Nike Celebrating the 20th Anniversary of the Air Zoom Generation

Nike Celebrating the 20th Anniversary of the Air Zoom Generation

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by | Jan 18, 2023 | Featured, Sneaker Releases, Sneakers

Nike is set to release the Air Zoom Generation “First Game” celebrating its 20th year anniversary. This colorway was worn by LeBron during his first regular season home game on November 5th, 2003 against a Carmelo Anthony led Denver Nuggets. 

It seems Nike will stay true to its original release with no major changes. The upper is mainly white along with red overlays and hints of navy blue throughout the shoe. A unique detail added to the sneaker is the date 11-05-2003 which is a nod to LeBrons James’ first game. 

No release date has been announced yet but it seems like Nike will be celebrating the “First Game” anniversary on November 5th.

Jan 18, 2023 No Comments
The Timberwolves Lose Their First Home Game Of 2023 (126-125)

The Timberwolves Lose Their First Home Game Of 2023 (126-125)

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by | Jan 16, 2023 | Featured, Minnesota Timberwolves, NBA

The Minnesota Timberwolves came into this game undefeated at home in 2023. They were playing the shorthanded Utah Jazz on MLK Day which is a special day in the country. Players talked about why it was important to play on Martin Luther King Jr Day and what he means to us all.

In the game, the Timberwolves were quick without Rudy Gobert who left the game early after aggravating his groin injury. In his absence, it was up to Naz Reid, Nathan Knight, and Luka Garza to try to slow down Walker Kessler. Tonight was Walker’s night as he was all over the boards and didn’t take no for an answer in the paint. It seemed as though he was able to get his hands on every loose ball and every rebound that came off the rim. Walker even showed off a lot of his post moves in the paint as well but he showcased his dominance in this one early. Once Rudy was ruled out Walker was able to go to work and finished the game with 20 points and 21 rebounds. He took over the game in the second half and was making some huge plays to keep the Jazz in the game even when the Timberwolves were pulling away. Jordan Clarkson made some tough shots down the stretch as well to keep the Jazz in the mix and eventually the lead. Clarkson finished with 21 points on the night and the Jazz needed every one of them.

The Timberwolves were in this game all night and had a lot of chances to win it down the stretch. Anthony Edwards was sensational all night as he was able to lead this Timberwolves crew in every way needed. Edwards was able to accomplish being the youngest player in NBA History with 500 career 3-pointers. Ant Man finished with 29 points, 4 rebounds, and 5 assists as he continues to make his push for All-Star voting. On the last play, Anthony had a chance to get to the rack or get fouled but might the right basketball play by kicking it out to McDaniels. The Timberwolves missed that shot but it showed a lot of maturity in Edward’s game and showed he was a true team player at that moment. D’Angelo Russell was able to add 21 points on the night as this was one of those games that went back and forth until someone had to win. The Timberwolves let this one slip away but overall they had this one right where they needed it and let it slip away.

Up next the Timberwolves play the Nuggets on Wednesday as they look to bounce back in the conference after tonight’s loss.

 

 

 

Photo Credit: (Photo by David Berding/Getty Images)

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New Nike Ja Morant 1 Colorway Surfaces

New Nike Ja Morant 1 Colorway Surfaces

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by | Jan 16, 2023 | Featured, Sneaker Releases, Sneakers

As Spring Approaches we near the release of the Nike Ja Morant 1 and a new colorway has surfaced. This colorway is called “Ask Ja anything” with a few details referencing that question. 

This colorway is mainly white on the upper with a blue heel counter and blue sock liner, The backtab is purple with multiple questions written on the backtab, The swoosh comes in a green and the outsole is a bright yellow. The insoles also have questions written on them referencing the “Ask Ja anything” theme. 

No official release date has been announced but the Ja Morant 1 is expected to be released during the Spring of 2023 with a retail price of $120 USD.

Photos By: MasterChefIan via Instagram

Jan 16, 2023 No Comments
SneakerReporter NFL Monday Wildcard: Score and Prediction

SneakerReporter NFL Monday Wildcard: Score and Prediction

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by | Jan 15, 2023 | Featured, NFL

Dallas Cowboys Vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers

An NFC battle in the Wildcard round of the playoffs between the visiting (12-5) Dallas Cowboys and the (8-9) Tampa Bay Buccaneers could be the game of the weekend. Tom Brady is undefeated in his career against the Dallas Cowboys as he tries to make it 9-0 in his career. Kickoff is expected at 7:15 (Central Daylight Time).

