February 10, 2024; Dallas, Texas, United States; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) dribbles as Dallas Mavericks guard Josh Green (8) defends during the first half at American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-USA TODAY Sports The Dallas Mavericks face the Oklahoma City Thunder on Thursday Thursday’s NBA heavily favors OCK, with Luka Doncic now ruled out Read below for Dallas Mavericks vs OKC City Thunder predictions, odds and player props. The Dallas Mavericks visit the Oklahoma City Thunder on Thursday night for a 10 p.m. ET tipoff at the Paycom Center. We have made our prediction for Mavs…
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The NBA is hosting a six-game night on Thursday, featuring the Milwaukee Bucks against the Philadelphia 76ers. The two Eastern Conference teams have met twice this season, with the Bucks winning both games. The Sixers are eager to win their third and final game to avoid a season sweep. Both teams got off to a slow start in the first quarter, with the Bucks trailing 29-24. Giannis Antetokounmpo was not aggressive in the first half, finishing with just two points on 50% shooting. It was Damian Lillard who took over for the Bucks with nine points and three rebounds. •…
THE Phoenix Suns had a chance to avenge a 117-107 loss to the Boston Celtics five days ago when they met again on Thursday. Devin Booker, who missed the said match due to an ankle injury, had been cleared to play. Booker, Kevin Durant and Bradley Beal would test the Celtics defense. Durant and Jayson Tatum engaged in a mano-a-mano contest from the start. KD led the visitors with 15 points, while Tatum responded with 14. They continued what they started in their last meeting in Phoenix. Boston led 35-32 after the end of the first 12 minutes. Durant fizzled…
Tuesday evening, the New York Knicks (38-27) will visit the Portland Trail Blazers (19-46) to start a swing on the West Coast. THE Knicks have just won a triumphant victory against Philadelphia 76ers (all praise to OG). The Blazers are also in good spirits, which is rare during their dismal season. Last night, they led Deandre Ayton to a slim victory against the Atlanta Falcons. Ayton is having a great year and has averaged 21.4 points, 13.8 rebounds and 2.1 assists in his last 10 games. Last night, he scored 33 points and grabbed 19 rebounds, and Anfernee Simons added…
SACRAMENTO – The question that was asked to LeBron James after the Lakers’ 120-107 loss to the Sacramento Kings was not only applicable to his team, but it was relevant given how Wednesday night’s game went. When a team makes a play or an offensive set that makes it look good, even if they miss shots, how can you stay disciplined to keep trying that? For James, now in his 21st NBA season, moving away from actions that create what the team is looking for, even if it doesn’t result in immediate success in games, is a trend he’s noticed…
The Chicago Bulls avoided a potential nightmare for the latter part of the season. Despite the release Wednesday’s road win over the Indiana Pacers With a right hip injury and missing Thursday’s home game against the Los Angeles Clippers, guard Coby White is not expected to miss much time for the Bulls. Coach Billy Donovan told reporters before Thursday’s game that White underwent an MRI after the team arrived in Chicago. Scans showed no significant damage that could lead to long-term absence. White was designated “questionable” for Thursday’s game due to hip soreness, but Donovan expressed optimism about the goalie’s…
The Miami Heat fought their way out of the play-in tournament and reached the NBA Finals last season. They would like to avoid that extra step this spring, which is why their weekend visit to Detroit could prove crucial. The Heat will look to end a four-game losing streak against the Pistons on Friday and will stay in the Motor City for a game Sunday afternoon. The Heat (35-30) currently sit in eighth place in the Eastern Conference standings and must finish in the top six to avoid the play-in tournament. In their last loss, the Heat trailed the Denver…
Sam Amico joins Baskin & Phelps to discuss the Cleveland Cavaliers, their big 116-95 win over the Pelicans, why he thinks the Cavs’ ideal playoff matchup would be the Magic, the return of Donovan Mitchell, and the way the Cavs shot. from a 3 point range. Featured image photo credit: © Stephen Lew-USA TODAY Sports
Glenn James/NBAE via Getty ImagesThe best players in the NBA tend to have a killer instinct that allows them to go on absurd scoring drives on their own. Dallas Mavericks star Luka Dončić has apparently developed his own killer instinct, and one of his former teammates experienced it in practice.Speaking on 105.3 The Fan, Mavericks assistant general manager Michael Finley told the story of a time when Grant Williams, who was negotiated to the Charlotte Hornets at the trade deadline, decided to challenge Dončić after feeling that the star was not performing his best in practice.“One day in practice, a…
It’s taken a while, but the Denver Nuggets have regained first place in the Western Conference standings and plan to stay there when they face the San Antonio Spurs on Friday in Austin, Texas. It’s a battle between the team with the best record in the conference (Denver) and the worst (San Antonio). The Nuggets (46-20), the defending NBA champions, have won four straight and 10 of their last 11 games. They edged out the Oklahoma City Thunder and Minnesota Timberwolves last week and moved into sole first place in the West for the first time since mid-November. “If we…