NBA SEASON OPENER (2013-2014)

Tonight has been a roll coaster night in the NBA starting the evening off with the INDIANA PACERS vs ORLANDO MAGIC. The pacers came into this game, last season going all the way to the NBA Eastern Conference Finals. Since making there finals appearance and getting beat in the series by the Miami heat the pacers have had a rocky pre season. This preseason hasn't been as great as for the pacers as there record would be 2-5. The magic last year had a a disappointing season as they would be the worst team in the league. The magic wanted to get this season off to a great start having a decent preseason going 2-5. First quarter the pacers would get out to a early 5 point lead, as they would out score the magic 23-18. Second quarter magic would battle back into the game taking the lead, out scoring the pacers 26-17 to end the half. Second half the pacers came out very strong, out scoring the magic in the third 29-20. Fourth quarter the pacers would out score the magic, adding to there lead 28-23. Leading scorers for the pacers were Paul George with 24 points, 6 rebounds, and 5 ast., Roy Hibbert with 8 points and 16 rebounds, and Lance Stephenson with 19 points, 7 rebounds, and 5 ast. Leading scorers for the magic were Andre Nicholson with 18 points and 4 rebounds, Maurie Harkless with 14 points and 1 rebound, and Victor Oladipo with 12 points, 3 rebounds and 2 ast. The Pacers would go on to win their season opener 97-87.
 Tonight's second match-up of the evening was the much anticipated meeting between the MIAMI HEAT and the CHICAGO BULLS. The heat came into this game as the three time NBA Champions, with winning two titles in a row (2012 and 2013). The heat had a decent pre season as they would end it with a record of 5-3. The bulls came into this season losing to the heat, the past three seasons in the playoffs, cutting there playoff goals short. The bulls would have an outstanding preseason as the team would end it with a record of 8-0. First quarter the bulls would surge out into a early lead but would get caught by the end of the quarter, as the heat would out score the bulls 17-15. Second quarter the heat would extend there momentum resulting in a 37-18 run by the end of the second quarter ending the first half. Second half both teams would come out battling very hard, but the bulls would out score the heat 25-24. Fourth quarter the bulls would make a come back out scoring the heat 37-29 in the fourth. Leading scorers for the heat were Lebron James with 17 points, 6 rebounds, and 8 ast., Chris Bosh with 16 points and 6 rebounds, and Dwyane Wade with 13 points, 4 rebounds, and 3 ast. The Miami Heat would go on to win the season opener against the bulls 107-95.

NFL WEEK 8

Week 8 of the NFL season was under way,  Sunday as we witnessed a incredible match-up between two NFC conference rivals the  NEW YORK GIANTS and the PHILADELPHIA EAGLES. The Eagles came into this game with a record of 3-4 and have struggled ever since their quarter back Michael Vick has went out with a injury. The team was hoping after Sunday's  game they could gain some momentum back that they lost over the past few weeks. The New York giants came into this game with a record of 1-6. The giants had their trouble starting the season, but bounced back in week 7 of the season to put them back on track to be 10-6 on the season and  make it to the playoffs. First quarter the giants would surge out to a early lead with two offensive drives resulting in a 40 yard and 44 yard field goal by field goal kicker Josh Brown, to put them ahead 6-0 by the end of the first quarter. The eagles would be unable to score in the first quarter. Second quarter the giants would continue to out score the eagles, with two more scoring drives resulting in a 33 yard and 46 yard field goal by field goal kicker Josh Brown. The eagles would be unable convert  for the second straight quarter. Second half both teams would struggle in the third quarter, both unable to translate in the third quarter. Fourth quarter the giants came out very strong with another scoring drive resulting in a 27 yard field goal from kicker Josh Brown. The eagles would rebound with a touch down drive of there own with a 2 yard fumble return with Najee Goode making the score and the extra point by eagles kicker Alex Henery. The giants would go on to win the game 15-7. The Philadelphia Eagles would fall to 3-5 and the New York Giants would advance to 2-6.

