Warriors Streak

          The Golden State Warriors are on a roll this season! They have 22 wins and zero losses. Today they got their 22nd win against the Brooklyn Nets. They are the only team with zero losses, and they even beat a record along the way. On November 24, the Golden State Warriors beat the L.A. Lakers 111-77, and set a new record for most consecutive wins to start off a season. The last team to reach 15 wins were the Houston Rockets in 1993, and now the Warriors beat that record, 16-0. Up to this point the Warriors haven't lost a game and are close to breaking another record. In 1972 the L.A. Lakers set a record of 33 consecutive wins. Now it is time to see if the Warriors can beat that record, and make NBA history. They are the best team so far and have a huge chance of winning the 2015-2016 NBA championship. Tune in on Tuesday December 8 at 4:00, to see if the Warriors can keep their streak alive.

Warriors V.S. Nets

            On Saturday, November 14 the Golden State Warriors and the Brooklyn Nets were battling out a tough game. The Warriors won the game by an 8 point lead, 107-99. The Warriors were struggling a bit during the first three quarters of the game. In the first quarter the score was 36-21, the Nets winning by a 15 point lead. At the end of the second quarter the score was 54-52, the Nets up by 2 points. At the end of the third quarter the Nets were still ahead by 7 points, 77-70. Finally at the end of the fourth quarter the Warriors caught up and both teams tied with 97-97. The game went to overtime with the Warriors still trying to fight their way through. The Warriors scored 10 points while the Nets only scored 2 points during the overtime of the game. This totaled to the final score of the game, 107-99. The Nets were really close to beating the champs, but it seems like the Warriors have a trick or two up their sleeves. The Warriors now have their 11th win and is the only team with no losses. The Golden State Warriors are off to a great start, and are doing a great job of keeping their name alive.

Lets Go Warriors!

                 This season the Golden State Warriors are off to a fantastic start! They are the only team out of both conferences that has not lost a game yet. They have 7 wins and 0 losses. Yesterday, Saturday November 7, the Warriors made their 7th win against the Sacramento Kings. The final score was 103-94. There are a bunch of other great teams behind the Warriors, like the LA Clippers and the Atlanta Hawks, but I think that the Bay Area has a really good chance of winning again. The Clippers have 4 wins and two losses, and the Atlanta Hawks have 7 wins and 1 loss. These two teams are real tough and I think that there might be a big possibility that they will make it to the finals. "Were better than we were last year", said Stephen Curry, team captain of Warriors. This is in fact true, they are better than last year and have improved in many areas. They have better defense, and they have composed a great team. Tune in on Monday, November 9 to see the next warriors game against the Detroit Pistons.

Standings

               Basketball season has started and it it better than ever. Every team has played more than one game so far, but not all teams have won a game. Starting with the Western Conference, the LA Clippers and the Golden State Warriors have both won three games and haven't lost any games. The Minnesota Timberwolves and Oklahoma City Thunder won two games and haven't lost any. The San Antonio Spurs, Phoenix Suns, Utah Jazz, and Memphis Grizzlies all have two wins and no losses. The Dallas Mavericks and the Denver Nuggets have one win and one loss. Sacramento Kings and Portland Trailblazers have one win and two losses. The LA Lakers have zero wins and two losses. Finally the New Orleans Pelicans and the Houston Rockets both have zero wins and three losses.
               In the Eastern Conference the Detroit Pistons and the Toronto Raptors both have three wins and zero losses. The Atlanta Hawks have three wins and one loss. The New York Knicks, Chicago Bulls, Cleveland Cavaliers, Washington Wizards, and Miami Heat all have two wins and one loss. The Boston Celtics have one win and two losses while Orlando Magic has zero wins and two losses. The Philadelphia 76ers also have zero wins and two losses. The Indiana Pacers, Brooklyn Nets,  Charlotte Hornets, and the Milwaukee Bucks all have zero wins and three losses.
               Even though there is still a lot of time left to reach the playoffs, the teams who have zero wins have to catch up and get some wins if they want to win the championship. For more information download the free NBA app for exclusive details.

Basketball Terms

                Today I will be talking about a few basic basketball terms. One very famous term is dribble. Dribbling means to bounce the basketball, which is what you have to do to play. If you do not dribble the ball and move more than one step it is called traveling. If you travel, then the basketball will be given to the other team. A steal is when you take the ball from a player on the opposing team. It is possible to steal the ball when the player from the opposite team is dribbling the ball, or it can be intercepted when you steal the ball while it is being passed. Another common term is a foul. A foul is a violation between two players, which occurs very often during a game. There are many different types of fouls, but the most common one is reaching, when a player tries to steal the ball while hitting the other player.

                Some other basketball terms are air ball, back-court violation, double dribble, rebound, and jump shot. An air ball is when a player shoots the ball, but comes short without touching the rim of the basket. Back-court violation is when you pass your half of the court while dribbling the ball, and then you step back passing the half-court line. Once the ball has passed to the other side of the court, you can't go back to your side of the court unless the opposing team steals the ball from you. A double dribble is when you stop dribbling and hold the ball, but then start dribbling again. This is not allowed when playing. Once you hold the ball you either have to shoot or pass to a teammate, but can not dribble again. A rebound is when you shoot the ball and miss, but you still retrieve the ball again and gain possession of it. Finally a jump shot is when a player jumps up then shoots the ball. These are some of the many basketball terms used when playing. Next time you play basketball make sure you use these words to describe the violations or techniques of basketball.

