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Continue reading as we go over last night's cheating scandal, what's going on with Ja Morant, headband Joe Burrow, and why we are backing this team in Game 1 between the Nuggets and the Lakers.
Was Aaron Judge CHEATING?! 👀
The Jays’ broadcast alluded to Aaron Judge looking at the dugout to steal signs 👀
You buying it?
— The Game Day MLB (@TheGameDayMLB)
2:00 AM • May 16, 2023
The Yankees defeated the Blue Jays last night by a final score of 7-4. However, the biggest news of the night was these 👆cheating allegations from the Blue Jays broadcasting booth. Although no direct accusation was made, the implications were quite apparent.
OK, is this pure speculation? Yes, but come on this is pretty suspicious, especially since the man crushes the ball to the moon for his second home run of the night immediately after glancing toward the dugout.
Judge was asked about the "cheating allegations" and explained his reasoning for looking towards the dugout while hitting.
He explained, "Yeah I was kinda, lot of chirping from our dugout, which I really didn't like in the situation where it's a 6-0 game.”
This has to be the worst lie I have ever heard in my life. Clearly, something is going on here and we will most likely see the MLB undertake an investigation to shed some light on the matter.
Was Aaron Judge Cheating? |
The Yankees play the Blue Jays tonight at 7:07 PM and I think Judge will be flustered in his first plate appearance since the allegations.
Ja Morant Ruined His NBA Career 🔫
It is truly disheartening to witness these actions from one of the best young talents in the game. Following his initial incident in the club where he displayed a gun on IG Live, Morant went on an apology tour. Adam Silver even expressed that he saw “sincere remorse” from Ja Morant, and we were obviously all hopeful that his actions would change.
However, apologies alone have their limits, and the true measure of change lies in one's actions. Regrettably, it appears that he has not demonstrated the desired transformation, and it is unlikely that the NBA or his endorsement partners will treat this matter lightly.
This situation emphasizes the importance of appreciating the exemplary conduct we see in players like LeBron and others, who have been outstanding role models for children across the world. Professional athletes hold a responsibility as role models, and repeatedly brandishing a gun on Instagram is far from an admirable image.
Considering that NFL WR Calvin Ridley received a year-long suspension for betting on a game, it would be reasonable to expect a more severe consequence for Ja's actions.
Adrian Wojnarowski said on Get Up: "I think Ja Morant is facing a lengthy, a significant suspension to start next season if indeed that was a firearm in his hand in that video. ... I don't think Adam Silver is going to take this one lightly."
Although we do not take this situation lightly, the memes that have come out of it are absolutely hilarious. 🤣
Nah kwame brown went off on Ja Morant 😭😭😭😭😭
“I’ve heard of NBA Youngboy but you NBA Dumb boy bc you got to be the stupidest mf in the league”
— Shannonnn sharpes Burner (PARODY Account) (@shannonsharpeee)
2:43 AM • May 15, 2023
Ja Morant when he sees a phone come out:
— ɢᴇᴛ ꜱᴇʀɪᴏᴜꜱ, ᴍʏ ʙᴏʏ (@Vnorman007)
1:03 AM • May 15, 2023
Headband Joe Burrow = Super Bowl 2024 MVP
Headband Joe: Unlocked
Offseason Workouts | @KetteringHealth
— Cincinnati Bengals (@Bengals)
5:53 PM • May 15, 2023
We all know Joe Burrow is a top 3 QB in the league, but this man is not just a stud on the field. He oozes swagger.
Despite suffering a devastating loss to the Los Angeles Rams in Super Bowl LVI, the Cincinnati Bengals once again missed out on the Lombardi trophy, following their defeat to the Kansas City Chiefs in this year's AFC championship. As a result, the Bengals find themselves among the twelve NFL franchises that have never tasted Super Bowl victory.
This will change next season because of a formidable competitor that just keeps getting better: Joe Burrow. His ability to make clutch plays and have that swagger persona has proven he is prepared for a Super Bowl ring soon.
What sets Joe Burrow apart from other top players is his champion-like mindset and knack for performing under pressure on the biggest stage. Just like Patrick Mahomes, Burrow has proven time and time again that he thrives in high-stakes situations. It's clear that these two will be involved in some of the most monumental postseason games in the future.
Cincinnati has been eagerly awaiting for their moment, and you can rest assured that Burrow will make his mark in the history books next year. In the 2024 season, Joe Burrow and the Cincinnati Bengals will beat the Chiefs in the AFC Championship and then go on to win the Super Bowl.
Bet early get the best odds! 👇
Nuggets vs Lakers Predictions & Best Bets
Tonight at 8:30 PM on ESPN
The 2023 Western Conference Finals begins today with a rematch of a pairing we last saw in the bubble.
On one side is Nikola Jokić and the Denver Nuggets, the No. 1 seed in the bracket. On the other is LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers, a surprising No. 7 seed that has already upset the high-flying Memphis Grizzlies and the defending champion Golden State Warriors.
Denver enters this matchup with the upper hand, as it will play the first two games of the series on its home floor and four out of a potential seven overall. The Nuggets were a formidable 34-7 at Ball Arena during the regular season, the second-best home record in the NBA.
With that said, this is not an unfamiliar position for the Lakers, who’ve been the lower seed in each of their first two playoff matchups. Los Angeles was red-hot down the stretch of the regular season, and this team has carried that momentum well into the postseason.
The Nuggets and Lakers split their regular-season series 2-2, with Denver taking the most recent matchup on Jan. 9.
The Nuggets have yet to lose a game at home in these playoffs, and I have a hard time believing that Game 1 will be the first. Nothing has been able to slow this offense down, and while the Lakers figure to be their toughest test yet, I could see that becoming more of an issue in the latter half of this series.
Even if Jokić struggles to score with Davis patrolling the paint, the Nuggets have a variety of other scoring options — including Jamal Murray, who’s turned it on lately — who could take advantage of their respective matchups.
Backing the Nuggets to win outright at (-205) is admittedly the safer choice here — the Lakers are 8-4 against the spread in the playoffs — but I’m projecting a relatively comfortable win for Denver in Game 1, and that falls in line with this 6-point spread.
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