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

October News and Rumors

By Aaron Lanton • November 01, 2013

Baller Mind Frame's official news and rumors page with quick blurbs mixed with personal opinion from our very own Frankie Buckets and Aaron Lanton . Check it often and absorb the NBA goings-on. For more...

Indiana Pacers recap: That's not a duck, it's a ... PELICAN!
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Indiana Pacers recap: That's not a duck, it's a ... PELICAN!

By Thomas Lunay • November 01, 2013

Opening the season with a back-to-back is a daunting task. Just ask the Indiana Pacers, who plodded through the first half against the New Orleans Pelicans on Wednesday as if they were Nemo and Dory...

Derrick Rose in his season opener: the good, the bad, and the ugly
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Derrick Rose in his season opener: the good, the bad, and the ugly

By Mike Bitanga • November 01, 2013

The NBA season's second game was one of the most anticipated matchups in the league: the Miami Heat vs. the Chicago Bulls. Derrick Rose had his first official game back since his ACL tear, and...

Los Angeles Lakers Lineup Doctor
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Los Angeles Lakers Lineup Doctor

By Eric DePriester • November 01, 2013

Well, that couldn’t have gone much better. After an offseason spent wringing hands, worrying over injuries and doubting the direction of the franchise, the Los Angeles Lakers returned with a decisive victory over their cross-arena...

Orlando Magic Game 2 Notes
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Orlando Magic Game 2 Notes

By Zac Cleary • November 01, 2013

On the second night of a back-to-back to start the season, the Orlando Magic visited the Minnesota Timberwolves, who were celebrating their season-opening win. After a loss in Indiana, the Magic were looking to right...

Orlando Magic's opening week
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Orlando Magic's opening week

By Zach Oliver • November 01, 2013

After a season that saw them post a record of 20-62, worst since their inaugural season, the Orlando Magic look for a bounce-back season of sorts starting Tuesday night. The Magic, still in the midst...

Recap: Milwaukee Bucks 83, New York Knicks 90
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Recap: Milwaukee Bucks 83, New York Knicks 90

By Nick Greenberg • October 31, 2013

Yep, these are the New York Knicks. After cruising to a 25-point lead over the Brandon Knight-less, Luke Ridnour-less, mostly point guard-less Milwaukee Bucks, the Knicks took the liberty of making the game interesting. The...

Indiana Pacers Opening Night Win
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Indiana Pacers Opening Night Win

By Thomas Lunay • October 31, 2013

It's only one game of 82, but the Indiana Pacers looked very impressive in their opening night victory against the Orlando Magic. Paul George dropped 24 points on the Magic and the Pacers gave former...

Los Angeles Clippers dropped by the Los Angeles Lakers in season opener
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Los Angeles Clippers dropped by the Los Angeles Lakers in season opener

By Marcus Bass • October 31, 2013

In Muhammad Ali fashion, the Los Angeles Lakers “shook up the world” on Tuesday night as their bench contributed 76 points in a win over the offseason-upgraded and lethargic season-opening Los Angeles Clippers. The Clips...

Fantasy Basketball: Halloween Edition
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Fantasy Basketball: Halloween Edition

By Frankie Buckets • October 31, 2013

First, let me wish all you ghouls and goblins a happy Halloween. If you were too busy watching my hometown Cardinals lose the World Series to the Boston Red Sox last night, you missed one...