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2020-21 NBA Playoffs Prime Picks, Prospects, and Award Predictions
Two months after the 2019-20 NBA postseason finale, the 2020-21 NBA season had started right away. Last December 22, 2020, the playoffs began and is now heading to the 5th week. Presently, the Lakers lead the West with eleven wins while the Celtics dominate the East with eight victories.
By Tiffany Wagner5 years ago in Unbalanced
NBA Top Shot Value Explained
NBA Top Shot is an officially licensed digital collectible created by Dapper Labs. Videos of amazing NBA plays called “Moments” are captured and packaged in a digital trading card using block chain technology. Specifically this is an NFT (or non-fungible token). You can learn more about blockchain here and NFTs here. These Moments are acquired through opening packs (note: it is pretty difficult to get a pack right now but not impossible) or buying individual cards on Top Shot’s Marketplace. After experiencing the platform for myself, I truly think the concept of NFTs will change the way we collect and consume things on the internet.
By Strange5 years ago in Unbalanced
Chris Boucher: Rising Star, Bench Player, or both?
The beginning of the NBA 2021 season has been tough on the Toronto Raptors. The team is facing issues such as a lack of production coming from within their core, a lack of depth on the bench compared to previous years, and mismanagement in the lockdown that took place during off-season. With the departure of Marc Gasol and Serge Ibaka, a gaping hole is left in positions such as center and power forward. However, there’s one bright spot – the new kid, Chris Boucher. At 11 games into the season, he has already demonstrated his ability to be a reliable starter who’s also a shooter. Plus, Boucher has proven to be a consistent defender for the Raptors. Here are Boucher’s stats:
By Patrick Waugh5 years ago in Unbalanced
The Underlying Issue with NBA Fans' Basketball Knowledge. Top Story - January 2021.
During the postgame press conference of a Friday night matchup between the Golden State Warriors and the Los Angeles Clippers on January 9, 2021, Warriors forward Draymond Green was asked this question, “Do you wish defense was seen, like, in a sexier way? That like, being in good position, or staying vertical...that’s just as good as, potentially, hitting a splashy 3, but it’s the 3 that ends up on the highlight reel?”
By Christian Oblena5 years ago in Unbalanced
Women's Hoop Report XXXIII
National Scoring Leaders as of Jan. 11, 2021 Anastasia Hayes, Middle Tennessee, Senior, 28.6 Anastasia Hayes is averaging the most points in the country. She has played 34 minutes or more in every game this year including two games where she has played a full 40. She has scored 28 or more points at least six times. Hayes also is averaging five assists per game.
By Winners Only5 years ago in Unbalanced
