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It seems like only yesterday that the Cavaliers took out the Warriors in one of the most thrilling NBA Finals in recent history. However, there are only a couple months left before the 2016-2017 season begins and the players are starting to get back to work. All eyes will be on the Warriors, with Kevin Durant joining a team that was nearly unstoppable during the regular season last year. With all the new acquisitions and big trades that went down over the summer, it will be exciting to see which teams can rise from the dust of last season and try to dethrone the Cavs and Warriors. Games will start before you know it, so get your tickets now.
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After a thrilling Finals series between LeBron James and the Cleveland Cavaliers and Steph Curry and the Golden State Warriors, the NBA's brief offseason is winding down. June's NBA draft led into the summer leagues of July, and now, NBA teams are gearing up to head back to training camp in preparation for the 2016–17 season. Players can enjoy a few more weeks of vacation and relaxation before teams assemble the final week of September for practice. Also, On Sept. 10–12, the NBA will hold its annual Hall of Fame enshrinement in Springfield, Massachusetts. Preseason action begins at the beginning of October, and the regular season will tip off Oct. 27.
All eyes are on the NBA this week as game 4 of the finals nears. This promises to be an exciting game as the Warriors and Cavaliers battle it out to see who will come out on top as they look toward game 5 in the Oracle Arena. Cleveland Cavaliers wowed fans with a fantastic performance by LeBron James and Kyle Irving, leading to a much needed win in the series. One more win and the Cavaliers will be tied with two wins heading toward the final game. Snag your tickets for games 4 and 5 of the finals, starting at just $45 so that you can be sure to experience the anticipation and excitement first hand.
The final days of the NBA 2016 season are here. With the Conference Finals of the playoffs coming to a close, only seven games remain for this season. The Cleveland Cavaliers and the Golden State Warriors have fought long and hard to make it to the championship round and only one of them is going to be coming out victorious. No matter which of the final two you are cheering on, be sure to get your tickets while you still can. It will not be long before the season is done and the long wait for next year begins. Experience the excitement and see for yourself whether the Warriors or the Cavaliers will be 2016 champions.
With the season nearly over, fans of the NBA could not ask for a more exciting conclusion. From the Eastern Conference, the Toronto Raptors and Cleveland Cavaliers are in a vicious competition to emerge ahead in the Conference Finals of the Playoffs. Each team has earned two victories, with just three games remaining. In the Western Conference, the Oklahoma City Thunder is doing the impossible by beating the league leader, the Golden State Warriors, down. Only a handful of teams have taken victories over the Warriors, but the Thunder now holds a one win advantage over the team. Find out if the favorite is to be knocked out before the final round by getting your playoff tickets.
Your opportunities to catch the action live is dwindling as the NBA season winds down. The playoffs are still raging on and all fans are looking to see who is going to make it all the way. The Conference Semifinals are nearly over. The Cleveland Cavaliers have earned a spot in the next round, and all basketball fans are watching the Golden State Warriors very closely. Soon the final round will begin and everyone will wait in anticipation as the final few games begin. Be sure to get your tickets while you still can before the long wait for next season begins. Razorgator has all your NBA tickets available at the best price.
The NBA season is nearly over, but fans still have the most exciting part to look forward to. The playoffs are in full swing, so it is time to determine who is going to walk away as the champions. With the conclusion of the first round, and the beginning of the Conference Semifinals, half of the teams have been eliminated. Now, it comes down to the Cleveland Cavaliers, Atlanta Hawks, Miami Heat, Toronto Raptors, Golden State Warriors, Portland Trailblazers, Oklahoma City Thunder, and San Antonio Spurs. This is the time NBA fans have been waiting for, so get your tickets and come out to cheer your team on to the Conference Finals.
While the playoffs are in full swing, sportswriters and broadcasters from the U.S. and Canada took a moment to vote for the NBA Coach of the Year award for the 2015-2016 season. With a total of 64 first place votes and 381 points from the voters, Steve Kerr of the Golden State Warriors won, despite missing the first 43 games of the season due to complications from back injury. Kerr will receive his trophy before the next Warriors game. Second place went to the Portland Trail Blazers' coach Terry Stotts, and Gregg Popovich of the Spurs came in third. All three teams are still in the playoffs, and you can still get tickets to catch the action in person.
The NBA 2016 season is over, but before the long wait until next year, fans can enjoy the playoffs as one last hurrah. The bracket is completely decided and now it is just down to the teams to decide how well they fare in the postseason. Everyone has their eyes turned toward the Golden State Warriors who have dominated this season and are seeded at number one in the Western Conference and leads the entire league. Number two in the league, the San Antonio Spurs, are also from the Western Conference, while the top team from the east, the Cleveland Cavaliers, comes in at number three. Get your tickets to see your team in action as the playoffs begin.
It is the most exciting time of the NBA season. The playoffs are just about to get started and everyone has picked their favorite team to win. Certainly the biggest challenge is going to be overcoming the Golden State Warriors who have only lost seven matches all year, and remain completely undefeated on their own court. Still, the championship is far from decided, so reserve your tickets and come out to experience the excitement of the playoffs. It all gets started on April 18th when the first four games of the first round take place. The last four matchups will be held on the 19th. After that, all 16 teams will be fighting to move on to round two.
Who would you pick to be a part of your NBA dream team? For LeBron James, it's no secret that he'd love to play a season or two alongside his best friends Carmelo Anthony, Dwayne Wade and Chris Paul. The four are affectionately known as "The Brotherhood," and James even stated he'd "take a pay cut" to make the dream team happen. Though contracts and reality means this is unlikely to ever happen, it sure would be fun to watch them play together! As the playoffs near, be sure to stay up to date on everything that's going on with your favorite NBA team. We have tickets for all of this week's upcoming games for sale now!
Can you believe it's almost time for the NBA playoffs? It's true! There are just a few weeks left in the regular season, with most teams still duking it out for a place in the postseason action. Four notable teams have already clinched, however, and their names should come as no surprise. We can already expect to see the indomitable Golden State Warriors, Miami Heat, Boston Celtics, and Los Angeles Clippers make a strong appearance, but who will join them? We'll find out in the coming weeks, but it's never too early to secure your tickets to the playoffs. It all starts on Saturday, April 16, so don't miss a second of the action!
2/26/16 - It seems as if winter will never end, especially for those living in colder climates. One way to make the cold months fly by is purchasing some NBA tickets. Each NBA game is full of enthusiastic crowds, monstrous players, and out of this world plays. The regular NBA season is coming to a close soon enough so get your tickets for any upcoming game before the teams head into the playoffs in the month of April. This year the Golden State Warriors are dominating just as they did last year and have only lost a handful of games. Get in on all of the action today and stay up-to-date on your local professional basketball team by watching them play live.
2/10/16 - Things are really starting to heat up in the NBA, which means it must be time for the annual All-Star festivities! That's right, the 2016 installment of your basketball dream matchup is about to kick off. The All-Star action kicks off on Friday, February 12 at Ricoh Coliseum in Toronto, ON, with the Celebrity Game. Tickets are currently $128 and up. Immediately after that, the action continues with the Rising Stars Challenge at Air Canada Centre. Tickets are $51 and up. Finally, the yearly celebrations conclude with the All-Star Game on Valentine's Day, February 14 at Air Canada Centre at 8:00 PM. Tickets currently start at $698 and up. Don't miss it!
2/4/16 - The 80 point club is something that only the elitist of the elite in the NBA can ever hope to join, but will the club welcome a new member before the season is over? Scoring 80 points in one game has only happened twice—the first time in 1962 when Wilt Chamberlain scored a whopping 100 points and again in 2006 when Kobe Bryant got 81. The closest anyone else has ever come is 73 points, but sports analysts think that the benchmark could be hit again before the season ends. They're placing their bets on Stephen Curry of Golden State, who put up 25 points in the first quarter alone Wednesday night, ending the game against the Wizards with 51 total.
1/28/16 - It was a week of surprises in the NBA, from the Cavalier's decision to move on from head coach David Blatt to the Warriors blowing out the Spurs (minus Tim Duncan) in the first match of the West's top two squads in 2016. The early Western Conference playoff picture continues to see jockeying between the Blazers, Jazz and Kings for the eighth spot, while Indiana battles Charlotte and New York for what will eventually be the final postseason berth in the East. All Star Weekend is just around the corner, marking the season's midway point before the stretch run begins. Get your NBA tickets now and find out who will be vying for the Larry O'Brien Trophy in this year's playoffs!
1/21/16 - The NBA has just released its 2016 All-Star roster, and it includes both veterans of the game and also some newcomers. A lot of attention has been given to Kobe Bryant this season as he plans to retire, and the fans showed him some love by making him the top vote-getter. The league is bidding him adieu with his 15th spot on the Western Conference roster alongside other starters as Kevin Durant, Russell Westbrook, Kawhi Leonard and Steph Curry. In the East, LeBron James got the most votes and will start along with Carmelo Anthony, Paul George, Kyle Lowry and Dwayne Wade. Who will the bragging rights go to this year? Tune in for the All-Star game on Feb. 14.
