<p>It goes without saying that <strong>Russell Westbrook</strong> is one of the best players in the <a href="https://us.bolavip.com/nba-t19117" target="_blank" rel="noopener">NBA</a>. He’s a dominant point guard that can do it all on both ends of the court and fill the stat sheet, and his never-ending energy is why the <a href="https://us.bolavip.com/houston-rockets-t102082" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><strong>Houston Rockets</strong></a> traded for him last summer. Even so, there was a reasonable doubt about whether he was what the Rockets needed to take a step forward and finally put an end to their championship drought.</p>
<p>Westbrook’s ability to push the pace and go 0-100 in a heartbeat was tailor-made for the Rockets’ run-and-gun offense. He was arguably a better fit than <strong>Chris Paul</strong> and had a close relationship with <strong>James Harden,</strong> so even if it was a costlymove for the Rockets, it was definitely worth it, at least in the paper.</p>
<p>However, the thing that makes him great is also the very same thing that has cost his teams countless times, especially in the playoffs. <strong>Westbrook tends to be overconfident </strong>so he tries to do too much, doesn’t read the game in clutch situations, and turns the ball over/bricks shots when it matters most despite having an all-time great scorer as a teammate.</p>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">I at least respect Russell Westbrook for holding the follow through on an air ball ��<a href="https://t.co/Ofy51Ihnb3">pic.twitter.com/Ofy51Ihnb3</a></p>
<p> — Backcourt Violation (@backcourtv)    <a href="https://twitter.com/backcourtv/status/1300644019601514498?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 1, 2020</a>  </p></blockquote></div>
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<p>The Houston Rockets had the lead late in the fourth quarter of a series-clinching game vs. the <strong>Oklahoma City Thunder,</strong> his former team. <strong>He proceeded to brick some shots, airball another, and then have a late-game turnover </strong>(his 7th of the night)that eventually led his team to a 104-100 loss.</p>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Russell Westbrook’s turnover might have lead us to a Game 7. <a href="https://t.co/bxxZwl45Ob">pic.twitter.com/bxxZwl45Ob</a></p>
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<p>Needless to say, given his history of epic meltdowns in the clutch and underperforming in the playoffs, <strong>the internet had a lot to say this time</strong>. Check out the funniest memes and reactions from last night’s game.</p>
<h2>Funniest Memes And Reactions From Russell Westbrook Epic Meltdown In The NBA Playoffs</h2>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Russell Westbrook in the clutch tonight:</p>
<p> 1 airball<br> 1 missed layup<br> 2 turnovers <a href="https://t.co/xy4BtSte2e">pic.twitter.com/xy4BtSte2e</a></p>
<p> — StatMuse (@statmuse)    <a href="https://twitter.com/statmuse/status/1300644424511139841?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 1, 2020</a>  </p></blockquote></div>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Westbrook might finally get OKC past the first round ��</p>
<p> — LakeShowYo (@LakeShowYo)     <a href="https://twitter.com/LakeShowYo/status/1300642550651338752?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 1, 2020</a>   </p></blockquote></div>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">At some point the people have to admit the problem is Russell Westbrook <a href="https://t.co/SlAhEepvLA">pic.twitter.com/SlAhEepvLA</a></p>
<p> — LA Premier Sports (@LAPremierSports)      <a href="https://twitter.com/LAPremierSports/status/1300644115084967936?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 1, 2020</a>    </p></blockquote></div>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Russell Westbrook at the end of game 6 <a href="https://t.co/Dhw6ca5fzR">pic.twitter.com/Dhw6ca5fzR</a></p>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">“Westbrook takes it to the rim!” <a href="https://t.co/LdTnzVoPmV">pic.twitter.com/LdTnzVoPmV</a></p>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Russell Westbrook with the game on the line <a href="https://t.co/uzRYnO7854">pic.twitter.com/uzRYnO7854</a></p>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Playoff P: “I’m probably the biggest playoff choker in the bubble”</p>
<p> Russell Westbrook:<a href="https://t.co/vCpOXzlzZH">pic.twitter.com/vCpOXzlzZH</a></p>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">“You really traded me for Westbrook” <a href="https://t.co/AW4gqgqbzU">pic.twitter.com/AW4gqgqbzU</a></p>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">When you see Russell Westbrook and James Harden have to try to share the ball <a href="https://t.co/8JcqjNeT5H">pic.twitter.com/8JcqjNeT5H</a></p>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">“And you see why I left Westbrook..” <a href="https://t.co/IAJdrehHg2">pic.twitter.com/IAJdrehHg2</a></p>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Paul George talking to Russell Westbrook after the game tonight <a href="https://t.co/4x46Slw4Dd">pic.twitter.com/4x46Slw4Dd</a></p>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Harden to Westbrook right now <a href="https://t.co/jSYdDeJgHh">pic.twitter.com/jSYdDeJgHh</a></p>
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<p>This has happened over and over to him. Westbrook is arguably the fastest and most athletic player in the <a href="http://nba.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">NBA</a>. He can take everybody on earth one-on-one but <strong>that doesn’t mean he needs to prove it every time he’s on the floor.</strong></p>
<p><strong>Now, the <a href="https://us.bolavip.com/oklahoma-city-thunder-t91653" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Thunder</a> have a legit shot at handing him yet another first-round exit. </strong>Ironically, it’ll be the same team that the Rockets gave multiple picks just to get rid of Chris Paul and trade for, yeah, Russell Westbrook.</p>

The funniest memes and reactions from Russell Westbrook's terrible meltdown in the NBA playoffs

The funniest memes and reactions from Russell Westbrook's terrible meltdown in the NBA playoffs - Bolavip US

