Credits: Golden State Warriors It was sad and depressing to watch how the defending champions fell yesterday. One saw the pain in each player’s eyes and particularly in Curry’s. I couldn’t sleep either because I could not comprehend what just happened. But like warriors, I’m sure that they will be back a much better team … Continue reading Loving Basketball: Warriors’ 2022-23 Season Ended
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Loving Basketball: Game 4 was depressing; 5 was promising, and 6 a must-win for GSW
Andrew Wiggins Game 4 was depressing The Warriors-Lakers Round 2 Game 4 was extremely depressing for ThinkTalk to watch. Need I blog about it again? I watched as strange things were happening on court with the Dubs players looking so perplexed as all their efforts proved abortive. Golden State Warriors (GSW) were only down a … Continue reading Loving Basketball: Game 4 was depressing; 5 was promising, and 6 a must-win for GSW
Loving Basketball: Warriors-Lakers Round 2 Game 3
Curry’s jiggle I haven’t seen the Warriors so inconsistent in their game like they have been in this Playoff. I began to ask myself “is’t a strategy?” I was all on edge with the Sacramento Kings Series, but kept praying and believing. Warriors’ mantra after all is “We believe’l right? Thank goodness for that outcome. … Continue reading Loving Basketball: Warriors-Lakers Round 2 Game 3
Loving Basketball: Warriors got this – wins Round 2 Game 2
Credits: ESPN - Proud Currys cheering The Warriors trailed in the first quarter of the Game 2 Playoff till Klay Thompson ignited a flaming fire. He was aflame with 30 points (8 3-pointers), burned everyone on court, to led Warriors to victory. Klay Thompson Curry was double- and even triple-teamed throughout the game. But they … Continue reading Loving Basketball: Warriors got this – wins Round 2 Game 2
Loving Basketball: R-E-S-P-E-C-T … Steph Curry did it in grand style!!!
Underrated, Reserved, & Humble Steph Curry 2022-23 Playoffs Round 1 Game 7 between Golden State Warriors (GSW) and Sacramento Kings (SK) was spectacular and, dare I say, the best in NBA history that I had ever watched. I wanna replay the whole reel. The two teams rocked buckets back-and-forth in the first two quarters, with … Continue reading Loving Basketball: R-E-S-P-E-C-T … Steph Curry did it in grand style!!!
Loving Basketball: No Sense Game 6 to War Zone Game 7
Think-Talk Gallery Golden State Warriors (GSW)-Sacramento Kings’ (SK) Game 6 just didn’t make any common sense. “It was the biggest loss in the franchise’s history” (Klay Thompson). The Warriors who, two days prior, had played energetically, with mental acuity on hostile grounds and won, couldn’t bring in the clutch on their home court. It didn’t … Continue reading Loving Basketball: No Sense Game 6 to War Zone Game 7
Loving Basketball: Experience trumped in Game 5
Game 5 moment - TT Gallery The Golden State Warriors won Game 5 on Kings’ court; an unexpected win given Sacramento Kings’ boisterous fans and Dubs’ away-over-home record. As I absorbed the four quarters of the ecstatic game, I pondered how much of skills, agility, experience, self, and/or synergy culminated in the outcome of the … Continue reading Loving Basketball: Experience trumped in Game 5
GSW-SK enter Game 5 tied
E40 & Steph Curry after Game 4 Win Game 4 was expectantly electrifying as the fourth quarter went down to the wires at the Chase Center. Draymond Green was back and, together with Kevon Looney, protected the rim. Warriors narrowly won the Game to equalize the Series. Back to SK for Game 5 today. As … Continue reading GSW-SK enter Game 5 tied
Loving Basketball: Draymond has history …
They say Draymond has history, so do we
Basketball: A Game of Life
Basketball and movies are akin and satirical. There is a balance of enjoyment and satire including nuggets and life lessons to be learned every game and movie time. Life is just like a game,First you have to learn rules of the game,And then play it better then any one else. Albert Einstein The completed 2022-23 … Continue reading Basketball: A Game of Life
2022 NBA All Star starts today
The Celebrity Game opens this weekend's All Star Game, followed by the Rising Stars Game. The Celebrity lineup features the Mayor of Cleveland, Justin Bibb, among others, understandably so since he is the main host. The lineup includes various stars from different spheres. It will be Team Walton versus Team Nique. Sure sounds like it … Continue reading 2022 NBA All Star starts today
Ben Simmons finally found a new home
Credit: NBA The unfortunate saga surrounding Ben Simmons (BS) finally ended when he found a new home with the Brooklyn Nets in a megadeal that included James Harden. The former Philadelphia Sixers (PS) guard has been in the foray of various media attacks since the last NBA Season allegedly because he failed to shoot (or … Continue reading Ben Simmons finally found a new home
