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Only Washington DC could consider the underdog story of the Indiana Hoosiers a problem

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Only Washington DC could consider the underdog story of the Indiana Hoosiers a problem

“Hoosiers” — the story of a small high school that wins the state basketball tournament — is the greatest underdog story ever told in Indiana. Even though little Hickory High was an unlikely champion, it wasn’t completely improbable. After all, sweet-shooting Jimmy Chitwood was the equivalent of a 5-star talent. He just happened to grow … Read more

The NBA’s ‘shot desert’ problem is real. Could 3-point dunks save us?

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The NBA’s ‘shot desert’ problem is real. Could 3-point dunks save us?

Ja Morant is back and has Brook Lopez turned around. It’s November, and the electric point guard is leading the fast break in the third quarter against a porous Milwaukee Bucks transition defense. The slow-footed Lopez is the only obstacle between Morant and a thunderous finish at the basket. With Morant going downhill, this is … Read more