PREDICTIONS NBA SEASON OPENER

Tomorrow night begins the first night of the NBA regular season, the quest for the 2013-2014 NBA title will be under way. The most anticipated match-up tomorrow evening will be the MIAMI HEAT vs CHICAGO BULLS. This match-up is a rematch of the NBA Eastern Conference finals in 2012 when the heat would go on to win the series. In 2012 Chicago Bulls guard Derrick Rose would be the 2012 MVP recipient. This past off season the Miami heat added some new pieces to there champion caliber team with Michael Beasley becoming a Heat this past off season. The Heat faced a lot of heat from the media after acquiring Beasley. A lot of people wondered "is this possible". The heat this past preseason have put up a decent preseason record of 5-3. The Chicago bulls coming into this past off season faced a lot of heat as well, after their starting guard Derrick Rose would miss the entire 2012-2013 season to a tore ACL. The bulls, much as the heat faced a lot of heat from the media as well as questioning Derrick Rose's reasons for not playing the entire 2012-2013. The bulls played a solid pre season as well with a record of 5-0. I believe based on the heats new additions to the roster and the time off the heat players have had, I believe they will be even more better this year then last season because of the playoffs and because of the Olympic summer games and the extra practices that they had to dill with last season. I also believe that based on what the bulls did last season with out there MVP player, Derrick Rose, speaks volumes as what talent they have on there roster as well. With the lost of guard Nate Robinson, they will probably be hurting later on in the season, but based on this first match-up and the time the Miami heat have had off to take a break and to relax, could help them spring forward and get their third in a row title. I believe the Miami heat will take the win tomorrow night against the bulls, although the bulls will probably be the number two seed in the Eastern Conference by the time of the playoffs. I believe the game will be close. This heat team has entirely to much talent for them not to win the Eastern Conference and for them not to win this game. Tomorrow night should be a show case as these two teams go head to head, in there first meeting of the season for the quest of the 2013-2014 NBA title.

NBA PRESEASON / SEASON OPENER

The NBA season begins Tuesday and there are a lot of  much anticipated match-ups. The first game of the season will take place on Tuesday October 29th between the MIAMI HEAT  and CHICAGO BULLS. The heat are coming into this season,  off of their second straight NBA title. (3 rd title over all for the heat organization) The Heat have had a very productive 2013 NBA pre season as well, thus far going 4-2. This match-up between the Bulls is going to bring back great memories of the 2012 NBA Eastern Conference Finals  and the 2011 Eastern Conference Finals, where Bulls guard Derrick Rose put the heat up to the test. When the Bulls first faced the heat in 2011 the Chicago Bulls guard caught a lot of attention as he and his team gave the heat stiff competition making the series very competitive.  The bulls guard tore his ACL in the 2012 Eastern Conference finals as the Bulls would go down to the heat and wouldn't advance to the NBA finals. The bulls are coming into this game having a very surprising season last year. Much anticipated, Derrick Rose was expected to be back with his team by the NBA play offs last season, but everyone was shocked when they didn't see the Bulls guard out on the court to start the playoffs. The bulls would put up a fight and would advance past the Brooklyn Nets to the second round of the play offs with out there number one player and various starters going out to injuries as well during this time. The bulls would put up a fight in the second round of the Playoffs but because of the lack of depth on their team, they would lose out to the Miami heat. These two teams have had a lot of history in the past few years, but who will rise to the occasion to start the 2013 NBA season?

NFL SUNDAY WEEK 7

Week 7 of the regular season began Sunday as we saw another week of NFL games get under way. The key match-up Sunday was the battle of the NFC East. The key match-up sunday was the PHILDELPHIA EAGLES vs DALLAS COWBOYS .  The Philadelphia Eagles started the season with a new management team and new head coach, but have struggled the last few weeks and came into this game with a record of 3-3. The eagles were hurt last week when there quarter back Michael Vick went out, with a injury but they were hopeing their rookie back-up could still keep them alive and help them to win the game. The cowboys came into this game on a unusual high since, being tied with the Eagles as the number one team in the NFC east. The cowboys came into this game with a record of 3-3. First quarter both teams would struggle, both coming up empty at the end of the first quarter. Second quarter both teams would struggle, but the cowboys would get enough strength to put up a scoring drive with Dan Bailey kicking a 38 yard field goal to put the cowboys up at the end of the half 3-0. Second half the cowboys would come out with a substantial amount of strength putting together a touch down drive with Phillip Tanner leading the way, running one yard for the cowboys touchdown. The eagles unfortunately wouldn't be able to respond by the end of the quarter. The Cowboys would be leading by the end of the quarter 10-0.  Fourth quarter the eagles would offensively be able to put together a scoring drive, with Alex Henery leading the way kicking a 31 yard field goal to make the score 10-3. The cowboys would answer back with a touchdown drive of there own with Tony Romo leading the way, throwing a 9 yard pass to Terrence Williams for the cowboys touchdown. The cowboys would go on to win it 17-3.

HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL (Houston area)

In Houston, Texas Football is the shinning lights on Friday after noon. It is the event for your Friday evening in the fall. The Lamar High School Redskins in Houston, Texas made it to the State Finals last year , but would get beat by the Allen Eagles in the State finals game. This season the Redskins had something to prove since there trip to state last season.

The  Lamar redskins have kicked off the season to an excellent start with a 4-0 record. (Minus the matchup between Aleif Elsik). Their dominance did not change  as they took on their first district game of the season. On September 27 against the Westbury Rebels. Over all the match-up of the Redskins and Rebels was a sight to see. The redskins started  the game off with an astonishing 41 points gained in the first quarter. The redskins didn’t just lead on the score board, they also gained 8 1^st  downs with quarterback, Darrell Colbert, leading the way, throwing for over 109 yards. Other stand out players in the game included  running back Levy Whitening, who rushed for over 102 yards, and leading the redskins on the defensive side of the ball was Ira Lewis and Kyran Mitchell, who both received  4 tackles a piece. This was  one worthy of watching as the redskins continued to lead the game to a Lamar victor, ending in a shut out of 55-0. The next match-up of the redskins came on October 11^th as they took on the Westside wolves. The wolves came into the match-up 4-1. The redskins would end the first half with complete control of the ball game, out scoring the wolves 34-14 in the first half. Their dominance would carry over to the second half , as they would win the ball game 71-21. Important offensive players were Darrell Colbert with 130 yards passing and Nicholas Turner with 67 yards receiving. On the ground offensive player Ronnie Wesley would play a big role in the win with 83 yards on the ground. Key defensive players were Trevion Duncan and John Plattenburg. The Redskins would advance to a 5-0 on the season.

 

 

NFL SUNDAY

On Sunday one of the oldest rivalry match-ups took place in the WASHINGTON REDSKINS vs DALLAS COWBOYS . The redskins came into this game struggling with a 1-4 record. The cowboys came into the game 2-3 on the season. First quarter the cowboys would get out to a early lead, with a touchdown run from DeMarco Murray, to put the cowboys up 7-0. The redskins would respond with a Kai Forbath kicking a 20 yard field goal, to make the score at the end of the first quarter 7-3. Second quarter the cowboys would put together another touchdown score, but it would be on a 86 yard punt return with Dwayne Harris carrying. The redskins would respond back with Kai Forbath kicking  a 32 yard field goal to end the half. Second half the redskins would come out ready to battle and cut into the 14-9 deficit. The redskins would score the first points of the third quarter with a 33 yard field from Kai Forbath. The cowboys would respond back with a touchdown drive, with Tony Romo leading the way, throwing a 15 yard pass to Terrance Williams. The redskins would respond with a Alfred Morris kicking a 45 yard field goal to end the quarter. Fourth quarter the cowboys would score a 30 yard field goal with Dan Bailey leading the way. The following drive for the Cowboys, Joseph Randle ran one yard for a cowboys touchdown. The cowboys would go on to win it 31-16.

