By JOHN LIKANJE Heat Check is a weekly recap of the best basketball writing and analysis the internet has to offer. The Los Angeles Lakers held off the Denver Nuggets, Thursday night, to take a 3-1 series lead (via FanSided NBA junior editor Gerald Bourguet). Although the Nuggets are familiar with this position, the Lakers have proven they're the better team thus far. I … [Read more...] about Heat Check: Lakers take “3-1” lead over Nuggets; Davis, Murray highlights cap off head-to-head matchup
Heat Check: Raptors, Rockets face major offseason decisions; Celtics frustrated after Game 2 loss
By JOHN LIKANJE Heat Check is a weekly recap of the best basketball writing and analysis the internet has to offer. The Toronto Raptors sputtered offensively in their Game 7 loss to the Boston Celtics last Friday. Three key players of their core the last two seasons (Marc Gasol, Serge Ibaka and Fred VanVleet) are now free agents. But one unlikely free agent that they should … [Read more...] about Heat Check: Raptors, Rockets face major offseason decisions; Celtics frustrated after Game 2 loss
This Day in Red Wings History: Kay puts Richmond away for 3-1 lead
By JOHN LIKANJE The 1960 International League semifinal matchup between the Red Wings and Richmond Virginians decided which team had the opportunity to slay the Goliath that was the 100-win Toronto Maple Leafs. The Red Wings finishing a game behind the Virginians for home field advantage didn't stop them from winning the series in five games. This was thanks to Arthur Kay, … [Read more...] about This Day in Red Wings History: Kay puts Richmond away for 3-1 lead
Heat Check: Davis paces Lakers to third straight; Durant excited about Nash hire
By JOHN LIKANJE Heat Check is a weekly recap of the best basketball writing and analysis the internet has to offer. Anthony Davis (29 points and 12 boards) tallied his seventh double-double in 10 playoff games to lead the Los Angeles Lakers to their third straight win over the Houston Rockets. Here's a recap by FanSided writer Steven Kubitza. After Thursday's loss, The … [Read more...] about Heat Check: Davis paces Lakers to third straight; Durant excited about Nash hire
This Day in Red Wings History: Wings hold off Columbus to win Governors’ Cup
By JOHN LIKANJE The Red Wings were the best team in the International League in 1990. Eight pitchers on the staff tallied at least five victories led by Dan Boone and Mickey Weston with 11 apiece. Three batters swatted double-digit home runs led by Leo Gomez with 26. This resulted in a league-high 89 wins. The Wings matched up with the 87-win Columbus Clippers in the … [Read more...] about This Day in Red Wings History: Wings hold off Columbus to win Governors’ Cup