Author: Game Recap

THE Wizards of Washington I will visit the Chicago Bulls Saturday at the United Center. Tip-off takes place at 8 p.m. ET.Washington (11-55 SU, 30-34-2 ATS and 32-34 O/U) lost 135-119 to Houston on Thursday. The Wizards are eliminated from the playoffs.Chicago (32-35 SU, 34-32-1 ATS and 35-31-1 O/U) lost 126-111 to the LA Clippers on Thursday. The Bulls are ninth in the Eastern Conference standings.This is the first meeting between the Wizards and the Bulls this season.Injury report Wizards: FP Richaun HolmesPG Landry Shameand SF Deni Avdija are debatable.Bulls: SG Coby White is debatable.Get to know me! Michael Briggs…

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The Houston Rockets (31-35) will look to build on a four-game winning streak when they host the Cleveland Cavaliers (42-24) on Saturday, March 16, 2024 at Toyota Center. It airs at 5:00 p.m. ET on Space City Home Network and BSOH. The Cavaliers are 6.5-point favorites against the Rockets when the Cavaliers and Rockets meet. The over/under for the match is set at 216.5. Cavaliers vs. Rockets Betting Odds NBA odds courtesy of BetMGM Sports Betting. Odds updated Friday at 7:29 p.m. ET. For a complete list of sports betting odds, go to USA TODAY Sports Betting Score Odds Center.…

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Thursday’s loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder saw the Dallas Mavericks limping out of the arena. A game that, let’s just say, was physical, saw several Mavericks bumping towards the bench, including a self-inflicted injury that sent Josh Green to the locker room early. All this after Luka Doncic had to miss the game due to hamstring soreness the night before. Injuries are nothing new this season. The Mavericks fought them a lot. But it will be important that they manage them carefully – both as they work their way out of play-in games and into an assured playoff spot,…

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BOSTON — — Celtics coach Joe Mazzulla has a team rule that everyone contests shots, even after the whistle. Players, coaches – everyone. So when Mazzulla sprinted to prevent Phoenix’s Royce O’Neale from falling into a practice basket before a timeout, it didn’t shock Jayson Tatum. “Just Joe being Joe,” the All-Star said. It’s a mentality that continues to permeate the Celtics as the NBA’s best team continues to rack up wins — and now a playoff berth. Jaylen Brown scored 37 points, Tatum added 26 and Boston beat the Phoenix Suns 127-112 on Thursday night, becoming the first team…

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While much of the Golden State Warriors’ injury concerns focus on two-time MVP Stephen Curry, the franchise now has another concern that could prove much more problematic from a long-term standpoint.Veteran forward Draymond Green, arguably the team’s second-most valuable player behind Curry, missed Wednesday’s loss to the Dallas Mavericks because of back soreness.The 34-year-old’s absence was his first missed game since returning from a 16-game suspension at Memphis on Jan. 15. Since then, Green has become the Warriors’ starting center, joining Andrew Wiggins and Jonathan Kuminga in a new frontcourt.Speaking on his podcast On Thursday, Green highlighted injury issues that…

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The Brooklyn Nets (26-40) face the Indiana Pacers (37-30) on Saturday, March 16, 2024 at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. It starts at 7:00 p.m. ET on BSIN and YES. The Pacers enter their game against the Nets as 8-point favorites. Pacers vs. Nets Betting Odds NBA odds courtesy of BetMGM Sports Betting. Odds updated Friday at 7:29 p.m. ET. For a complete list of sports betting odds, go to USA TODAY Sports Betting Score Odds Center. Spread: Indiana -8 Money line: Indiana-323, Brooklyn +250 Pacers nets, odds, spread and more Prediction Choose ATS: Nets (+8) Prediction:Pacers 121 – Nets 114 Money line…

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THE Los Angeles Clippers scored a massive victory last night. With James Harden and Russell Westbrook out due to injury, Kawhi Leonard and Co. took out the Chicago Bulls 126-111. Last night’s victory perfectly showcased the competitive side of the Clippers. Tonight, the Clippers look to improve their record as they prepare to face the New Orleans Pelicans back-to-back.America’s Favorite Video TodayBefore tonight’s game, Clippers head coach Ty Lue was hit with a difficult question that infuriated him. A reporter asked Ty Lue if maintaining the competitive integrity of the Clippers team rested on his shoulders. The head coach broke…

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THE Lakers We may be in the last month of the season, but they look ready to give the team a boost. Gabe Vincent and Cam Reddish have missed significant time this season and both look set to return next week. Officially, both men will be out on Saturday against the Warriors. But at Friday’s practice, Vincent was in uniform and although he didn’t participate in the game open to the public, head coach Darvin Ham provided a small update and ESPN’s Dave McMenamin also added some of his own reporting that should have Lakers fans feeling optimistic. Vincent did…

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