<p><strong><a href="https://us.bolavip.com/houston-rockets-t102082" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Houston Rockets </a>and <a href="http://us.bolavip.com/oklahoma-city-thunder-t91653" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Oklahoma City Thunder</a> </strong>will meettonight at 9 p.m. (ET) for Game 6 of their first-round series of the<strong> 2020 <a href="https://us.bolavip.com/nba-t19117" target="_blank" rel="noopener">NBA</a> <a href="https://us.bolavip.com/nba/nba-playoffs-2020-schedule-format-odds-and-how-to-watch-20200814-0001.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">playoffs</a></strong>. The Thunder are now against the ropes on a must-win game after dropping the ball yet again in their past meeting. Now, is up to <strong>Chris Paul</strong> to prove why he’s one of the greatest players of all time.</p>
<p><strong>Mike D’Antoni’s</strong> team demolished the Oklahoma City Thunder’s defense en route to a 114-80 victory in Game 5, even though<strong> Russell Westbrook </strong>was clearly rusty and struggled with his shot for most of the day.</p>
<p>The Thunder’s starting five just couldn’t buy a bucket vs. the Rockets, who never took their feet off the gas. Now, <strong>Billy Donovan’s</strong> team knows the window for error is closing in as another loss would send them back home.</p>
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<h2>Houston Rockets vs Oklahoma City Thunder: Match Information</h2>
<p><strong>Date:</strong>Monday, Aug. 31<br> <strong>Time:</strong>9 p.m. ET<br> <strong>Location:</strong>AdventHealth Arena,Orlando</p>
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<h2>Head-To-Head:Houston Rockets vs Oklahoma City Thunder</h2>
<p>The Oklahoma City Thunder still holds the edge in their all-time rivalry, especially in the<a href="http://nba.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener"> NBA</a> playoffs. However, it’s closer than what most people think. Thus far, the Thunder have won <strong>116 games to the Rockets’ 111.</strong></p>
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<p><strong>Luc Mbah a Moute:</strong>Knee, Out indefinitely</p>
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<p><strong>Isaiah Roby:</strong>Foot, Out for the season</p>
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<h2>Houston Rockets vs Oklahoma City Thunder Game 6: Odds And Predictions</h2>
<p>It seems like oddsmakers are expecting the Houston Rockets to close the series out in Game 6, as they enter this game as <strong>5.5-point favorites</strong>. Moreover, they’re expecting that both offenses will dictate the pace again, as you can tell by the game total set at 225.5 points.</p>
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<h2>How Can I Watch Or Stream Live Houston Rockets vs Oklahoma City Thunder Game 6 For Free?</h2>
<p><strong>Game 6</strong>: Mon, Aug 31: Oklahoma City atHouston:<strong> FOX Sports Oklahoma, AT&amp;T Sportsnet – Southwest, TSN, WWLS/WKY, KBME/KTRH/KEYH, and <a href="https://www.nba.com/watch/pricing" target="_blank" rel="noopener">NBA League Pass.</a></strong></p>

Houston Rockets vs Oklahoma City Thunder Game 6: Predictions and how to watch NBA playoffs free today

Houston Rockets vs Oklahoma City Thunder Game 6: Predictions and how to watch NBA playoffs free today - Bolavip US

<p><strong>Oklahoma City Thunder and Houston Rockets</strong> will meet again today at 4 pm ETfor Game 4 of the first round of the <a href="https://us.bolavip.com/nba/nba-playoffs-2020-schedule-format-odds-and-how-to-watch-20200814-0001.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">2020 NBA Playoffs</a>, after the Thunder was able to steal Game 3 in overtime. Here, you’ll find all there is to know about the game: predictions, odds, and how to watch.</p>
<p><strong>Chris Paul, Dennis Schroder, and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander </strong>performed at an elite level to keep the OKC Thunder always close in the game, combining for 78 points and sealing the matchup in overtime.</p>
<p><strong>James Harden</strong> scored 38 points with 7 boards and 8 assists but struggled with foul trouble late, even fouling seconds after the start of overtime. The Rockets’ offense was ice-cold ever since and they dropped the game by double digits.</p>
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<p>The Thunder did an outstanding job of guarding the Rockets’ perimeter offense. There were a lot of contested looks, deflections, and<strong> Mike </strong><strong>D’Antoni’</strong>s team could never dictate the pace of the game. Now, they’ll try to make it 2-2 on Monday.</p>
<h2>Head-To-Head:Oklahoma City Thunder vs Houston Rockets</h2>
<p>Most of their all-time matchups in the playoffs come from when the Oklahoma City Thunder still were the Seattle Supersonics. As most of you may know by now, they own a <strong>115-110</strong> all-time lead in the playoffs, although the Rockets have been better lately.</p>
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<h2>Match Information:Oklahoma City Thunder vs Houston Rockets</h2>
<p><strong>Date:</strong>Monday, Aug. 24<br> <strong>Time:</strong>4 p.m. ET<br> <strong>Location:</strong>HP Field House Orlando</p>
<h2>Injuries</h2>
<h3>Oklahoma City Thunder</h3>
<p><strong>Isaiah Roby:</strong>Foot, Out for the season</p>
<h3>Houston Rockets</h3>
<p><strong>Russell Westbrook:</strong>Quadriceps, Out</p>
<p><strong>Luc Mbah a Moute:</strong>Knee, Out indefinitely</p>
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<h2>Oklahoma City Thunder vs Houston Rockets Game 4: Odds And Predictions</h2>
<p>Oddsmakers expect the Houston Rockets to bounce backas they enter the game as<strong> 3.5-point favorites</strong>. They’re also expecting both yet another high-scoring affair, as you can tell by the game’s total points projected at 221.0.</p>
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<td>Handicap</td>
<td>Houston -3.5</td>
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<td>o/u 221.0</td>
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<p><em>* Odds via DraftKings &amp; FanDuel</em></p>
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<h2>How Can I WatchOklahoma City Thunder vs Houston Rockets Game 4?</h2>
<p>Game 4:Mon, Aug 24 Houston at Oklahoma City, 4 ET, TNT, <a href="http://www.nba.com/watch/pricing" target="_blank" rel="noopener">NBA League Pass.</a></p>