The Cowboys head into this matchup with Dak Prescott under center and he’s ready to redeem himself for the loss against the 49ers last year. The Cowboys come into the matchup scoring the most points in the NFL this season. Dak has the arm and talent to get it done but he will need to limit the turnovers. The Cowboys have one of the best running back duos in the NFL with Ezekiel Elliott and Tony Pollard. Both of them bring a lot to the table when it comes to running and catching out of the backfield. Dak will need to lean on them to balance this game out so the Bucs don’t get to Dak. Now on the outside Dak has one of the best receivers in the NFL in CeeDee Lamb to throw the ball too so look for big plays. Lamb, Gallup, and Schultz will need to create some space and opportunity for Dak to be great. On the defensive side, Micah Parsons will be looking to get to Tom Brady before he can get the ball out to his receivers. The Cowboys have a great defense but they will need to contain the run game as well. Look for this to be a great matchup that could turn into a defensive battle.

The Buccaneers are at home hosting with a losing record but don’t let them fool you. Any time you have the GOAT Tom Brady under center your team has a chance. The good thing for the Bucs is the fact that their offense started getting it going last weekend as Brady was able to connect with Mike Evans. The Bucs have a great offense and they will need to get it going if they want to beat the Cowboys. Look for them to get Godwin, Evans, and Gage involved ASAP. The Bucs have a great running back duo as well with Fournette/White and they will need to help Brady in the run/pass game. The Bucs defense will need to slow down Dak Prescott and that high-octane offense. If the Tampa defense can get to Dak and force some turnovers this could help out in a big way. If Tom Brady gets help from the defense it could be a long night for the Cowboys because he’s the best at reading defensive looks.

 

The Cowboys will need to outscore the Tampa Bay Buccaneers if they want to get that first win against Tom Brady.

 

Score Prediction: Cowboys Win (31-24)

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SneakerReporter NFL Sunday Wildcard: Scores and Predictions

SneakerReporter NFL Sunday Wildcard: Scores and Predictions

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by | Jan 15, 2023 | Featured, NFL

Miami Dolphins Vs Buffalo Bills 

NFL wildcard weekend will feature an AFC East showdown between the (9-8) Miami Dolphins and the (13-3) Buffalo Bills on Sunday at 12:00 PM (Central Daylight time). This will be the third time these two teams have played each other this season. 

The big news coming out of the Dolphins team this week is Quarterback Tua Tagovailoa will not be available to play against the Bills due to concussion protocols. The Dolphins will look to turn to Teddy Bridgewater who is questionable to play. This team started off hot but during the second half of their season, things went downhill, and barely found a way to make the playoffs. The Dolphins defense will have a lot to worry about with a high-powered Bills offense. 

The Bills have been one of the league’s hottest teams this year. This Bills offense has no doubt been dangerous to play, Allen has been able to throw and run the ball in key situations and has been difficult to stop. Stefon Diggs had himself another great year, the Allen and Diggs duo will look to cause trouble in their playoff campaign. As for the defense they’ve also been able to get the job done. The Bills do have home field advantage and a healthier team so a Bills victory could be very likely but nothing is guaranteed in the NFL. 

A divisional matchup between the Dolphins and the Bills could be an intense matchup in the playoffs.

Score Prediction: Bills win (28-10) 

Baltimore Ravens Vs Cincinnati Bengals

An AFC North divisional matchup in the Wildcard round of the playoffs between the (10-7) Baltimore Ravens and the (12-4) Cincinnati Bengals could be a game to watch out for. This is their third matchup of the year against each other, Kickoff is expected at 7:15 (Central Daylight Time). 

The Ravens head into this matchup with Lamar Jackson unlikely to play due to injury and quarterback Tyler Huntley who is also dealing with a shoulder injury. So the Ravens do have a difficult situation on their hands and with Jackson’s absence they’ve struggled on offense. With Roquan Smith hitting his stride on this Ravens defense, the defense has stepped up and hasn’t really allowed opponents to score many points, but their secondary hasn’t been able to slow down opposing offenses and that will be something to look out for ahead of this matchup. 

The Bengals are defending AFC champions in this playoff tournament. They beat the Ravens just last week, and have to face them yet again for the third time this season, The Bengals will look to send their division rivals back home. Joe Burrow and the Bengals offense started off their season shaky but have picked up the pace and won their AFC North division and have home field advantage this week. But this Bengals offense is healthy now and set to make another Super Bowl fun. As for the Bengals defense they’ve been able to stop the run game from opposing offenses but have struggled against the passing game, same issue as last season but not as bad as last season. 

