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  • Where are the Best Places to Eat Before a Hawks Game?

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    Stacey Gomez
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    In 2015 the Hawks won their first division title in over 20 years. Fans are heading out to State Farm Arena to see if Dwight Howard can help the Hawks clinch that title once again. As important as it is to go see them play you also need to consider, where can you grab some…

  • Where are the Best Places to Eat Before a Trail Blazers Game?

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    The Portland Trail Blazers have a bright future with stars Damian Lillard and CJ McCollum in the starting five. Pair that with one of the most loyal, die hard fanbases in the NBA, you get consistent high game turnouts. With all these fans heading out to the Moda Center, that begs the question; where are the best…

  • Where are the Best Places to Eat Before a Kings Game?

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    The Sacramento Kings are a team searching for its identity within the NBA. Although the franchise has struggled over the last decade, the Kings have exciting, young talent on the roster that could help turn the tide. More and more fans are beginning to recognize the team’s potential and are heading out to the Golden…

  • Where are the Best Places to Eat Before a Spurs Game?

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    Over the last two decades, the San Antonio Spurs championship pedigree has become the standard across the NBA. Expectations are sky high again for the Spurs this season. More and more fans are flocking to the Frost Bank Center to catch their favorite team play. So that leads to the question, where are the best places…

  • Where are the Best Places to Eat Before a Rockets Game?

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    The Houston Rockets have a very bright future with stars James Harden and Mike D’Antoni, and their championship aspirations have more and more fans heading out to the Toyota Center to catch a game. So that leads to the question, where are the best places to eat before a Rockets game? Oh and before you head…

  • New York Knicks vs Minnesota Timberwolves – TickPick’s Big Ticket Game

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    Connor Clark
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    The New York Knicks (8-9) host the Minnesota Timberwolves (5-12) in a classic battle of experience vs. youth on Friday, Dec. 2nd at Madison Square Garden. The Knicks had a big offseason. For one, they signed former MVP Derrick Rose. Then they went out and grabbed former Defensive Player of the Year Joakim Noah. Pairing…

  • Blake Griffin Takes On Marvin the Martian in Dunk Contest

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    Ryan Aston
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    Once considered the Robin to Chris Paul’s Batman, Los Angeles Clippers big man Blake Griffin has since taken his place among the elite in the NBA. His handles, shooting ability and court vision have improved every year since he came into the league out of Oklahoma, making him one of the better all-around players in…

  • Gilbert Arenas Speaks on MJ vs Kobe

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    In the great debate among fans to decide just which hoops star holds dominion over all others as the greatest player in NBA history, Chicago Bulls legend Michael Jordan and Kobe Bryant of the Los Angeles Lakers are frequent contenders. In many ways, the matchup between the two is a bout between master and apprentice on…

  • Lance Stephenson and the Ninja Turtles Dance Off!

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    Ryan Aston
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    In a recent feature, we chronicled the dancing prowess of New England Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski. Without question, his moves with Extra host Charissa Thompson add a level of soul to the Gronk legend. However, as smooth as the NFL superstar’s moves are, nothing compares to the recent exploits of Los Angeles Clippers swingman and certified weird…

  • Shaq and Scottie Pippen Engage in Epic Instagram Battle

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    Ryan Aston
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    Throughout his career as an NBA player and even in the years since his retirement, Shaquille O’Neal has been a lightning rod for controversy. Not so much the kind of controversy where TMZ is on the scene and we’re seeing mug shots on the news–it’s entertaining more than anything. Unless you’re Scottie Pippen. The Chicago…

  • Mark Cuban Speaks On DeAndre Jordan Debacle

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    Ryan Aston
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    In sports and in life, truth is often stranger than fiction. Never has this been more apparent than with the recent saga that unfolded between Los Angeles Clippers center DeAndre Jordan and Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban. You probably know the entire sordid tale beat by beat, but on the off chance that you’ve been…

  • Is Lakers Star Nick Young Hip-Hop’s Next Superstar?

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    Ryan Aston
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    Los Angeles Lakers guard Nick Young is one of the most strange and wonderful players in the NBA. Like a J.R. Smith or a Lou Williams, Young can light up the scoreboard in a hurry and do so with swagger (hence his Swaggy P moniker). He also has the power to shoot the Lake Show right out…

  • Former NBA Star Jason Williams Still Has Game

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    Ryan Aston
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    Though he was never quite able to stake his claim as one of the elite point guards in the NBA, Jason Williams remains one of the most memorable players of the last couple decades. With a dizzying array of ball fakes, dribble moves and a penchant for creative passes, “White Chocolate” was a showman in…

  • LeBron James: Master Yogi?

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    Ryan Aston
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    Any true  fanatic worth his salt will tell you that free agency and the NBA Draft aren’t the only summertime basketball events. It’s also the time when companies like Nike and adidas hold camps for the best and brightest high school and college hoops prospects. Cleveland Cavaliers star LeBron James has been among those on…