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<p><strong>Oklahoma City Thunder and Houston Rockets </strong>willmeet again todayfor Game 3 of the first round of the <a href="https://us.bolavip.com/nba/nba-playoffs-2020-schedule-format-odds-and-how-to-watch-20200814-0001.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">NBA playoffs.</a> TheRockets’ three-point shooting continues to make a difference for them, even when James Harden isn’t as efficient as usual. That’s how the Rockets beat the Thunder 111-98 to jump to a 2-0 lead.</p>
<p><strong>Chris Paul </strong>had just 14 points and was -36 in 36 minutes, while <strong>Shai Gilgeous-Alexander </strong>bounced-back in a big fashion with 31 points and 6 rebounds but it just wasn’t enough to keep up with the Rockets’ fast-pace offense.</p>
<p><strong>James Harden</strong> had a modest game with 21 points on 5/16 shooting (2/11 from beyond the arc) but added 9 assists without committing a single turnover. He also had 3 steals and 1 block for <strong>Mike D’Antoni’s</strong> team.</p>
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<p><strong>Billy Donovan </strong>knows his job is at risk if they’re swept by the Rockets in the first round and Chris Paul’s legacy may also be on the line. More impressively, Houston is doing this without All-Star point guard <strong>Russell Westbrook.</strong></p>
<h2>Head-To-Head:Oklahoma City Thunder vs Houston Rockets</h2>
<p>This all-time series is as close as it gets. Following that loss on Thursday, the Thunder are now <strong>114-110 </strong>in the playoffs vs. the Rockets. Houston continues to dominate their recent matchups after beating them in 5 games a couple of seasons ago.</p>
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<h2>Match Information:Oklahoma City Thunder vs Houston Rockets</h2>
<p><strong>Date:</strong>Saturday,Aug. 22<br> <strong>Time</strong>:6 p.m. ET<br> <strong>Location:</strong>HP Field House Orlando</p>
<h2>Injuries</h2>
<h3>Oklahoma City Thunder</h3>
<p><strong>Isaiah Roby:</strong>Foot, Out for the season</p>
<h3>Houston Rockets</h3>
<p><strong>Russell Westbrook:</strong>Quadriceps, Out</p>
<p><strong>Luc Mbah a Moute:</strong>Knee, Out indefinitely</p>
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<h2>Oklahoma City Thunder vs Houston Rockets Game 3: Odds And Predictions</h2>
<p>Oddsmakers expect the Houston Rockets to jump to a 3-0 lead as they enter the game as<strong> 3-point favorites</strong>. They’re also expecting both offense to continue performing at a high level with 222.0 projected points.</p>
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<td>Game Total</td>
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<h2>How Can I WatchOklahoma City Thunder vs Houston Rockets Game 3?</h2>
<p>Game 3:Sat, Aug 22 Houston at Oklahoma City, 6 ET,<strong> ESPN, ESPN App, <a href="http://www.nba.com/watch/pricing" target="_blank" rel="noopener">NBA League Pass.</a></strong></p>

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<p><strong><a href="https://us.bolavip.com/nba/how-many-nba-teams-are-located-in-texas-20200723-0001.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Houston Rockets</a> and Oklahoma City Thunder</strong> put on an offensive show during their first matchup of the playoffs, combining for 231 total points. Houston jumped to a 1-0 lead in the series but all experts expect this to go to 7 games. However, the Thunder must do a much better job in defense if they want to keep up with Houston.</p>
<p>The Thunder’s defense struggled to contain the Rockets’ high-octane offense. Houston lit them up for <strong>20 three-pointers on 52 attempts</strong> and hung on to a 123-108 lead despite being out-rebounded 46-36.</p>
<p>Houston took great care of the ball with just 7 turnovers and <strong>James Harden</strong> was stellar with 37 points, 11 rebounds, and 6 three-pointers. As for <strong>Chris Paul,</strong> he shined with 20 points, 10 rebounds, and 9 dimes.</p>
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<p>The Rockets blew out the Thunder for most of the game and had multiple 20+ points leads throughout the game, even despite the tough loss of <strong>Russell Westbrook</strong>, who’ll likely miss another couple of games while he heals from a quadriceps injury.</p>
<h2>Head-To-Head:Houston Rockets vs Oklahoma City Thunder</h2>
<p>The Houston Rockets did their job to start shifting the momentum in their all-time series. The Thunder holds a slight edge<strong> 114-109 in the regular season</strong> and also lead them in the <a href="https://us.bolavip.com/nba/nba-playoffs-2020-schedule-format-odds-and-how-to-watch-20200814-0001.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">playoffs </a>with a <strong>25-18 record.</strong></p>
<p>Their last playoff series ended up <strong>with the <a href="https://www.nba.com/rockets/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Rockets </a>getting the Gentleman’s Sweep</strong>. Even so, it’s also worth noting that OKC was led by Russell Westbrook, who’s now playing on the opposite side.<span></span></p>
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<h2>Match Information: Houston Rockets vs Oklahoma City Thunder</h2>
<p><strong>Date:</strong>Thursday, Aug. 20<br> <strong>Time: </strong>3:30p.m. ET<br> <strong>Location:</strong>HP Field House Orlando</p>
<h2>Injuries</h2>
<h2>Houston Rockets</h2>
<p><strong>Russell Westbrook:</strong> Quadriceps, Out</p>
<p><b>Luc Mbah a Moute:</b>Knee, Out indefinitely</p>
<h3>Oklahoma City Thunder</h3>
<p><strong>Isaiah Roby:</strong> Foot, Out for the season</p>
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<h2>Houston Rockets vs Oklahoma City Thunder Game 2: Odds and Predictions</h2>
<p>Las Vegas expects the Rockets to win their second straight game, opening up as <strong>a 2-point favorite </strong>after entering Game 1 as a 1.5 point underdog. As for the game total, oddsmakers are expecting another high-scoring affair with the total set at 228.0 points.</p>
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<td>Handicap</td>
<td>Rockets -2</td>
<td>Rockets -2</td>
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<td>o/u 228.0</td>
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<p><em>* Odds via DraftKings &amp; FanDuel</em></p>
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<h2>How Can I Watch Houston Rockets vs Oklahoma City Thunder Game 2?</h2>
<p>Game 2:Thu, Aug 20 Oklahoma City at Houston, 3:30 ET,<strong> ESPN, ESPN App, <a href="http://www.nba.com/watch/pricing" target="_blank" rel="noopener">NBA League Pass.</a></strong></p>