1/14/16 - Fans of the NBA are currently enjoying two of the best teams ever, from a statistical standpoint, in the Golden State Warriors and San Antonio Spurs. The Dubs made waves by opening the season with a record 24 straight victories, and currently sitting at 36-2, they appear poised to make a run at the Chicago Bulls' 72-10 mark. However, SA isn't far behind in the standings with a 34-6 tally of their own, and the Spurs are actually outscoring opponents by a wider margin (14 points per game) than GS (12 ppg). Will these two Western Conference juggernauts meet up in the playoffs this year? Stay tuned for more thrilling NBA action all season long—get your tickets today!
1/7/16 - Getting a break over the holidays doesn't really happen when you're in the NBA, and the stress of the season seems to be taking its toll on some of the teams. The Warriors were knocked from the No. 1 place to No. 2 this week by the San Antonio Spurs. Rounding out the top five are the No. 3 Thunder, who are serious competitors in the Western Conference, the No. 4 Cleveland and the No. 5 Clippers. This year's race to the playoffs will be a tight one, and any slumps could cost a team its spot in the postseason. Be sure to keep an eye on your favorite team by purchasing tickets from us today!
12/31/15 - It may be football playoff season, but that doesn't mean things are starting to heat up in the NBA as well. We can't help but watch last year's champions, the Golden State Warriors, trounce just about every opponent they face. Stephen Curry took on LeBron James and the Cleveland Cavaliers on Christmas Day, shutting down the Cavs 89 – 83 and proving he fears no challenge. Meanwhile, LeBron James just can't seem to beat these guys. Watch Golden State tonight as they hit the road to play James Harden and the Houston Rockets. Will Harden be able to put a stop to Curry? Find out tonight, and get your tickets to your favorite games right here.
12/21/15 - Known for years as the "Leastern Conference," it would appear that the East in the NBA is enjoying something of a revival. LeBron's Cavaliers continue to lead the way, but the race is tight for No. 2. Chicago continues to get solid play out of their core of Derrick Rose, Jimmy Butler and Joakim Noah, but Indiana's coming up fast thanks to the resurgent Paul George's performance in 2015. Miami is back in the mix with the return of Chris Bosh, but don't write off these young Hornets yet either. Jeremy Lin has found new life in Charlotte, keeping them hovering over competitive teams including Atlanta, Detroit and the surprising Boston Celtics. NBA tickets make a great gift for the hoop head in your family—order today!
12/17/15 - The streak has finally ended, and the Golden State Warriors are officially 24-1. Their quest to break the all-time mark ended in the same city and at the hands of the same franchise which ended the 1971-72 Lakers' record 33-game streak. The Milwaukee Bucks own the distinction of being the only NBA team to have defeated the Warriors in 2015, despite their own 10-15 mark. Meanwhile, the Spurs are 21-5 and are making a habit of running teams out of the gym—they're currently the only squad in basketball with a better point differential than the Dubs, felling opponents by an average of 13.5 points per game. Are these powerhouses on-course for a showdown in this year's NBA playoffs? Stay tuned and find out!
12/9/15 - There's no getting around it—the Warriors are still the toast of the NBA, with a record of 23-0 and counting. Shooting guard Klay Thompson suffered an ankle injury playing the final moments of a game against Indiana and is questionable for their next matchup against Boston, putting the streak in danger. Meanwhile, San Antonio is a healthy 18-5 but getting little notice mostly because they're the Spurs and flying under the radar is what they do. The Thunder, Clippers and Cavaliers are also playing strong, as expected. Unexpected is the early success of the Charlotte Hornets, a team partly-owned by legend Michael Jordan which had difficulty finding its stride over the past few seasons. Get your NBA tickets today and follow the action firsthand!
12/3/15 - Almost 20 games into the 2015-16 season and there's still no NBA team with an answer for the Golden State Warriors. Steph Curry and his crew ran their season record up to 19-0 with a narrow win over Utah, slowly closing on the all-time record of 33 in a row. In other major news, longtime superstar Kobe Bryant has announced that this year will mark his last in the pros, as the All-Star shooting guard has conceded that the mind is willing but the body's simply no longer able. Get your NBA tickets today and capitalize on your chance to see the legend one last time! Kobe's farewell tour is on—don't miss out!
11/26/15 - One month of NBA play has now past, and with it, the idea that this season will turn out anything like it did in 2014-2015. After an incredible ride to the final rounds of the playoffs earlier this year, neither the Bucks nor the Clippers are shoo-ins for the postseason. The Clippers have lost seven out of the last nine and are having their worst season since 2011. Milwaukee is in a similar position; after their stellar performance season, they are sitting at No. 13 in the East and out of the last six games have won only once. Other squads that haven't lived up to last year's success include the Grizzlies and the Rockets.
11/18/15 - It was a close call for Stephen Curry and the rest of the undefeated Golden State Warriors on Saturday. Every other team in the NBA seems to have their number, as the game against the Brooklyn Nets went into overtime this weekend. The Brooklyn Nets put the pressure on the Warriors in the fourth quarter, forcing the game into extra time. Fortunately for Golden State fans, Curry and the rest of the team rallied to beat Brooklyn 107 – 99. They also tacked on another win last night, beating the Toronto Raptors 115 – 110. Come find out if they can keep their epic winning streak alive when they take on the Los Angeles Clippers tomorrow night.
11/12/15 - Golden State remains the lone undefeated team in the NBA, as the reigning champs boosted their 2015 mark to 10-0 with their victory over the Timberwolves on Thursday evening. Stephen Curry continues to dazzle, now averaging nearly 32 points per game on astounding 52 percent shooting from the floor. LeBron James' Cleveland Cavaliers stand atop the Eastern Conference at 7-1 through their first eight contests, as the King looks to bring a championship to his home state after coming up just short last year. In New York, the Knicks are shaping up to be a respectable team, thanks to first-round draft pick and surprising revelation Kristaps Porzingis. Catch all the action throughout the season with NBA tickets, on sale now!
11/5/15 - The 2015-2016 NBA season is already off to an exciting start. It seems the Houston Rockets are trying to get their game back on track after losing in humiliating fashion to the Denver Nuggets last week. Last night, they faced the Orlando Magic at home. It was a thrilling matchup, and it ultimately ended in a tie at the end of regular time. Going into overtime, James Harden and the Houston Rockets managed to get the edge over the Magic and won the game 119 – 114. Things are just beginning to heat up in professional basketball, so be sure to get tickets to see all your favorite teams in action.
10/29/15 - The 2015-2016 NBA season is already off to a sizzling start! Wednesday night was full of action, including a few unexpected upsets. Some of the least expected wins last night went to Dallas over Phoenix, Portland over New Orleans, New York over Milwaukee, and Denver over Houston. The Denver Nuggets' win was particularly remarkable, because they managed to beat the red hot Rockets by a staggering 20 points. Russell Westbrook also looked great, leading the Oklahoma City Thunder to a 112-106 victory over San Antonio. The regular season is just getting going, so be sure to check back often and secure your tickets to all of the best basketball matchups.
10/21/15 - The 2015-2016 NBA season still has yet to kick off, but one former player is on everyone's minds this week. Former Los Angeles Lakers super star and teammate to Kobe Bryant Lamar Odom is still recovering following his scary incident in Las Vegas, NV last week. Odom was found unconscious with multiple drugs in his system and was left in a coma for several days. He is now alert and on the road to recovery, although he is still receiving dialysis for his kidneys. The Lakers, who were once kings of the league, are still struggling to make a comeback after losing Kobe Bryant to a season-ending injury last year.
10/15/15 - Many NBA players and coaches are sending thoughts, prayers and well wishes to Lamar Odom this week. He was found unconscious at a brothel in Nevada earlier this week and is receiving treatment at a hospital in Las Vegas. As the free agent recovers, his colleagues will continue to work hard to prove their skill and dominance on the court. There are several players you may want to keep your eyes on this week. Stephen Curry of the Warriors helped his team earn their first championship in 40 years last season and is looking to do a repeat this year. Another exciting player to watch is Clippers point guard Chris Paul, who thrives under pressure and can deliver in the final moments of play.
10/7/15 - If you're like most NBA fans, you're dying to get your eyes on this season's rookies. After months of scouting and recruiting, teams rosters are mostly solidified and new recruits are healthy and ready to play. Among new names are those of Stanley Johnson, Jahlil Okafor and Emmanuel, who all seem like solid prospects for Rookie of the Year. Are these guys fast, tough, and strong enough to last in the league? Do they have the heart needed to succeed? These questions loom as the first preseason games have come and gone. Thursday's games saw Indiana beating Orlando 97-92, Philadelphia over Cleveland 115-114 and the Denver Nuggets routing the Chicago Bulls 112-94.
9/30/15 - Media day may be more about fanfare than skills on the court, but it does give fans a look at who is back for the coming season. Kobe Bryant is marking his 20th year with the Lakers, and after two seasons plagued by injuries, he has been cleared to fully practice as the team begins training camp in Honolulu this week. He is also squashing rumors that he will leave the Los Angeles team when his contract ends after this season is over. He states, "I'm a Laker, man." How will he fare this season? Be sure to catch him and all your other players in action as the preseason play begins this week!
9/23/15 - There may not be a lot going on in the NBA right now as far as games go, but that's about to change! Preseason play is set to kick off this week, and teams are busy getting ready. Not only is this time crucial for conditioning, training and practicing, but the league also has also been busy planning the upcoming season's schedule. Commissioner Adam Silver recently announced that the NBA will add additional rest days between games during the final series. While this only affects days when teams have to travel, the news is welcome as it gives players more time to rest and recover. If the series stretches to seven games, this means it will take 17 days to complete compared to 15 days if no change was made.
