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    Welcome to Andscape at the NBA Finals, where senior NBA writer Marc J. Spears, columnist William C. Rhoden and digital producer Sheila Matthews will get into what’s happening on and off the court in Oklahoma City and Indianapolis. In Episode 3, Matthews, Rhoden and Spears dine at Black Walnut, located in Oklahoma City’s historic Deep

  • At Thunder-Pacers NBA Finals, small markets bring big passion

    OKLAHOMA CITY — The “Thunder Up” vibe first hit me as we were preparing to land in Oklahoma City ahead of Game 1 of the NBA Finals between the Thunder and the Indiana Pacers. As we landed, the flight attendant proudly said, “I’d like to be the first to welcome you to MY hometown, Oklahoma

  • How Exactly To Plan The Perfect Trip To Prague All Year Round

    How Exactly To Plan The Perfect Trip To Prague All Year Round Jessica Kelly {authorlink} Getty Image/Merle Cooper I signed up for a river cruise with Viking during the month of December to visit a variety of Christmas markets along the Danube in Hungary, Slovakia, Austria, and Germany. Prague was a short flight from the

  • For Atlanta Hawks guard Trae Young, Oklahoma is home during NBA Finals

    OKLAHOMA CITY – Long before NBA All-Star guard Trae Young ever hit a 3-pointer in an Atlanta Hawks uniform, he was a Oklahoma City Thunder fan. The Norman, Oklahoma, native saw NBA guard Chris Paul playing in Oklahoma City for the New Orleans Hornets when they were displaced by Hurricane Katrina. Young was ecstatic when

  • Da’Vinchi on playing ‘BMF’ legend Southwest T and what’s coming in season 4

    When you first see actor Da’Vinchi, you kind of think … college quarterback. His build says: I’m a team leader. I’m the guy who calls the plays. I’m the guy who gets everyone in position. At 6-foot-3, Da’Vinchi is an anomaly. Not on the football field, because quarterbacks generally range from 6-2 to 6-6, so

  • Ball Up Top: Kendrick Perkins on Pacers STUNNING Thunder in NBA Finals Game 1

    “Ball Up Top” is a weekly NBA video series where Andscape’s David Dennis Jr. talks about the hot topics in the league and pop culture with special guests and Andscape personalities. In Episode 14, David Dennis Jr. and ESPN NBA analyst Kendrick Perkins are in Oklahoma City explaining the Indiana Pacers’ stunning win against the

  • Andscape at the NBA Finals: Best Finals Game 1 EVER? Thunder under PRESSURE!

    Welcome to Andscape at the NBA Finals, where senior NBA writer Marc J. Spears, columnist William C. Rhoden and digital producer Sheila Matthews will get into what’s happening on and off the court in Oklahoma City and Indianapolis. In Episode 2, Matthews, Rhoden and Spears discuss the shock of Game 1 and if it’s the

  • Skills trainers, player development coaches sharpen WNBA stars’ game in the offseason

    As Chicago Sky forward Michaela Onyenwere concluded the 2024 WNBA season, she vowed to prioritize herself in the offseason by dedicating herself to skill work, a luxury she has not always had due to overseas commitments and unexpected trades. Onyenwere opted to only play eight weeks in China instead of her usual longer stints. Afterward,

  • Lil Yachty Rings Bells And Busts Shots In His Surreal ‘Murda’ Video

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  • Andscape at the NBA Finals: Welcome to OKC … PREDICTIONS, SGA vs. Hali

    Welcome to Andscape at the NBA Finals, where senior NBA writer Marc J. Spears, columnist William C. Rhoden and digital producer Sheila Matthews will get into what’s happening on and off the court in Oklahoma City and Indianapolis. In the introduction to the series, Spears and Matthews discuss touching down in Oklahoma City for Game

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