Houston Rockets vs Oklahoma City Thunder Game 2: How to watch the NBA playoffs today, preview and odds

Houston Rockets vs Oklahoma City Thunder Game 2: How to watch the NBA playoffs today, preview and odds - Bolavip US

<p>The moment we’ve all been waiting for is finally here. <strong>Houston Rockets and Oklahoma City </strong>Thunder, the very same <a href="https://us.bolavip.com/nba/nba-teams-under-the-most-pressure-in-the-playoffs-20200817-0004.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">NBA teams</a> who swapped All-Star point guards in the offseason, will face off for the first round of the playoffs.</p>
<p>The Rockets paired <strong>Russell Westbrook</strong> with <strong>James Harden</strong> to try and get over the hump in the playoffs and finally win an <a href="http://nba.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">NBA</a> championship, while <strong>Chris Paul</strong> turned the Thunder from a so-called tanking team into one of the biggest dark horses out of the Western Conference.</p>
<p>Both teams hit the ground running since the resumption of the season. Unfortunately, Westbrook will miss at least the first couple of games of the series vs. his former team, which is going to be mouth-watering for Paul and <strong>Shai-Gilgeous Alexander.</strong></p>
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<p>The Rockets are 100% committed to small-ball so <strong>Steven Adams </strong>may play a huge part in the Thunder’s ability to pull off the upset here. However, they’ll have to do a great job at keeping up with their high-octane, run-and-gun offense if they don’t want to be caught sleeping early.</p>
<h2>Head-To-Head:Houston Rockets vs Oklahoma City Thunder</h2>
<p>Houston Rockets and Oklahoma City Thunder have faced off 223 times in the regular season thus far, with the Thunder holding a<strong>114-109 edge</strong> in their all-time series, including 2 victories this year.</p>
<p>When it comes to the <a href="https://us.bolavip.com/nba/nba-playoffs-2020-schedule-format-odds-and-how-to-watch-20200814-0001.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">playoffs</a>, the OKC Thunder also leads with 25 wins to Houston’s 17. Moreover, their last playoffs matchup in 2017ended with <strong>an easy 4-1 victory for James Harden’s team.</strong></p>
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<h2>Match Information: Houston Rockets vs Oklahoma City Thunder</h2>
<p><strong>Date:</strong>Tuesday, Aug. 18<br> <strong>Time: </strong>6:30p.m. ET<br> <strong>Location:</strong>HP Field House Orlando<br> <strong>Odds:</strong> Oklahoma City Thunder -6, o/u 259.5(via DraftKings)</p>
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<h2>Injuries</h2>
<h3>Houston Rockets</h3>
<p><strong>Russell Westbrook: </strong>Quadriceps, Out</p>
<p><strong>Danuel House: </strong>Toe, Day-to-day</p>
<h3>Oklahoma City Thunder</h3>
<p><strong>Abdel Nader: </strong>Elbow, Day-to-day</p>
<p><strong>Luguentz Dort: </strong>Knee, Day-to-day</p>
<p><strong>Isaiah Roby:</strong> Foot, Out for the season</p>
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<h2>How Can I Watch Houston Rockets vs Oklahoma City Thunder Game 1?</h2>
<p>Game 1:Tue, Aug 18 Oklahoma City atHouston, 6:30 ET, <strong>TNT, <a href="http://www.nba.com/watch/pricing" target="_blank" rel="noopener">NBA League Pass.</a></strong></p>

Houston Rockets vs Oklahoma City Thunder Game 1: How to watch NBA playoffs, preview and odds

Houston Rockets vs Oklahoma City Thunder Game 1: How to watch NBA playoffs, preview and odds - Bolavip US

