Another Thunderous Comeback In OKC As The Thunder Beat Memphis (126-122)

by Travis Singleton | Dec 19, 2019 | Featured, NBA

The OKC Thunder came into this game against the Memphis Grizzlies fresh off their 26 point comeback victory over Chicago. The Thunder showed a lot of heart to come back from 26 points on Monday. Tonight they started off slow again as the Memphis Grizzlies were pretty much unstoppable in the first half. Ja Morant was dominate in his first game against the OKC Thunder in his career and looked explosive. Morant was able to get it done inside and outside the paint. One thing that Morant was able to do against the Thunder in that first half he created for his teammates. Ja Morant was being guarded by Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Chris Paul, Dennis Schröder all night. It was very impressive that Ja Morant was still able to finish with 22 points on the night. The problem with that is the fact that OKC was able to shut him down in the 4th quarter as they held him to 0 points. The Memphis Grizzlies were led by Brandon Clarke who had a career-high 27 points on the night. Clarke was all over the rebounds and was able to make the Thunder pay in the second-chance points. Brandon Clarke was able to use his power and finesse against the Thunder. The first half the Grizzlies were able to beat OKC in the fast break game and it really did show. The Thunder were giving up way too many points in the paint as Memphis had 74 points down low. Memphis showed a lot of fight tonight as they were able to make some tough shots throughout the night. The Thunder won this game with the adjustments they made on Ja Morant in that 4th quarter and their offense.

Dennis Schröder was able to lead the charge for the Thunder tonight. It seemed as though the Thunder fed off the energy from Dennis and they made sure to keep giving him the rock. Dennis was able to carry the Thunder tonight just like CP3 did the other night. The Thunder dug themselves in another deep hole trailing the Memphis Grizzlies by 24 points at the start of the 3rd. This Thunder team must like adversity and being the comeback kids. This Thunder team scrapped and clawed themselves back into this game and showed that they can turn it on. Dennis led the way with 31 points off the bench as the Grizzlies had no answer for his first step to the basket. Dennis Schröder has been the ultimate leader and has let his offense do all the talking for him. The Grizzlies had no answer for Dennis and when his game got going that opened up things for his other teammates. Another player who was able to get his game back on track was Shai Gilgeous-Alexander as he was attacking and was being aggressive in that 2nd half tonight. When Shai attacks like he did tonight this Thunder team can do no wrong because when he plays with that confidence the Thunder is scary. Shai was getting to the free-throw line and attacking as Dillion Brooks wasn’t able to stay in front of Shai. Shai and Chris Paul combined for 38 points on the night. Both of them with the addition of Dennis Schröder is not a sight that opposing defenses want to see and the Grizzlies learned that the hard way tonight when they lost their 24 point lead.

The OKC Thunder will be facing off against the Phoenix Suns on Friday as they look to get to .500 on the season. The Phoenix Suns will be waiting to see if Devin Booker will be joining them as they try to slow down the OKC Thunder on this home trip.

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SR – NBA Primetime Preview: Boston Celtics Vs. Dallas Mavericks

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by Marcus Van Diver | Dec 19, 2019 | Featured, NBA

Game two of Wednesday’s ESPN doubleheader takes place inside the American Airlines Center in Dallas, Texas, as the 17-7 Dallas Mavericks host the 18-7 Boston Celtics at 9:30 p.m ET on ESPN. The Celtics return from their vacation of a six-day break and face the Mavericks for the last time this season.

The Mavericks got off to a hot start in their Luka-less stretch in not having to rely on the 21-year old Serbian’s concurrent heroics, beating the East’s best team in the Milwaukee Bucks and ending their 18-game winning streak without him. Problem is, They’ll have no other choice but to replicate their atypical performance from two nights ago not only against a quality Celtics team that holds the third-best record in their conference tonight at home, but do the same thing over and over again in the “couple of weeks” that Doncic is going to miss time with that sprained ankle of his.

Conversely, it’s not like the Celtics aren’t absolved of any issues stemming from a nightly injury report. Marcus Smart is out with an eye infection, which has kept him out since last week.

The last time the two teams faced, Boston impressively escaped with a 116-106 win against a full-strength Mavs squad on their home parquet on November 11 on the path of their then 10-game winning streak. The funny thing about the last time these two teams played each other? Gordon Hayward was out, injured with a hand ailment. For the second time this year, Rick Carlisle won’t have a scouting report on Hayward since it’s being reported that the former Butler standout will be out against the Mavericks again, and is in need of an MRI on his left foot that’s been bothering him.

Some facts about the two teams facing off at 9:30 tonight: the Celtics have an average record of 7-6 on the road and are 6-4 in their last 10 contests. Meanwhile, Dallas is 8-6 at home, with a 7-3 record in their last 10 games. The Celtics are 3rd in the East while the Mavericks are 3rd in the West. The Celtics are 6-3 vs Western Conference teams while the Mavs are 7-4 vs Eastern Conference teams.

Two fairly equal franchises square off tonight, and though Doncic won’t suit up for the foreseeable future, don’t expect this Mavericks team to roll over, considering they’re a fighting team with another all-star in Kristaps Porzingis (17.2 ppg. off 40.1 percent shooting, 9.0 rpg., 1.5 apg.) leading the charge.