9/16/15 - It may be the offseason for the NBA, but that is not stopping some of the league's greatest players from upping their game. The 2016 Olympics are right around the corner, and many of the NBA's seasoned players will be hopeful participants in the ceremonies. Pau Gasol, for example, went to work for his home country of Spain this week. Gasol played with the Spanish national team against France in a EuroBasket game on Thursday, in which he proceeded to land a ridiculously good dunk. Gasol ultimately helped the Spanish national team to qualify for the Olympics. For anyone not trying to qualify for the Olympics, now is the time to head back to training camp and prepare for the upcoming 2015-2016 professional basketball season.
9/9/15 - After a few months off, the NBA and players are ready to head back to training camp ahead of the upcoming 2015-2016 season. While incoming rookies will be excited for the chance to show their stuff and prove that they have what it takes to make an impact on their teams, other seasoned players know that training camp means much more than that. If you don't look good during training, in fact, it's prime time to be traded. There are a few players who may be in a position to be traded, including Ricky Rubio and Anthony Bennett on the Minnesota Timberwolves, Taj Gibson on the Chicago Bulls, Jamal Crawford on the Los Angeles Clippers, and Mario Chalmers on the Miami Heat. Come see how it all plays out this season!
9/2/15 - It may be the middle of the NBA offseason, but it will not be long before exhibition matches start back up. In a couple weeks, training camp will pick back up. After that, starting on October 2nd, the preseason begins. Fans that just cannot wait for the 2016 NBA season will want to secure their tickets early. Spots are still available in the stands of most exhibition preseason matches, so find your team and secure your spot. If you are waiting for the regular season to pick back up, October 27th is the date to remember. To start, the Atlanta Hawks will be hosting the Detroit Pistons, the Chicago Bulls will be hosting the Cleveland Cavaliers, and the Golden State Warriors will be hosting the New Orleans Pelicans. Secure your season opener tickets today.
8/27/15 - It's a sad day for NBA and its fans, who said goodbye to legendary dunker Darryl Dawkins on Thursday. The former Nets and Sixers player passed away Thursday night at the age of 58 after suffering a heart attack in his hometown of Allentown, PA. He is a tremendous loss to both the professional basketball community and the greater community, as he was well loved both on and off the court. Dawkins was known for his incredible dunking ability as well as his fun-loving zest for life. Even though he began his career at a time when other NBA giants like Kareem Abdul-Jabbar and Wesley Unseld were emerging, Dawkins became a power player in his own right even when he was butting heads with coaches.
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6/8/15 - The 2015 NBA season is winding down as the Cavaliers and Warriors battle it out during the last few playoff games. Game 2 had a bit of a controversy due to a few bad calls on behalf of the referees. Before the game started, fans were wary that there may be some bad calls, with the infamous Scott Foster and Zach Zarba, who are both known for needless whistle blowing, on the court. Their behavior was a bit different in this game: they neglected to blow the whistle four different times during overtime. Since the game, the NBA has admitted that these four calls were missed by the refs during the game. There are still tickets available for the final games of the playoffs, with prices starting at $472.
6/3/15 - It's June, and that can only mean one thing for NBA fans—the Finals are here! This year's matchup pits the Golden State Warriors versus the Cleveland Cavaliers in a battle of the NBA's best regular-season team against its best all-around player. The Warriors are playing in their first Finals since 1975, when a Rick Barry-led Golden State squad won the franchise's first and only championship. The Cavs are playing in their first Finals since 2007, their only other such appearance which concluded with a loss to the Spurs. Will the Warriors hoist their first Larry O'Brien trophy in 40 years, or will LeBron James finally bring the title home to Cleveland? Game 2 is going down at Oracle Arena in Oakland on Sunday, June 7th and you can be a part of the action starting at $663!
5/27/15 - It has all come down to this. With the Golden State Warriors' fourth and final victory against the Houston Rockets on May 27th, we now know who will be taking on the Cleveland Cavaliers in the 2015 NBA Playoff Finals. Each team in the final round has some distinct advantages, so it is sure to be an exciting and close matchup. The Warriors ended the regular season on the very top, taking the most wins out of any team in the league. The Cavaliers, however, have been playing better more recently, only losing twice during their entire time in the playoffs, one less than the Warriors. Additionally, they remained undefeated against the league's number two team last round, and they have the home court advantage. It really is anyone's game, so get your tickets.
5/20/15 - While the NBA playoffs enter the final few rounds, most teams are preparing for next year. The NBA draft lottery happened this week, with the first draft pick going to the Minnesota Timberwolves. The rest of the top 5 include the LA Lakers, Philadelphia 76ers, New York Nicks, and Orlando Magic. The Golden State Warriors have the last pick. Minnesota did have the best chance for the number one slot, but with the lottery there was no guarantee they would actually get the first pick. In fact, it was the first time since 2004 that this happened. Now that the teams know their official draft placement, they can begin to prepare for the draft on June 25. Although most teams are preparing for next season, there are still a few games left in the NBA playoffs to see who will be champion.
5/12/15 - The NBA is currently in the most exciting time of the year, which is the NBA playoffs. However, there is a lot going on behind the scenes especially with the teams who have been eliminated from post season play. The biggest news this week was the firing of the New Orleans Pelicans coach, Monty Williams. He has been coaching the Pelicans for five years and has led the team to the playoffs two of those five years. Williams has a special bond with the top Pelican player, Anthony Davis, making this split even tougher. There has not been any talk of his replacement yet, but the team and fans alike are getting anxious to find out who will be leading them into the 2015-2016 season.
5/8/15 - The NBA season is winding down, and with that comes the announcement of this year's awards, including the title for Most Improved Player. This year's runaway winner was Jimmy Butler of the Chicago Bulls, and former star for the team, Scottie Pippen, congratulated him via Twitter. Butler grew up with a single mother, who kicked him out of the house when he was just thirteen. After passing through the homes of several friends, he settled down with the Lamberts and cultivated his skills on the court. He played three years at Marquette and was the 30th pick in the 2011 draft. Despite being absent in 17 games this season due to injury, Butler managed to improve his scoring average from 13.1 to 20 points per game and his shooting percentage from 39.7% to 46.2%.
5/1/15 - While the NBA playoffs are already well underway this year, it's never too early to start thinking ahead to the 2015-2016 season. In fact, the Oklahoma City Thunder, who did not make this year's playoffs, just got word that they will have a new coach for next year. It was recently confirmed that college coach Billy Donovan is finally leaving his post at the University of Florida after leading the Gators to unprecedented success. Although some Thunder fans fear Donovan doesn't have the experience necessary to thrive at the professional level, Kevin Durant dismisses these concerns and says he's excited for the team's new coach to come on board. Donovan will replace Scott Brooks, the coach who took the Thunder to five postseasons in seven years.
4/23/15 - The playoffs started last week and the games have been nothing short of exciting. There are many other things to look forward to with the upcoming games. For example, the Atlanta Hawks starting center, Al Hortford is returning to the court after dislocating his right pinky finger in the series opener. According to Hortford, his pinky is still sore, but he is planning on returning to the starting lineup. Just like in years past, Lebron James' social media outlets are in ghost mode during the playoffs. He doesn't want any distractions during this very important time of the season. There is so much exciting basketball coming up in the next few weeks, so don't miss your opportunity to watch it live. You won't regret it!
4/14/15 - The NBA playoffs are less than a week away and all of the teams that have made it to post season play are gearing up their teams for some tough competition. The Atlanta Hawks are in the number one spot for the Eastern Conference, but are starting the playoffs with a huge set back that was announced early this week. Thabo Sefolosa, one of the Hawks starting small forwards, released a statement that he wouldn't be joining his team in the playoffs due to a broken ankle. The interesting part about this incident is it was blamed on the New York Police Department. The Hawks will suffer from the loss of this player, but will make adjustments to bring home victories. Don't miss your chance to immerse yourself in the last games of the season and the exciting upcoming NBA playoff games.
4/8/15 - Paul George made a stirring debut for the Indiana Pacers this season, his first game back after a gruesome leg injury suffered during play for Team USA in international competition. He led his squad to a critical victory over Miami, locking the two teams into a dead heat, both a single game behind the Celtics for the East's final playoff position. The Hornets aren't going away, either, just 1.5 games out with five left to play. In the West, the Thunder have lost three straight and are threatening to slip out of the postseason as Anthony Davis tries to lift his Pelicans back into the eighth spot just before the finish line. The NBA regular season is coming down to the wire once again! Don't miss the chance to see your favorite team in-person before time runs out!
4/7/15 - With just a few games left, the Eastern Conference playoff race is changing on a nearly nightly basis, with four teams – Boston, who currently hold it; Indiana; Miami; and Charlotte – within a game and a half of each other. The West also has some intrigue for their final seed as well, with Oklahoma City just a half game up on New Orleans.
3/31/15 - An exciting weekend of NBA action shook up the playoff picture, and with fewer than 10 games left to play in the regular season, every possession becomes crucial for many teams still jockeying for position in the standings. A three-game winning streak has helped the Brooklyn Nets sneak into the East's final playoff spot for the time being, but three teams remain within percentage points in that race. The Golden State Warriors, meanwhile, have locked up the top seed in the Western Conference, taking their last nine games in a row to become the first team to 60 wins this year. With fewer than two games separating the next top four teams in the West, the question remains: who will secure home court advantage in the first round of the playoffs?