NBA PRESEASON SUNDAY (THE TOUR)

This past week the NBA sent out four of their teams to go around the world and promote basketball and the NBA. On Sunday the HOUSTON ROCKETS took on the INDIANA PACERS. The Rockets came into this match-up with a record of 1-1 beating the Pacers in their first pre season match-up. The Rockets believed they had the edge Sunday because of the previous win against the pacers earlier in the week. The Pacers came into this game 0-2 on the preseason. First quarter the Rockets would get out to a strong lead against the pacers, out scoring the pacers in the first 29-21. Second quarter the Rockets would continue to dominate out  scoring the pacers 26-29, to end the first half. Second half the Pacers would battle back into the game, out scoring the Rockets in the third 34-26. Fourth quarter the Rockets would gain there edge back and would out score the Pacers 26-24 by the end of the fourth. Leading scorers for the Rockets were James Harden with 21 points, 3 rebounds, and 4 ast.,   Jeremy Lin with 17 points, 2 rebounds, and 4 ast. and Chandler Parsons with 11 points, 6 rebounds, and 3 ast. Leading scorers for the Pacers were Paul George with 19 points, 4 rebounds, and 1 ast., George Hill with 17 points, 3 rebounds and 4 ast. and Roy Hibbert with 11 points and 2 rebounds. The Rockets would go on to win this second match-up between the Pacers this preseason 107-98.

NBA THURSDAY PRESEASON

This past week began the start to the 2013-2014 NBA Preseason. The NBA this season, is trying to spread the game that they love so much , basketball to other countries . Such as we we saw Thursday in the Philippines as the HOUSTON ROCKETS took on the INDIANA PACERS. The rockets came into this game 0-1 on the preseason thus far. The pacers were also 0-1 on the preseason and were hopeing that even though this was a preseason game they had the opportunity to win. The rockets began to dominate in the first quarter putting up 31 points to the pacers 24. Second quarter the pacers would battle back into the game, out scoring the Rockets 31-30 at the end of the second quarter. The Rockets would be leading at the half 61-55. Second half the rockets would come back and would out score the pacers 23-20 in the third. Fourth quarter the rockets would stay in control, out scoring the pacers 32-21. Leading scorers for the pacers were Paul George with 17 points, 4 rebounds, and 1 ast., Roy Hibbert with 6 points and 8 rebounds, and George Hill with 10 points, 5 rebounds, and 5 ast. The rockets leading scorers were James Harden with 21 points, 5 rebounds, and 4 ast. and Patrick Beverley with 12 points, 5 rebounds, and 4 ast. The rockets would go on to win it 116-96.

NFL MONDAY NIGHT

Last night we witnessed week five's Monday night match-up of the week. The NEW YORK JETS took on the ATLANTA FALCONS. The Jets came into this game, having there various struggles during the season, with the starting quarterback Mark Sanchez going out with a injury and backup/draft pick Geno Smith stepped up and saved the day for the Jets. The Jets came into this game with a record of 2-2. The Falcons came into this game having there share of struggles this season, with a record in 1-4, but they were hopeing Monday night, would put them back on the right track, to making it to the post season. First quarter both teams would struggle, but the jets would put together a scoring drive to put the games first points on the board. The Jets field goal kicker Nick Folk would kick a 22 yard field goal to put the jets up 3-0 at the end of the first quarter. Second quarter the falcons would answer back with a touchdown drive of there own, with Falcons quarter back Matt Ryan throwing a 4 yard pass up the field to Jason Snelling. The following drive for the Jets, quarter back Geno Smith would throw a 20 yard touch down pass to Jeff Cumberland. The falcons would struggle the rest of the half, and the jets would take advantage,getting a touchdown just before the end of the half, putting the jets up 17-7 at the end of the quarter. Second half, the falcons would come out very strong putting together another touchdown drive with Jacquiz Rodgers leading the way, making the score 17-14. The Jets would answer back with a 36 yard field goal of there own to make the score 20-14. Fourth quarter the jets would continue to dominate on the score board, putting up another touchdown drive, with Geno Smith leading the way, to throw a 1 yard pass to Kellen Winslow for the touchdown. The Falcons would answer back the following drive with Jacquizz Rodgers running 19 yards to get the falcons touchdown. Both teams would struggle on there next possessions. The falcons would finally be able to convert, putting together a touchdown drive with Matt Ryan leading the way, to throw a 3 yard pass up the field to Levine Toiolo for a falcons touchdown. The jets would answer back  at the end of game with a 43 yard field goal of there own leading them to a victory. The jets would go on to win this hard faught battle 30-28.

