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It's Official: The NBA Lockout begins!:(

SoSportz.com- Who's right in this situation? How will this affect the players personal lives? How will it affect the business of the NBA? It will definitely be a horrible situation if there is no basketball next season. Lets hope they get a deal done sooner than later and we can get back to the regular scheduled programming.

Robert Jones- Valley High School (Louisville, KY)

Tell everyone about yourself?
I'm a 15 year old quarterback at Valley High School in Louisville, Kentucky and I'm 6'1 165lbs.

What are your dreams in life?
My dreams in life are to make it to the NFL and win a Super Bowl. If not, I want to be a football coach.

What was your best game?
I have not played my first varsity football game yet. I will be a sophomore and I will be starting this year.

Why are sports/education important to you?
Without an education you can't do anything in this world, and sports is something I like to do. I've been around them all my life.

What can you do to make yourself better in your sport?
I can make my team better by being a leader and just doing the best and giving it my all.

What advice can you give other student-athletes?
Just work hard and listen to coaches who know how to be successful

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Thanks SoSportz!!!

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What team will it be? Miami Heat or Dallas Mavericks

SoSportz.com- It will be a great series! Will Lebron finally get his ring? Can Dirk and the Mavs win the big game? Will Mark Cuban get ejected from a game? Can the Big 3 quiet the critics? It's Championship Time!

Maya Moore signs deal with the Jordan Brand

Maya Moore, first overall pick in April's WNBA Draft.

SoSportz.com- After a stellar career at the University of Connecticut, Maya Moore was the first overall selection in April's WNBA Draft to the Minnesota Lynx. She has now achieved something that most athletes only dream they could be a part of. Moore has signed a deal with the Jordan Brand reportedly worth between $3 million and $4 million. She joins the family of Carmelo Anthony, Derek Jeter, CC Sabathia, and Jason Taylor to name a few. She has become the first woman to sign a deal with Jordan. At the young age of 21, Maya Moore has a bright future both on and off the court.

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SoSportz Athlete JOSH BURKE- McClure Middle School

Tell everybody about yourself?
I am Josh Burke and I attend McClure Middle School. I am a 5'2 point guard and I work on my craft everyday and look forward to putting in work in many national camps this summer.

What professional athlete do you pattern your game after?
I model my game after Derrick Rose because of my quickness, passing, shooting, handles,and defense.

Who is the best player you have played against?
The best player I have played against is JJ Watson from the CB Spiders AAU Team. He's a dunking 5'9 point guard.

Who motivates you?
My dad motivates me by telling me things like I have to train like a champion in order to be a champion or the best.

What is your dream college?
University of Kentucky because Coach Cal is the best and I like their system.

What are your dreams in life?
My dreams are to go to the NBA and be a great person in life.

Send a shout out to SoSportz:
I like to give a shout out to SoSportz for interviewing me. I also would like to give a shout out to my family, friends, coaches, and most importantly GOD.

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OKC Thunder goes the distance with the Grizzlies in triple overtime for a 133-123 victory

Russell Westbrook(0) drives strong to the lane for
2 of his 40 points. He lead the Thunder to a thrilling
triple overtime victory over the Memphis Grizzlies
133-123 (AP Photo/Lance Murphey).

SoSportz .com- The fans were rowdy and behind their team. With all the devastation that's going on in Memphis, basketball allows the residence of Memphis to take their minds off of the floods. Sadly, The Oklahoma City Thunder defeated the Memphis Grizzlies in a triple overtime thriller 133-123 to tie the series at 2-2.

Memphis started off hot in the first half taking a 18 point lead at one point. In NBA fashion, the Thunder made their run and closed the gap to four before halftime with two made free throws by James Harden.

In the second half, the Thunder caught on fire with Russell Westbrook and Kevin Durant leading the way taking a ten point lead. The Grizzlies clawed their way back to get to a three point deficit with 1:12 left in regulation. As time dwindled away it looked as thought OKC was going to get the victory until Mike Conley put up a long three and hit nothing but the bottom of the nets to send the game into overtime.

The first overtime went back and forth with OKC leading the way. Down by three with 9.4 seconds left, the Grizzlies Greivis Vasquez put up a desperation three pointer. It seems as though it took forever, but the shot went in to send the game to a second overtime.

Both teams are tired and it's all heart at this point. Both teams are still battling and continuing with physical play. The lead exchanged throughout the second overtime eventually leading to a missed buzzer beater by Westbrook.

Guys are starting to bend over and you can see the fatigue setting in at the beginning of the third overtime. Durant worked his magic and scored 7 points in this last overtime ending the game with a smooth crossover and a fadeaway jump shot on Shane Battier.

Westbrook finished the game with 40 points and Durant scored 35. The Grizzlies got another good game from their big men with Zach Randolph scoring 34 points and 16 rebounds while Marc Gasol finished with 26 points and 21 rebounds. Game 5 will be back in Oklahoma wednesday night. Can OKC put the nail in the coffin with a victory? Stay tuned.

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