Stakes are high for Golden State and Houston in Game 7

Stakes are high for Golden State and Houston in Game 7

In Eastern conference finals, Cleveland dominated the series 4-3 against the Celtics and are now well on their way to yet another championship. Meanwhile, stakes are pretty high for Warriors and the Rockets as we all get to witness it unfold tonight in game 7 in the west. I honestly didn't think the Cavs would make it this far - all things considered - yet here we are. 

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The #30DayMusicChallenge Playlist: vol. II

The #30DayMusicChallenge Playlist: vol. II

For the second year in a row, I participated in a 30 Day Music Challenge via Twitter. Although I'm not exactly sure who initiated it, I thought it was clever and super fun. I discovered some incredible new audio gems from perusing the hashtag and stumbled across a few long lost favorites by browsing through my own music archive to find the appropriate songs. 

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NBA Playoffs Western Conference Recap: First Round Awards

NBA Playoffs Western Conference Recap:  First Round Awards

We already got through the first round of the NBA playoffs and reviewed what went down in the East.  In both conferences, there were plenty of entertaining games for basketball fans to enjoy and a few unexpected subplots that played out in front of our eyes.  Some teams are considering their futures after exits, other teams earned the respect of the league, and eight teams are heading into the second round with a chance at a NBA championship. 

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NBA Playoffs Eastern Conference Recap: First Round Awards

NBA Playoffs Eastern Conference Recap:  First Round Awards

The first round of the NBA playoffs is finally over and what a round it was.  There were plenty of entertaining games for the world to enjoy and a few unexpected subplots that played out in front of our eyes.  Some teams are considering their futures after exits, other teams earned the respect of the league, and eight teams are heading into the second round with a chance at a NBA championship. 

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DUAL PERSPECTIVES | Ben Simmons for Rookie of the Year

DUAL PERSPECTIVES | Ben Simmons for Rookie of the Year

Out of all the award races, the Rookie of the Year award has been the hardest one to decide on.  And for good reason.  This season has seen some good first year players.  Jayson Tatum was better than advertised for the Celtics.   Dennis Smith Jr looks to be the point guard of the future for the rebuilding Mavericks, Markelle Fultz shook off an ugly injury fiasco and looks to be back on track in Philly.  

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