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GAME 2 OPENING NIGHT DISASTER: CURRY\’S FINGER CRUSHED AND HARDEN\’S EYES POKED

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The rivalry between Golden State Warriors and Houston as Game 2 started off with two of their top players getting injured. Such a huge coincidence. Steph Curry got a dislocated middle finger while James Harden got poked in the eye in the first 6 minutes of the playoffs.

Definitely not a good start for the warring teams.

Yet Curry comes back with his 2 fingers taped together.

Amidst the drama in the first half of the playoffs, hundreds of excited and weary fans cheer on, many of whom are Filipinos rooting for their favorite NBA stars.

Elizabeth Ferrer, a Filipina who has been staying in Oakland for 18 years, excitedly talked about her first time to watch the playoffs along with her son, Gilbert. A solid GSW fan, Ferrer talked about a sad experience last Christmas when she paid $600 for a game ticket to watch a play between the Warriors and the Lakers only to see her beloved team lose.

Yet, this did not stop Ferrer from continuing to support the Curry and his team. Wearing a trademark GSW Jersey, Ferrer was all smiles when she said, “Go Warriors! I hope you win!”

The game went to a power play as Curry continued to play with his mangled finger and Harden slowly walked off court with his gouged eye.

Draymond Green, who coincidentally injured Lebron James\’ eye last year, also got to do the eye-poking-challenge again to Harden this time around.

With a mixture of sympathy and anxiety from the crowd, Filipinos went on to root for their respective teams. Their mere presence in the Oracle Arena tonight went to show how much Filipinos adore basketball as the sport also made them feel closer to their homecourts thousands of miles away.

Meanwhile, Green was seen to be checking in on Harden during timeout. Correspondent Ponciano Melo Jr. witnessed firsthand how badly Harden reacted as he feltdownright cheated when his eyes got \”accidentally\” injured by his opponent.

The incident was certainly no laughing matter as Green had to go back in the locker room. Rockets’ coach Mike D\’Antoni described that their lead player\’s eyeball was bleeding.

Yet, this did not stop Harden from going back to the court and rejoining the battlefield.

13 turnovers in the first half of the power play.

The cynical side of the crowd was anxious that Harden might start blaming his eyes for not shooting properly. Meanwhile, all sympathy went out to Curry and Harden as they continue to wrestle the game night against all odds.

On the officiating side of the story, both fans and players worried about game officiating in tonight\’s gameScott Foster, the NBA referee that had a not-so-awesome history with the Rockets\’ lead players. Fortunately enough, despite the minor drama with Curry and Harden, the referees had managed to behave this time.

It was indeed a tough game night not just for the WArriors and Rockets, but also for the cheering crowd.

With a 10-point lead, the Warriors still manage to own the court during second half.

Nike also went wild as t-shirts and jerseys were reportedly sold at a low price of $20 to a skyrocketing rate of $200! The latter being the ones worn by the players themselves.

Some Filipinos who were interviewed were happily saying that they $3,000 on a ring side seat. One Filipino even mentioned shedding $300.00. All this goes to show how far Pinoys are willing to go just to see their favorite stars tear down the arena live.

In the meantime, Kevin Duran aced the game by leading the Warriors with a staggering 29 points supported by Klay THompson with 21 points. Curry, despite a minor dislocation, still scored a whooping 20 points in a balanced WArrior attack. All starting five finished with double figures in scoring.
On the other side of the court, Harden led the Rockets in a losing effort with 29 points with his bloody eyes and all.
The Warriors prevailed with a final of 115-109 and now takes the 2-0 series lead before they head back to Houston for Game 3.

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Victor Wembanyama hits Tim Duncan, O’ Neal records

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Victor Wembanyama hits Tim Duncan, O’ Neal records

Victor Wembanyama broke a record of 100 blocks as a rookie last January 8, 2024 in Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse, Cleveland, Ohio vs Cavaliers.

Spurs center and power forward Wemby has played 31 games so far and his 4th block on the said game made him the 6th player in NBA history to reach that mark in their first 35 games.

The NBA records show that Wemby (2023-24) hit Tim Duncan at the 6th place as a rookie with the most games played. Shaq had 28 and Alonzo Mourning 18 in 1992-93.

The other NBA players who also reached that 100 blocks record as rookie are Shawn Bradley (1993-94), Alonzo Mourning (1992-93), Shaquille O’Neal (1992-93) Manute Bol (1985-86), Terry Tyler (1978-79).

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Lebron, Davis endorse Dinwiddie as Lakers playmaker

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Lebron, Davis endorse Dinwiddie as Lakers playmaker

The NBA legends Lebron James and Anthony Davis approved the veteran Spencer Dinwiddie when his family pressured him to return home to Los Angeles.

fter playing for the Brooklyn Nets, Dallas Mavericks, Detroit Pistons, Washington Wizard in his entire career, the 10-year NBA veteran Dinwiddie decided to join the Lakers as a free agent with a one year contract, February 10, 2024.

Spencer, born in Los Angeles, said that his family wanted him to be part of the Lakers.

“Playmaking, another ball handler, another shot-maker,” James said when asked about Dinwiddie Davis added that Dinwiddie is a big guard, shot-maker, and playmaker. The two NBA superstars expected him to play as point guard.

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Giannis, Luka, Embiid, Wemby overlooked as Durant hypes Tatum

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Giannis, Luka, Embiid, Wemby overlooked as Durant hypes Tatum

As the Boston Celtics won vs Phoenix (127 – 112) last March  15, 2024, NBA superstar Kevin Durant hyped Tatum as the one who will control the league for the next 10 or 12 years.

Despite the outstanding performance of Joel Hans Embiid Philadelphia 76ers, Doncic  Luka Mavericks, Giannis Sina Ugo Antetokounmpo Milwaukee Bucks, Victor Wembanyama Spurs and others, Durant still saw Celtic power forward Jayson Christophe Tatum as the best.

Durant said after the Wednesday practice that Tatum is consistent all year and assumed him as the legit candidate.

“Putting up a high number of points. Stats matter when it comes to MVP. His team is winning games, most importantly, by a landslide. The record factors into it. He’s had MVP-caliber seasons the last few years, too. So, it’s just a matter of your narrative at this point.” Durant remarked.

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