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Russell Westbrook is the Favorite to Win NBA MVP Next Year

August 15, 2016

As perturbed as some of the basketball world is about the roster that the Warriors have constructed, most of that discontent is based on the unparalleled potential this team has to achieve greatness. However,...

Warriors Wrap Up: Team USA Wins Group A

Ian Smith

August 14, 2016

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With all the talk of raised anxiety regarding Team USA basketball in these Olympics, it'd be easy to come to the conclusion that they're severely underachieving. It's all relative, and although Team USA is s...

Team USA Beats Team France in Another Close Game

Ian Smith

August 14, 2016

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Make it three close games in a row for Team USA, but they’ve officially completed the group stage with a perfect record. No longer are these tight finishes anomalies, but appear to be a trend that may or may n...

Warriors Wrap Up: Team USA Reassess After Close Calls

Ian Smith

August 13, 2016

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Team USA looked absolutely invincible heading into these Olympics. During their run of exhibition matchups, they didn't just beat their opponents; they destroyed them. It was a case of confirmation bias, tho...

Team USA Remains Favorites to Win Gold Medal

Ian Smith

August 13, 2016

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While Team USA’s gold medal chances may have decreased in the eyes of some fans, Las Vegas remains steadfast in its belief of Team USA standing atop the podium when all is said and done. Marc Stein of ESPN is ...

Warriors Wrap Up: Team USA Narrowly Escapes Team Serbia

Ian Smith

August 12, 2016

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Although Team USA is still undefeated during the Rio Olympics, their last two games haven't been the blowouts that were starting to become routine. Team Australia gave them a run for their money, but the Aus...

Team USA Edges Team Serbia 94-91

Ian Smith

August 12, 2016

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Team USA was able to pull out a win against Team Serbia 94-91, but another close call is really raising anxiety levels regarding Team USA basketball. Team USA previously survived Team Australia by a score clo...

Team USA Set to Take on Team Serbia

Ian Smith

August 12, 2016

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Team USA had a big scare against Team Australia, but in hindsight, it’s probably going to end up being a blessing in disguise. It was a strong reminder that nothing is guaranteed in this tournament, and with ...