3/26/15 - It's the stretch run in the NBA, and playoff races in both conferences are making for another exciting finish to the regular season. In the East, four teams are separated by less than three games in the battle for the two final playoff spots. Miami and Boston are currently in the mix, but Charlotte and Indiana are too close for comfort with a dozen games remaining. In the West, Russell Westbrook is carrying Oklahoma City into the postseason by sheer will, continuing to fend off New Orleans and Phoenix for the eighth spot. Meanwhile, the Clippers, Blazers, Spurs, and Mavericks all continue to jockey for home court advantage in the first round. The postseason officially begins in three weeks, but playoff intensity is already in full-swing!
3/20/15 - It's been another busy week in the NBA, both on and off the court. Minnesota was recently granted special permission to sign Sean Kilpatrick to a 10-day contract due to having four injured players. The league has also issued a fine to Wizards center Marcin Gorat for his second anti-flopping violation this season. The Cleveland Cavaliers were happy to welcome back Kevin Love Wednesday night after a two game rest as they took on the Brooklyn Nets. Love helped his team to a 117-92 win with 11 rebounds. Forward Serge Ibaka of the Oklahoma City Thunder underwent a knee scope surgery on Tuesday and will likely have to sit out at least four weeks. Upcoming for the league is a big game between the Eastern conference's no. 3 and 4 teams. Chicago will take on Toronto at home this Friday.
3/11/15 - The NBA season is fully underway and each team is playing to their best basketball possible to continue to boost their ranking. Sunday, March 8 held some exciting games that came down to the wire. The Oklahoma City Thunder barely breezed by the Toronto Raptors due to Russell Westbrook's triple-double. The Oklahoma City Thunder point guard has had five triple-doubles in the last six games, playing unbelievably. The Thunder made some slight adjustments in the second half to pull off the 108-104 win against the Raptors. Another game that was close in score the entire time was the Utah Jazz against the Brooklyn Nets. Brooklyn trailed shortly behind almost the entire game and wasn't able to hold on, letting the Jazz leave the Nets stadium with a big W.
3/4/15 - Cleveland has come a long way since their season started. At first, it was as if the team wasn't on the same page, which really showed in terms of offensive production. The Cleveland Cavilers have certainly turned everything around, though, and they are now first in the Central Division. Their latest win took place at the Quicken Loans Arena against the Boston Celtics. It was an exciting game full of dynamic plays, but Cleveland came away with the win. The final score was 110-79, and Lebron James had one of his better games this season. Another recent game in the NBA that provided some excitement was between the Houston Rockets and the Atlanta Hawks. The Hawks ended up winning 104-96, and a huge contributor to this score was Jeff Teague. This dynamic point guard ended the game with 25 points.
2/25/15 - Even though they started off a little shaky, the Cleveland Cavaliers are one of the best teams in NBA's Eastern Conference. Thus far, they have a record of 35-22, and seem like they can't lose. Lebron James and his team are working together, and this cohesive effort is really something to behold. Their last win was against the Knicks, which ended with a final score of 101-83. In their win, Kevin Love couldn't be stopped when it came to rebounds. He scored 16 points and had 16 rebounds. His efforts helped his team get second-chance points, which has been a theme for the Cavs as of late. Next up for them is a game against Detroit, which kicks off tonight. It should be a high-scoring game.
2/18/15 - The NBA has been putting on some great match ups as of late. One of the more exciting games last week was when the Cleveland Cavaliers took on the Chicago Bulls. This was a great match up, but at the end of the day, the Bulls proved to be the better team on the night. They won 113-98, and a huge reason for their stellar play was because of Derrick Rose. He went on to score 30 points and had 7 assists. It was a well-rounded effort from him on the night, and it's this type of performance that shows how good he can be when he's pushed to compete. Lebron James also had a stellar night, scoring 31 points. Even though the Cavs lost, they are proving to be one of the best teams in the league right now.
2/13/15 - It's Valentines' Day weekend and the All-Star game is upon us. As teams around the league prepare for a weekend of rest and relaxation, fans worldwide are eager to watch LeBron, Steph Curry, KD, Timmy, and all the other stars in action on Sunday night. Let's take a moment to give props to one Derrick Rose, an omission from this year's All-Star squad who is playing like he has something to prove. With his 30 points and 7 assists last night, Rose helped the Bulls to a statement win over the previously scorching hot LeBron-led Cavs in the only NBA game of the evening. Make sure to come out this weekend to catch the East-West game, the dunk contest, the 3 point challenge, and all the festivities of All Star weekend.
2/3/15 - The NBA has featured a lot of thrilling games for the fans as of late. One of the most notable games was when the Golden State Warriors took on the Dallas Mavericks yesterday. Both teams looked great throughout the game, but the Warriors ended up pulling away with the win. The final score was 128-114, and a huge reason why the Warriors looked so great was because of Stephen Curry. He ended the game with an astonishing 51 points, and made an incredible 10 3-pointers. He simply couldn't miss, and this performance just shows why he's one of the most valuable players in the league right now. It was a night to remember for him, and fans got to witness greatness. The Warriors' next game takes place this Friday against the 41-9 Atlanta Hawks. It should be an exciting night.
1/29/15 - As we approach the midpoint in this 2014-15 NBA season, let's take a moment to give props to the cream of the crop in league. The Eastern Conference leading Atlanta Hawks and the Western Conference leading Golden State Warriors have surprised the NBA with their consistent ability to win games. In Atlanta, second year coach and Gregg Popovich protégé Mike Budzenholder has established a kind of Spurs East, where teamwork and attention to detail on both sides of the ball have spurred the Hawks to a 16 game winning streak. On the other side of the country, we have the NBA-leading 36-7 Warriors. Led by rookie coach and fellow Popovich disciple Steve Kerr, the Warriors are looking to rebound from a tough overtime road loss to Chicago. With dead-eye shooters Steph Curry and Klay Thompson leading the charge, the Warriors look to resume their winning ways as we head toward the All-Star break.
1/21/15 - This year, the NBA has showcased a lot of good teams who have the ability to win it all. Playing well as of late has been the Dallas Mavericks. Their last outing was against the Memphis Grizzlies on Monday night. They ended up winning 103-95. A huge reason for their success on the offensive front was because of Monta Ellis. He went on to score 25 points and had 7 assist. He found his teammates open time and time again, and he's proving to be a reliable facilitator for the Mavericks. Currently, they sport a 29-13 record, and are second in the Southwest Division. Their next outing is against the Minnesota Timberwolves. They are favored coming into tomorrow's game, but they still need to look sharp early.
1/13/15 - The NBA is nearing the halfway mark of the season, and there's speculation that the Detroit Pistons could make the playoffs. They're just 2 games out of the eight seed in the East. They've taken 9 of the last 11 games, and they would be a surprise to the mix if they get in. Another important development is that the Brooklyn Nets' Kevin Garnett is suspended for one game because he head butted the Houston Rockets' Dwight Howard. Howard was fined for his part in the altercation. The Chicago Bulls are playing extremely well this season sitting in first place in the Central Division, but after a disappointing loss one of their key players got very vocal. Tom Thibodeau is frustrated with the Bulls' defense and says that his team needs to work even harder.
1/6/15 - A lot of exciting games have been happening in the NBA. One of the more memorable games was between the Houston Rockets and the Cleveland Cavaliers. Coming into this game, Lebron James and his team were hoping to rebound off some tough losses, but it was not meant to be. They ended up losing to the Rockets with a final score of 105-93. In the Rockets much-needed win, James Harden scored 21 points, and had 7 rebounds with 9 assists. He did it all on the offensive front, and was exceptionally good at finding his teammates down the court. The Cavaliers will need to adjust something if they want to turn their already tough season around. Kyle Irving scored 38 points in the loss, so maybe the Cavaliers need to revolve the offense around him more.
12/31/14 - Things are shaping up in the NBA, and there were a lot of great match ups last week. A top performer was the Dallas Mavericks. Taking on the Washington Wizards, they knew they had to start out strong. They did just that, and ended up winning 93-70. In their win, Monta Ellis went on to score 20 points, going 8-15 from the field. He was on fire for most of the game. Another team that performed well was the Atlanta Hawks, who beat the Cleveland Cavaliers 109-100. Paul Millsap was the leading scorer for the Hawks, who ended up scoring 26 points and had 9 rebounds. His efforts on the boards certainly helped them come up with second chance points. If they can continue this momentum, they are a team to watch out for late in the season.
12/22/14 - The NBA featured some exciting games this Monday, December 22, 2014. One of the better games featured the Charlotte Hornets vs. the Denver Nuggets. The Hornets ended up winning 110-82. Al Jefferson carried the Hornets to a win, and he ended up scoring 22 points and had 7 rebounds. He simply couldn't be stopped. The Hornets will hope he has the same type of outing in their next game to help them build some momentum. Another thrilling game was between the Spurs and the Clippers. The spurs ended up taking the win with a final score of 125-118. Tim Duncan, one of the best centers in the game right now, led his team to victory. He ended up scoring 21 points and had an impressive 12 rebounds.