<p>Year after year, executives, fans, players, and media gethyped about the offseason acquisitions every franchise makes to pursue a championship. However, that means some <a href="https://us.bolavip.com/nba/nba-power-rankings-5-teams-with-the-brightest-future-20200723-0002.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">NBA teams</a> <strong>face a lot of pressure to get the job done right away.</strong></p>
<p>There are some rosters that are <strong>on the verge of an overhaul.</strong> Either because of a poor fit, tough luck or just because their coach fails to make the most of them, it seems like <a href="https://us.bolavip.com/nba/nba-playoffs-2020-schedule-format-odds-and-how-to-watch-20200814-0001.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">these playoffs</a> are going to be the last chance for some projects.</p>
<p>And, even though this time homecourt advantage won’t mean a thing throughout the playoffs, the way the teams perform under pressure <strong>could end up deciding the fate of their coaches, role players, and stars.</strong></p>
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<p>That being said, let’s take a look at the <strong>5 <a href="http://nba.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">NBA</a> teams under the most pressure in the playoffs. </strong>Hopefully, they’ll be able to live up to the expectations and perform at the highest level when it matters most.</p>
<h2>5. Philadelphia 76ers</h2>
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<p>The <strong>Philadelphia 76ers</strong> acquired <strong>Al Horford </strong>and<strong> Josh Richardson</strong> in the offseason to make up for the loss of <strong>Jimmy Butler.</strong> They entered the year as one of the strongest candidates out of the Eastern Conference, yet underperformed once again throughout the regular season.</p>
<p>Philadelphia makes it to the playoffs as the 6th seed in the East and is bound to face their nemesis in the<strong> Boston Celtics.</strong> It also feels like patience is running out for <em>‘The Process’</em> and the team just doesn’t get along.</p>
<p><strong>Ben Simmons’</strong> injury was a major blow for their championship aspirations but there have always been huge doubts about his fit next to<strong> Joel Embiid.</strong> A first-round exit may translate to a major overhaul in their roster.<span></span></p>
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<h2>4. Houston Rockets</h2>
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<p>The <strong>Houston Rockets </strong>made a huge move this offseason. They traded away<strong> Chris Paul </strong>and multiple picks to pair <strong>Russell Westbrook</strong> with <strong>James Harden</strong> again, something that many people could end up in a big disappointment.</p>
<p>Harden and Westbrook have meshed together perfectly. Then again, there are serious doubts about <strong>Mike D’Antoni’s </strong>woes in the playoffs and his full-commitment to small-ball. It may work sometimes but the Rockets lack the personnel to make in-game adjustments when their shot isn’t falling.</p>
<p>The Rockets, Harden, Westbrook, and D’Antoni all have a long history of underperforming in the playoffs and<strong> Daryl Morey’s</strong> job may be in jeopardy after the China controversy. Anything less than a trip to the Finals may be enough for them to blow the roster up.</p>
<h2>3. Los Angeles Lakers</h2>
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<p>The <strong>Los Angeles Lakers </strong>have one of the toughest narratives this year. They want to honor <strong>Kobe Bryant’s </strong>passing with an NBA Championship and both<strong> LeBron James</strong> and<strong> Anthony Davis </strong>know that part of their legacy may be at stake. They have too much to win and too much to lose.</p>
<p>The Lakers haven’t looked good at all since the restart of the season. Their defense has been solid but their offense has struggled mightily even despite the additions of <strong>Dion Waiters</strong> and <strong>JR Smith. </strong>Then again, we know <a href="https://us.bolavip.com/nba/LeBron-James-and-his-Guinness-World-Records-20200714-0003.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">LeBron</a> always takes it up a notch in the playoffs.</p>
<p>Davis is almost a lock to resign with the Lakers this summer. <strong>Barring a major tragedy, he’s going to wear the purple and gold for many more years</strong>. Still, they’re the top seed in the West and have the responsibility of taking the franchise back to the top of the world.</p>
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<h2>2. Los Angeles Clippers</h2>
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<p>The <strong>Los Angeles Clippers</strong> didn’t hesitate to trade away multiple picks and players to get <strong>Paul George </strong>this summer. They put together arguably the best two-way duo in the league and the Clippers have been almost unbeatable when they’ve been at full strength.</p>
<p>Even so, both George and <strong>Kawhi Leonard</strong> can be out of the team a couple of years from now due to the nature of their contracts, so they know their title window may shut down pretty soon and there’s no time to waste. They must win now.</p>
<p>The Clippers’ roster has struggled to stay healthy and they enter the playoffs a bit banged up. They have enough depth, stars, and one of the best coaches in the world, so there’s no room for excuses. <strong>They have to lead the team to their first-ever Finals appearance or it’ll be considered a failure.</strong></p>
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<h2>1. Milwaukee Bucks</h2>
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<p>The <strong>Milwaukee Bucks</strong> posted the best record in the league for the second straight year, yet there are plenty of people who doubt their ability to thrive in the playoffs. Even if<strong> Giannis Antetokounmpo</strong> is poised to win back-to-back MVPs and the Defensive Player of the Year award.</p>
<p>The Bucks have a historically good defense and a team full of scorers. Still, we know about Giannis’ struggles in the playoffs when the defense collapses the paint, and <strong>Mike Budenholzer </strong>has a history of failing to adjust in-game in the playoffs.</p>
<p>Milwaukee must build on their regular-season success and at least make it to the NBA Finals, <strong>especially considering that most NBA teams will be after Giannis in the summer.</strong> He wants to win at all costs and may end up leaving the Bucks if they underperform again.</p>