NFL WEEK 5

Sunday, The NFL entered week 5 of the regular season and there were a lot of interesting match-ups. The First key match up of the day were the NEW ENGLAND PATRIOTS vs CINCINNATI BENGALS. The Patriots came into this game 4-0 on the season, and wanted the match-up Sunday against the begins to be win number five. The Bengals came into this game 2-2 on the season. The Bengals knew, if they wanted to win against the Patriots, they were going to have to play "The game of there lives". In the first quarter both teams would struggle, both not being able to convert any points. Second quarter the Bengals would come up with a successful drive down the field, that would result in a 39 yard field goal by Mike Nugent to put the Bengals up 3-0. The following drive the patriots would convert, with Stephen Gostkowski kicking a 42 yard field goal to tie both teams up 3-3 at the end of the half. Second half both teams would struggle, but the Bengal's would take advantage of a scoring opportunity, with Mike Nugent kicking a 50 yard field goal to give them the lead 6-3 at the end of the third quarter. Fourth quarter the Bengals would to take full advantage of their scoring opportunity and Benjarvus Green- Ellis would run 1 yard to get the first touchdown of the game putting the Bengals up 13-3. The Patriots would answer back with a scoring drive of there own, up the field and Stephen Gostkowski kicking a 19 yard field goal. The Bengals would go on to win it 13-6.

The second match-up of the day was Sunday Night Football, HOUSTON TEXANS vs SAN FRANCISCO 49 ers. The Texans came into this game with a 2-2 record on the season and there sure of issues with in there team on the offensive side of the ball. While the Texans defense was ranked number 1 in the NFL after last weeks performance against the Seattle Seahawks, there offense had been anything but number one, but the texans wanted to show America,on Sunday that their offense was just as worthy for the award as the defense. The 49 ers came into this game having mixed emotions on how their season has gone thus far and why there team had a 2-2 record leading up to this game. First quarter the 49 ers would dominate on the offensive and defensive side of the ball scoring 2 touch downs. Termaine Brock of the 49 ers would intercept a 18 yard pass and would return it for a touch down giving the 49ers the lead. The Following drive for the 49ers, running back Frank Gore would rush for 1 yard to give the 49 ers there second touch down of the game. Second quarter the Texans would continue to struggl , but the 49 ers offense would continue to thrive, with Anthony Dixon running for a 2 yard touchdown, making the score at the end of the half 21-0. Second half the Texans would come out with a sense of urgency and would be able to convert , with Randy Bullock kicking a 41 yard field goal, to help the Texans cut into the defecit of 21-3. The following drive the 49 ers  Phil Dawson kicked a 38 yard field goal to extend the 49 ers lead back to 21. Fourth quarter the  Texans would continue to struggle, but the 49 ers would bounce back. 49ers receiver Vernon Davis would receive a 64 yard pass from Colin Kapernick for a 49 ers touch down. The Following drive Texans, would come up empty, and  the 49 ers would struggle as well, but would be able to convert with 49 ers kicker Phil Dawson kicking a 24 yard field goal. The 49 ers would go on to win it 34-3.

NBA PRESEASON WEEK 1

Saturday, October 5th began the opening night of the NBA Preseason and the beginning stages of discovering who the next NBA "Heavy Weight Champion" for the 2013-2014 season was going to be. The NEW ORLEANS PELICANS  vs HOUSTON ROCKETS was the first match-up of the evening. First quarter the Rockets would get out to a commanding 11 point lead, out scoring the Pelicans in the first 33-22. Second quarter the Pelicans would make a come back, but the rockets would still hold the lead by the end of the half 31-24. Second half the Rockets would get back into the game, out scoring the Pelicans 34-29 in the third. Fourth quarter the Pelicans would make a astonishing come back, out scoring the Rockets 116-115. Leading scorers for the Pelicans were Anthony Marrow with 26 points, Austin Rivers with 21 points in 32 minutes and 5 ast. Leading scorers for the Rockets were James Harden with 21 points and 3 ast. and Dwight Howard with 19 points, 9 rebounds, and 3 ast. The Rockets would go on to lose this heart breaking pre season opener against the Pelicans 116-115.