Warriors V.S. Lakers

              Yesterday on October 17, 2015, the L.A. Lakers and the Golden State Warriors were battling out a preseason basketball game. It took place in the San Diego Valley View Casino Center Arena, on Saturday night. The Lakers beat the champs 85-70, but while only playing three quarters of the game. The game was shortened due to some dangerous floor conditions in the San Diego Arena. There had appeared to be some wet spots on the hardwood floor which caused the game to end right before the third quarter ended. After announcing that the game was canceled, many fans were upset and demanded a re-fund. The official Lakers's Twitter account stated that all fans will be getting a re-fund. The Lakers and Warriors will play another game this Thursday October 22 to make up for yesterday's game.
               It was too bad that the game was shortened because it was a really good game. If the game kept on going, I think that the Warriors still had a chance to catch up and win the game. It would have been great if they kept on playing, but it was for safety reasons and luckily no one got hurt. Save the date on Thursday October 22 at 7:00 p.m. to watch the Warriors and Lakers play.

Nothing But Net

            Today I will be talking about the different types of basketball shots. The five shots I will be talking about are free throws, three pointers, half court, lay-ups and slam dunks. A free throw shot is worth two points, and is located at the free throw line. A free throw shot is very common when the opposing team commits a foul on your team. You usually get two attempts to shoot a free throw and end up having a total of four points unless you get fouled at the three point line, in which you get three attempts to shoot. A three pointer is worth three points, and is located at the three pointer line. You can try to shoot a three pointer any time in the game, usually if you are open and have a clear shot. A half court shot is also worth three points, and is located on the half court line which is literally in the middle of the court. You can also shoot a half court any time in the game, but it is very rare that a player attempts this. You would have to have great aiming skills, and be able to throw really far. Players usually attempt this shot when there is only seconds left on the clock. The following picture demonstrates where the three shooting lines are:
           

         Lay-up shots are worth two points, and can occur any time in a game. These shots are very common when playing. To make a lay-up shot you usually have to be next to the hoop, and make sure that the ball hits the target on the backboard. The ball will bounce off the backboard and into the hoop. A slam dunk is a very famous shot. It is worth two points, and can also be done any time during the game. To make a slam dunk, players usually run towards the basket and jump right before passing it. Once the player jumps up, they slam the ball into the hoop with one or two hands and hang there. While the player hangs there they are showing a sign of victory, then jump back down. Now that you know about these shots, you can practice them until it's nothing but net.

Basketball Season!

   


              Basketball season is right around the corner! The NBA preseason games started on Friday October 2, and ends on October 23. The regular basketball season starts on October 27 with three games that day. All teams are getting prepared for the 2015-2016 basketball season. The Golden State Warriors have a big possibility of winning this season's championship again, but there are also lots of other good teams that can win as well.
              I read an article in bleacher report on the 2015-2016 NBA team predictions, on both Western and Eastern Conferences. The top five teams that have a good chance in making it to the playoffs in the Eastern Conference are the Cleveland Cavaliers, Atlanta Hawks, Miami Heat, Toronto Raptors, and the Chicago Bulls. ( In order from best chance of winning.) I'm not really a big fan of the Cleveland Cavaliers, but I have to admit that they are a really good team along with the other four teams mentioned.
              In the Western Conference the top five teams to make it to the playoffs are the Golden State Warriors, San Antonio Spurs, Los Angeles Clippers, Oklahoma City Thunder, and the Houston Rockets.( In order from best chance of winning.)  Based on these predictions, I think that the Golden State Warriors and the Los Angeles Clippers have a big chance of winning. The Golden State Warriors have one of the best players in the league, Stephen Curry, but so does the Cleveland Cavaliers, LeBron James. The only way to see who is going to win the championship is to keep track of the season, and keep watching the games. To read more about the 2015-2016 NBA team predictions go to, m.bleacherreport.com/articles/2528043-nba-schedule-2015-16-team-by-team-record-predictions-and-playoff-odds .

What To Do Before You Start Playing Basketball

         
           
           It is always important to stay fit and healthy. To play basketball this is very important because you don't want to get hurt while playing. You can pull a muscle or get a serious injury if you are not in good condition. Maintaining a healthy diet and a sturdy body is the key for a successful athlete. This applies to all sports, but in particular to basketball. You have to be agile, have good reflexes, be able to move around quickly, and always be alert when playing.


          While maintaining a good diet, you have to exercise before you play basketball. What I recommend that you should do is first is stretch your arms and legs. Next run a few laps so that your legs aren't stiff. Once you finish running do some jumping jacks, sit-ups, and push-ups. Make sure that your legs are flexible and ready to move around. Your legs play a huge role in basketball because that's what keeps you moving. Another thing you should do is lift some weights. Lifting weights will give you strength in your arms and will help you build muscle. If you don't own weights, then do some more push-ups to help you strengthen your arms. Finally after you finish exercising, you can jump right in and play a game of basketball!

Basketball

Basketball is a really fun sport to play, but when I was little I didn't think that. I remember when I was little that my dad used to always watch basketball games on the T.V. and I hated it. I thought it was really boring and I always asked him to change the channel. Now I love to play and watch basketball games.  Every day on my free time I just go outside and shoot some hoops.


My two favorite basketball teams are the Golden State Warriors and the L.A. Lakers. The Golden State Warriors have recently won the 2014-2015 NBA championship. They are a great team and I think that they have the potential to win next season's championship. The L.A. Lakers are also a great team, but this past season they haven't been playing at their best. They got out real early in the competition, but I believe that they can get to the playoffs this season. Thanks for reading!