Author: Chris Porter

Hello everyone! My name is Chris Porter and I am currently a student at the University of Wisconsin La Crosse studying political science and communication studies. I am a fan of the Green Bay Packers, Milwaukee Brewers, and the Boston Celtics. I hope to have some great experiences with all of you here at FlurrySports!

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The Boston Celtics find themselves at 15-15, after surrendering a 24-point lead to the New Orleans Pelicans. Kemba Walker is struggling to find consistency, Marcus Smart is out until after the All-Star Break and multiple members of the team have been sidelined with COVID-19. However, Robert Williams III provides a spark of hope for the struggling Celtics. Who is Robert Williams III? Many fans around the league may not know who Robert Williams III even is. Williams was predicted to be a lottery pick in the 2018 NBA Draft. However, questions surrounding his effort and lack of polish on offense…

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The defending champion Los Angeles Lakers received good news regarding the Anthony Davis injury on Monday. After missing time with an Achilles injury, Davis made his return to the court. However, it appears he may have rushed his return, despite reports of the Lakers being extra careful with it. Anthony Davis Avoids Major Injury Davis re-injured his Achilles, though he avoided major injury. He re-aggravated it, but avoided a tear. It is unlikely that the Lakers star will return before the All Star Game. He will sit for at least 2-3 weeks, resting his Achilles. Davis has averaged 22.5 points…

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With the 12th pick in the 2020 NBA Draft, the Sacramento Kings selected Tyrese Haliburton, despite some expected him to go in the top 10. The rookie is a 6-5 guard from Iowa State. Not only was Halibutron a steal on draft night, but he is also proving that many teams made a mistake by passing on him. Haliburton’s height and size (6-5, 185 pounds) makes him a unique player in the NBA. His length and frame allows for him to guard forwards. His body control and intelligence means he can also cover guards that are smaller and quicker than…

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Before the 2020-21 NBA season, the Charlotte Hornets were an afterthought in the Eastern Conference. Now, thanks to strong play from LaMelo Ball and others, the Hornets are pushing into the Eastern Conference playoff chase. How are they doing it? LaMelo Ball Has Lived Up to the Hype The Charlotte Hornets broke news, and the internet, when they drafted LaMelo Ball with the third overall pick in the 2020 NBA Draft. But Ball has lived up to the hype so far. The sixth man for the Hornets is averaging over 12ppg. He has also demonstrated the patented flashy passes the…

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In November 2020, the Boston Celtics traded Gordon Hayward to the Charlotte Hornets. In exchange, the Celtics received the largest TPE ever —$27 million. But what is a “TPE” and how can it help Boston make the NBA Finals for the first time since 2010? What is TPE? TPE stands for Traded Player Exception. It allows the Celtics to absorb up to $27 million worth of contracts without needing to match player salaries in the trade. In essence, it is one of the greatest assets Danny Ainge has ever had as a General Manager. Ainge can acquire any player who…

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NBA All-Star voting is underway and there are many players worthy of appearing in the NBA’s most star-studded event. The Boston Celtics sent Kemba Walker and Jayson Tatum to the 2020 All-Star game and many believe the two could return. However, many fail to consider Jaylen Brown. Jaylen Brown Odds in NBA All-Star Voting Brown’s odds of making the NBA All-Star game are 14th in the Eastern Conference, at +175. Jaylen Brown has never made the All-Star game, and is in his fifth season in the league. At 24 years old, Brown has been the rock of stability that has…

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It’s never too early to start keeping track of the top NBA MVP candidates. Through one month of this shortened season, these are the top five candidates to win the 2020-21 NBA MVP. Top 5 NBA MVP Candidates 5. Kawhi Leonard Kawhi Leonard is known as perhaps the best two-way player in the entire NBA. His play style is not flashy, but it is effective and efficient. This season, Leonard is flirting with a 50/40/90 shooting split. If Leonard can keep his efficient shooting high and continue to win games for the Los Angeles Clippers, he could find himself catapulted…

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The Philadelphia 76ers hosted the Boston Celtics Wednesday night. Joel Embiid put on a show, leading his team to the 117-109 victory. Joel Embiid Leads 76ers The Process put up an impressive 42 points and 10 rebounds in the win. The 76ers truly won this game by attrition. Tristan Thompson, Daniel Theis and Grant Williams were all in foul trouble during the game. Embiid was an impressive 12-19 from the floor, but he made the Celtics pay from the free throw line, shooting 17-21 from the charity stripe. The big man also thrived on the defensive end, collecting two steals…

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The 2020-21 NBA season is in full swing. Who has been the most surprising player on each team in the Western Conference so far this season? Most Surprising NBA Western Conference Players Dallas Mavericks Dwight Powell In the absence of Kristaps Porzingis, the Dallas Mavericks have opted to increase the role of Willey Cauley-Stein rather than their long-time and big-energy big man Dwight Powell. Powell has seen a reduction of seven minutes per game from last season and is currently playing 19.8mpg. To make matters worse, Powell has struggled in the opportunities he has had on the court and his…

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The 2020-21 NBA season is in full swing. Who has been the most surprising player on each team in the NBA Eastern Conference so far this season? Most Surprising NBA Eastern Conference Players Atlanta Hawks De’Andre Hunter De’Andre Hunter turned in a solid rookie campaign and started 62-of-63 games the Hawks played. However, he has clearly made a jump in his second year and has increased his points per game (PPG) from 12.3 to 16.3 in slightly fewer minutes per game. Hunter is also clearly seeing the floor better than his rookie campaign, because his assist numbers are up while…

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