For a proud franchise like the Boston Celtics, a winless start to the season may very well be a death sentence. It’s been a little more than 16 months since the Celtics won their record-resetting 18th NBA title, but a roster overhaul and unfortunate injuries have put their dynastic dreams into disarray. They’ve walked the
If you look at the upper half of the PBA Season 50 Philippine Cup standings, you’ll notice the contenders, stable franchises, and even upstart organizations hoping to put together a solid run to the playoffs. However, one familiar presence seems to be missing and it just so happens to be the PBA’s most popular franchise.
The stars showed out this week, and the vets especially reminded everyone why they’re still elite. Whether it was record-chasing brilliance, vintage scoring explosions, or unexpected standout nights, these performances had everything. Stephen Curry – 49 points, 9 3PM – Nov 15 vs. SAS At 37, Steph is somehow playing like he discovered a new
Deandre Ayton’s NBA career has fallen short of expectations so far. He was selected first overall by the Phoenix Suns in the 2018 NBA Draft, notably ahead of Luka Doncic who blossomed into one of the best players in the league and is now his teammate on the Los Angeles Lakers. Ayton himself has not
However you frame it, Nikola Jokic is the best player in the NBA today. The Denver Nuggets’ 30-year-old center has won his three NBA MVPs in the past five seasons and finished second in the other two (including last season), with a fair argument to be made that he should have won those as well.
Steph Curry is showing no signs of slowing down. The Golden State Warriors’ star guard might already be 37 years old, but his numbers this season hardly reflect this. Curry is averaging 29.1 points per game through his first 11 appearances this year, including back-to-back 40-point games in their last two wins. After being limited
