The Oklahoma City Thunder look to extend their winning streak to four games Friday against the undermanned Toronto Raptors.Chet Holmgren had 35 points and 14 rebounds Wednesday night as the Western Conference-leading Thunder (48-20) beat the visiting Utah Jazz 119-107.The Raptors (23-46), meanwhile, lost their eighth straight game Wednesday, 123-89 to the visiting Sacramento Kings. Immanuel Quickley (personnel) was added to the Raptors’ long list of sidelines on Wednesday.The Thunder’s Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, born in Toronto and originally from Hamilton, Ontario, will enter Friday’s game in Canada having scored 31 points and seven assists against the Jazz.Gilgeous-Alexander became the 13th player…
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Getty Jordan Clarkson A the Los Angeles Lakers alum could potentially hit the market during the upcoming offseason. With the Utah Jazz indicating their rebuilding plans, ex-Laker Jordan Clarkson could be on his way out. Bleacher Report’s Andy Bailey explained why he thinks Clarkson could enter the trade market. “The Jazz have him under contract for two more seasons, but if the goal is to reach the title, it is virtually impossible to imagine that happening before his contract expires,” Bailey wrote. in a story from March 20. Bailey then explained how the Jazz should proceed with a potential Clarkson…
Tonight, the 34-35 Chicago Bulls have a chance to improve their .500 record for the first time in months in a Toyota Center game against the 33-35 Houston Rockets, who by record are at pretty much their mirror image in the Western Conference. . Both clubs are on winning streaks, although Houston’s six-game streak far exceeds Chicago’s two games. Chicago boasts a fairly competent 16-18 road record, although Houston is an intimidating 23-11 at home.For the curious, here’s how to follow this evening’s action. Neither club is looking to win it all this season (or, in the Bulls’ case, always,…
THE Boston Celtics will face the Detroit Pistons on Friday March 22. This is the second time these two teams have faced each other in a week. However, the Celtics are unlikely to be at full strength as several players are listed on their injury report ahead of game day. Jaylen Brown, Al Horford, Kristaps Porzingis And Jayson Tatum are all listed as questionable. Jrue Vacations is injured and will not participate. Sam Hauser is listed as probable and will likely wear his jersey for the first time since his 30-point outing against the Wizards of Washington on Sunday (March…
The NBA regular season is coming to an end and talk of awards is heating up. The Oklahoma City Thunder have just 14 regular season games remaining, although they have secured the playoffs with a locked-up play-in spot. Still, the playoffs as a top-three seed is the most likely outcome for the Thunder this season.As it stands, the Thunder are 48-20 this season and narrowly hold first place in the Western Conference. Typically, the head coach of one of the top three seeds in either conference wins the Coach of the Year award. Thunder head coach Mark Daigneault could well…
76ers’ Tobias Harris (ankle) questionable Friday Philadelphia 76ers forward Tobias Harris (ankle) is doubtful for Friday’s game against the Los Angeles Lakers. What this means: Harris continues to deal with an ankle injury and is doubtful he will play the Lakers on Friday. Harris is averaging 17.1 points, 6.2 rebounds, 3.2 assists and 32.8 FanDuel points per game this season. written by Zack Bussiere Thursday, March 21, 2024 at 7:44 p.m. EDT
Who’s playingAtlanta Hawks @ Phoenix SunsCurrent records: Atlanta 30-38, Phoenix 40-29How to watchWhen: Thursday March 21, 2024 at 10:30 p.m. ETOr: Imprint Center – Phoenix, ArizonaTV: TVNBFollow: CBS Sports appOnline broadcast: fuboTV (Try for free. Regional restrictions may apply.)Ticket cost: $33.15What there is to know After playing yesterday, the Phoenix Suns will return and host the Atlanta Hawks at 10:30 p.m. ET on March 21 at the Footprint Center. The Suns might want some stickum for this game as the team allowed 23 turnovers on Wednesday. Winning is a little easier when your three-point shooting is 13.6 percent higher than…
Thybulle (ankle) is questionable to play Friday against the Clippers.Thybulle appears to be on pace to miss a second straight game, but his fantasy absence shouldn’t matter much as he doesn’t see regular minutes even when healthy. His potential absence should leave more opportunities for Kris Murray, Dalano Banton and Rayan Rupert.
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