NBA teams under the most pressure in the playoffs

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<p>When it comes to the <a href="http://nba.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">NBA</a>, entertainment is always a top priority for the league and the franchises. It’s not enough to have the best players on earth hooping right in front of you, you also need to have one of the funniest NBA mascots <strong>to provide a top-notch experience for the fans.</strong></p>
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<p>Notably,there are a couple of teams who don’t have any kind of mascot, like the<strong> <a href="https://www.nba.com/lakers/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Los Angeles </a><a href="https://www.nba.com/lakers/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Lakers</a>or New York Knicks. </strong>Instead, they rely on their iconic fans and celebrities to get the job done. So, if you were looking around for all NBA teams and wondered what’s the Lakers mascot, the answer most likely would be<strong> Snoop Dogg or Jack Nicholson.</strong></p>
<p>But, when we talk about cheering the people up, goofing around, or simply mocking the rival, there’s no one that could beat the guy we’re about to mention. <strong>Check out the top 10 funniest NBA mascots.</strong></p>
<p><strong>NBA teams without mascot: </strong>Out of the 30 <a href="https://us.bolavip.com/nba/The-30-best-teams-in-NBA-history-20200701-0001.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">teams</a> in the league, the<strong>Brooklyn Nets, Golden State Warriors, Los Angeles Lakers, and New York Knicks</strong> don’t have a mascot.</p>
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<h2>10. Clutch the Bear, Houston Rockets</h2>
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<p><strong>Clutch the Bear</strong> may not be the most entertaining among the mascots we’re about to mention. But, among all NBA mascots, he’s the only one who really thinks of the kids. He’s freaking adorable, and that’s why the <strong>Houston Rockets</strong> love him that much.</p>
<p>Kids just love Clutch the Bear, and even if he may seem kind of corny to some older fans, he was recently inducted into the<strong>Mascot Hall of Fame </strong>(yes, that’s a thing). His name comes from ‘Clutch City’, Houston’s nickname.</p>
<h2>9. Hooperthe Horse, Detroit Pistons</h2>
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<p>The <strong>Detroit Pistons</strong> have one of the biggest, most loyal fanbases in the world, so they should be treated accordingly. That’s why the team introduced <strong>Hooper the Horse</strong> as their mascot in 1996.</p>
<p>Hooper stands outamong most basketball mascots because, as his name says, he actually hoops. He’s out there with the <strong>Flight Crew Dunking</strong> Teamat halftimeand always puts on a show. You wouldn’t expect those impressive dunks from such a goofy-looking mascot.</p>
<h2>8. Boomer, Indiana Pacers</h2>
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<p>The<strong> Indiana Pacers </strong>have always been stuck in time. The aesthetics of the franchise has always favored an old-school, classic look, and Boomer is the prime example of it. Still, make no mistake, he’s not old-fashioned at all.</p>
<p><strong>Boomer</strong>is pretty much a dunking cat with Kawhi Leonard-ish hands(which is ironic considering the Pacers originally drafted Kawhi). He’s clumsy and goofy until it comes to flying high and doing a back-flip. Then, it can be kind of intimidating.</p>
<h2>7. Harry the Hawk, Atlanta Hawks</h2>
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<p><strong>Harry the Hawk</strong> may be one of the most intimidating mascots in the league. I mean, he literally looks like he’s about to start a fight and it just gets worse when he takes flight to dunk the ball at halftime.</p>
<p>The <strong>Atlanta Hawks </strong>haven’t had many things to brag about over the past couple of years but now, they can always count on Trae Young and Harry the Hawk to put on a show. Hopefully, that’ll bring more fans to their games.</p>
<h2>6. Jazz Bear, Utah Jazz</h2>
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<p>Picture yourself wandering around the mountains in Utah and then coming across with a 7-foot bear. Don’t worry, don’t be scared, it’s just <strong>JazzBear</strong>, the <strong>Utah Jazz</strong> mascot for over 26 years.</p>
<p>Jazz Bear is one of the most iconic basketball mascots of all time. <strong>He’s performed in over 800 home games</strong> and has been named NBA mascot of the year five times. Sadly, he’s also suffered a couple of injuries while performing.</p>
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<h2>5. Go the Gorilla, Phoenix Suns</h2>
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<p>Well, there aren’t many gorillas in Arizona, so, at first,<strong> Go the Gorilla </strong>makes absolutely no sense at all as the <strong>Phoenix Suns’</strong> mascot. Then again, it’s a mascot, it doesn’t have to make sense.</p>
<p>This gorilla is a never-ending source of energy and spark. He’s constantly goofing around, riding a bike, or posterizing imaginary enemies with his emphatic dunks. <strong>There’s nothing not to like about him.</strong></p>
<h2>4. Champ the Horse, Dallas Mavericks</h2>
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<p>No one lives up to the name ‘Champ’ more than the <strong>Dallas Mavericks </strong>mascot. He constantly put on a show during the Mavericks’ <a href="https://us.bolavip.com/nba/the-top-10-nba-teams-of-the-last-decade-20200722-0001.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">1</a>.52. and hasn’t missed a beat ever since, becoming one of the most popular basketball mascots in the world.</p>
<p><strong>Champ</strong>is an anthropomorphic horse (obviously, they’re the Mavericks) who dunks on people and wants everybody to get loud on their seats. Halftime shows arealways full of entertainment with him and <strong>Mavs Man.</strong></p>
<h2>3. The Raptor, Toronto Raptors</h2>
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<p>I mean, what’s cooler than a dinosaur? <strong>The Raptor </strong>brings out that kid inside us andthat’s just great. He’s a bit of a badass but he’s also adorable, especially when kids are around. Also, <strong>TorontoRaptors</strong> fans are just great.</p>
<p>He’s widely popular for his ‘eating people’ skits and,of course, his beef with <strong>Robin Lopez.</strong> On a not-so-positive note, he tore his Achilles tendon while performing a backflip during a preseason game, so he was in crutches for most of the 2013-14 season.</p>
<h2>2. Bango, Milwaukee Bucks</h2>
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<p><strong>Bango</strong> is one of the funniest mascots in all sports. This Deer has been around the league for over 40 years, making him one of the most recognizable figures in all basketball. He’s been there longer than several franchises.</p>
<p>This mascot was born to ‘replace’ <strong>Kareem Abdul-Jabbar</strong> following his departure to the Los Angeles Lakers, and while <strong>Milwaukee Bucks </strong>fans would much rather keep Kareem, he’s become an integral part of their culture.</p>
<h2>1. Benny the Bull, Chicago Bulls</h2>
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<p>And, obviously, <strong>Benny the Bull </strong>has to be the ultimate mascot. He takes place on pretty much every single major event in Chicago, is constantly shouting out other teams and mascots, gets into fights with the<strong> Chicago Bulls’</strong> rivals, and is the goofiest guy ever.</p>
<p>Benny is constantly giving away presents after <strong>spilling giants bags of popcorn</strong>. He’s also quite the dunker and can often be seen putting on a show in halftime. He became famous during <a href="https://us.bolavip.com/nba/The-25-greatest-players-in-Chicago-Bulls-history-20200703-0003.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">the <strong>Michael Jordan </strong>era</a> and continues to lead all NBA mascots.</p>

