And this is Houston? No one told the Rockets to enter the NBA draft. Houston has worked its way into the NBA Play-In Tournament conversation after a six-game winning streak (8-1 in its last nine contests). The Rockets are still three games behind the No. 10 Warriors for the final play-in spot. Can they keep this momentum going as a slight favorite against the Bulls? Despite a sub-.500 record, Chicago is currently in Play-In at 9th place in the Eastern Conference. The Bulls still have a 3.5-game lead over Atlanta for that position and have won three of their last…
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This week, it was reported that the NBA is leaning heavily on its relationship with online sports betting: fans (in states where it’s legal) will be able to watch NBA League Pass games with a betting overlay and be linked to in-app betting through DraftKings. or FanDuel. Many coaches, players and others in the league would like the NBA to put a stop to this relationship with gaming entities, take a step back and examine the consequences. They think sports betting has crossed the line. Cavaliers coach JB Bickerstaff is one of them and told this story about something that…
Kyrie Irving began observing Ramadan in 2020-21 NBA season. He was then on the Brooklyn Nets. That was just part of Kyrie Irving’s eventful time with the Nets. Irving fasts during Ramadan and observes Islamic traditions surrounding this holiday as part of his commitment to the Muslim faith and his personal beliefs. Irving had some memorable moments during the holy month. Despite the fast, he continues to play thanks to low energy reserves. His first fasted season came during the COVID-shortened 2020-21 season with the Nets. Irving averaged 26.9 points per game in 54 games. • Ramadan lasted from April…
THE New York Knicks (41-27) faces the Denver Nuggets (48-21) Thursday with tip-off from Ball Arena scheduled for 9 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sports Betting lines around the Knicks vs. Nuggets odds and make sure our expert NBA picks and predictions. Season series: Knicks lead 1-0 The Knicks entered the Bay Area as 6.5-point underdogs on Monday and came away with a 119-112 victory over the Golden State Warriors. g Jalen Brunson had 34 points, 7 assists and 5 rebounds as the Knicks went 3-0 on their road trip. Brunson is averaging 40.3 points on the trip. The Nuggets…
Even with the Warriors of the Golden State Experiencing a regression this season, they remain a dangerous opponent to face on any night. And if You have to believe Draymond Green THE Memphis Grizzlies“The mistake allowed the Dubs to rediscover their old fire in a massive win over them. In this particular game, the Dubs came away with the Victory 137-116 on Memphis. Seven players on Golden State’s team scored in double figures, including Andrew WigginsJonathan Kuminga, Green, Stephen Curry, Trayce Jackson-Davis, Klay Thompson and Chris Paul.
Since the All-Star break, the Pacers rank eighth in net rating (plus-3.7), eighth in offensive rating (116.8) and 17th in defensive rating (113.2). The fact that Indiana’s defense has improved from 26th in the league before the break to near league average could spell trouble for the Heat or any team that faces them during the play-in tournament.The Pascal Siakam trade in February had a lot to do with Indiana’s defensive improvement, and the team might be better without in-season tournament darling Tyrese Haliburton, who is dealing with a bothersome back strain. hamstrings.If Haliburton can find a way to return…
Thursday, the Magic of Orlando (41-28) welcome the New Orleans Pelicans (42-26), and if you’re wondering how to follow the action live, you’ve come to the right place.The Magic improved to 2-0 Tuesday in their record eight home games with a 112-92 win over the Charlotte Frelons. They led by as many as 41 points in the contest and shot 54.3 percent from the field, the 24th time they have shot 50 percent or better this season (23-1).Cole Anthony led the way with 21 points and six rebounds off the bench, and Jalen Suggs added 16 points, six assists and…
Tyrese Haliburton has been on the worst crisis of his basketball career which puts him at 15.4 points per game, 9.8 assists per game and 4.8 rebounds over the last 10 games, which brought down all of his season averages. In the loss to the Pelicans on March 2, Haliburton had a game with zero points, three rebounds and three assists, which was his worst career performance in his four seasons. During this stretch, the Pacers were 5-5 and that was due to some very close wins and losses, splitting games with the Pelicans, beating the Mavericks twice and losing…
After the game, Harden explained his viral moment. “I have to bring some enthusiasm to the team, you know what I mean? Harden told NBA reporters, via Athleticism. “I think the last few weeks have been a fog for us. And I think every team goes through that. So I just think I’m just trying to create a good energy, a good atmosphere for this team. “Maybe it would have been better if he made the shot, but it gives (us) something to laugh about… a little bit of excitement for us.” The Clippers defeated the Blazers by a final…
Adam Pantozzi/NBAE via Getty ImagesLos Angeles Lakers star LeBron James is ready to cheer on Duquesne in the NCAA tournament, and the Dukes are gearing up for March Madness thanks to the four-time NBA champion himself.James gifted the Duquesne men’s basketball team with new sneakers: his iconic Nike LeBron 21s, according to TMZ Sports—before their tournament opener against BYU on Thursday:LeBron James @King JamesYes sir!! ???????????????????????? Good luck guys!! https://t.co/ngxGghmCd7The news is not surprising since Duquesne head coach Keith Dambrot was James’ head coach for two years at St. Vincent-St. Marie High School. Dambrot retires from coaching after the NCAA…