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Showing posts with label #football. Show all posts
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Sunday, April 18, 2021
Ireland Women’s Six Nations Squad 2021 – Ireland 15-56 France
France Women’s Six Nations Squad 2021 – Ireland 15-56 France
Gaelle Hermet’s side thump Ireland to reach Six Nations final
Gaelle Hermet’s side thump Ireland to reach Six Nations final
Italy Women’s Six Nations Squad 2021 – Scotland 20-41 Italy
The Azzurre will face Ireland in the third-place play-off after beating Scotland in Glasgow
The Azzurre will face Ireland in the third-place play-off after beating Scotland in Glasgow
Watch: Amazing long-range Stuart Hogg try
Watch: Amazing long-range Stuart Hogg try You lungs hurt just watching this… This long-range Stuart Hogg try on the 77th …Continue reading »
Scotland Women’s Six Nations Squad 2021 – Scotland 20-41 Italy
The Scots slip to another defeat to finish bottom of Pool A and will now face Wales in the fifth-place play-off
The Scots slip to another defeat to finish bottom of Pool A and will now face Wales in the fifth-place play-off
First Springboks camp in over 500 days a ‘reality check’ ahead of Lions tour
South Africa haven’t played a game since the 2019 Rugby World Cup final
First Springboks camp in over 500 days a ‘reality check’ ahead of Lions tour South Africa’s head coach Jacques Nienaber …Continue reading »
Pro14 Rainbow Cup to trial new laws
The laws include a red card replacement and a captain’s challenge
Pro14 Rainbow Cup to trial new laws The Pro14 Rainbow Cup has confirmed it will trial three new laws after …Continue reading »
Paul O’Connell backs Owen Farrell as Lions captain
The former Lions skipper picks out the England captain for leadership role
Paul O’Connell backs Owen Farrell as Lions captain Captain of the 2009 British & Irish Lions tour, Paul O’Connell knows …Continue reading »
Women’s Six Nations live stream: How to watch from around the world
Don’t miss any of the action from the 2021 women’s championship
Don’t miss any of the action from the 2021 women’s championship
Details of Lions training camp revealed
The squad will meet up for a ten-day camp
It has been confirmed that a British & Irish Lions training camp will be held in Jersey ahead of the …Continue reading »
Friday, April 16, 2021
5 Reasons the NBA is the Best Pro League in the World?
A sports loving nation, the US is home to a number of prominent sports leagues that attract hordes of fans. From football, basketball, baseball, soccer, and ice hockey, fans have more choice of home-based leagues than any other country.
That said, there is a strong argument that one league is the best of them all – the National Basketball League. Why, well this article will show you X reasons why the NBA should be considered the best sports league in the world.
Who are the Favorites to Win the 20/21 NBA Championship?
Before we get started on the reasons why the NBA is the world’s best sport, let’s have a quick look at how the current season is going.
Thanks to an excellent season so far, the LA Lakers are attracting the shortest odds at the online sports betting sites. They are followed by the LA Clippers and the Milwaukee Bucks who are neck and neck. Virgin Bet currently offer odds of 9/4 for the Lakers and 5/1 and 11/2 for the Bucks and Clippers respectively.
As for the Regular Season MVP, it is a close call right now with Giannis Antetokounmp and Luka Doncic equal favorites with most online betting sites at 17/4. Outsiders include LeBron James, Joel Embiid, Nikola Jokic, and Stephen Curry.
1. Generates the Third Highest Revenue
It might not sit at the top of the pile in terms of generating revenue but the NBA is now third in the list. Last season alone the NBA generated 8 billion in revenue thanks to having close to a billion fans worldwide. This revenue allows the best players to earn millions in salaries each year putting them amongst the world’s best paid sports stars.
2. It is Always Competitive
In many other sports around the world, there are usually one or two dominant teams that always win the championship. In France, Paris St Germain win the top division every year while the same could be said for Bayern Munich in Germany.
Not in the NBA, in the last ten seasons, there have been seven different winners of the NBA Championship. This just shows how competitive each season is and that any team has the chance for some glory.
3. Continuously Creates Global Stars
Whether you are a fan of basketball or not, you have probably heard of Micheal Jordan, LeBron James, Shaquille O’Neal, Magic Johnson, Kobe Bryant, and Scottie Pippen. These are just some of the best and most prominent basketball players of all time. They transcend the sport of basketball and become global icons thanks to the sport they excelled at.