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<p>The <a href="http://nba.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">National Basketball Association</a>is arguably the most global major league in sports.<strong> People from all over the world</strong> enjoy NBA hoops year after year, which obviously makes the most valuable NBA teams a lot of money.</p>
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<p>Apparel, jersey sells, TV rights, you name it. These guys really know how to make money. In fact, NBA franchises’values continue to rise on a yearly basis. Nowadays, you’ll need around <strong>$2.12 billion</strong> to buy an NBA team, according to <a href="https://www.forbes.com/sites/kurtbadenhausen/2020/02/11/nba-team-values-2020-lakers-and-warriors-join-knicks-in-rarefied-4-billion-club/#35fd67832032" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Forbes.</a></p>
<p>And, contrary to what people may think, the NBA’s richest teams aren’t always the most successful. Apparently, the value of an NBA franchise<strong> has a lot to do with the market they’re located into</strong>, as well as their historical relevance.</p>
<p>So, now that the Forbes’ most valuable NBA <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Forbes%27_list_of_the_most_valuable_sports_teams" target="_blank" rel="noopener">teams list</a> is out there and updated, we’re going to let you know about the<strong> wealthiest franchise</strong> in professional basketball, in case you have a buck to spare.<span></span></p>
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<p style="margin:8px 0 0 0;padding:0 4px"><a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/CDVCUILF6zd/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading" style="color:#000;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;font-size:14px;font-style:normal;font-weight:normal;line-height:17px;text-decoration:none" target="_blank" rel="noopener">James Harden &amp; @lukadoncic trade buckets early on ESPN! #WholeNewGame</a></p>
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<h2>9. Dallas Mavericks</h2>
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<p><strong>Value: </strong>$2.4Billion<br> The <strong>Dallas Mavericks</strong> are known around the league for being a top-notch organization. Mark Cuban makes sure to take well care of all their employees, from the maintenance crew to the team’s superstar.</p>
<p>Cuban being one of the world’s most successful businessmen, it’s not unusual to see the Mavericks’ value continue to grow over the years. It’s crazy to think that he bought them in 200 <strong>for just $285 million.</strong></p>
<h2>8. Houston Rockets</h2>
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<p><strong>Value: </strong>$2.48Billion<br> Back in the day, the <strong>Houston Rockets</strong> <a href="https://us.bolavip.com/nba/how-many-nba-teams-are-located-in-texas-20200723-0001.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">had to relocate</a> from San Diego to Houston as they were sinking in debt and struggling to develop a fanbase. Now, they’re the 8th most valuable NBA team. Funny how life goes.</p>
<p>The Rockets haven’t won an NBA championship since 1995 but have now become perennial title contenders. They also have a huge fanbase in Asia thanks to <strong>Yao Ming’s</strong> tenure with the team.</p>
<h2>7. Brooklyn Nets</h2>
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<p><strong>Value: </strong>$2.5Billion<br> <strong>The Brooklyn Nets </strong>are doing an outstanding job at building a world-classorganization from top to bottom. They’re becoming a prime destination for the best free agents in the league, given the fact that they have the perks of New York City on a team that can actually compete.</p>
<p>The Nets are gathering more fans as days goes by and they hope to challenge the Knicks for the supremacy of the city some years from now. Team owner<strong> Joseph Tsai</strong> has invested a lot of money but it’s definitely paid off, with <a href="https://www.nba.com/players/kyrie/irving/202681" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Kyrie Irving</a> and Kevin Durant jumping on board.</p>
<h2>6. Los Angeles Clippers</h2>
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<p><strong>Value:</strong> $2.6Billion<br> <strong>Steve Ballmer</strong> had a lot of work to do when he first bought the <strong>Los Angeles Clippers.</strong> The team was coming off a huge controversy with former owner<strong> Donald Sterling</strong>, who was handed a lifetime ban from the NBA due to some racist comments towards <strong>Magic Johnson.</strong></p>
<p>The Clippers have done a great job of building a new winning identity. They’ve also purchased their own arena to stop sharing the Staples Center with the Lakers and build a fanbase of their own. <strong>They’re now one of the league’s finest organizations after just 6 years.</strong></p>
<h2>5. Boston Celtics</h2>
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<p><strong>Value:</strong> $3.1Billion<br> <strong>The Boston Celtics </strong>have always been a synonym to winning. They don’t tolerate failure and are constantly finding ways to build a competitive squad, and that’s why they have one of the biggest fanbases in the world.</p>
<p>Danny Ainge has done a great job of putting together this team and keeping the Celtics’ brand rising high <strong>in one of the nation’s biggest sports town. </strong>They haven’t made it to the Finals in over a decade, though.</p>
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<h2>4. Chicago Bulls</h2>
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<p><strong>Value: </strong>$3.2Billion<br> Back in the day, the<strong> Chicago <a href="https://us.bolavip.com/nba/The-25-greatest-players-in-Chicago-Bulls-history-20200703-0003.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Bulls </a></strong>were a struggling franchise. They didn’t win many games and fans weren’t that sold on the team but it all changed when a guy called <strong>Michael Jordan </strong>showed up in the mid-’80s.</p>
<p>Jordan made the Bulls the ultimate global brand. People from all across the globe rooted for the greatest player ever as <strong>they won <a href="https://us.bolavip.com/nba/The-30-best-teams-in-NBA-history-20200701-0001.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">6 championships</a> over 8 years. </strong>They haven’t found that kind of success latelybut they continue to be one of the NBA’s richest teams thanks to Jordan.</p>
<h2>3. Golden State Warriors</h2>
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<p><strong>Value: </strong>$4.3Billion<br> The <strong>Golden State Warriors</strong> were far from the best or more popular team in the world 10 years ago. Now, they’re the third most valuable NBA franchise after building the strongest dynasty in basketball since <strong>Shaquille O’Neal and Kobe Bryant’s Lakers.</strong></p>
<p>The <a href="https://www.nba.com/warriors/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Warriors</a>‘ fanbase grew astronomically over the past couple of years as the team went on to make it to 5 consecutive NBA Finals and win 3 NBA championships.<strong> Stephen Curry &amp; Klay Thompson</strong>, A.K.A<em> ‘The Splash Brothers</em>‘ should get most of the credit for this.</p>
<h2>2. Los Angeles Lakers</h2>
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<p><strong>Value:</strong> $4.4Billion<br> <strong>The Los Angeles Lakers </strong>have always been near the top of the most valuable NBA teams and for good reason. They’re the second-winningest team in NBA history with 16 rings and they’ve had the most basketball legends on their roster. Just the creamof the crop gets to wearthe purple and gold.</p>
<p>Los Angeles is a huge market and the Lakers’ legendary teams made them millions of fans all around the world. And now that <strong><a href="https://us.bolavip.com/nba/LeBron-James-and-his-Guinness-World-Records-20200714-0003.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">LeBron James</a> and Anthony Davis</strong> are on board, it’s just a matter of time before they become the richest team in the NBA.</p>
<h2>1. New York Knicks</h2>
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<p><strong>Value: </strong>$4.6Billion<br> <strong>The New York Knicks </strong>haven’t won the NBA championship since 1973. Moreover, they haven’t even made the playoffs since 2013 or the Finals since 1999. James Dolan’s management has been questionable, to say the least; yet they continue to be the most valuable team in the NBA.</p>
<p>The <strong>Madison Square Garden</strong> is basketball’s mecca. Every player on earth dreams about playing in the Big Apple, regardless of is the team is competitive or not. Hopefully, they’ll turn the franchise around and finally give their fans a reason to be excited about the season.</p>