12/18/14 - Seven weeks into the season the NBA is just getting starting on what appears to be one of the most exciting seasons ever. The Golden State Warriors continue to dominate and improved their record this week to 22-3. On December 18, they overcome a 17 point first half deficit and beat the Thunder 114-109. Oklahoma's reigning NBA MVP Kevin Durant had to sit out the second half due to a sprained ankle. Another league highlight was Rodney Stuckey's 20 points and 10 rebounds as he led his Pacer's to a 110-91 victory over the Lakers. Upcoming games to watch include Eastern Conference leader Toronto taking on Detroit on December 19. Don't miss out on any action and buy your tickets today to see the best basketball on the planet.
12/12/14 - The Golden State Warriors continue to set the pace for the NBA, led by the hot-shooting backcourt of Stephen Curry and Klay Thompson. Winners of a dozen straight, the Warriors will look to continue rolling as they face a tough run through the Western Conference, including games versus Houston, Dallas, Memphis, and Oklahoma City, who recently regained stars Russell Westbrook and Kevin Durant. In the east, the Toronto Raptors continue their breakout season, even in the absence of leading scorer DeMar Derozan, who is still sitting out with a groin injury. Despite a pair of recent setbacks versus LeBron James and the Cavaliers, Toronto still holds the lead in the Eastern Conference, and can try to rack up a few more wins as they look forward to games versus the Knicks, Magic, Nets, and Pistons in the next week. Razorgator is your source for great seats at the games!
12/3/14 - The San Antonio Spurs continue their climb up the NBA charts, and even with Tony Parker out with a broken rib, the Spurs have been putting out an effort that resembles their championship performance. Their concrete defense and solid performance from all players, especially standouts such as Tim Duncan and Kawhi Leonard, means the spurs are on their way to another stellar season. Not far behind as possible playoff contenders are the Memphis Grizzlies, who have won nine of their last ten games. The combination of Zach Randolph, Marc Gasol, Tony Allen and Courtney Lee make Memphis a credible threat against the Spurs having a repeat title season. The Golden State Warriors round out the current top three teams, and with their 98-97 victory over the Orlando Magic on Tuesday night, they have proven they've got the talent to topple the Spurs. Razorgator has tickets to these and other great basketball teams still available, so grab yours now!
11/26/14 - The dust is still settling a month into the basketball season, and while no set NBA title contenders have emerged, there are some noteworthy names and faces. Reigning champions San Antonio Spurs, with veteran player Tim Duncan, are looking for their first back-to-back title—they've had four chances, and are hoping the fifth time is the charm. The New Orleans Pelicans are currently in 5th place in the Southwest Division, but they've got Anthony Davis. Davis, an early MVP favorite, seems poised to enter the ranks of some other Hall of Fame centers—which includes famous players like Kareem Abdul Jabbar and Patrick Ewing. Last but not least, the Memphis Grizzlies are the team on everyone's radar. Their recent 107-91 besting of the LA Clippers proved that the Grizz and center Marc Gasol aren't messing around: they're here to stay, and they're here to win.
11/19/14 - Even just a month into the season, NBA tickets have already been in high demand on the secondary market, even in places that weren't expected. Coming off a surprise playoff appearance last year, the Washington Wizards are in first place in the Southeast Division and have an average price of $114.42 on the secondary market, according to Razorgator. An upcoming game against the Cleveland Cavaliers on Friday currently has an average price of $200.13 with a get-in price of $48.
11/18/14 - We're only in week 3 for the NBA, but some standout teams have already come forward. The Portland Trail Blazers, The Cleveland Cavaliers, and the Houston Rockets are all riding high this week following some close victories. The Rockets have a tough road ahead when they face the Memphis Grizzlies this week, as both teams stand 9-1. LeBron James, Kyrie Irving, and Kevin Love are foremost on the Cavaliers' roster, with James averaging 27 points per game. The Cavs will be taking on the Denver Nuggets on Monday and the San Antonio Spurs on Wednesday. After a 91-94 loss to the Sacramento Kings on Saturday, the Spurs are looking for a victory over the Philadelphia 76s on Monday night before they confront Cleveland on Wednesday. Tickets are still available for that matchup, starting at $59.
11/14/14 - With the unveiling of its new Christmas jerseys earlier today, the NBA continues to produce innovative performance gear for its players. Alongside its state-of-the-art jerseys, NBA tickets have reached all-time price highs on the secondary market in select cities, according to Razorgator, including Cleveland following LeBron James' return and Los Angeles when the Lakers are in town. Several marquee matchups will take place over the weekend, with the Pacers and Bulls squaring off in Chicago tomorrow night and Rockets and Thunder meeting in Oklahoma City.
11/12/14 - Kobe Bryant set one of those records that only come with longevity on Tuesday, as the 19-year veteran became the all-time NBA leader in missed field goals. The record-breaking miss came in the fourth quarter of the Lakers' 107-102 loss in Memphis to the Grizzlies. Next up, the Lakers return home to host the defending champion San Antonio Spurs on November 14, and tickets are available starting at $52. Toronto is the early leader in the Eastern Division at 7-1 with Chicago, Miami, Washington and Brooklyn close behind. In the Western Division, Memphis reigns supreme at 7-1 with Houston, Golden State, Portland and Dallas rounding out the top five. Big matchups this week include Miami at Brooklyn (tickets from $18), Cleveland at Boston (tickets from $61) and Brooklyn at Portland (tickets from $23).
11/11/14 - The NBA season is now in its third week of the season as teams around the league look to make early statements to formidable foes and separate themselves from the pack. There are many intriguing storylines this season with the return of Lebron James as a Cleveland Cavaliers, the Spurs will look to repeat as Champions for the first time in the Popovich/Duncan era, the Clippers look to become a serious contender, the OKC Thunder will look to finally get over the hump and win a NBA title, the Golden State Warriors feel it's their time. According to Razorgator, the Cavaliers are still the most interesting as they have the highest price for NBA tickets in the league.
11/7/14 - It's early in the 2014-15 NBA season, but three teams in the Western Conference are off to a red hot start: Houston Rockets (6-0), Memphis Grizzlies (5-0) and Golden State Warriors (4-0). The Rockets are the first team to win each of its first 6 games by 10 or more points since 1985. In the East, Washington, Chicago and Toronto have the top three sports. Even with LeBron back in Cleveland, the rejuvenated Cavs have started very slow, winning only one of its first four games. Kobe and the injury-laden Lakers remain winless out West. Saturday night features the NBA game of the weekend, when Golden State plays at Houston.
10/16/14 - Which NBA teams have the highest demand for tickets in 2014? The top 5 based on average NBA ticket prices, include: Dallas Mavericks ($556), Cleveland Cavaliers ($438), Minnesota Timberwolves ($318), New York Knicks ($262) and Chicago Bulls ($256). Only three teams have average prices below $100: Detroit, Memphis and Indiana. For comparison, the NBA tickets league average is $185. Of the 32 teams, 12 are at or above the average.
10/6/14 - New Orleans and Miami tipped off the 2014 NBA preseason on Saturday night in Louisville. Jimmer Fredette, who had 17 points/3 assists, led the Pelicans to a 98-86 win over the Heat. Cavs and Raptors won Sunday's games. LeBron James played 19 minutes and scored 12 points for Cleveland; new teammate Kevin Love added 8 points/11 rebounds. Atlanta, Boston, Chicago and LA Lakers play tonight. Find NBA preseason tickets today for as little as $4.
8/13/14 - It's time to snap out of your offseason slumber, because the NBA is back! Well, almost. The 2014-2015 NBA schedule has been released, which means now is the time to start planning your "sick" days. The schedule was revealed on Wednesday, and what came as a surprise to fans nationwide was the unfamiliar lack of LeBron James on opening night. For the first time in seven years, the superstar will not play a game to open up the season, instead, the defending champion San Antonio Spurs are pitted against the Dallas Mavericks on Oct. 28. Later that night, the Rockets-Lakers showdown will figure the most anticipated debut of the year: Kobe Bryant's return from a season-ending leg fracture. NBA fans will have to wait two days until LeBron makes his debut: the Cavaliers will faceoff against the the Knicks on Oct. 30. James will revisit his old team when Cleveland faces Miami in a hypeworthy Christmas spectacular. Get a jump on NBA tickets and secure yours today before the best deals are snatched up!
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4/15/14- There is just one more day until the 2013-2014 NBA regular season is officially in the books and playoffs start! All 16 teams that will compete in the postseason are already locked in, but must wait until the season closes to find out their seeding. The Memphis Grizzlies took down the Phoenix Suns on Monday, dashing their hopes at making it into the playoffs, while the Heat fell to Wizards and sacrificed the top-seed to Indiana. The Pacers are now set against the Atlanta Hawks in the first round of Eastern Conference play, and the Spurs are pitted against the Grizzlies for the Western Conference. On the other side of the league, the Milwaukee Bucks clinched the worst record in the NBA as of Monday night when they fell to the Raptors—get ready for that number one draft pick, Bucks fans! Score some highly sought-after NBA playoffs tickets and see the best matchups of the year take place!