The good news is that there are sure to be many future superstars to unearth. Basketball consistently creates them.
4. The Games Involve More Action
In soccer, you regularly see one or two goals and that is it. In the NBA scores go into the hundreds and are usually close affairs. Sure, those scores are increased thanks to three pointers and lots of free throws but that is not the point, the games are end-to-end and always contain tons of action and excitement. Why settle for anything but a full-on battle every time you watch a sport?
5. It Doesn’t Cost Money to Start Playing
For kids looking for a sport to play, basketball is one of the easiest. All you need is a ball! Sure, a hoop would be cool too and these can be found on public courts all around the country but at the minimum the ball is all you need for some fun. Compare that to ice hockey, baseball, and tennis which require quite a bit of equipment and not too many public courts/rinks.
Convinced?
If not, you should be. Basketball has always proved to be one of the best sports in the world but, right now, it has to be considered the best for the above reasons. It will only get stronger too!
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Things to consider when betting on the NBA in 2021
When it comes to betting on the NBA in 2021, you need to start by throwing everything you used to know out the window. The rules you applied to bet on the NBA pre-COVID, will likely come back into play at some point, but for now, with teams playing in front of (mostly) empty arenas, with unusual, baseball-like two game series in a specific city, and with players every night missing due to COVID protocols, you need to adjust to a new normal in NBA betting.
Of course, the biggest difference with the NBA this year is that most teams are playing in front of empty crowds. According to many studies, the primary advantage of a home crowd is that a loud crowd can subtly influence the referees’ decisions. Without the threat of 18,000 booing fans, home teams have lost nearly all of their traditional advantage.
Through the first three weeks of the NBA season, home teams are only 75-78 overall on the year. That means road teams are winning 51 percent of all NBA games, which would easily set the all-time record. There may not be any home court advantage right now. As recently as the 2015-16 season, the Golden State Warriors went 39-2 at home, which was not even the best mark in the NBA that year because the San Antonio Spurs went 40-1. This year, every team has already lost a home game in the season’s opening weeks, and within the first month of the season there likely won’t be a single team with fewer than 2 home losses.
The data that home teams struggle goes deeper than the simple fact that home teams are losing more than they are winning, as well. Home teams this season were 70-83 against the spread in the season’s opening weeks, for a winning percentage of 45.2%. This means that the NBA betting odds have not yet caught up with the lack of a home court advantage in the NBA this season. Traditionally, if two teams are even, the home team will be about a 4 point favorite in an NBA game. This data shows that maybe that number should be closer to even in an empty-arena environment.
Another major factor when considering NBA betting odds in 2021 is the proliferation of the two game series. In the past, a back-to-back in the NBA meant that, say, the Atlanta Hawks would host the Detroit Pistons on Monday night, then both teams would fly to Detroit and play a game there, either on consecutive nights, or with a one day break in between. In 2021, the NBA schedule has a new wrinkle where teams fly to a city to play two games, Ã la baseball. This has essentially never happened before and significantly changes the odds for the games affected.
Take the Miami Heat and Milwaukee Bucks, who played games on back-to-back nights in Miami. In the first game of the series, with the Bucks favored by 6 points, Milwaukee hammered the Heat, beating them 144-97. That moved the line to Milwaukee -6.5 for the second game, which Miami won 119-108. It’s hard to learn too much from such a large swing, but take the Brooklyn Nets and Atlanta Hawks who played a two game set in Brooklyn early in the season. The Nets won the opening game 145-141 as 5.5 point favorites, which actually moved the line for the second game in Brooklyn to -6. Atlanta ended up winning the second game outright, 114-96.
All told, there is not enough data to make sweeping conclusions, but it is worth noting that when teams play two consecutive games in one NBA city, the team that won the first game is only 9-8 overall. If the first game moves the line in any significant way, you might want to take the team that lost the second game against the spread, because you are getting a better number than you could have two nights earlier for the exact same matchup.
The last major factor to consider when betting on the NBA in 2021 is COVID-related absences. If NBA teams can’t field a roster of 8 players, the rules dictate the game is postponed. But that means that teams are sometimes playing with a skeleton roster. The most prominent of these games in the early season was when the Philadelphia 76ers had to play a game without their entire starting lineup and some of their key bench players. Whereas on a normal NBA night, the 76ers would have been about a 4 point favorite when hosting the Denver Nuggets, the line actually moved all the way to Denver by 13.5 points.
Even though the 76ers were starting multiple players who even serious NBA fans were unfamiliar with, the team fought valiantly and only lost 115-102, covering the 13.5 point spread. The lesson here is that even the players on the back of an NBA bench can be competitive with anyone, especially for one night. In a season with so many new variables, maybe the thing to be most afraid of was the 13.5 point spread, not the obscure players.
So, the key lessons when looking at NBA betting odds in 2021 are: To completely ignore home court advantage, to not be scared off by the first game in a back-to-back series, and to avoid massive lines, even when one team is missing many key players.
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The Most Underrated NBA Players of the Late 90’s Early 00’s
Basketball is the greatest game loved worldwide. It has even more fans than live bets online. Yet, not all of the basketball players are so well-known. These are the most underrated NBA players from the late 1990’s and early 2000’s.
Mike Bibby
Mike Bibby is one of the most underrated basketball players of all time. He consistently made a significant impact early on with the Vancouver Grizzlies and was the leading point guard on some really good Sacramento Kings lineups in the early 2000s.
In his best season in 2005/06 with Sacramento, Bibby helped the team make the playoffs, which is still the last time the Kings participated in the postseason.
Although Bibby never took part in the All-Star Game or won a title, his leadership qualities and enthusiasm were respected on any team he played on. He was a valuable player, from the Grizzlies to the Miami Heat, with whom he played in the 2011 NBA Finals.
Peja Stojakovic
Sacramento selected Stojakovic in the 1996 draft. Stojakovic made an immediate impact during the 1998/99 season after transferring from the Croatian championship. He was a three-time All-Star performer in the non-tough and challenging Western Conference, playing a major role in the Kings’ run to the playoffs in the early 2000s, including reaching the Western Conference Finals in 2002.
Stojakovic ended his career by winning a title with the Dallas Mavericks. He finished a thrilling run as one of the greatest tacklers among foreign players ever to play in the league.
Kevin Martin
One of the best pure scorers of the past decade and a half, Kevin Martin has been a consummate leader on every team he has represented, from the Sacramento Kings to the San Antonio Spurs. From 2006 to 2011, Martin averaged at least 20 points per game, reaching a high of 24.6 points in the 2008/09 season with the Kings.
At the peak of his career, Martin was performing at an outstanding level. Had he not fallen victim to injury, many believe Martin would have cemented his reputation as one of the best point guards of the past 20 years.
Michael Redd
Michael Redd is another injury victim. He excelled for the Milwaukee Bucks during his 11-year tenure with the team. Many scouts did not expect the 43rd pick of the 200 draft, Redd, to be a valuable NBA player. Yet, the experts were quick to admit their mistake.
Redd failed to have much team success in Milwaukee. Injuries forced him to end his career at just 32. Yet, true fans will never forget Redd’s scoring performances and his impact on the game.
Antawn Jamison
He is one of the most underrated players of the 2000s. Antawn Jamison has played for six different teams throughout his career. Most notably, he is known for his stints with the Golden State Warriors and Washington Wizards. In his third season in 2000/01, Jamison averaged 25 points and nine rebounds for the Warriors. He won best-sixth player honors in 2004 with the Dallas Mavericks, averaging 14 points and six rebounds while appearing in all 82 regular-season games.
After joining the Wizards in 2004, Jamison was paired with Gilbert Arenas. This duo could take Washington to the playoffs from 2005 to 2007, including the Eastern Conference semifinals in 2005. The two-time All-Star Game participant provided consistent and consistent productivity on the court for the Cleveland Cavaliers, Los Angeles Clippers and Lakers until his career ended after the 2013/14 season.
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Basketball Betting – The Top NBA Betting Providers in 2021
The basketball bet is one of the most popular sports. Which betting providers have the best basketball betting offers and the best betting odds? The Canadian educator and doctor James Naismith developed basketball in 1891. He is said to have written the 13 basic rules within just an hour of a sports session.
The game of tossing a ball into a ‘basket’ is now one of the world’s most common games. In some European countries, basketball is becoming more and more popular among fans of sports betting …
That is why most online betting providers like the 1xbet sportsbook have a pervasive and extensive range of basketball betting in their portfolio.
The best online betting providers for basketball betting
1. Bet365
As in many other sports, the bookmaker giant from the United Kingdom is arguably the best provider in the industry for basketball betting. Everything a basketball heart desires can be found at Bet365.
Starting with a top betting program for the NBA – after all, the best and most popular basketball league in the world – to the most important leagues globally: the offer ranges from Germany to the top division of Barbados.
As usual with the British bookie, there is a selection of additional online betting options for each game, such as over/under, victory advantage, etc. As with other sports, there is also a large selection of live streams in “basket sport, ” making real-time betting even more fun.
2. Tipico
One of Europe’s best-known betting provider cuts a perfect figure on the smooth basketball floor – in all areas. In Tipico, there is an excellent range of Basketball betting leagues from around the world. Even the divisions from Latin American countries are listed on their website.
Although the portfolio is on side bets and ice hockey and handball – something minimal, but in the live betting and especially in the odds of the German bookie can again consistently score points. The most important thing for basketball players in the NBA package anyway – and here Tipico definitely belongs to the top group.
3. Betfair
The bookmaker from Great Britain is already one of those online bookmakers who have a very extensive betting program – including basketball real money bets, of course. Starting with the NBA, Betfair has all the major European leagues in its basketball range. The focus of the bookie from Great Britain is clearly on the NBA!
All games with a hundred additional bets, plus a large selection of long-term bets (division winners, conference winners, player awards, etc.) Since an outstanding basketball betting offer is also presented for live betting – and all of this with a good odds level – Betfair is more than suitable for basketball.
4. Inter Wetten
As usual, the “yellow giant” from Austria is there to select the best betting providers for a sport. Interwetten scores with a really great overall package: the range of real money bets from the basketball world is just as great as the live bets.
In addition, the Austro-Bookie also shows its strengths in basketball betting with regard to the favorite win odds. But especially in the NBA, Interwetten can show a large selection of additional and long-term bets.
5. Bet-at-home
When it comes to basketball bets, which are very popular with betting enthusiasts, the Austrian online bookmaker is one of the top players. What is striking at Bet-at-Home is the wide range of leagues and additional bets, especially of course with the NBA.
The basketball offer is supplemented with a large selection of long-term bets and a very decent live betting performance.
6. Bwin
The bookmaker oldie from the Austrian alpine republic is naturally well-positioned in one of the world’s most important betting sports. Especially in the NBA – this is where the majority of basketball bets fall – Bwin flexes its muscles … There are tons of additional bets for every NBA game, as well as many different long-term bets.
But basketball, aside from the NBA, does not go under at Bwin either – on the contrary … There are leagues from all over the world. In addition, the live bets at Austro-Bookie with a state-of-the-art live betting console, including streams, are entertaining. Only the betting odds have some room for improvement. All of the competitors are, in some cases, much better positioned here.
7. Unibet
An established betting company like the one from Sweden naturally also has its strengths in a world sport like basketball – and shows them too. With a large selection of leagues and many additional bets per game and with a very good odds level, Unibet is definitely one of the best providers for basketball bets.
Here, too, everything is geared towards the NBA – with a large number of betting markets for each game as well as an abundance of ante-post bets.
8. Betsafe
A top betting provider for everyone who wants to bet on basketball games is another online bookmaker from the Scandinavian region. Besides leagues from almost 20 countries, Betsafe also has a great range of pre-match and live bets.
Betsafe also offers very good odds for basketball betting.
How to bet on basketball?
Although NFL gambling remains the most common among betting practices, NBA betting is narrowing the gap. A new survey revealed that 24% of all respondents had made a bet with their families and friends. This is a big difference from past years, reflecting the increasing success and usability of the league.
Sportsbooks take advantage of the surging competition in the NBA, allowing much more profits to be made. There is no grand moment for people to hop on the NBA betting bandwagon. Follow these NBA betting tips and increase the sports betting profitability. Each person may hope to gain a few bets, but anyone trying to excel would need to log all their chances.
A spreadsheet that contains the year, sportsbook, wager, chances, and the sum you earned or lost from each bet should be packed. Provide an alternative column for the responses and thoughts following the operation. This data will help you properly grasp the tactics and betting procedures involved.
If your profitability increases, you’ll note the advantages of spending the requisite time and money to do extensive analysis on each of your bets. Keep a close eye on NBA basketball betting so that you may not skip any of the Association’s best headlines and updates.
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Top 3 Basketball Documentary Films of All-Time
Basketball is one of the most spectacular games in the world. Yet, during the pandemic, there are not as many amateur games on as usual. If you want to feel the amateur basketball atmosphere, you can go to Playamo now or watch documentaries on this topic. These 3 basketball documentary films will surely satisfy your hoop cravings. It is worth noting, we didn’t count the Jordan documentaries Airtime or his latest Netflix The Last Dance as they are in a stratosphere of their own like all of Jordan’s accolades!
Hoop Dreams, 1994
Reality and cinema merged into one. The brutal reality documented in the film didn’t leave the guys in life either. After the shooting, Ajie had his half-brother and father killed, and Gates had his older brother killed. When the movie came out, both were already in college, and the NCAA prohibited their families from receiving filming royalties, threatening that otherwise they would lose their scholarships and amateur status.
Fab Five, 2011
Fab Five is the highest-rated documentary in ESPN history. The resonance of the film was enormous. But the most unexpected consequence was that Kendall Gill and Stephan Bardot disagreed that it was the Fab Five who changed basketball fashion. In their opinion, it was they who did it, playing for the University of Illinois team.
Chris Webber refused to take part in the shoot without explanation, which spawned more than one version. As Jalen Rose said, everything that happened at the university still gnaws at him so much that he refuses to address it in any way. Webber also didn’t attend the 2013 NCAA Finals, where the University of Michigan went after all these years.
Once Brothers, 2010
Silly conventions did get in the way of what was most important. The significance of the story was mostly felt by those to whom it was not addressed. In Croatia, the film was looked at very critically. Firstly, they began to look for factual inaccuracies. Secondly, they started looking for facts that would debunk the whole Divac legend. For example, one version claimed that his friendship with Petrovic ended not because of the flag incident and subsequent comments, but because Divac stepped over Drazen in the Lakers vs. Nets game. In fact, they were never really best friends at all.
Don’t miss these other top basketball movies, like He Got Game or White Men Can’t Jump….
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Record-Breaking VanVleet Turning Toronto’s Fortunes Around
Fred VanVleet set a new NBA record recently, and his Raptors side have seemingly turned their fortunes around after a slow start. Can Toronto keep up their recent form and make a push for the playoffs? Just how far can they go if VanVleet keeps producing the goods?
Outsiders This Year
It’s arguably a little too late for the Raptors to make any sort of run this season to put themselves in the mix alongside the likes of the Lakers, Nets, Clippers and the Bucks. They seem to be the four standout sides this year. However, we’ve seen teams have long streaks before, so why not again this year?
Although they’ve been playing well recently, Toronto’s odds of winning the NBA Championship suggest that they’re just playing for pride until next year. They’re priced at odds of around +6500 with some of the top sportsbooks for sports betting in Canada such as bet365 and William Hill. In contrast, the smart money looks to be on the Lakers or the Nets at +250 and +500 respective with leading sportsbook bet365.
Franchise Record for VanVleet
Fred VanVleet added two new records to his resume recently when Toronto earned a 123-108 victory at the Orlando Magic. His first record of the season was when he signed the biggest contract for an undrafted free agent. This was an NBA record at $85 million over four years.
Against Orlando, he scored an astounding 54 points, the most ever in NBA history by an undrafted player. He also eclipsed DeMar DeRozan’s single-game franchise record of 52 points. He was over the moon to claim the record:
“Unbelievable. I’m very humbled and honored to be in the same sentence as both of those guys,” said VanVleet. “Just a special night, obviously, a lot of different levels,” he said. “So just trying to enjoy it for now, but it’s not a championship or anything like that. It was a good game for me, and I’ll enjoy all the love for a couple hours and get ready for the next one.”
He finished the game with three rebounds, two assists, three steals and three blocks in 37 minutes. With a record of 17 for 23 from the field, 9 for 9 from the foul line, and 11 for 14 from the three-point line, it was a night to remember for the Raptors guard.
It’s been a while since Toronto experienced such excitement in a game – a moment that can certainly bring them together as a team. Perhaps VanVleet’s record-breaking night could be their spark to finish the season well.
Yuta Watanabe Turning Heads
Fred VanVleet may be the one getting all the accolades at the moment, but first-year Raptor Yuta Watanabe is enjoying his time in Canada as only the third Japanese player to ever play in the NBA. He joined fan’s favourite Rui Hachimura on the roster and is starting to put some great performances together. Now a role model for those in his home country where basketball is still growing, Watanabe wants to continue to be a positive influence:
“I think that helps basketball in Japan a lot,” Watanabe said in January about he and Hachimura’s impact on the best sport in the world.
