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Expectations For Tonights Play-In Games The NBAs second-ever Play-In Tournament begins tonight, with the 7/8 matchups in both the East and Western Conference. The first game, Atlanta at Miami, directly impacts the Boston Celtics as they await the winner in a best-of-seven series that begins Saturday at 3:30 PM EST. The winner advances to the …
Who Is Lebron James? LeBron James is an American professional basketball player for the Los Angeles Lakers of the National Basketball Association (NBA). He is widely considered one of the greatest players in the history of the NBA. James has won four NBA championships, four NBA Most Valuable Player (MVP) Awards, three Finals MVP Awards, …
Improving Your Shot No athlete can reach their peak performance without practice and hard work. When it comes to the sport of basketball, one of the most important skills to focus on is your shooting. In this post, I’ll give you a few tips and drills to help you improve your shooting percentage and become …
What is Goaltending in Basketball? Goaltending is an infraction in basketball when a defensive player interferes with a ball shot at the basket. The rule is present across various levels of play, ranging from High School to college to men’s and women’s professional leagues, the NBA, and WNBA. There is a similar type of infraction, …
What is the March Madness Selection Committee? Every year, college basketball fans look forward to March Madness—the annual NCAA Division I Men’s Basketball Tournament. But do you know who is responsible for selecting which teams get to play in the tournament? That would be the March Madness Selection Committee. Let’s look at what this committee …
What Is Contact In Basketball? Basketball is a game of contact and physicality. When it comes to the rules and regulations, contact is an important part of the game, and it has been for years. But what exactly does “contact” mean when it comes to basketball? Let’s look at what constitutes contact in basketball and …
What Is A Carry In Basketball? A carry in basketball refers to when the ball handler picks up their pivot foot without dribbling or passing the ball. This can happen when a player drives to the basket or moves to avoid a defender. It results in an immediate turnover and possession of the ball going …
How Many Rounds Are In The NBA Draft? The NBA Draft is an annual event held by the National Basketball Association (NBA), in which teams from the league select eligible players to join their organization. The draft is split into two rounds, with each team getting one pick per round. In total, 60 players are …
How Many Quarters In A NBA Game? There are four quarters in a pro basketball (NBA game), with each quarter is twelve minutes long, for a total of forty-eight minutes of playing time. There are also two fifteen-minute halves for thirty minutes of halftime. The clock runs continuously during the game, except for timeouts and …
How Long Is An NBA Game? The average NBA game lasts just over two and a half hours, but there is considerable variation from game to game. The shortest games typically end in a blowout, while games that go down to the wire tend to be longer. In general, most NBA games fall between two …