4/8/14 - We're in the home stretch of the regular season, with just a little over one week left of NBA games before playoffs (final day 4/16). We've known for a while who the top dogs are: the Miami Heat are in sole possession of the No.1 seed in the East, on the back of the Pacers' continued struggles, while the West is owned by the San Antonio Spurs, who just succeeded in a franchise-record 19-game winning streak. The OKC Thunder (Kevin Durant broke Michael Jordan's 25 ppg streak Sunday night) is one game ahead of the Clippers for the No. 2 seed. After Monday's break (congratulations UConn), those on the brink for a postseason run are Atlanta, Cleveland and the New York Knicks in the Eastern Conference; Dallas, Phoenix and Memphis are duking it out in the West. Barring an utter disaster, Houston, Portland and Golden State have yet to clinch, but are liable playoff contenders. The final sprint towards postseason has taken off, get your NBA ticket for this last week and witness some intense pre-playoff action!
3/31/14 - History is being made on both ends of streaks in the NBA. The Spurs keep rolling with a franchise tying 17-game winning streak and the 76ers finally snapped a 26-game losing streak with a win over the Pistons. Of any year the 76ers decided to rebuild this would be it. With one of the most talented draft classes coming out of college, a lottery pick this year could prove to be extremely valuable for teams moving forward. Likely first rounders who everyone is watching entering the NBA draft include Andrew Wiggins, Aaron Gordon, Marcus Smart, Jabari Parker, Joel Embiid, Julius Randle, and Dante Exum. As the regular season comes closer to a close, the durability of teams start to show: the Golden State Warriors have both crucial big men in Andrew Bogut (pelvis) and David Lee (hamstring) benched due to injuries. This comes at a critical point, as they have not yet secured a playoff spot. There is less than a month left of regular season play, get your NBA tickets now!
3/25/14 - With less than a month left of regular season, the NBA playoff race is coming to a head. The Miami Heat are sending their fans into a tizzy, having lost seven of the last 11 games and not playing like a top team in the East at all. LeBron James and Chris Bosh have expressed they're tired of all the "excuses" and are looking for a sharp turnaround to enter the postseason on a high note. The Pacers, too, are just 5-5 in their last 10 games, and their offensive cracks are as gaping as ever. These two teams will meet on Wednesday for the first time since splitting a pair of games back in December: tickets start at $67 in Indianapolis. In the West, the road to the playoffs is another story. The one through nine seeds essentially represent the best teams league-wide (aside from the East's two frontrunners) and competition is fiercer than before this March. If the playoffs commenced today, the Suns would be out—but the Mavericks and Grizzlies may just as well fall through by the regular season's end. Things are heating up in the final few weeks of play, get in on the action and score you NBA tickets with Razorgator today!
3/17/14 - With a month of the regular season left, NBA crunch time has officially commenced. Will your team crumble or thrive under the pressure? We've seen some long win-streaks: the San Antonio Spurs have won 10 consecutive games (five on the road), and the Clippers are one ahead with 11 straight. The Grizzlies, Nets and Bulls are making convincing playoff pushes, while the Trail Blazers, Pacers and Suns are suffering some skids. Kevin Durant is now 14 games away of tying Michael Jordan's 40-game streak of at least 25 points. The Cavaliers will take on both Durant and LeBron James this weekend, so fans can get a taste of the MVP race in back-to-back games in Cleveland (Miami Heat 3/18, OKC Thunder 3/20). If your team is left out of the playoff running, don't fret: March is certainly heating up, with the
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3/4/14 - The Indiana Pacers may be holding the Heat off the top in the Eastern Conference, but LeBron James put up historic numbers against the Bobcats in his career-high 61-point game on Monday, giving the franchise its latest scoring record. James, and his less frightening clear facemask, is looking resolute in his quest for a three-peat. After Monday's performance, as amazing as Kevin Durant's January was, it's clear that James won't go down so easy in the fight for MVP. Behind the one and two teams in the East is a trench war between the Raptors, Bulls and Wizards, while the race in the Western Conference is tighter: Nos. 1-2 OKC and San Antonio are separated by two games up top, followed by a close Portland, LA, and Houston.
2/28/14 - The NBA All-Star break and festivities are over and the hot topic has been player movement. Trades, waivers and buyouts for some high profile players went down as Danny Granger was traded by Indiana to Philadelphia and then negotiated his buyout and landed in LA with the Clippers, along with Big Baby Davis who bolted from Orlando. The other big name was veteran forward Caron Butler who bought out of Milwaukee and is reportedly headed for Oklahoma City, spurning the opportunity to return to Miami and the Heat who drafted him in 2002. In the East, Indiana is barely holding off Miami for top-seed and both are comfortable in knowing they will finish 1-2. After that only a few games separate #3 from #8 with Detroit on the outside looking in. In the West, OKC continues to hold the top spot but it's tight all the way down to #5 seed Houston and then #6-8 will be a battle between Dallas, Golden State, Phoenix and Memphis. Hot games in early March include: Golden State at Indiana on March 4th in a battle of young upstarts, a Finals rematch of Miami at San Antonio on March 6th, Indiana at Houston on March 7th and Houston at Miami on March 16th. The MVP race has heated up as Kevin Durant had been the favorite, especially with an impressive January, but LeBron James has let it be known that the race isn't over and the MVP trophy will have to be wrestled away from him after a very impressive last few weeks! Even a broken nose and the baddest face-mask ever worn in the NBA can't stop him.
2/19/14 - What an All-Star weekend! After losing to the West in the last three games, the East finally rallied to defeat their counterparts, coming back from an 18-point deficit for a 163-155 finish in front of a star-studded crowd. Some notable players from the weekend were Blake Griffin and Kevin Durant (38 points apiece), Damian Lillard, Chris Bosch, John Wall (and his dunks), and Marco Belinelli, but let's see how the pros fare as the NBA gets back to business. Coming out of the All-Star break, OKC is the undisputed #1 team, since the Pacers lost their footing before the weekend: allowing their three-game winning streak to be snapped by the Cavaliers.
The most popular games for the second half of the season (pre All-Star break) were the Bulls-Knicks (get-in for $85 on 4/13), Heat-Thunder (get-in for $142 on 2/20) and Knicks-Heat (get-in for $89 on 4/6). Keep an eye on the Knicks as they try to secure the eighth seed in the Eastern Conference, currently 2.5 games behind the Charlotte Bobcats. With poor playoff showings in previous years, will the Clippers be able to keep up with OKC or San Antonio if they make it this time around? Who will be moved before tomorrow's Trade Deadline? Will the Pacers dethrone the Heat? Get your NBA tickets today and find out! Heading into 2014 NBA All-Star break, two small market teams—Indiana Pacers and Oklahoma City Thunder—lead the Eastern Conference and Western Conference respectively. In what could be a preview of this year's NBA Finals matchup, Oklahoma City travels to Indiana on 4/13; cheap tickets start at $24. Although the Pacers average only 99 points per game (20th), its defense leads the NBA in opponent's points per game and field goal percentage. OKC has more balance, however, ranking in the top 5 for most key offensive and defensive stats. Kevin Durant of the Thunder, who lead's the league in points per game (31.2), remains many experts MVP pick.
Looking ahead to the start of second half of the season, NBA ticket prices average $135, with the New York Knicks ($558), Miami Heat ($270), and Los Angeles Lakers ($200) having the highest demand at home. At $135, the average NBA ticket's 20% less than at the start of the season. On the road, the Bulls, Heat, Knicks, Nets, and Pacers all average 35% or more per ticket above the League average. Based on average ticket price, Bulls at Knicks on 4/13, Heat at Thunder on 2/20, and Knicks at Heat on 4/6 are the three games with the highest demand in the second half of the NBA season.
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16 August 2007
Rupert Thomson in NYC
Thomson wrote one of my favorite novels of recent years, Divided Kingdom, many scenes of which still remain remarkably vivid in my mind. I also had great melancholic fun with it when it was a LitBlog Co-op nominee. (I haven't read any of Thomson's other books yet, but I will, I will...)
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Matt, you must read them. I've pressed his work on all and sundry, even managing to get some of my kids to read The Book of Revelation, which is a personal favourite. And though my hatred of signings and interviews verges on the pathological, I might even be tempted to make an exception for Thomson if I were in NYC.ReplyDelete
- Gursky8/20/2007 12:15 PM
It was nice to see you there.ReplyDelete
It was a marvelous event, and so much fun to see a bunch of people I'd either not seen in a while or only knew from their blogs and email addresses. And it was my first trip to McNally Robinson, which is a magnificent store. Many thanks to everybody for making it so fun.ReplyDelete
And yes, The Book of Revelation has risen high on my TBR pile. Ed Champion was grabbing unsuspecting pedestrians in the store and evangelizing the book to them. For all I know, he did that the whole way back to Brooklyn...

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Carthage head football coach Jon Guidie said his team's goal was to score at least 40 points Thursday night against Marshfield, and the Tigers are 25-0 in the last four years when they hit that mark.
Well, how about 80?
The Tigers dominated in nearly every aspect of the game, scored 54 points in the second quarter alone and led 60-14 at the half en route to an 80-22 thumping of the visiting Bluejays at K.E. Baker Stadium in the first round of the Class 4, District 4 playoffs.
Carthage led just 6-0 after a quarter of play after a 6-yard touchdown run by senior quarterback Gabe Franklin that capped a 97-yard drive which consumed six-and-a-half minutes.