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SR – NBA Primetime Preview: Miami Heat Vs. Philadelphia 76ers

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by Marcus Van Diver | Dec 19, 2019 | Featured, NBA

Jimmy Butler’s back in town for a Tuesday night matinee featuring the Philadelphia 76ers hosting the Miami Heat, live in the Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania at 7 p.m. ET on ESPN,

These two Eastern elites, separated in the divisional standings by a game, are battle-worn and ready to clash under the bright lights and poignant ESPN cameras for the first half of this week’s Wednesday ESPN doubleheader for the second time this season. Philadelphia sits at 19-8 on the year and possess the best home record in the East at 11-0, and have an arduous task ahead of them as the 20-8 Miami Heat walk into Philly with the Sixers returning from their two-day break.

In their last outing, Spencer Dinwiddie and the Brooklyn Nets just stomped Philly with Joel Embiid missing a game due to falling under sudden illness. He’s healthy and looks to repeat his team’s dominant effort against the Heat, since they whooped them 113-86 the last time Miami played in the City of Brotherly Love.

Uncharacteristically and ironically, the Sixers appear to be the healthiest team on this tale of the tape. It’s the injuries that have plagued Miami’s starting lineup and rotation, as they’ll be without four of their starters Wednesday night. Starting guard Goran Dragic, who is dealing with a strained right groin, and Justise Winslow, who has a lower-back strain, were both listed as out on Wednesday. Dragic is the more significant loss for Miami in this matchup, considering that he’s played an integral part in Erik Spoelstra’s offense, averaging 15 points per contest. Miami will miss Winslow’s 12 points-per-night as well.

Miami has gotten by with the tremendous guard play of Tyler Herro and Kendrick Nunn, and that’s being euphemistic as possible. Miami’s esteemed rookie duo is combining averages of 15.15 points a game in 30.05 minutes a game. Also, Nunn leads all rookies in 3 point percentage. Not bad for a guy that’s just getting his first full-month burn after coming out of the G-League just months ago.

Though Miami is missing several key pieces, that doesn’t mean for a second the Sixers can feel comfortable kicking their feet up. The Sixers struggle to climb back in games where they don’t take the opposition seriously and find themselves in a bad spot (See: the Nets on Sunday as an example). There’s a massive advantage for Philly in this one, so let’s see if they take it for granted or not.

Dec 19, 2019 No Comments

DC COMICS GIVES US THE FIRST TRAILER FOR ANIMATED FILM ADAPTION OF SUPERMAN: RED SON

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by Akeem Ivory | Dec 17, 2019 | uncategorised

Yes, Marvel may have the upper hand right now with its live adaptation of its comic book heroes, but if there’s one thing that DC Comics has done right it’s the animated films. If you’re a fan of the DC animated films, then you’re in luck as the newest film, ” Superman: Red Son,” will be the next in the DC dominance of straight to video Blu-ray releases.

Adapted from Mark Millar’s 2003 famed Elseworlds tale Superman: Red Son. The story explores what would have happened if Superman had crash-landed in the Soviet Union and been raised there. This is the synopsis:

“Imagine a reality where the world’s most powerful super-being does not grow up in Smallville, Kansas – or even America, for that matter…
Superman: Red Son is a vivid tale of Cold War paranoia, that reveals how the ship carrying the infant who would later be known as Superman lands in the midst of the 1950s Soviet Union. Raised on a collective, the infant grows up and becomes a symbol to the Soviet people, and the world changes drastically from what we know – bringing Superman into conflict with Batman, Lex Luthor and many others.”

This film will be directed by Sam Liu (Justice League vs. The Fatal Five, Reign of the Supermen) from a script by J.M. DeMatteis (Justice League Dark). It will include voice acting from Jason Isaacs as Superman; Diedrich Bader as Lex Luthor; Amy Acker as Lois Lane; Vanessa Marshall as Wonder Woman; and Travis Willingham (Batman: Bad Blood) will voice John F. Kennedy and Russia’s Superior Man.

” Superman: Red Son,” be released on DVD/Blu-ray and digital download in early 2020. Check out the trailer below:

Dec 17, 2019 No Comments

PALOMA FORD EMBODIES THE EMOTIONAL HIGH OF NEW RELATIONSHIP IN SINGLE “RAIN”

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by Akeem Ivory | Dec 17, 2019 | Celebs

A talented vocalist hailing from Long Beach, CA, Paloma Ford has released a new single “Rain,” a track that represents all the emotional highs at the start of a relationship.

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“When passion, romance, and energy completely overwhelm your best judgments and insecurities. It’s the seductive moment when you decide to let your guard down and take a leap of faith, despite realizing you may have left yourself vulnerable to somebody that doesn’t love as hard as you,” said Ford via Complex.

Following an extended absence from the spotlight, Paloma Ford has returned for a strong 2020 the smooth melody and scintillating voice carries you from beginning to end without interruption. Ford has worked with artists Meek Mill and Master P in the past but has yet to have the right outlet for her talents. While “Rain,” just maybe the single to showcase her talents and become a major hit.

Check out the Single below: