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.
Culture of Hoops
Kobe Bryant out for the next six weeks with a knee fracture
Los Angeles Lakers shooting guard and legend, Kobe Bryant (yes, he's still playing, but can you argue he deserves to be called a legend?), will be sidelined for six weeks with a fracture to his...
Culture of Hoops
San Antonio Spurs end the Phoenix Suns' streak
Manu Ginobili's breakout fourth quarter led the Tony Parker-less San Antonio Spurs to victory on Wednesday night, as the reigning Western Conference champs came into U.S. Airways Center and derailed the Suns, 108-101. The loss...
Culture of Hoops
Jimmy Butler is tailor-made for the Chicago Bulls' nightmare defense
With all the nagging injuries, especially Derrick Rose’s season-ending meniscus tear, the Chicago Bulls seem to be set up to fail this season. For some players, these obstacles are a burden, but for one Bull...
Culture of Hoops
The NBA's 10 Worst Starters
After a long and trying season, an amateur draft process, an arduous window of regulated market activity, exploratory summer leagues and training camps and pre-season contests, each franchise rolls out its carefully assembled roster for...
Culture of Hoops
Kevin Love comes up big in Minnesota Timberwolves win
In the battle for king of the power forward position in the NBA, versus LaMarcus Aldridge, Minnesota Timberwolves NBA All-Star Kevin Love had 29 points, 15 rebounds and 9 assists to lead his team to...
Culture of Hoops
Utah Jazz beat the Orlando Magic in sluggish game
After a close win on Monday night, the Orlando Magic returned home to open up a six-game homestand. Wednesday night saw the Utah Jazz, coming off a loss at the hands of the Miami Heat...
Culture of Hoops
Indiana Pacers get schooled by Miami Heat
The Indiana Pacers gave the Miami Heat everything they could handle on Wednesday night at American Airlines Arena. The Pacers led by as many as 15 in the third quarter, and in the end they...
Culture of Hoops
Atlanta Hawks' shooting powers them past the Sacramento Kings
The Sacramento Kings continued their first long stretch of road games Wednesday night, taking on an Atlanta Hawks team that had outperformed 14 opponents this season to solidify its role as a legit contender in...
Culture of Hoops
Indiana Pacers and Miami Heat: To rival, or not to rival?
There is a saying in sports: "never underestimate your opponent." It's a good adage to live by when it comes to competition, particularly when the only thing that you can control in a game is...
Culture of Hoops
Los Angeles Lakers finish the Memphis Grizzlies ... and their road trip
The Los Angeles Lakers struggled on this road trip but managed to a pull out a victory in Tuesday night's matchup against the Memphis Grizzlies. The game started out with two fast turnovers at the...