Things started unraveling for Marshfield on the first play of the second quarter. Facing a fourth down from their own 32-yard line, Bluejays' quarterback Blayne Armstrong threw incomplete on a fake punt attempt. Carthage senior EJ Morgan caught a 20-yard touchdown pass two plays later, and Carthage led 12-0. But not for long.
Sophomore Alex Derryberry recovered a pooch kick at the 29, and senior Cameron Priester scored on first down to make it a 20-0 game after the two-point conversion.
Marshfield answered at the 9:17 mark to pull within 20-6, but the Tigers came back with a 6-yard touchdown catch by senior Kennan Harrison, and sophomore Dausen Gourley's reverse run on the two-point try made it a 28-6 game.
Carthage then recovered a fumble on the ensuing kickoff at the 30, and on first down Morgan caught a touchdown pass. 36-6.
Then a surprise onside kick was recovered by junior Alex Kennedy, and Franklin threw to Harrison on third down for 50 yards and another score. 44-6.
Carthage added a 21-yard touchdown catch by Morgan at the 3:41 mark to go up 52-6, and sophomore Kendall Young intercepted an Armstrong pass and returned it for a touchdown with 45 seconds remaining. The only hiccup was a Carthage fumble in the end zone, but the Tigers led 60-14 at the break.
"We were pretty fortunate in the first half," Guidie said. "Our kicking game really made some plays. We recovered those three kicks and that was a big key. Our defense played very well, but the kicking game not allowing their offense on the field was huge for us because they're very, very good at what they do."
Carthage added three scores in the second half with a turbo clock running, and held Marshfield to just eight points in the fourth quarter.
And, against a team that averaged 57 points in each of its last four games, and had scored at least 46 points in five games this year, the Carthage defense limited Marshfield to just 223 offensive yards on Thursday, and just 106 through the air. Keep in mind Armstrong had thrown for more than 3,000 yards and 32 touchdowns in nine games.
Page 2 of 2 - "Honestly, and I say this every week, but coach (Chris) Edwards and the defensive staff did a fantastic job preparing for these guys," Guidie said. "They did a great job getting our kids prepared."
And, despite rain nearly every day this week, the Tigers still managed 500 yards of offense on a soggy field.
"They made the decision to cover it on Monday with plastic," Guidie said of the field conditions. "The maintenance staff stayed out late on Monday night getting that done and then they were as late as possible getting it off today. They worked really hard on that field and made it playable for us tonight and I really appreciate that."
Franklin completed 11 of 15 passes for 182 yards and three scores. He rushed 16 times for 141 yards and two touchdowns. Morgan caught seven passes for 113 yards and three scores, and Harrison had two catches for 56 yards and a score. Priester rushed six times for 66 yards and a touchdown.
The Tigers will make the familiar trip west next Wednesday to tangle with Webb City, the top seed in the district. The Cardinals blanked McDonald County 56-0 Thursday, and defeated Carthage 42-7 in week three.
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Cultures & Communities
Furniture, cooking wares, clothing, works of art, and many other kinds of artifacts are part of what knit people into communities and cultures. The Museum's collections feature artifacts from European Americans, Latinos, Arab Americans, Asian Pacific Americans, African Americans, Gypsies, Jews, and Christians, both Catholics and Protestants. The objects range from ceramic face jugs made by enslaved African Americans in South Carolina to graduation robes and wedding gowns. The holdings also include artifacts associated with education, such as teaching equipment, textbooks, and two complete schoolrooms. Uniforms, insignia, and other objects represent a wide variety of civic and voluntary organizations, including youth and fraternal groups, scouting, police forces, and firefighters.
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"In-Out" Basket
- Description
- The process of manufacturing such baskets is called "sewing," but it is actually a process of binding and coiling long strands of grass. In the wetlands, two kinds of grasses are used; "sweetgrass," and more recently, black rush, also known as "bullrush." Strips of oak wood, or palmetto fronds are used to bind together long bundles of grass, which are then coiled into a particular shape. Makeshift tools, such as broken-off spoons, flattened nails, or cow ribs are used for the coiling and binding process. Sometimes, colored grasses or pine needles are used in the show baskets, although the use of sweetgrass, bulrush, and palmetto is standard.
- Today, the role of the men and boys is to gather the materials, the women do the weaving and market the baskets. Until recently, baskets were sold from family-operated roadside stands, but increasingly, they are sold at county fairs and cultural festivals. Many of the older women regarded basketmaking as a carefully guarded community secret, but many of the younger women give basketmaking seminars to people from outside of the communities. The women of an earlier generation were not always comfortable with the term "gullah", younger women tend to recognize its historical and cultural value.
- Today, the baskets are for domestic and decorative purposes, rather than agricultural use, and there is a much wider variety of shapes than when baskets were used on the plantations. Some coil weaving produces wall decorations, ladies' hats, and men's caps. Although there are no fixed rules for terminology, certain shapes are often given specific names. Some of the named shapes are for placing utensils inside the baskets.
- Location
- Currently not on view
- Date made
- 1970
- ID Number
- collector/donor number
- accession number
- 298252
- catalog number
- 298252.18
- Data Source
- National Museum of American History, Kenneth E. Behring Center
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Mt. Zion Mission Baptist Church Sign
- Description
- The Mount Zion Missionary Baptist Church sprang up in rural areas across the South following the Civil War, providing a place of rest and community for freed slaves. Even if church services only occurred once or twice a month when a traveling minister visited, the house of worship provided not only a place to rekindle faith but as a school and meeting house for fraternal clubs. Homecomings came around harvest time, bringing visitors from across the country. Relatives and neighbors who had moved away came back to spend time with family, sharing stories of their lives in northern cities. The often-embellished picture of northern urban life painted at such reunions encouraged others to contemplate boarding trains north.
- World War I brought a new era of industrial opportunity for African Americans, But as production demands grew, wartime recruitment took away traditionally white and immigrant factory workers. Northern labor recruiters, newspapers, and word-of-mouth spread news of higher wages and regular work being offered to African Americans willing to move. Desire for better treatment and better paying jobs brought hundreds of thousands of African Americans north.
- Those left behind in the South found continued solace and fortitude in the Mount Zion Missionary Baptist Church, leading the way in continuing the fight for basic civil rights for all. Freedom songs sung in marches and jails spread to whites traveling from northern colleges to join in the struggle, spreading lyrics and ideas back north that have now become familiar to those visiting the National Mall and public squares across the country participating in democratic demonstrations of a range of popular issues.
- Location
- Currently not on view
- maker
- Mt. Zion Mission Baptist Church
- ID Number
- 1986.0812.01
- accession number
- 1986.0812
- catalog number
- 1986.0812.01
- Data Source
- National Museum of American History, Kenneth E. Behring Center


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Okay, I am NOT a runner, but I do it because I'm not 18 anymore and cardio is required to stay fit. I know my limits, and I've been able to extend those limits with patience and persistence. But, now that the temps have dropped in our area, I'm struggling. I find that a mile into my runs I'm breathing hot daggers into my lungs, and my chest continues to throb after my runs, too. I drink warm water when I get home. That seems to help a little, but it's very discouraging. Is this just something that you get over? Is there a breathing technique that I don't know? HELP!!
It may be something you can get used to, depending on temperature, but some people have problems in cold air. Meanwhile, you can get a neck gaiter or a scarf or a ski mask/balaclava to cover your mouth and/or nose. It makes it a little harder to breath but definitely helps with the temperature. I have a thin balaclava that I use when temps get to the low 20s/teens.
I also wear a thin "Buff" ( I am not sure wheteher this is actually a brand name but do not know the correct name in English). In case anyone does not know, it is a thin elastic, closed neck scarf (see, for example http://figmentoffitness.wordpress.com/2012/03/16/rockin-my-buff/ for some images).
What did the trick for me is wearing it only over my neck, surprisingly enough, even though I stil take in the cold air it does not hurt as it used to. In very cold days, I wear it also over my nose and mouth as lenzlaw suggested, but I try not to as I find it quite unconfortable.
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5k: 19:53 (December 31st 2014)
10k : 42:30 (March 9th 2014)
Half Marathon: 1:32:40 (February 1st 2015)
Marathon: 3:33:31 (March 15th 2015)
Completed my first marathon! Feeling like getting some more!
Thanks a lot for the input. I'll definitely try this on my next run. Luckily, we don't get very cold for very long in NC. I'd rather run in 100 degree weather any day!
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The Warriors are tops in the Pacific Division and tied with the Los Angeles Clippers for the No. 4 seed in the Western Conference.
Let that sink in.
Sure, the season is only 15 games old. But the Warriors, who host Indiana on Saturday night, haven't had a record this good this deep into a season in six years.
Hesitant to relish? So are those in the Warriors locker room as they endeavor to balance the bubbliness of present success without losing sight of the main goal. Or, as veteran guard Jarrett Jack put it: "We haven't done (anything) yet."
"It's respectable," point guard Stephen Curry said of his team's record. "We can do a lot better. When you look at the games we've lost, we had a legit chance to make a couple plays and finish out a few of them. So we've got to learn from those, keep pushing and keep this pace."
Of course, winning games at a 60 percent clip for a season would put the Warriors at 49 or 50 wins. That's rare territory for this franchise. That's why despite the controversy surrounding center Andrew Bogut's ankle, and even though the team has obvious holes and flaws, people are feeling good about the Warriors.
