THE Cleveland Cavaliers (42-24) makes the 2nd stop of a 3-game road trip against the Houston Rockets (31-35) Saturday at Toyota Center. Tipoff is scheduled for 5 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze FanDuel Sports Betting lines around the Cavaliers vs. Rockets odds and make sure our expert NBA picks and predictions. Season series: Cavaliers lead 1-0; Cleveland won 135-130 in overtime, covering a 4-point gap, while the Over (215) conceded on December 18 in the first meeting. The Cavaliers welcomed the top scorer G Donovan Mitchell (knee) returned to the lineup Wednesday at New Orleans after a 7-game absence. It made…
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published by: Vivek GanapathyLast update: March 16, 2024, 6:57 p.m. ISTUnited States of America (USA)The Boston Celtics beat the Phoenix Suns on Thursday to extend their winning streak and they are currently atop the Eastern Conference standings. Celtics coach Joe Mazzulla made an unusual decision in the game that garnered a lot of attention. Celtics star Jaylen Brown intercepted a pass in the fourth quarter and ran the other way for a spectacular slam.After the whistle for a timeout due to a turnover, Royce O’Neale of the Suns attempted to shoot the ball. Mazzulla was close to O’Neale when he…
11:51 +2 Daniel Gafford makes two point alley-oop dunk (Jaden Hardy assists) 29-33 11:35 Josh Giddey personal foul (Loose ball) (Jaden Hardy draws the foul) 11:35 Josh Giddey turnover (lost ball) 11:23 Josh Giddey blocks Dante Exum’s two point driving layup 11:23 Mavericks offensive rebound 11:21 P.J. Washington misses two point layup 11:20 Tim Hardaway Jr. offensive rebound 11:17 +3 Tim Hardaway Jr. makes three point jump shot 32-33 11:06 Chet Holmgren misses three point jump shot 11:03 Tim Hardaway Jr. defensive rebound 10:55…
THE Philadelphia 76ers will look to end a two-game losing streak when they host the Charlotte Frelons Saturday evening.After losing 106-79 to the New York Knicks on Tuesday, the Sixers lost 114-105 to the Milwaukee Bucks two days later.Tyrese Maxey led the Sixers (36-30) with 30 points against the Bucks, while Tobias Harris added 15, Cameron Payne 13 and Kyle Lowry 12.The Sixers continued to struggle without reigning Most Valuable Player Joel Embiid, especially on the defensive end. They will also enter Saturday’s game without injured De’Anthony Melton (back) and Robert Covington (knee). Harris is questionable with a sprained right…
For the first minutes of Thursday’s match between the Celtics and the Suns, it was a Kevin Durant – Al Horford confrontation. Like we all hoped? Facing off for the 26th time in their professional careers, the No. 2 and No. 3 picks in the 2007 NBA Draft, respectively, each scored 8 points in the first six minutes. Horford hit a patented three right off the bat, and Durant sank a lot of mid-ranges, just like he has for the past 17 years in the league. But, for just the second time, in the Celtics’ 127-112 win over the Suns,…
Note: Listen to Deandre Ayton’s comments and reactions in the latest episode of the Blazer-focused podcast.—Portland Trail Blazers’ Deandre Ayton has worked to overcome a slow start to the season, injuries, adjusting to a new city and team, and personal challenges since arriving in Rip City.Following Thursday night loss to the New York KnicksAyton, 25 years old, opened up about some of the obstacles he faced and how that journey led him to finally display the potential the Blazers had been banking on since his acquisition from the Phoenix Suns before training camp.“I got all the money in the world,…
THE New York Knicks will travel to Golden 1 Center on Saturday to take on the Sacramento Kings, with both teams hoping to extend a two-game winning streak. The Knicks earned a comfortable victory against the Portland Trail Blazers thanks to Jalen Brunson’s 45-point performance. They will face the Kings in what is the second straight and will have to deal with multiple injuries. The most notable of these is the prolonged absence of Julius Randlewhich they hope to surpass to continue the recent surge. Their opponents have just won a victory against the LA Lakers, their fifth in a…
Few games have encapsulated DeMar DeRozan’s ability to close out a game like Wednesday’s victory against the Indiana Pacers. In the span of five minutes and three seconds, DeRozan did everything he could to put the Chicago Bulls in a winning position – deliberately missing a free throw, hitting a turnaround jumper to send the game into overtime, opening the extra period with eight consecutive points. forcing the Pacers defense to engage, then executing each ensuing pass to give his teammates the best chance to score. He finished the game with 46 points, including 18 scored in the fourth quarter…
Jalen Green and the Houston Rockets will face the Cleveland Cavaliers at 5 p.m. ET on Saturday.Watch the NBA, other sports live and more on Fubo! Use our link to sign up for a free trial.In a 135-119 win over the Wizards (his most recent action), Green had 37 points and eight rebounds.In this article, we break down the prop bets available on Green, providing statistics to help you determine the best bets to make.Rep your team with officially licensed NBA gear! Head to the Fanatics to find jerseys, shirts and more.Jalen Green Prop Bets vs. CavaliersBet on Jalen Green…
After Dallas’ 126-119 loss to the Thunder on Thursday night, it’s pretty easy to understand why the Mavericks can’t take Oklahoma City’s young roster lightly. Make no mistake, Dallas has its share of advantages against the Thunder when the Mavericks are fully healthy, but as we saw last night, the Thunder are extremely consistent and have an entourage of perimeter shooting and defense who support players like Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Chet Holmgren and Jalen Williams.Dallas was without Luka Doncic last night, while the The young superstar is suffering from a hamstring injury. The fact that Dallas has stayed within striking distance…