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<p><strong>Texas, our Texas, </strong>the football state, and the place where only the best athletes stand out among that many stars. Given their football tradition, there are some people that- surprisingly – don’t know how many <a href="https://us.bolavip.com/nba/the-top-10-nba-teams-of-the-last-decade-20200722-0001.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">NBA teams </a>are in Texas.</p>
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<p>Make no mistake,<strong> the<em>Lone Star State</em>loves basketball as much as it loves football or baseball,</strong> perhaps even more in some towns. That comes from the tradition and culture of three winning<a href="http://nba.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">NBA</a>franchises with strong fanbases.</p>
<p>Unlike several states, Texas has seenits<a href="https://us.bolavip.com/nba/all-nba-teams-how-many-franchises-are-there-20200721-0001.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">multiple NBA franchises</a> establish, grow, and develop there. Some relocated after a failed start elsewhere but they’ll now be there forever. In the following paragraphs, you’ll find out <strong>how many NBA teams are in Texas.</strong></p>
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<h2>Current NBA teams in Texas:</h2>
<h2>San Antonio Spurs</h2>
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<p><strong>Founded:</strong>1967<br> <strong>Former Names:</strong>Dallas Chaparrals (1967-70, 1971-73), Texas Chaparrals (1970-71), San Antonio Gunslingers (1973), San Antonio Spurs (1973-Present)<br> <strong>Arena:</strong>AT&amp;T Center<br> <strong>Location:</strong>San Antonio, Texas<br> <strong>Hall of Famers:</strong>10 (8 players, 2 coaches)<br> <strong>Championships:</strong>5 (1999,2003,2005,2007,2014)</p>
<p><strong>The San Antonio Spurs h</strong>ave always been tied to the great state of Texas. They were born in Dallas before moving to San Antonio, where they struggled early on and later became one of the most respected franchises in all professional sports.</p>
<p>The Spurs have set the standard for winning teams around the NBA. They’ve won at least 50 games in 18 straight seasons and own an <strong>NBA-record 22 consecutive playoff berths. </strong>It doesn’t get better than that.</p>
<h2>Houston Rockets</h2>
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<p><strong>Founded:</strong>1967<br> <strong>Former Names:</strong>San Diego Rockets (1967-71), Houston Rockets (1971-Present)<br> <strong>Arena:</strong>Toyota Center<br> <strong>Location:</strong>Houston, Texas<br> <strong>Hall of Famers:</strong>14 (12 players, 2 coaches)<br> <strong>Championships:</strong>2 (1994, 1995)</p>
<p><strong>The Houston Rockets a</strong>re the only team in Texas that was born outside of the state. The owners struggled to make a buck during their days at San Diego so a group of investors took the team to<em>Space City </em>in the early-’70s.</p>
<p>The Rockets are the most popular franchise in the state and even though they’ve had plenty of ups and downs throughout their history,<strong> it’s only a matter of time before James Harden leads them to their 3rd NBA championship.</strong></p>
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<h2>Dallas Mavericks</h2>
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<p><strong>Founded:</strong>1980<br> <strong>Former Names:</strong>Dallas Mavericks<br> <strong>Arena:</strong>American Airlines Center<br> <strong>Location:</strong>Dallas, Texas<br> <strong>Hall of Famers:</strong>7 (5 players, 2 coaches)<br> <strong>Championships:</strong>1 (2011)</p>
<p><strong>The Dallas Mavericks</strong> are the most recently established franchise in the state. They’ve built a strong culture and diehard fanbase right away and Dirk Nowitzki helped the team sell out tickets during his prime years.</p>
<p>The Mavericks won their lone NBA title in 2011 and have struggled with inconsistency ever since. However, they’ve put together the most promising young duo in the league with <strong>Luka Doncic and Kristaps Porzingis</strong> so the future is bright for them.</p>

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