The Rise of the Phoenix Suns

The Rise of the Phoenix Suns

On Monday night the rise of the Phoenix Suns began when they beat the Philadelphia 76er’s 114-109. Yes, the same Suns that have finished at the bottom of the west for a while now. But this is not just one win against a good team. Sure in past that would be enough, but no, they […]

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 Nuggets Defeat the Magic in Low Scoring Game

Nuggets Defeat the Magic in Low Scoring Game

Saturday night at the Amway Center in Orlando the Denver Nuggets defeated the Orlando Magic 91-87. Once again it was a combination of poor shooting and lack of aggression to get to the line, that led to the Magic defeat. The Magic came out to take care of business and the Nuggets came out and […]

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 Have The Nets Taken Over New York?

Have The Nets Taken Over New York?

For as long as I can remember New York has been synonymous with basketball. It does not matter whether it is High school basketball, college or pro. And of course street ball, N.Y the home Rucker park, the place where legends are born. The one team more than any that signifies N.Y is the Knicks, […]

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 Lakers and Clippers, the Battle in L.A.

Lakers and Clippers, the Battle in L.A.

The Los Angeles Clippers and the LA Lakers have shared the city of Los Angeles for many decades. The city has always been more of a Laker town than a Clippers town as the Lakers have enjoyed all the success. Three long stints throughout the past 70 years have seen the Lakers win championships in […]

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 The Sixers Top the Orlando Magic in Preseason

The Sixers Top the Orlando Magic in Preseason

On Sunday evening the Orlando Magic and the Philadelphia 76er’s played in Orlando’s fifth preseason game. The crowd was electric as the Philadelphia 76er’s beat the Orlando Magic 126 to 94 at the Amway Center in Orlando FL. The Sixers came out shooting and the Magic went cold. Poor shooting and fouls This was the […]

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 NBA Preseason, What Have We Learned?

NBA Preseason, What Have We Learned?

We all know what it means during the NBA preseason, teams are just getting ready. But there is still plenty to learn while watching these games. For some of them, we get to see the first sight of a new prospect or new addition. Others we get to see new teams almost, such as the […]

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 NBA is Back and Ballin Out!

NBA is Back and Ballin Out!

The best time of the year has arrived, the NBA is back! If you are a sports fan, of just about any type, this has got to be your favorite time of year. All major sports are either in playoffs, Baseball, or well into the season, football, and a couple just getting started, Hockey and […]

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 Belly Up’s NBA Power Ranking 2020

Belly Up’s NBA Power Ranking 2020

In the spirit of all great sports sites, we will be giving out our NBA power ranking 2020 from the preseason to the end of the season. Belly Up Sports Hoops will give you the Western Conference and the Eastern conference ranking, then an NBA all-around ranking. Over the past few years, this was a […]

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 Team USA Out at FIBA World Cup

Team USA Out at FIBA World Cup

Today was a set back for USA Basketball. They were eliminated in FIBA World Cup play in their quarter-final game against France 89-79. After two straight FIBA Championships Rudy Gobert and team, France takes down a USA team that is not accustomed to losing. Team USA just did not have the game they needed today […]

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 Nikola Jokic Ejected in FIBA Loss

Nikola Jokic Ejected in FIBA Loss

Early Sunday morning in the U.S the Spain National team beat the Serbian national team in the second round of FIBA World Cup play 81-69. The biggest loss of the day for team Serbia was the loss of their all-star Nikola Jokic. Jokic was ejected with 6:40 left in the third quarter. Marc Gasol had […]

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 Jayson Tatum Goes Down In Team USA Win

Jayson Tatum Goes Down In Team USA Win

Tuesday night Team USA Basketball took on The Turkey National Team in the second game of FIBA World Cup play at the Shanghai Oriental Sports Center in Shanghai, China. Jayson Tatum had a chance to end the game in regulation but missed a free throw that would have won the game. Late in the overtime, […]

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