The Bengals will look to yet again beat their divisional rivals and send the Ravens back home for the offseason. 

Score Prediction: Bengals Win (32-17)

 

 

New York Giants Vs Minnesota Vikings

The Vikings come into this matchup with the Giants (9-7-1) as the favorites. Minnesota has a record of 13-4 that they can’t bring into the postseason but if we learned anything from this team they are gritty. The Vikings have won the most games within a single score and this matchup at 3:30 PM Central should be another nail-biter.

The Minnesota Vikings have one of the best 3 headed monsters in the NFL. The quarterback Kirk Cousins has been a great QB all season long as he’s limited his turnovers and has found his receivers. Another part of that 3 headed monster is Justin Jefferson who has become the favorite target for Kirk Cousins really quickly. Jefferson will be looking to make some noise in this home game as he will try to make the Giant’s secondary look silly. Jefferson has been a reception machine and if the Vikings are going to win this game they will need him to remain one of the best in the game. The next part of that 3 headed monster is Dalvin Cook and if the chef can get cooking on the ground it will open up things for Cousins to have time to hit Jefferson, Theilen, and others in the passing game. Dalvin Cook will need to punish that Giant’s defense in this game to wear them down as the offense will need to keep this close against New York.

The Viking’s defense has been really good with Smith, Hicks, and Kendricks all year. They will have their hands full with Daniel Jones who can throw and run with the best of them. Also, it will be tough to slow down Saquon Barkley who is finally in the NFL Playoffs and ready to pop off at any moment.

The Giants will have their hands full trying to stop Cousins, Cook, and Jefferson. If they’re going to do it this will need to be a collective effort. The Giants don’t have a true threat at the defense but if they all can manage the game and clock this could be a slugfest. The Giant’s offense will have to be the defense as well because this game will be all about clock management. If the Giants can keep the ball away from the Viking’s offense this could work in their favor. Barkley will be ready to run and catch the ball out of the backfield at an elite level. The Giants have Slayton, Hodges, and James that can catch the ball from Jones but they will need to include some RAC. The Giants were close to beating the Vikings in their last matchup so we will see what they can do this time around.

Score Prediction: Vikings Win (28 – 17)

 

Jan 15, 2023 No Comments
Timberwolves Get Impressive Win At Home Against Cleveland (110-102)

Timberwolves Get Impressive Win At Home Against Cleveland (110-102)

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by | Jan 15, 2023 | Featured, Minnesota Timberwolves, NBA

The storyline was set up for this one as it would be the first time Donovan Mitchell and Rudy Gobert played against each other since the trades this off-season. That would come up short as Rudy Gobert got injured early in the game and exited with (Groin Soreness) tonight. The Timberwolves had a great plan in store as they were throwing multiple defenders at Donovan Mitchell making it tough on him from the jump. Mitchell finished the game with 14 points only, largely because of the length on him from Edwards/Nowell/McDaniels. The Timberwolves were able to slow down the high-powered offense of the Cavaliers as they only had 4 people in double figures.

 

The Timberwolves on the other hand only had 3 players in double figures led by Anthony Edwards 26 point performance. It seemed as though anything that Edwards wanted tonight inside and outside he was able to get easily. Edwards did a lot of damage on the fastbreak and was able to get to his spots when it broke down into ISO. The Cavs had no answer for Edwards as they tried to throw multiple bodies at him but he was able to find the right person open. That person that would get a lot of touches because of that was Naz Reid. This man Naz Reid was playing like a complete monster tonight and got more opportunity after Rudy was declared out. Naz Reid was attacking the paint and had about 3 monster dunks that got the crowd into the game. It was one of those nights again that make you wonder why Naz Reid doesn’t have a larger role because, in those extended minutes, he was putting on a show. Then you release that Rudy/KAT are players that he would have to try to get minutes around and it doesn’t work but still he’s special. The impact that Reid had on tonight’s game was huge from an offensive and defensive standpoint. Naz finished the game with 17 points and was able to give the Timberwolves that boost that they needed to get the win.

 

Both Garza and Nowell brought some life to the floor off the bench as they combined for 25 points. As I said if this Timberwolves team gets production from the bench like this and Edwards continues to emerge as we wait for Towns this could be a scary team for anyone to face in the NBA Playoffs. Up next the Timberwolves, play the Jazz on MLK Day as they look to start another long win streak.

 

 

 

 

Photo Credit: (Photo by David Berding/Getty Images)

Jan 15, 2023 No Comments