“I hope a lot of kids will play in the NBA…just like me and Rui. I think this is great for us. I still have to do a better job. I mean, obviously Rui’s been great. I think I can do a better job. More people will watch basketball and then basketball gets bigger. I’ve got a lot of work to do.”
It remains to be seen just how the Raptors will fare come the end of the campaign, but VanVLeet and Watanabe can both have a big say on how it goes down. However, the title may well end up in LA or New York this time around. Can the Lakers win another title in memory of Kobe Bryant or will the Brooklyn Nets and James Harden claim their first-ever NBA Championship?
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Curry Brand Partners with Devin Allen to Celebrate Black History Month With UNDR ARMR x DVNLLN
For Black History Month, Stephen Curry and Curry Brand have partnered with Baltimore artist, community leader, Gordon Parks Foundation Fellow, and Under Armour photographer, Devin Allen, to celebrate Baltimore’s Black community.
As part of the UNDR ARMR x DVNLLN collection, the special edition Curry 8 colorway is inspired by Devin’s recent book “Beautiful Ghetto”—a collection of iconic photographs that immortalizes the beauty in Baltimore’s overlooked communities. The new “Beautiful Flow” celebrates the resilience of Baltimore’s young athletes and represents the power of community.
“I have memories of playing out on the streets: broke my collarbone playing two-hand touch, mattresses outside to play WWF, drilling jugs to walls to play basketball. We might not have much, but we will find a way.”
– Devin Allen
“I didn’t really know much about Baltimore. And then when I had the opportunity to live here, you quickly fall in love with the city—a blue collar city, a city for the fighters, a resilient city with resilient people.”
– Torrey Smith
The UNDR ARMR x DVNLLN collection, including the Curry 8 “Beautiful Flow”, is available for purchase at UA.com and Under Armour North America Brand Houses and helps to support Wide Angle Youth Media’s youth development programming, and summer programming at Hilton Recreation Center in partnership with Level 82 Fund.
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How Long Will It Be Before NBA Arenas can have fans back in for games?
Just like any other professional sports league, the NBA was hit hard by the Coronavirus pandemic. The NBA was in fact the first of all the major sports leagues in the United States to stop their competition because of the outbreak of the virus. While sportsbook betting basketball fans were left in a stand still for what seemed like an eternity the NBA managed to come back with a bubble style tournament that saw the LA Lakers win the NBA Championship. While it was a good idea and effort in order to try and give fans their beloved action back, the absence of said fans in the arena made the game visibly different to what we’re used to. 2021 is here, the new NBA season is already here, so when will fans be allowed back?
How Safe Is It for Sports Teams to Welcome Fans Back?
With the Coronavirus pandemic forcing sports leagues and organizations to totally rethink their strategies moving forward, one of the pivotal factors to be rethought was the attendance of fans to live games. According to a Yahoo Sports Interview, Dr. Anthony Fauci, the director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases talked about the limited possibilities of NBA games hosting full arenas in the 2020-2021 season. In said interview Dr. Fauci was adamant in viewing more chances for there to be full venues for NFL games come next year rather than NBA games.
While strides have been made with the vaccination campaigns rolling through the country, the idea of hosting up to 20,000 fans per night in closed up arenas across the country is not one that excites health and safety officers. The main issue here is the fact that since arenas are closed buildings, air circulation is superiorly limited in comparison to any outdoor stadium.
When Will Normality Be Back?
The NBA has put in their fair share of work in order to be able to offer fans the best experience available even under the circumstances we are living through. The first main effort was to find a way to be able to finish off the 2019-2020 season, with a bubble style flash tournament played in Walt Disney Complex in Florida. While fans were not allowed to attend games, screens showing fans watching the game, fans who previously paid for that right tried to give this new scenario a sense of normality.
With the moving back of games to each teams’ arena and the vaccination efforts hoping to pay off in the biggest way possible, the NBA is already thinking of what percentage of fans should be a safe and secure number to host. Anywhere from 25 to 50% of the arenas total capacity has been discussed but all under the assumption that the vaccination efforts will help turn the general situation of the country around sooner rather than later.
While Money is Important, Health and Security Are Non Negotiable
One of the biggest problems the NBA has gone through, as well as other sports leagues has been the severe economic hit they’ve had to endure because of the non-attendance of fans to the games. But while money is important, keeping fans safe and healthy is much more important. As long as professional basketball organizations can offer the best health and safety rules and protocols, then the idea of hosting fans back can become a reality for as soon as the NBA playoff season. Measures like social distancing between groups of attendees as well as making sure all health procedures like proper hand washing be followed by all attendees need to become a new minimum for fans to be allowed to go back to games. An effort made by both parties, the NBA and fans is the best strategy for a reunion to happen sooner rather than later.
