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The Warriors Dynasty Has Always Depended On Andre Iguodala

After Andre Iguodala hit a game-sealing 3-pointer to help the Golden State Warriors even up the NBA Finals at one game apiece, he found himself in an unfamiliar place: the center of attention. Before a pivotal Game 3 tips off, we take a moment to look at Iggy’s impact on the Warriors dynasty. Check out […]

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Why The Raptors Need To Strike Early

The NBA Finals kick off Thursday night when the Toronto Raptors host the Golden State Warriors in Game 1. Golden State is dealing with several key injuries, and in the video above, FiveThirtyEight breaks down why the Raptors should try to strike early, before the Warriors can field their full team.

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We Used Math To Help LeBron Cast ‘Space Jam 2’

Graphics by Ella Koeze LeBron James is making a sequel to the beloved 1990s film “Space Jam,” but we heard he’s been having a little trouble finding the right co-stars among his fellow NBA standouts. LeBron, we’re here to help. We used our CARMELO projection system to figure out which modern NBA players are the […]

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UConn Is Finally An Underdog In The Women’s Final Four

The Final Four of the 2019 NCAA women’s basketball tournament is set, which means FiveThirtyEight’s Sara Ziegler is here to break down the two semifinal games. Watch to learn how the teams match up, who’s favored to win and how those favorites can avoid possible upsets on their way to the national title. Be sure […]

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