 The second key preseason match-up was on Monday, the MIAMI HEAT vs ATLANTA HAWKS . The Miami Heat came into their preseason opener ready to begin there season where they started last season, with winning there 2 second straight NBA title and there third NBA title overall. The Atlanta Hawks had a interesting off season, picking up a few key defensive and offensive assets to their roster. Along with the few key free agents this off season the heat picked up a new head coach and they were hopeing tonight would be the night that they could show case all the hard work they had done this off season. First quarter the Heat would get out to a strong lead, out scoring the Hawks 25-16. The Heat would continue to dominate, out scoring the Hawks in the second 24-14. The heat would be dominating at the half 49-30. Second half the Hawks would come out very strong , with a sense of urgency, out scoring the Heat 26-23 in the third. Fourth quarter the Hawks would battle back into the game and would make a come back  out scoring the heat in the fourth 31-20,but it would be to little to late. Leading scorers for the Heat were Chris Bosh with 21 points and Lebron James with 9 points and 5 rebounds. Leading scorers for the Hawks were Mike Scott with 13 points and Al Hordford with 10 points and 9 rebounds. The Heat would hold on to win the pre season opener 92-87.

OPENING NIGHT OF THE NBA SEASON

The quest for the 2013-2014 NBA Basketball crown begins tonight. The HOUSTON ROCKETS  vs NEW ORLEANS PELICANS. The Rockets came into this game having a very big offseason, picking up free agent of the Los Anegeles Lakers Dwight Howard. Howard had his troubles with the Los Anegeles lakers the entire last season and wanted to start new with a new team. The second match-up of the evening were the CHICAGO BULLS vs  INDIANA PACERS. The bulls has there share of scrutiny last season with their number one player Derek Rose not playing the entire last season because of a ACL tear in the 2012 play offs. The Indiana pacers on the other hand had a interesting season and post season making it to the Eastern Conference Finals and putting up a tough fight. The Pacers knew that they had a chance this season to win it all.

NFL Sunday Night and Monday Night

On Sunday night  NEW ENGLAND PATRIOTS vs ATLANTA FALCONS. The New England Patriots came into this game with a undefeated record of 3-0. The Atlanta Falcons came into this game struggling after beginning 1-2 on the season. The falcons were hopeing with a win Sunday, they would gain the confidence to get through the rest of the season. First quarter the falcons would get out to a early lead driving down the field to get a 23 yard field goal from Falcons kicker Matt Bryant, putting the falcons up at the end of the quarter 3-0. Second quarter the patriots would respond with a touch down pass from Tom Brady to Matthew Mulligan to put the patriots up 7-3. Later in the quarter the Patriots would score again with Stephen Gostkowski kicking a 48 yard field goal. The falcons would respond with a drive up the field and a 21 yard touch down pass from Matt Ryan to Tony Gonzalez. Both teams would be tied at the half. Second half the falcons and the patriots would struggle on the offensive end, but the patriots would come up with a 22 yard field goal from patriots field goal kicker Stephen Gostkowski. The patriots would be up 13-10 at the end of the third quarter. Fourth quarter the patriots would come out very strong with LaGarrette Blout running 47 yards for a patriots touch down. The falcons would respond back with a  45 yard field goal of there own from falcons kicker Matt Bryant. By the end of the fourth quarter the patriots would be up 30-13. (getting a field goal and touchdown with there past two drives) The falcons would continue to try to fight, to get back into the game. The falcons would put together a touchdown drive with Matt Ryan leading the way, throwing a 11 yard pass to Tony Gonzalez for a falcons touch down. The following drive, the falcons would put together another scoring drive with Matt Bryant kicking a 25 yard field goal. The falcons would fall to the patriots 30-23. The patriots would improve to 4-0.

On Monday Night football the MIAMI DOLPHINS vs NEW ORLEANS SAINTS. The Dolphins came into this game undefeated with a record of 3-0. The saints came into this game as well 3-0. and wanted to continue there great start to the season with another win on Monday night. This was one of the best and unexpected match-ups thus far in the season. The  Miami Dolphins would receive there first lost of the season, as they fall to the New Orleans Saints 38-17.