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NBA Finals 2017: Why the Warriors will Win the Championship

Today marked the second game in the 2017 NBA finals series of the Cleveland Cavaliers and the Golden State Warriors. Today marked the third loss of the Cavaliers in the playoffs, and continued the unbeaten streak of the Warriors. Today marked the last chance for Cleveland to stay in the game. Game 1 of this series exhibited the Warriors with an outstanding four turnovers in the whole game. When a team multiplies their turnovers by 5 and still wins by 19 points, you know something is wrong. However, the first half only showed a differential of 3 points. This must mean something went at least more right for the Cavaliers in the first half. From the get-go, LeBron showed his ability to drive to the basket. Every shot attempt from LeBron, in the first quarter, was taken from inside. Kevin Love started the game strong, as well, leading in scoring in the first quarter and showing dominance inside the paint. The Warriors obviously put up strong numbers in the first half also, but more import...

NBA Injuries

Who is Protecting the Game of Basketball?  Imagine waiting a whole lifetime to see childhood hero. The years go by, but when the time finally comes to see him in person, he bails! NBA fans are devastated about this across the nation! In the past four years, a strategy has been formed to reach the ultimate goal of winning an NBA championship, but it has come at the expense of fans all around the world missing their moment to see the star they have always dreamt of seeing in real life. Star players are being told to take a rest from games during the season to avoid injury and to preserve energy for the playoffs.  Former NBA player and head-coach, Mark Jackson, now an NBA analyst and ABC commentator for the NBA, unveils the true issue in the league. After the Cleveland Cavaliers rested their three marquee players the day before a back-to-back game, Jackson stated his opinion regarding the matter.  I understand the medical information that we are acquiring. I even...