All Star Voting Results are in
Credits: NBA Every NBA player is a star. But there are a few who excel above and separate themselves from the pack. As it is written, “All flesh is not the same flesh: but there is one kind of flesh of men, another flesh of beasts, another of fishes, and another of birds. There are … Continue reading All Star Voting Results are in
Loving Basketball: 2022 NBA All-Star 💫 Voting
I should have posted this sooner. Pardon me, but there’s still time to cast a vote. If you’re a hoop fan, you know this is the time to vote for your favorite NBA All Star players. The All Star Games has been slated for February 20, 2022, and voting has already begun. The first and … Continue reading Loving Basketball: 2022 NBA All-Star 💫 Voting
Setback for a Comeback … Welcome back, Klay
Credits: Washington Post It was extremely great watching Klay Thompson (KT), Golden State Warriors (GSW)’s number 11, suit up and play again yesterday. Klay Thompson had been out of the game for two-and-a-half years having suffered two back-to-back injuries; first an ACL during the 2019 NBA Finals and then rupturing his achilles during the 2020 … Continue reading Setback for a Comeback … Welcome back, Klay
One thing I know for sure …
Credits: Unsplash / Pro Church Media No matter who you are and how many people rave about you, about your cookies or cooking or style or looks or you-name-it, one thing I now definitely know for sure is that there is always someone somewhere who doesn’t give a hoot about you, still can’t stand you … Continue reading One thing I know for sure …
The Antagonist
Credits: Unsplash / Callum Skelton Have you ever encountered an antagonist? I’m not talking about a storyline or drama-type antagonist. I’m talking about the one who is passive-aggressive, subtly malicious, unkind, intentionally does things to hurt you, and pretends that it was done unintentionally, in error, without bias, or were just trying to help you. … Continue reading The Antagonist
The boy, Steph, is holy fiery!
Credits: GSW After two Season games, Steph Curry is on a holy fiery roll ready to carry the Golden State Warriors (GSW) on his back all the way to the 2021-22 NBA Championship. Thursday’s Game Two, against the Los Angeles Clippers (LAC), saw Steph being his usual self and more, catching the attention of fellow … Continue reading The boy, Steph, is holy fiery!
Loving Basketball: International Players in the NBA and Opening Night Tidbits
Credits: NBA The Season’s Opening Night was not disappointing. Both games played tonight were spectacular as expected with Milwaukee Bucks defending its championship against “short-handed” Brooklyn Nets (aka Kyrie Irving saga) and my fave Team, Golden States Warriors, routing the Los Angeles (LA) Lakers. The Dubs are surely back and in the championship race this … Continue reading Loving Basketball: International Players in the NBA and Opening Night Tidbits
Loving Basketball: 2021-22 NBA Season starts today
Credits: Pexels Woohoo. I’m excited that the NBA 2021-22 Season begins tonight. Each Team will be playing a total of eighty-two (82) games, compared to seventy-two (72) played last season. There was a Preseason, which was a two-week warm-up, feeler, tester of sorts, for players as several Teams were revamped with new players added and … Continue reading Loving Basketball: 2021-22 NBA Season starts today
NBA Lane
http://www.nba.com/watch/video/welcome-to-nba-lane-nba75 Did you see the short movie clip commemorating the 75th NBA history? If not, click the above link to watch, courtesy of the Association, and produced by Michael B. Jordan. Yes, some noteworthy players were left out. Intentionally or otherwise, it's impossible to include every player. I wonder though what the selection criteria for … Continue reading NBA Lane
Loving Basketball: 2021-22 PreSeason and 75th NBA Season
Credits: Pexels To the Hoops Enthusiasts As you may or may not know, the Preseason started last Sunday. The Teams are different from what they were the previous season as several players have found new homes (teams) all in the race to win the Championship. The Preseason games, already played, featured mostly the younger and … Continue reading Loving Basketball: 2021-22 PreSeason and 75th NBA Season
Loving Basketball: 2021-22 Season begins soon
2020-21 Recap What a spectacular ending, in July, to the 2020-21 Basketball Season that catapulted the underdog Milwaukee Bucks (MB) as that season’s Champions. I was elated for several reasons; one particularly of which I felt that Giannis Antetokounmpo (GA), who led the Team, had been disrespected and routed by all; the media, fans, and … Continue reading Loving Basketball: 2021-22 Season begins soon
Loving Basketball: Welcome back, Ighi!
