Two teams hoping to avoid the play-in tournament face off Saturday night when the New York Knicks visit the Kings of Sacramento.The Knicks (39-27) and Kings (38-27) have each won back-to-backs as they move toward the 40-win mark in the first of two meetings in the final month of the regular season .The clubs meet on April 4 in New York.In a classic matchup between a good defense and a good offense, the Knicks have been brilliant on the defensive end of late. They held three straight opponents to fewer than 80 points before giving up 93 in a 12-point…
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SALT LAKE CITY – Keyonte George scored 25 points and Collin Sexton added 21 to lead the Utah Jazz to a 124-122 victory over the Atlanta Hawks on Friday night.George and Sexton combined for 11 assists to help the Jazz end a three-game losing streak. Both players had four 20-point games in March and this one helped Utah survive another game without Lauri Markkanen and Jordan Clarkson in the lineup.George is quickly evolving from a spot-up shooter to a multi-dimensional scoring threat. The first-round pick made just one 3-pointer against the Hawks, relying on driving down and finishing at the…
Remember the last two seasons it was the “did the Rockets screw up by not taking Evan Mobley” game? It doesn’t matter that Mobley didn’t work out for the Rockets, or that the Rockets didn’t have the guard talent to allow Mobley to thrive. If Mobley had a good game or Jalen Green had a bad one, that was PROOF that Rafael Stone failed. We always think the best choices will be the ones that compete. Cade Cunningham vs. Green. Mobley vs. Scottie Barnes. Jalen Suggs vs. Josh Giddey. Except a funny thing happened. The best player of 2021 NBA…
One month left in 2023-24 NBA regular season before the playoffs begin with the play-in tournament. It’s a tight battle for position in the playoff field, with the current NBA standings showing a tight group in both conferences.However, one team stood out from the others. THE Boston Celtics own a league-best 52-14 record at the time of publication and are the only team in the league to clinch a playoff spot on March 15. They lead a group of four favorites in the odds to win the NBA title this season.This is what the latest rankings look like with odds…
3rd quarter report The Thunder and Mavericks showed up to the game, but their offenses did not. After three quarters, neither team has the competition in the bag, but the Thunder leads 65-63 over the Mavericks. This match is much closer than the previous match between the two men, which was decided by 35 points. The Thunder entered the competition with extra motivation after the loss they suffered the last time these two teams faced each other. We’ll see if they are able to flip the script or if it will just be more of the same.Who’s playingDallas Mavericks @…
Mandatory Credit: Wendell Cruz-USA TODAY Sports Charlotte Hornets (17-49) vs. Philadelphia 76ers (36-30) March 16, 2024, 7 p.m. EDTThe line: Philadelphia 76ers -10.5; Over/Under: +207.5(Get the latest betting odds) The Charlotte Hornets and Philadelphia 76ers face off in NBA action on Saturday at the Wells Fargo Center. We will look at this from a betting perspective and determine the best bets for this game. Here is a Charlotte Hornets vs Philadelphia 76ers prediction. Charlotte Hornets Betting Preview The Charlotte Hornets recently lost to the Pistons and Suns while beating the Grizzlies. The Charlotte Hornets are averaging 106.9 points on 45.7…
THE Phoenix Suns have won 4 of their previous 6 matches. While they lost 2 games to the league-leading Boston Celtics, they managed to win 117-107 against the defending champions. Furthermore, during their last victory against the Charlotte Frelons, the team showed a spark of cohesion, while holding the Hornets below 100 points. With all their starters, a total of 6 players posted double-digit scoring. Additionally, their backcourt consisting of Kevin Durant, Bradley Beal and Devin Booker combined for just 49 points, leaving plenty of room for the remaining team to shine.America’s Favorite Video TodayWith that, Bradley Beal, without putting…
Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-USA TODAY Sports Portland Trail Blazers (19-47) vs. New Orleans Pelicans (39-26) March 16, 2024, 7 p.m. EDTThe line: New Orleans Pelicans -14; Over/Under: +215.5(Get the latest betting odds) The Portland Trail Blazers and New Orleans Pelicans meet Saturday in NBA action at the Smoothie King Center. We will look at this from a betting perspective and determine the best bets for this game. Here is a Portland Trail Blazers vs. New Orleans Pelicans prediction. Portland Trail Blazers Betting Preview The Portland Trail Blazers recently lost to the Celtics and Knicks while beating the Hawks. The Portland…
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (KTXL) – After Friday’s practice in Sacramento, Kings head coach Mike Brown talks about the mood around his team following back-to-back wins over the Bucks and Lakers, the 3-1 start to the six-game homestand. , preparing for a physical matchup with the Knicks on Saturday night and seeing his team evolve into a more physical team as the season goes on. Saturday’s game between the Kings and Knicks at Golden 1 Center will begin at 7:00 p.m. Close modal Suggest a correction Suggest a correction