 29, 2018

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After one week of the NBA season down, we’re all getting a feel for what all the teams have lined up and their expectations. After one week we only have 5 undefeated teams; Toronto Raptors, Milwaukee Bucks, Detroit Pistons, Denver Nuggets, and the New Orleans Pelicans. This season seems to be very ex...

NBA: Lakers and Warriors Play Preseason Double-Header

Jarbas Faria, Reporter

October 16, 2018

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The Los Angeles Lakers and Golden State Warriors are two of the best teams in the NBA right now. This past week the two teams met up twice on Wednesday, Oct. 10, and Friday, Oct. 12. The first game was a high scoring thriller with the Lakers coming on top 123-113. Lakers power forwards Brandon Ingram,...

Andre Ingram makes his first NBA debut

April 13, 2018

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32 year old Andre Ingram finally got his start. After 10 years in the G league Ingram checked into his first NBA League late in the first quarter. Ingram made his first 4 shots Tuesday night. His shots included 3 from behind the 3-point arc. In total he finished with 19 points and 3 blocks in the...

Boston Celtics Shock Cavaliers in Game Three in Cleveland

Ramon Alvarado, Staff Writer

May 23, 2017

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After losing their star player and the first two games of the series on their home court, it looked like the Boston Celtics would surely get swept by the Cleveland Cavaliers. The Celtics showed the fight of an Irishman, however, and stole game three at Quicken Loans Arena in Cleveland, 111-108. With...

Kawhi Leonard of the Spurs to Miss Game Two of Western Conference Finals

Ramon Alvarado, Staff Writer

May 17, 2017

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For two- and- a- half quarters of their game one Western Conference Finals matchup in Golden State, the San Antonio Spurs dominated the Warriors. The Spurs were propelled by the outstanding play of Kawhi Leonard on the offensive and defensive end. Leonard aggravated a prior ankle injury midway through...

Lonzo Ball’s ‘Big Balla Brand’ releases $495 ZO2 signature shoe

Adam Calleja, Staff Writer

May 16, 2017

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“What kid do you know at 19 years old could make his own shoe the way he wants it, how he wants it to feel, it’s a dream come true for me,” said Lonzo Ball in an interview on ESPN, with Ramona Shelburne following the reveal of his new signature shoe the ZO2. The former UCLA point guard is expected to...

Kevin Durant’s 38 points lifts Golden State Warriors against the Utah Jazz in conference semi- finals

Victor Lozano, Staff Writer

May 16, 2017

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Not even a change of scenery to Salt Lake City could give the Utah Jazz a chance to get back in the series, losing Game 3 of the Western Conference Semifinals to the Golden State Warriors, 102-91. As the Jazz trailed 2-0 coming home, it was a must win game to stay alive against the best team in th...

Boston Celtics’ Isaiah Thomas Scores 53 on Late Sister’s Birthday

Ramon Alvarado, Staff Writer

May 3, 2017

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After his sister, Chyna Thomas, passed away in a terrible car accident last month, Boston Celtics guard Isaiah Thomas said he "wanted to give up and quit." There was no quit in his game against the Washington Wizards Tuesday night, though. On what would have been his late sister's 23 birthday, Thomas...

Disaster Looms in Lob City

Jonathan Manjarrez, Staff Writer

May 2, 2017

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  The Los Angeles Clippers were for many years the laughing stock of the NBA prior to the acquisition of point guard, Chris Paul. Before acquiring Chris Paul, the Clippers had only made the playoffs once in the fifteen years prior. Following their first round exit against the up-start Utah Jazz...

Joe Johnson’s Huge Fourth Quarter Lifts the Jazz Over the Clippers in Game Four

Ramon Alvarado, Staff Writer

April 25, 2017

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Joe Johnson came alive in the fourth quarter to power the Utah Jazz over the Los Angeles Clippers on Sunday, April 23 at Vivant Smart Home Arena in Utah. The 105-98 win for the Jazz has tied the first-round playoff series at 2-a-piece. After staying quiet throughout the regular season, Johnson's...

High-powered offense fuels Clippers in game two victory over Jazz

Ramon Alvarado, Staff Writer

April 19, 2017

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The Los Angeles Clippers were able to even up their first round playoff series with the Utah Jazz on Tuesday night. Los Angeles’ 99-91 victory tied the series at one and it will now shift to Utah for games three and four. Staples Center served as a highlight factory on Tuesday night. The Jazz witnessed...

Clippers Look to Even Up Series with Jazz after Heart-Breaking Game One Loss

Ramon Alvarado, Staff Writer

April 18, 2017

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Joe Johnson's buzzer-beater gave the Utah Jazz the 1-0 lead in the best-of-seven series against the Los Angeles Clippers. The 97-95 home defeat the Clippers were dealt now makes game two of the series a must-win. The second game of the series will take place on Wednesday, April 18 at 7:30 pm. Game...