Credits: GSW As you may or may not know, it has been a whirlwind in the NBA since August 2nd when the annual free agency trades began. With it came new mega contracts that’s making my head spin so hard; all in the bid to stack up on the best of the best of players … Continue reading Loving Basketball: Welcome back, Ighi!
Draft Picks Kuminga and Moody Ready to Get to Work with the Warriors | Golden State Warriors
The Warriors have added two new members to the 2021-22 roster following Thursday’s NBA Draft. Welcome to the squad Jonathan Kuminga (7th overall pick) and Moses Moody (14th)! Get to know more about the latest additions to Dub Nation and what they could potentially bring to the hardwood. — Read on http://www.nba.com/warriors/news-blogs/kuminga-moody-20210729 Rep the Rookies! … Continue reading Draft Picks Kuminga and Moody Ready to Get to Work with the Warriors | Golden State Warriors
Loving Basketball: 2021 NBA Draft Pick Is Tonight
Credits: Pexels It's that time of year again for NBA Teams to pick their Rookies. It's happening tonight at 8 P.M. ET. http://www.nba.com/draft/2021 The above NBA link shows each Team's pick number. Though I have several favorite players, my fave Team, Golden States Warriors, has the #7 First Round Pick. The Season's Champions, Milwaukee Bucks, … Continue reading Loving Basketball: 2021 NBA Draft Pick Is Tonight
The Steve Graves Weekly: Finding Your Scottie Pippen
The Steve Graves Weekly: Finding Your Scottie Pippen — Read on us10.campaign-archive.com/ Who is your Pippen or Chuck? Two weeks ago, I had thought of a blog topic, using basketball as an allegory. The topic was “every MJ has a Pippen.” But with the Finals in full swing, I wrote the title, then shelved it … Continue reading The Steve Graves Weekly: Finding Your Scottie Pippen
So, Bucks made the History on Game 6!
Milwaukee Bucks are the 2020-21 NBA Champs! It’s all over the media! And lots of histories were made: Giannis Antetokounmpo (GA) and the Milwaukee Bucks finally made history; in 50 years!!And what an amazing way to make it happen with Giannis’s 50 points game night!!!And Giannis being the first international NBA Finals MVP And Bucks, … Continue reading So, Bucks made the History on Game 6!
History in the Making! Will it happen today?
Photos from ThinkTalk’s Conference Finals library Have you been watching the NBA 2020-21 Championship between Milwaukee Bucks and Phoenix Suns, like I have? What a ball it has been! Game 6 will be played today, at 9:00 P.M. EST in ABC. That’s in approximately three hours. It is the game NBA Analyst, Steve Aschburner, has … Continue reading History in the Making! Will it happen today?
Post 2: Lessons Learned from just watching Basketball
In Post 1, I listed some observations from watching this season’s basketball. Please check it out to better understand the origin of this continuation Post. In this Post, I’m diving into the Lessons Learned. Don’t give up: Persevere Be open-minded Change Believe Always put your best foot forward, and Speak / affirm your success. Lessons … Continue reading Post 2: Lessons Learned from just watching Basketball
Know the key players and coaches leading their Teams to the NBA Finals
Credits: Left, jsonline.com. Right, arizonasports.com Today is the first of the BIG Game basketball lovers have been waiting for. The 2020-21 NBA Finals between Milwaukee Bucks and Phoenix Suns is led by Giannis Antetokounmpo and Chris Paul respectively. Seven more games to excite fans, if it gets to the wires. We don’t know if Giannis … Continue reading Know the key players and coaches leading their Teams to the NBA Finals
6 Lessons I learned from just watching Basketball: Part I
Credits: Pexels Never give up Be open-minded Change Believe Always put your best foot forward, and Speak / affirm your success. Preface I know that God speaks to all His creatures (people). The question is whether or not we are receiving or perceiving what He’s saying? It is akin to a radio station; you hear … Continue reading 6 Lessons I learned from just watching Basketball: Part I
All Hail Milwaukee Bucks, the Eastern Conference Champion!!!
