NOTHING WAS THE SAME: The Return of Derek Baldwin (2023-2027)

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NBA|CROSSOVER
NBA Finals: (1) BKN vs (6) HOU

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By Aaron Barnes May 22, 2027

The Houston Rockets pulled off a big upset of the playoffs in the first round, knocking out reigning Western Conference Champions, the Dallas Mavericks, in five games. They continued to blow through the playoffs, picking off the Phoenix Suns in five games and finally taking down the San Antonio Spurs in six games to find themselves across from the beasts in the East, the Brooklyn Nets.

The Houston Rockets have not been in the NBA Finals since 1995. Coincidentally, the last time they were in the NBA Finals they were also the 6th seed that year. One of the lowest seeded teams to ever reach an NBA Finals and to actually win it over the Shaquille O’Neal led, number one seed Orlando Magic. Hopefully, lighting strikes twice and the Rockets end up victorious again.

There are a few more ties that bind in this series. The last time James Harden and the rockets came close to to the NBA Finals was in 2017, where they lost in the Western Conference Finals to the then Derek Baldwin led Los Angeles Clippers, who went on to win their first NBA title.
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Houston Off to a Slow Start in Playoffs

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Summary: Brooklyn took control early, scoring 13 points before Houston even sank their first free throw. James Harden struggled shooting in this one, missing his first four shots before hitting a step back jumper over Derek Baldwin. Houston looked completely gassed after their six game series against San Antonio. Baldwin and MVP Shareef O’Neal combined for 27 of the Nets 42 first quarter points. Brooklyn continued to run away with the game, going up 69-45 at halftime. Baldwin led all in scoring with 36 points. The Nets had six players with double-digit points, including veteran Joe Hood who had 18 points. The Rockets were without point guard Khris Moore, who is recovering from a hairline fracture.

Coach talked to us about coming out strong and we were definitely feeling it tonight. Everybody was on point on both sides of the ball. – Shareef O’Neal, PF - Brooklyn Nets

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Houston Rockets

Freddie Meredith - 20 PTS, 8 AST
Otis Theus - 18 PTS, 6 REB, 2 AST
James Harden - 17 PTS, 4 AST


Brooklyn Nets
Derek Baldwin - 36 PTS, 7 REB, 7 AST
Shareef O’Neal - 21 PTS, 14 REB, 6 AST
Nate Matthews - 12 PTS, 16 REB

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O'Neal, Perkins, and Baldwin Lead the Way in Game 2 Victory

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Summary: Shareef O’Neal was the star of this one, picking up 30 points and grabbing 16 rebounds in the win. His teammates were with him every step of the way as he, Derek Baldwin and Keith Perkins combined for 75 of the Nets’ 123 points. While O’Neal achieved a double-double, Baldwin and Perkins came very close. James Harden gave a better effort in Game 2, scoring 15 points in the first half. He tied the game at 25 after shooting a step back three pointer. Baldwin responded with an old fashioned three, after getting fouled on a dunk. The win was in the bag for Brooklyn as they went into the fourth quarter with a 101-79 lead. Despite a better game from Harden, Houston trailed the entire night.

When those three get it going, it is damn near impossible to stop. – Kobe Bryant, head Coach - Brooklyn Nets

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Houston Rockets

James Harden - 25 PTS, 4 REB, 5 AST
Montrezl Harrell - 19 PTS, 3 REB
Freddie Meredith - 15 PTS, 5 AST


Brooklyn Nets
Shareef O’Neal - 30 PTS, 16 REB, 8 AST
Keith Perkins - 25 PTS, 8 REB, 6 AST
Derek Baldwin - 20 PTS, 9 REB 7 AST

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Post by The JZA » 02 Aug 2021, 06:24

:blessed: The prophecy shall come true!
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The JZA wrote:
02 Aug 2021, 06:24
:blessed: The prophecy shall come true!
It's damn sure looking like it. But we still gotta head to H-Town
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Post by The JZA » 05 Aug 2021, 23:10

Lets. Go. Home. Game Ova!
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Post by Agent » 06 Aug 2021, 13:31

We ending it in 4. Hometown fans just going to have to celebrate with a parade :twisted:
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The JZA wrote:
05 Aug 2021, 23:10
Lets. Go. Home. Game Ova!
Agent wrote:
06 Aug 2021, 13:31
We ending it in 4. Hometown fans just going to have to celebrate with a parade :twisted:
Let's end the suspense then
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