Out Of Bounds

Out Of Bounds: Mike Scott Baptizes Ian Mahinmi

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Hilarious Video of the Night

http://youtu.be/zzMJnFEwViA

“I’m like Chuck in math class…no idea.” — Kenny Smith

Instagram of the Night

http://instagram.com/p/ng2WikBFPq/

Surfing through the crowd at Barclays, and to no one’s surprise, this power couple made an appearance.

Dunk of the Night

Ian Mahinmi decided to challenge Mike Scott at the rim. Mike Scott had other ideas of how things would play out.

Clutch Plays and Moments in Playoff History

This is a nice one for both those that can remember some of these moments or for those that may not have been around to see it live. Big shots,buzzer-beaters, and clutch plays from some of the league’s All Time greats.

Block of the Night

http://instagram.com/p/ngiwCSqlfK/

Not always known for his defensive prowess (although improving), check out Blake Griffin denying Golden State’s David Lee during their Game 6 meeting up in Oracle.

Gear of the Night

http://instagram.com/p/ngfWbFFCIx/

Dwyane Wade is hooking you up with his own signature line of socks this summer.

http://instagram.com/p/ngsdb-ostG/

As fans of all-things-old-school, we endorse the Hawks’ decision to break out the vintage logo for the playoffs.

http://instagram.com/p/ngHsEKxbsF/

Whenever Pippen isn’t showing Jordan love on Instagram, at least he’s keeping it consistent with fellow legend Ken Griffey Jr.

Arena Photo of the Night

http://instagram.com/p/ngBzbXg8Hr/

Rip City representation prior to Game 6.

Arena Gag of the Night

http://instagram.com/p/ng37ZsBFCI/

The jumbo-tron operator in Brooklyn has some fun at Drake’s expense by making it seem like he was representing for Nets in Game 6!

Bonus Chuck

http://youtu.be/RFXanTqw2P0

Barkley tells a hilarious story about a young, previously unknown Dirk Nowitzki going off on Scottie Pippen in a game prior to being drafted by the Bucks and eventually traded to the Mavericks.

 

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Jeff Hawkins
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Jeff Hawkins is an award-winning sportswriter with more than four decades in the industry (print and digital media). A freelance writer/stay-at-home dad since 2008, Hawkins started his career with newspaper stints in Michigan, North Carolina, Florida, Upstate New York and Illinois, where he earned the 2004 APSE first-place award for column writing (under 40,000 circulation). As a beat writer, he covered NASCAR Winston Cup events at NHIS (1999-2003), the NHL's Chicago Blackhawks (2003-06) and the NFL's Carolina Panthers (2011-12). Hawkins penned four youth sports books, including a Michael Jordan biography. Hawkins' main hobbies include mountain bike riding, 5k trail runs at the Whitewater Center in Charlotte, N.C., and live music.

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Jeff Hawkins Sports Editor

Jeff Hawkins is an award-winning sportswriter with more than four decades in the industry (print and digital media). A freelance writer/stay-at-home dad since 2008, Hawkins started his career with newspaper stints in Michigan, North Carolina, Florida, Upstate New York and Illinois, where he earned the 2004 APSE first-place award for column writing (under 40,000 circulation). As a beat writer, he covered NASCAR Winston Cup events at NHIS (1999-2003), the NHL's Chicago Blackhawks (2003-06) and the NFL's Carolina Panthers (2011-12). Hawkins penned four youth sports books, including a Michael Jordan biography. Hawkins' main hobbies include mountain bike riding, 5k trail runs at the Whitewater Center in Charlotte, N.C., and live music.

All posts by Jeff Hawkins