What a game! What a series!! I had to watch Game 6 all over again.But now it’s over and on to the next challenge, the Real Finals. Milwaukee Bucks are the NBA 2020-21 Eastern Conference Champs. The #3 Eastern Conference seed defeated the young and feisty #5 Atlanta Hawks in an incredibly underestimated 4-2 run. … Continue reading All Hail Milwaukee Bucks, the Eastern Conference Champion!!!
Mike Brown prepares to make Olympic history with Nigerian national team
OAKLAND, Calif. – Nelson Mandela once famously said, “The world will not respect Africa until Nigeria earns that respect. The Black people of the world need Nig… — Read on theundefeated.com/features/mike-brown-prepares-to-make-olympic-history-with-nigerian-national-team/ Woohoo to the Nigerian Basketball Team - what a delight to qualify as the only African country - and to Mike Brown, the humble … Continue reading Mike Brown prepares to make Olympic history with Nigerian national team
CONGRATS TO PHOENIX SUNS, The 2021 NBA Western Conference Finalist!
Credits: ThinkTalk While we await the conclusion of the Eastern Conference Final, which has been a roller coaster of a series, I stop to Congratulate Phoenix Suns, Team Devin Booker, Chris Paul, Deandre Anton, Mikal Bridges, Cameron Payne, et al. They just defeated LA Clippers in an emotional and high-intensity-packed game amidst injuries, bruises, fouls, … Continue reading CONGRATS TO PHOENIX SUNS, The 2021 NBA Western Conference Finalist!
What happened to the Spida fire?!
Credits: Left, NBA As you may have known or heard, Utah Jazz has been eliminated from the Playoffs. They started well with ‘Spida’ Mitchell on fire in Games 1 and 2, but the Los Ángeles (LA) Clippers came with their fire extinguishers for the subsequent games and Spida could fire no more. It was sad … Continue reading What happened to the Spida fire?!
Did you watch it?
Game 7 was phenomenal as expected. It could have passed for the NBA Finals, rather than the Eastern Conference Semi-Finals that it was. And for the Milwaukee Bucks, no other game going forward, could be as challenging as the one today against Brooklyn Nets. For sure! So, Team Giannis won having narrowly missed a last … Continue reading Did you watch it?
It Is A Must-Watch Game 7!
Credits: NBA You probably already heard about Brooklyn Nets-Milwaukee Bucks’ Games 5 and 6. If you thought those were spectacular, today’s Game 7 will definitely be much more. It is a MUST WATCH! This is the finale that determines who advances to the Eastern Conference Finals. The fight of the titans. An African adage says: … Continue reading It Is A Must-Watch Game 7!
Loving Basketball: Milwaukee Bucks and Brooklyn Nets’ Game 4 was super-electrifying. Did you watch it?
Milwaukee Bucks and Brooklyn Nets’ Game 4 was super-electrifying. Did you watch it? It was very physical. Which is okay for a Playoff game, right, but when intentional hurt, harm, and injuries overshadow the games, it takes the fun away. I felt such happened during the game, but overall it was just what was expected … Continue reading Loving Basketball: Milwaukee Bucks and Brooklyn Nets’ Game 4 was super-electrifying. Did you watch it?
Bucks-Nets’ Game 3 was electrifying!
Absolutely electrifying. It was the game that had been expected of the duo. From start to finish with Giannis Antetokounmpo scoring nine points, and Kris Middleton scoring six, in the first few minutes, it proved to be just what every basketball lover was waiting for. Team Milwaukee got a mouthful from Sports Analysts and fans … Continue reading Bucks-Nets’ Game 3 was electrifying!
Loving Basketball: #1 Team “Spida” Mitchell on fire!
