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Back in 2019, Kevin Durant had an opportunity to win his third-straight NBA title with the Golden State Warriors. Unfortunately, injuries kept Durant out of the lineup, and despite returning to the NBA Finals in Game 5 against the Raptors, KD went down with an Achilles injury with left him out of basketball for a full year. In 2021, Durant returned to the Brooklyn Nets and he has been nothing short of amazing as his team is now favored to win it all.

Last night, the Nets made their playoffs debut against the Boston Celtics, and in the end, it was the Nets who came out on top despite a slow start. KD scored 32 points and 12 rebounds in the game, and it’s clear he was the first star. After the game, KD told reporters what it felt like to be back in the postseason.

“It’s always great playing this time of year… it felt great to be back out there among the best,” Durant explained. This Nets team boasts some of the best players in the NBA and for now, they seem like the clear favorites to come out of the East. If Durant continues to play this way, then there is no doubt that they will do just that.

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With celebrity boxing matches surging in popularity as of late, it’s no surprise that we are seeing some fights that truly have no business going down. Recently, the match many people have their eyes on is the one between Lamar Odom and Aaron Carter. Odom is the clear favorite in this fight as he has the obvious size advantage, while also having the luxury of being a former professional athlete. Meanwhile, Carter seems way overmatched here as he is a relatively small guy.

Regardless, both men are committed to making this fight happen and Odom is confident that it’s going to be some quick and easy money. In a short interview with TMZ, Odom noted that he has plans to finish the fight early and that at the end of the day, Carter does not stand a chance.

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“It ain’t gon’ be a fight,” Odom said. “Probably, I would say the first minute,” Odom added when asked how long the fight would take. If you’re a betting man, putting your money on Odom seems like the smart thing to do although figuring out which round to bet on is probably going to be the hardest part.

Either way, the fight goes down on June 12th, just six days after Floyd Mayweather Vs. Logan Paul. If you’re in need of a boxing fix, June seems like a good month.

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If you are a big video game fan and you read this website, chances are you’ve played a ton of sports games in your youth. EA Sports is the company behind some of the best sports games of all time and they have had the licenses to all of the best leagues in the sports world. While their SIM-style games have always been popular, fans have a soft spot for the EA Sports BIG titles that dropped in the early to mid-2000s. Of course, we are talking about games like NBA Street, NFL Street, FIFA Street, and even the SSX snowboarding games.

According to Screen Rant, these incredible titles could very well make a comeback in the years to come. Recently, the company acquired Metalhead Software which is known for making arcade baseball games. EA Sports is looking to expand and in recent months, they have announced the return of the PGA series, as well as the NCAA games.

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With all of this in mind, there are now hopes that the Street series will make its grand return after an extended hiatus. These games were so fun because they had a much more laid-back arcade style to them. There were goofy graphics, unrealistic physics, and some truly incredible moments that had you coming back for more.

Let us know which Street game you’d want to see back, in the comments below.

Luka Doncic led the Dallas Mavericks to a 113-103 win over the Los Angeles Clippers, Saturday night, with an impressive triple-double performance.

“This is his time of year,” Mavericks coach Rick Carlisle said. “He’s one of the smartest basketball players you will ever meet at any age at any level.”

Doncic finished the night with 31 points, 10 rebounds, and 11 assists. The young Slovenian has recorded three triple-doubles in the seven total playoff games for his career.

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“When they don’t double, attack it,” Doncic said. “When they double, there’s someone who’s going to be open. I’ve just got to read the game.”

Running the pick-and-roll on center Ivica Zubac, Doncic had 15 points on 6-of-9 shooting.

“We won the game,” Doncic said. “That’s all that matters for me, if I have zero or 15 points in the last quarter.”

Facing a double-team for the majority of the fourth quarter, Doncic scored just one-point in the final quarter. Making up for his absense, Dorian Finny-Smith, Jalen Brunson and Tim Hardaway Jr. combined for 34 points in the second half.

“When Luka gets going, I just try to stay ready, because I know they’re about to start trapping,” Finney-Smith explained.

Game 2 of the Mavericks and Clippers’ series will tip off Tuesday at 10:30 PM, EST.

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President Joe Biden will host the family of the late George Floyd, Tuesday, on the one-year anniversary of his death, which sparked nationwide protests in 2020. Floyd was killed by Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin, who kneeled on his neck for an extended period of time.

The Floyd family’s visit comes as the Biden administration is still attempting to reform police in America. The House of Representatives passed the George Floyd Justice in Policing Act in March, but the bill has yet to pass in the divided Senate.

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“It would be a contribution to rebuilding trust in communities,” White House press secretary Jen Psaki said regarding the bill on Friday. “Obviously, there’s more that needs to be done beyond that; that’s not the only step — far from it.”

Chauvin was convicted of the murder of Floyd in April. Biden described the conviction as “a giant step towards justice in America”

“Black men, in particular, have been treated throughout the course of our history as less than human. Their lives must be valued in our nation. Full stop,” Biden said at the time. “Nothing can ever bring their brother, their father back, but this can be a giant step forward in the march towards justice in America.”

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Nick Cannon’s ex, Lanisha Cole, has shot down rumors that she is pregnant with the rapper’s child. Cannon and his current partner Abby De La Rosa have already announced that they are expecting.

“I’m not pregnant. I’m not hiding a baby. Chill,” Cole wrote on her Instagram story, this week.

Rumors have also surfaced that Cannon is expecting a separate child with Wild ‘N Out model Alyssa Scott. Scott did not confirm or deny the rumors when asked directly by fans on his social media. Instead, she gave a vague reply using emojis.

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Cannon and De La Rosa first announced they were expecting with a statement on Instagram posted by De La Rosa.

“Thank you for choosing me to be your Mommy. I know the Lord has destined me and prepared me for the gift of not one but two little angels,” De La Rosa captioned an image of the couple. “I pray that God give you both the strength to walk brave and boldly in your individual truth just like your Daddy. That God bless you and your brother and guide you into living out your full purpose. Your Dad & I will always be here for you both; in complete unison and support. No matter what this world may throw your way, know that forgiveness is key and what is for you – is for YOU! You both are already so loved and we can’t wait to meet you both.”