Category: Culture of Hoops
This is Hardwood and Hollywood's section covering the culture of basketball, whether it be the NBA or amateur leagues, such as the NCAA, high school, and AAU circuit, we'll cover its top teams and players. We also focus on the culture off the court with fashion and kicks, in other words, the lifestyle.
NBA
Rockets Crush Wolves, 102-82 to Take 2-0 Series Lead
Screen capture courtesy of the NBA/YouTube. Chris Paul redeemed himself after a poor Game 1 showing with 27 points and eight assists, while Gerald Green came off the bench to score a playoff career-high 21,...
NBA
LeBron James Scores 46 in Close Game 2 Win
Image courtesy of Erik Drost/Flickr . To say LeBron James came out hot is an understatement. James went off, scoring a game-high 46 points to go with 12 rebounds, as the Cleveland Cavaliers bounced back...
NBA
Donovan Mitchell Propels Jazz to Game 2 Victory
Screen capture courtesy of NBA/YouTube. Donovan Mitchell , who was a game time decision due to a bruised left foot he suffered in Game 1, showed no ill effects, as he scored 13 of his...
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Pelicans Secure Game 2 Victory Behind Jrue Holiday's 33 Points
Screen capture courtesy of NBA/YouTube. Last night it was Jrue Holiday and not Anthony Davis who led the way for the New Orleans Pelicans. Holiday notched a career playoff-high 33 points, giving the Pelicans a...
NBA
Jaylen Brown Drops 30 on the Bucks, Celtics Take 2-0 Series Lead
(Photo by Phil Ellsworth / ESPN Images.) Jaylen Brown put the Boston Celtics on his back, scoring a career playoff-high 30 points as the Celtics pulled away in second half, defeating the Milwaukee Bucks, 120-106...
NBA
DeRozan Scores 37, Raptors Take 2-0 Series Lead Over Wizards
Image courtesy of Keith Allison/Flickr . DeMar DeRozan came out of the gate firing on all cylinders, matching his career playoff-high with 37 points, bringing the Toronto Raptors to a place they've never been. With...
NBA
The Toronto Raptors Find Themselves In Unknown Territory
Image courtesy of Keith Allison/Flickr . Since the 2013-14 NBA season, the Toronto Raptors have either sat atop the Atlantic Division at the end of the regular season and/or won 50+ games. They've done both...
LifeStyle
adidas Introduces the Revolutionary FREAK Ultra – Von Miller Edition
Brought to you by our friends at adidas. adidas Football introduces the FREAK Ultra – Von Miller Edition cleats. Showcasing Von’s personality and style on and off the field, the latest edition of the revolutionary...
NBA
Kevin Durant And The Warriors Take 2-0 Series Lead Over Spurs
Screen capture courtesy of the NBA/YouTube. With two-time MVP, Stephen Curry on the sidelines, Kevin Durant and Klay Thompson have lead the charge for the Golden State Warriors, jumping out to 2-0 series lead over...
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Dwyane Wade Leads Heat To Game 2 Victory Over 76ers, 113-103
Image courtesy of Keith Allison/Flickr . Miami Heat legend, Dwyane Wade , put the final dagger in the heart of the Philadelphia 76ers' by nailing a 16-foot fadeaway jumper with the shot clock winding down,...