It’s the kind of game worth the money to watch if I were in Utah for Game 1 of the Round 2 Western Conference Playoff between #1 Utah Jazz and #4 LA Clippers. The overall 2020-21 NBA leader defended their title and proved that they rightly earned the #1 position. Starters and benchers of both … Continue reading Loving Basketball: #1 Team “Spida” Mitchell on fire!
Loving Basketball: The Big Three are Nasty!
Credits: NBA Excusez-moi, monsieurs! Qu'est-ce qui se passe? What I envisioned to be a game of the titans is turning out to be an embarrassing game of mismatch to watch. Pardon me, but it appears that Giannis and Team Milwaukee are proving to be no match for Brooklyn Nets’ Big Three of Kevin Durant (KD), … Continue reading Loving Basketball: The Big Three are Nasty!
The NBA 2019-20 Champions were Defenseless tonight!
Credits: Left, LA Times; Right, BigLead As you may have heard, LA Lakers are out of the Playoffs. The 2019-20 defending Champions showed up on the court tonight against the Phoenix Suns defeated even before the game started. It was depressing to watch. I wonder what happened in their locker room just before game time. … Continue reading The NBA 2019-20 Champions were Defenseless tonight!
Loving Basketball: And Yes, Giannis-Bucks Won!
Credits: ClutchPoints The game was over no sooner I submitted my last post. It is official that Milwaukee Bucks are the first team to win the first round of the 2020-21 NBA Playoffs. They defeated Miami Heat with a hard 4:0 sweep; 120-103. Game four actually started with Miami leading well into the second quarter. … Continue reading Loving Basketball: And Yes, Giannis-Bucks Won!
Loving Basketball: Will Giannis and Bucks be the First Winner of Round 1?
Credits: YahooSports What a difference a year makes! Remember the two Eastern teams to face off in the second round of Playoffs last season? Milwaukee Bucks and Miami Heat? They are at it again. Only this time, it’s a different ball game. The two started this season’s Round of Playoffs. It’s been a Milwaukee dominant … Continue reading Loving Basketball: Will Giannis and Bucks be the First Winner of Round 1?
Loving Basketball: 🥵 Golden State Warriors’ 2020-21 NBA Season is Over?!
Two painful losses for the Dub Nation in the Play-In Tournament fighting for the 7th or 8th Seed, first against LA Lakers and tonight with the Memphis Grizzlies, substantiates the fact that some outcomes in life just don’t make sense despite your BEST efforts. It’s the second time Warriors will miss the Playoff after winning … Continue reading Loving Basketball: 🥵 Golden State Warriors’ 2020-21 NBA Season is Over?!
Loving Basketball: Woohoo All 30 Teams Playing Today!
It’s a day of basketball starting now. All 30 Teams playing today - 15 games!!! It’s Pre-Play-In which starts on Tuesday. Some teams (6 from the Eastern Conference and 5 from the Western) have clinched a Playoff seed, but a few teams need to win the game today and the Play-In to qualify for Playoff. … Continue reading Loving Basketball: Woohoo All 30 Teams Playing Today!
Loving Basketball: 2020-21 NBA Season, Play-Ins, and Playoff
Credits: Left, Sports Illustrated . Right, Getty Images/Gene Sweeney Jr. What a Season! The 2020-21 NBA Season has been quite interesting. What with covid and a lack of fan-fare. We must commend all the players for continuously entertaining us despite being in lockdown away from families and their fans. Yay yay yay. I hear your … Continue reading Loving Basketball: 2020-21 NBA Season, Play-Ins, and Playoff
Loving Basketball: Steph Curry
Give it up for Steph Curry of the Golden State Warriors on winning the 3-Point Shooting Contest at the ongoing 2021 NBA All Star Games. It's the second time he's won the contest.
Loving Basketball: Team LeBron vs. Team Durant: NBA All-Star Draft rosters and results
Credits: NBA The Captains, LeBron James for the West, and Kevin Durant for the East, selected their starters and reserves watched by probably millions on TNT a few minutes ago. Below is the roster per the NBA website: Team LeBron Starters: • LeBron James* • Giannis Antetokounmpo • Stephen Curry • Luka Doncic • Nikola … Continue reading Loving Basketball: Team LeBron vs. Team Durant: NBA All-Star Draft rosters and results
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