MILWAUKEE (AP) — Damian Lillard had 31 points and 16 assists and Bobby Portis had 31 points and 10 rebounds to lead Milwaukee past the Phoenix Suns 140-129 on Sunday, as the Bucks made 24 3-pointers to win without star Giannis Antetokounmpo.Antetokounmpo, averaging 30.8 points and 11.2 rebounds, was out because of left hamstring soreness. He missed only his fourth game of the season and first since March 4, when he was out with Achilles tendinitis.Phoenix trailed 109-94 after three quarters, but closed to 122-115 on a Bradley Beal lay-in with 6:17 to play. Lillard’s 3-pointer from top left put…
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Wolves seem to be the best betThe Timberwolves at -7.5 might be the best bet to have on the spread. -110 is available and our betting prediction is for the favorites to score a solid victory against the Jazz. Wolves 119-100 win in previous meetingThe Minnesota Timberwolves and Utah Jazz faced off in the final game, with the Wolves taking a 119-100 victory at the Delta Center. Anthony Edwards scored 31 points for the Wolves and Collin Sexton led the way for the Jazz with 22 points.The Wolves have four consecutive victories against the Jazz. They have also won 6…
Zion Williamson no longer dunks. Well, that’s not true: he attempted 65 dunks this season, or about one per game. But he didn’t attempt any against the Los Angeles Clippers on Friday night, despite all of his field goals coming from inside the paint — and most of them were in the restricted area. He scored 34 points and his New Orleans Pelicans won 112-104. And while there was something incredible about each of his buckets, there’s no doubt: Williamson is now a layup artist, putting himself on the scoreboard in a decidedly less pyrotechnic way than before. Many young,…
THE Warriors of the Golden State emerged victorious from the grueling game against the Lakers in the Crypto.com arena. Now they return home to the Chase Center to host the series. New York Knicks. The New York team, behind Jalen Brunson’s eruption, won the first 2 faceoffs of its road trip. However, as they anticipate winning momentum ahead of facing the defending champions, the Knicks’ injury report echoes underlying voids.America’s Favorite Video TodayThe Warriors, in what has been an injury-limited season, have an empty injury report. In contrast, the Knicks injury report still houses 3 key players in their rotation.…
Open this photo in the gallery:Toronto Raptors guard Fred VanVleet looks to shoot as Detroit Pistons center Isaiah Stewart defends during the first half of an NBA basketball game, March 17, 2021, in Detroit.Carlos Osorio/Associated PressPaolo Banchero scored a game-high 29 points to help the Orlando Magic to a 111-96 victory over the visiting Toronto Raptors on Sunday.Franz Wagner added 22 points for the Magic (40-28), while Moritz Wagner scored 14. Jalen Suggs had 10 points for Orlando, who won their third straight game and second straight against the Raptors after the Friday’s 113-103 victory. Toronto.Jordan Nwora led the Raptors…
The Minnesota Timberwolves (46-21) travel to face the Utah Jazz (29-38) for a matchup of Northwest Division foes at the Delta Center, with tipoff time at 9 p.m. ET on Monday, March 18, 2024 This is the fourth meeting between the teams this year.In this article, you can view the spread and odds on several sportsbooks for the Jazz vs. Timberwolves game.Place your bets on any NBA game at BetMGM, and sign up with our link for a first deposit bonus!Jazz vs. Timberwolves Game InfoDate: Monday March 18, 2024Time: 9:00 p.m. ETHow to watch on TV: KJZZ and BSNLocation: Salt…
Jalen Green and Fred VanVleet had double-doubles as the Houston Rockets extended their winning streak to five games with a 117-103 victory over the Cleveland Cavaliers on Saturday. Green combined for 26 points with a game-high 11 rebounds, and VanVleet added 13 points and 16 assists to guide the Rockets to their seventh win in eight games. After a hectic first quarter, the Rockets took control behind a balanced attack in the second quarter. All five starters posted double figures for Houston, with rookie Amen Thompson adding 18 points and eight rebounds while Jabari Smith Jr. had 20 points and…
ORLANDO, Fla. — Paolo Banchero scored 29 points and the Orlando Magic pulled away from Toronto for a 111-96 victory Sunday night, handing the Raptors their seventh straight loss. Franz Wagner had 22 points, nine rebounds and five assists for Orlando, and his brother Moritz scored 14 points in the eight-game home opener. The Magic improved to 8-2 in their last 10 games. “Not every game is going to be high-flying,” Magic coach Jamahl Mosley said. “Our guys find ways to win and that’s important in this league. Even when the matches aren’t pretty, you find ways to win. Jordan…
Few have been hotter from beyond the 3-point line than Sam Hauser was Sunday night against the Washington Wizards. The Boston Celtics sharpshooter made seven 3-pointers in the first half. the dominant victory 130-104. That tied Jaylen Brown, Derrick White and Kemba Walker for the most 3s by a Celtic in a half. Hauser wasn’t done there. He made three quick shots from deep in the third quarter to become the third player in Celtics history to record at least 10 3s in a game, joining Brown (10) and franchise record holder Marcus Smart (11). There’s no doubt he would…
On Monday, March 18, 2024, the Philadelphia 76ers (37-30) take on the Miami Heat (37-30) at 7:30 p.m. ET on ESPN, NBCS-PH and BSSUN.In this article, you can view the odds and spreads for the Heat vs. 76ers game at several sportsbooks.Place your bets on any NBA game at BetMGM, and sign up with our link for a first deposit bonus!Heat vs. 76ers Game InfoDate: Monday March 18, 2024Time: 7:30 p.m. ETHow to watch on TV: ESPN, NBCS-PH and BSSUNLocation: Philadelphia, PennsylvaniaPlace: Wells Fargo CenterCatch NBA action all season long on Fubo!Heat vs. 76ers odds, spread, over/underCheck the odds, spread…