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Golden State Warriors’ Star Sniper is Ready For Action!
Stephen Curry, the sniper of the Golden State Warriors, who during last Tuesday, in which they faced the Charlotte Hornets, had to be isolated from playing time, because he presented general discomfort, which prevented him from continuing his performance on the court.
However, the possibility of suffering from Covid-19 was ruled out, so he was not confined by the team’s medical staff. Curry currently manages statistics of 29.9 points and 6.22 points for assistance, which makes him one of the best options for the Golden State team; that he finds himself lower and lower on the ranking table.
Following Curry’s absence, the Warriors found defeat against the Charlotte Hornets, who are also trying to give their all to reach a higher spot on the disadvantageous scoreboard.
Curry returned to support his team at a key moment!
Now everything seems to indicate that Curry is ready to return to the ring, preparing to battle against the New York Knicks, who are also battling for a more favorable position within the victory rankings.
The return of Stephen Curry to the court has re-fueled the passions of the fans, who do not sacrifice their loyalty and maintain faith until the last minute for the resurgence of their team, continuing the betting at online platforms such as Zulabet Casino.
Warriors seek to excel!
Despite remaining low in the standings, the statistics still do not determine the fate of the Golden State Warriors, as they have 16 wins and 15 lost, with two consecutive lost games and 516 points, they are still looking for how to position themselves appropriately; an aspect that has been quite difficult for them.
Many fans and specialists attribute this situation to problems within the technical decisions of the team, which are constantly questioned.
Technical failures and expulsions from important pieces of the team such as forward Draymond Green were aspects that ended up sentencing and making the loss official against the Charlotte Hornets.
This is the time to resurface for the Warriors
The expectation continues to grow for many teams and the Golden State Warriors are one of them, but for this a great change will have to be brought about, from the foundations of the demoralized team, which does not admit the position in which it is or its abilities to come back on board.
With the correct decisions commanded by Steve Kerr, which improves the performance of the players within the squad, it could be possible to change the destiny of a team that tries with all its might to resurface. Breaking the streak could be a bit complex, but if we know anything about the sport, it is that more difficult things to achieve have been achieved previously in history.
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A Look at the Three Canadians Who Have Played for the Warriors
The Golden State Warriors have seen three Canadians play for the team; two of which are members of the current line-up. Let’s take a closer look at the Warriors’ Canadian players.
Andrew Wiggins
It was a year ago that Toronto-born Andrew Wiggins was traded to the Golden State Warriors. In his debut game against the Los Angeles Lakers, Wiggins managed to score 24 points and had 5 steals. Warriors fans are now waiting to see what Wiggins can accomplish this season. But judging by his past record, it looks like Wiggins could become a key part of the Warriors line-up.
The twenty-five-year-old Canadian started out playing college basketball for the Kansas Jayhawks before being drafted in 2014 by the Cleveland Cavaliers as the first overall pick, making Wiggins only the second Canadian to be taken number one overall in the history of the NBA draft. Wiggins also plays for the Canadian national team, and in 2016, he was part of the Summer Olympics team, where he led the way by scoring 15.1 points per game.
Chris Boucher
On March 14, 2018, Boucher played his first game with the Golden State Warriors, where he achieved one rebound and one 3-point attempt. Although Boucher wasn’t able to play in the playoffs because of his two-way contract, he was part of the Warriors’ championship team that beat the Cleveland Cavaliers in the 2018 NBA Finals. Boucher didn’t last long with the Warriors, though. On June 22, 2018, the Warriors waived Boucher. He then signed with the Toronto Raptors, for which he still currently plays. In a game between the Raptors and the Warriors, on January 11, 2021, Boucher could only look on in dismay as his old team narrowly beat the Raptors 106-105. Even the most ardent sports betting fans would have struggled to call the result of that game.
Mychal Mulder
Less than a week later, on March 7, Mulder set a new career-high in a game against the Philadelphia 76ers, with 18 points and 3 assists, helping the Warriors to win the game 118-114. After Mulder’s contract expired on March 10, the Warriors signed Mulder to a multi-year contract, and Warriors fans are eagerly waiting to see what more Mulder can do.
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