The Nuggets and Lakers move closer to a clash in the West
Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic hears the opinions regarding his legacy. The 28-year-old 2014 second round pick from Serbia, an unlikely all-time great player, is well aware that his back-to-back NBA MVPs in 2021 and last season won’t completely validate him in the view of many as one of the game’s historical best unless he wins a championship.
Similar to Charles Barkley, Karl Malone, John Stockton and other Hall of Famers who ended their brilliant careers without a title, the narratives when comparing Jokic to his contemporaries such as Giannis Antetokounmpo, a two-time league most valuable player (2019, 2020) who carried the Milwaukee Bucks to the championship in 2021 and earned the Finals MVP, will be less approving.
But the big man who finished second in the MVP voting this season to the Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid—Antetokounmpo was third—is moving closer to getting to the game’s largest stage. While Embiid, who is also pursuing his first title, has the 76ers up 3-2 in their Eastern Conference semifinals series versus the Boston Celtics, Jokic and the No. 1 seed Nuggets took a 3-2 lead over the No. 4 seed Phoenix Suns on Tuesday night at home with a 118-102 win.
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His dominant 29-point, 13-rebound, 12-assists night followed a 53-point, 11-assists performance on Sunday night in a 129-124 Game 4 loss. Tuesday marked Jokic’s 11th career playoff triple-double in his 58 games played.
“To be honest, I just like to win the game, so whatever it takes,” Jokic said of his massive numbers.
In 10 games this postseason, Jokic is posting 30.6 points, 13.1 rebounds and 9.5 rebounds per game. The Suns have received consistently strong performances from their two superstars, Kevin Durant and Devin Booker, but have not had the necessary level of production from the players surrounding them that Jokic’s supporting cast has generated notably guard Jamal Murray. The Nuggets will look to close out the Suns on the road in Game 6 tonight. A loss would force Game 7 in Denver on Sunday.
The No. 7 Los Angeles Lakers took a 3-1 lead into San Francisco last night (Wednesday) with the objective of ending the defending NBA champion Golden State Warriors season in the other Western Conference semifinal pairing. The No. 6 seed Warriors continued their uneven play this season in Game 4 on Sunday, falling to the Lakers 104-101. It wasn’t mega-stars LeBron James and Anthony Davis that put the Warriors on the brink of going on vacation, but reserve guard Lonnie Walker IV, who came off the bench to torch them for 15 points in the fourth quarter.
“…The greatest feeling you could ever imagine,” said Walker afterwards. “As a kid, this is something I’ve been dreaming of.”
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SEE: MOONLIGHT & MOVIES AT MCNY
Harlem Bespoke: Americanish (Iman Zawahry, 2021, 107 min). The film, set in Jackson Heights, Queens follows two sisters and their newly-immigrated cousin as they navigate the consistent and sometimes conflicting demands of romance, culture, work, and family.
Thursday, May 11th, 6:30PM-9:00PM, Americanish at Museum of the City of New York, 104th Street and Fifth Avenue. Serving both as a lighthearted reimagination of and critical divergence from the classic romantic comedy, Americanish tackles and celebrates the complex intersectionalities of womanhood by welcoming us into the world—with all its joys and tribulations—of these three women. A Q&A with Iman Zawahry (Director, Writer, Producer) and Aizzah Fatima (Writer/Producer) will follow the film.
Online tickets now available at the MCNY website: LINK
Online tickets now available at the MCNY website: LINK
EAT: A SAVORY VIETMANESE CREPE IN HARLEM
Harlem Bespoke: We stopped by for lunch at the The Expat on Tiemann Place by West 125th Street and Broadway recently to try out the Bánh xèo which is a crispy Vietnamese crepe that is somewhere between a french pancake dish mixed in with a savory taco and completely another level of culinary experience
Bánh xèo translates to sizzle cake in Vietnamese since the bright turmeric batter thickened with coconut cream makes a lot noise while being prepared in the frying pan. We had ours stuffed with jumbo shrimp since this is the more original recipe for the popular South East Asian dish but The Expat lets everyone choose other protein options. Other ingredients found within include bean sprouts and starchy mung beans along with fresh sprinkle of herbs on top to finish the presentation. Pork is also a main ingredient for the traditional preparation but is missing here. Pour the savory sweet fish sauce over everything before digging in and enjoy. For more on The Expat, check out our past post: LINK
NEW SPRING EXHIBIT AT CHILDRENS ART CARNIVAL
Harlem Bespoke: The Children’s Art Carnival started in 1969 by the Museum of Modern Art as part of an outreach program for youth in the community and now is also showcasing emerging local artists with exhibits at the Hamilton Heights townhouse.
Forays in to Fantasy exhibit at The Children’s Art Carnival, 62 Hamilton Place by 144th Street. The Children’s Art Carnival will celebrating a new spring exhibit featuring imaginary world building through a black lens. Regular viewing time after the opening reception will be from Tuesdays through Sundays, 12:00 Noon-7:00PM. More details and updates on the Children’s Art Carnival can be found on the official Instagram account: LINK
The Effects of Academic Pressure On Mental Health: How Assignment Services Can Help Reduce Stress And Anxiety In Students
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For many students, academic pressure is an unavoidable aspect of their school experience. Although it can spur students on to toil hard and accomplish their objectives, it can also be detrimental to their mental health. Academic pressure has the potential to either induce or aggravate common mental health conditions including stress, anxiety, and depression. In…
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