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Yahoo
22-05-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
NBA Playoffs Open Discussion Thread: Tuesday, May 13th
The NBA Playoffs continue tonight with two crucial Game 5s! First, the Cleveland Cavaliers try to stave off elimination against the Indiana Pacers. Then the Denver Nuggets and Oklahoma City Thunder battle for an ultra-valuable 3-2 series lead. This is your open thread to discuss the games and anything else NBA-related that we haven't covered in other posts. So hang out here for the night and enjoy the action! Advertisement Here's the broadcast info (all times are Pacific): No. 1 Cleveland Cavaliers vs. No. 4 Indiana Pacers | TNT | 4 p.m. | IND leads, 3-1 No. 1 OKC Thunder vs. No. 4 Denver Nuggets | 6:30 p.m. | TNT | Series tied, 2-2 More from
USA Today
24-04-2025
- Business
- USA Today
In speaking with Trump, Rockets owner Tilman Fertitta jabs Dallas for Luka Doncic trade
In speaking with Trump, Rockets owner Tilman Fertitta jabs Dallas for Luka Doncic trade 'We talked about that dumbass Luka Doncic trade Dallas did,' Rockets owner Tilman Fertitta said with a smile regarding a recent conversation with U.S. President Donald Trump. Billionaire Rockets owner Tilman Fertitta has a significant presence at the University of Houston (UH), where he has served as chairman of the of the UH System Board of Regents since 2009. The university's basketball arena renovation was largely financed by Fertitta and is now named the Fertitta Center. With Fertitta's investments helping to spark a revival of the program, the men's program at UH has enjoyed two NCAA Final Four appearances this decade, including a run to the national championship game earlier this month. So, it was only natural that Fertitta took part Wednesday in an on-campus celebration of the team's wildly successful 2024-25 season. And in his on-mic comments, he also took an NBA-related jab at the Dallas Mavericks, longstanding division rivals of the Rockets. Fertitta has long had a business relationship with current U.S. President Donald Trump, and they could soon have a political one if Fertitta is confirmed by the Senate, as expected, as the new U.S. Ambassador to Italy. In his comments at the UH celebration, Fertitta said he had brought up the Cougars' success in recent conversations with Trump. He then added, with a smile (via Chancellor Johnson): And then we talked about that dumbass Luka Doncic trade Dallas did. With Doncic leading the way alongside LeBron James, the Lakers finished as the No. 3 seed in the Western Conference and are currently tied in a first-round playoff series with the Minnesota Timberwolves. Mavericks general manager Nico Harrison has found himself as the butt of many jokes for the deal that sent the 26-year-old Doncic to Los Angeles for a package headlined by a 32-year-old Anthony Davis — who is six years older and with a much more extensive injury history. Those criticisms have only picked up in recent days, since the Mavericks finished the 2024-25 season as the No. 10 seed in the West and were subsequently eliminated from postseason contention in the play-in tournament (with Davis limping on numerous occasions in their elimination loss). With the Mavs taking a step back, the playoff-bound Rockets (52-30) finished the regular season as the West's No. 2 seed while clinching their first Southwest Division title in five years. And their owner, Fertitta, is understandably having a laugh at the expense of his in-state, divisional rival. More: Tilman Fertitta says ownership of Rockets won't be affected by U.S. Ambassador stint
Forbes
11-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Forbes
TikTok: A Powerful Tool For The Future Of Basketball
TikTok has revolutionized the way we engage with our favorite sports - with bite-sized, real-time clips hitting home with fans of all ages. Basketball is especially popular across the app, with 64% of TikTok sports fans following basketball in particular1. Last year saw 27 billion total views across NBA-related posts, proving just how much of an appetite there is for scroll-friendly sports content on TikTok2. Keeping the Momentum Going: How to Stay Engaged on TikTok Beyond the Season Now that one of the most socially driven seasons of the year has wrapped up for 2025, what key takeaways can publishers learn from the most successful strategies? While there's no magic formula, the secret lies in owning the defining moments that make basketball so exciting. The buzzer may have sounded on the 2025 March Madness season, but the conversation doesn't have to stop. Maintaining a strong presence on TikTok year-round means evolving your content strategy to keep fans engaged, whether they're reliving past highlights, following player journeys, or anticipating what's next. Here's how publishers can sustain momentum beyond the tournament: Keep the Hype Alive Keep your audience engaged by sharing: Expanding the Conversation Even when the games stop, basketball culture never does. Stay part of the action by tapping into: Turning Moments into Movements Drive your audience further down your funnel by giving them more to be excited about. Weave March Madness moments into larger basketball narratives, like the NBA Draft and alumni success stories to build long-lasting trust and relevance in the basketball space. Some Final Pointers For Publishers Creating a winning TikTok strategy involves an always-on approach to sports storytelling, staying on the ball with the quality, quantity, and timeliness of your posts. Capturing big moments promptly, creating share-worthy memes and participating in trends will set you up for a clean lay-up. Finally, rethink search and discovery as a fan engagement tool - using hashtags, thumbnails and editing to your advantage when getting involved.