Bogut has played in only four games, leaving the Warriors using power forward fill-ins at center. They lost a key component the second game of the season, as super sub Brandon Rush tore two ligaments in his left knee, including his ACL. They have three rookies in the rotation, two if them starting (forward Harrison Barnes and center Festus Ezeli). And eight of their first 15 games have been on the road.
The adversity the Warriors have had to overcome makes being three games over .500 all the more impressive. That nine of the next 12 games are against teams at .500 of below -- including Indiana -- makes this next stretch even more promising.
The challenge now for the Warriors is keeping their edge.
"Every night for us is going to be a battle," coach Mark Jackson said. "I wish I could sit here and tell you we're good enough to just cruise. But every night, because of our youth, because of what we have to work with -- we're short-handed -- it's going to be a battle. And that's all right because we understand it.
"I don't know if anybody would have thought we'd be where we are," he added. "That being said, I don't know what tomorrow is going to bring. But I know that this team will never quit."
Bazemore, who totaled 10 minutes in six games, was in the lineup for the Santa Cruz Warriors' season opener at Reno on Friday. He scored 27 points in a 101-95 victory.
It is uncertain how long Bazemore will be with the D-League squad. Santa Cruz starts its season with seven road games.
Second-year big man Jeremy Tyler will spend time with the D-League team as well.
Bazemore's presence probably means Golden State won't go after former Warriors swingman Dominic McGuire.
The Toronto Raptors waived McGuire, opening the door for his possible return. But Golden State's roster is full, which means someone would need to be cut to make room for him. Bazemore, an undrafted free agent on a nonguaranteed contract, is the obvious candidate. But the Warriors are not ready to sever ties with Bazemore, a source said.
A major factor, no doubt, is that the Warriors are slightly over the luxury tax threshold. They can still get under it with another move by the end of the season. One option is to waive Bazemore before his contract becomes guaranteed in January.
Swapping Bazemore for McGuire would put the Warriors even more into the tax. And Golden State doesn't have as urgent a need for McGuire, thanks to the play of rookie forward Draymond Green. Though not as athletic, he has been the defensive Swiss Army knife McGuire was last season.


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Smoke-free life: Is it worth living?
So just how long do I want to live, anyway? It's a question I've been pondering since reading a study explaining when smokers can expect to check out, based on when they quit.
I've been trying to stop since the first of the year. Some days, I've smoked few or no cigarettes. On other days, though, the effort has involved smoking quite a bit but being filled with robust self-loathing. That, along with the furious glances and unexpected kidney punches I authorized my 11-year-old daughter to administer in the hopes it would help me stop, make smoking more expensive and painful than not smoking, but not much more fun.
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The Raiders signed cornerback Taiwan Jones to a three-year contract extension Monday, keeping the local product in a silver-and-black uniform through the 2017 season.
"I was excited when they came to me about the extension," Jones said in a statement provided by the Raiders. "It is definitely a blessing for a local kid to be part of the Raiders turnaround. I've been an underdog all my life, so it's very fitting for me to remain here."
Jones' extension is worth $4.35 million, meaning he is slated to earn $5 million over the next four seasons. He will be paid $650,000 for the 2014 season.
Jones, a Deer Valley High School graduate, started his NFL career as a running back, when the Raiders selected him in the fourth round of the 2011 draft.
He converted to cornerback last season as a way of getting on the field more often. The Raiders already had Darren McFadden, Rashad Jennings and Jeremy Stewart at running back.
Jones spent most of his time on special teams, where he developed into one of the league's best players on kick and punt coverage.
Raiders coach Dennis Allen and Jones' teammates campaigned hard for Jones to be recognized for his stellar special teams play by being selected to the Pro Bowl.
That didn't materialize, but Jones vowed to work harder and perform better in 2014 and beyond. He now has the opportunity to do so for the Raiders.
"I feel good about next year," Jones said. "Obviously, I was able to do a lot of good things on special teams last year. Unfortunately, I didn't make the Pro Bowl last year, but that is something I'm shooting for this year."


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The Oregon Health Authority issued public health advisories Wednesday because of higher-than-normal levels of bacteria in ocean waters at Sunset Bay Beach, Mill Beach and Harris Beach. Sunset Bay Beach is in Coos County and Mill and Harris beaches are in Curry County.
Increased pathogen and fecal bacteria levels in ocean waters can come from both shore and inland sources, such as storm water runoff, sewer overflows, failing septic systems, and even animal waste from livestock, pets and wildlife.
Water samples indicate higher-than-normal levels of fecal bacteria, which can result in diarrhea, stomach cramps, skin rashes, upper respiratory infections and other illnesses.
The Health Authority advisory said direct contact with the surf or water running into the surf in these areas should be avoided until the advisories are lifted, especially for children and the elderly, who may be more vulnerable to waterborne bacteria.
Health officials say there is no restriction on other recreational activities on the beaches because they pose no health risk even during an advisory. Neighboring beaches are not affected by the advisory.
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Columbia police arrested Rudy Perez, Jr. for brutally killing Robert Hill at the Truman VA Hospital in February.
Just days before Perez's murder trial in September, he discovered prosecutors had accepted his plea of not guilty due to reason of insanity.
That means instead of going to a prison in the Department of Corrections, Perez is now in the Fulton State Hospital and specifically, the Biggs Forensic Center.
Biggs is the only maximum security psychiatric facility in Missouri and is part of the oldest state psychiatric facility west of the Mississippi River.
Inside its doors is the most dangerous work environment in the state. Not only because of the approximately 140 clients like Rudy Perez, but also because of a building that was built before World War II.
The Biggs Forensic Center opened in 1937 and the advancements in the study and treatment of mental health since then are a stark contrast to the facility where those new skills are practiced.
Because of state rules, officials would not allow ABC 17 News to bring in a video camera during a tour of the facility. The Department of Mental Health, however, did provide video they filmed.
The first thing people will notice are the long and narrow hallways with cinder blocks on both sides. There are also sharp, blind corners where someone can go unnoticed before it's too late.
There are ceiling that someone of an average height of 5'10" can easily reach, and in some cases, rip down if they decided to.
Also, parts of the building are patched together because they are coming apart at the seams, and literally falling away from the structure.
"The gym right above us is no longer in service because of the asbestos," said Sandy Dreyer, the director of Dietary Services at Fulton State Hospital.
She oversees a department tasked with feeding nearly 450 people three meals a day, but not necessarily the same meal.
Each client has a specific diet: Maybe a pureed meal, or a vegetarian meal, or one without tomatoes. The trick comes in how to make a modern menu with seemingly ancient obstacles.
"We have a number of pieces that came off a decommissioned warship from the Korean War," Dreyer said. "This is an original cooler. See the big hole down here? It's pretty hard to fix. I'm proud of my staff, they work hard, but it's far from ideal. It's the 1930s."
Rep. Jeanie Riddle's (R-Mokane) legislative district includes Callaway County. She says she tries to go to Fulton State Hospital anytime a senator or representative wants to take a tour because it is an important issue. Every time she visits, she says she sees hurting in a multitude of areas.
"Why don't we have a new facility?" she asked. "It costs a lot of money to build one, that's number one."
Two years ago, she was able to pass legislation on the session's last day to limit the number of hours a Fulton State employee can work during a given shift.
"Support is there, we need a new facility," Riddle said. "Obviously, if you look at it from a client standpoint, it's not a place to get better."
"There was a big push in the last general assembly to replace Biggs [Forensic Center]," said Sen. Kurt Schaefer (R-Columbia). "About $210 million to build a new hospital to replace Biggs. There was a lot of momentum to get that done. Unfortunately we got part of it but not all of it."
"Part of it" was $13 million for planning and design for the replacement of the Fulton State Hospital.
Over the summer, Gov. Jay Nixon withheld that money when he had questions about the state's financial situation.
According to an email from Nixon's budget director Linda Luebbering, "the governor released $2 million to begin the planning and design work for replacing Fulton State Hospital. Additional spending may be released at a later time."
When asked when that would be, Nixon's press secretary told ABC 17 News, "the remainder of the funding may be released during the course of this fiscal year as more indicators come in regarding the state's financial situation."
So, will a new facility be built?
"It has to be built," said Schaefer. "It's not a question of if it will be built, it has to be built."


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Scheduled program days begin 8:30 a.m. and conclude by 1 p.m. Lunch is provided.
Program dates for the 2013-2014 school year are on the following Wednesday's:
Robinson Memorial's Volunteer Services also offers one day in the summer for high school students to participate in a shadowing experience. The next summer shadow day will be offered on Wednesday, July 16, 2014. Interested students must fill out a shadow application and note the date of July 16, 2014.


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WASHINGTON (November 21, 2012)--President Barack Obama pardoned two turkeys Wednesday in an annual Thanksgiving rite, offering a second chance to Cobbler, the newly designated national turkey, and his alternate, Gobbler.
Both are 19-week-old, 40-pound turkeys from Virginia whose names were selected from submissions by elementary students in Rockingham County, Va., where the birds were raised.
For the first time this year, the public had a say in which bird would become the national Thanksgiving turkey, casting their votes on the White House Facebook page.
Mr. Obama said the American people have spoken "and these birds are moving forward," a reference to his campaign slogan, "Forward."
The tradition of pardoning a Thanksgiving turkey at the White House started with President John F. Kennedy in 1963.