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The Phoenix Suns at Boston Celtics is one of six strong options on today’s NBA slate, with ATS picks for each game available below.Looking for additional betting information on today’s NBA action? We provide you with betting odds for each of the big matches in the article below.Sports Betting Promo CodesSign up for NBA League Pass for live and on-demand access to NBA gamesNBA Picks Against the Spread – March 14The Boston Celtics take on the Phoenix SunsThe Suns will face the Celtics on Thursday at 7:30 p.m. ET.Against the spread previewMatch: Phoenix Suns vs. Boston CelticsProjected favorites and distribution:…

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The Dallas Mavericks made NBA history when they became the first NBA team to have an emotional support animal.The Mavs added Bailey, a 2-year-old mini-doodle of Berna, to help keep the team’s stress levels low as they head into the playoffs.Assistant athletic trainer Heather Mau is Bailey’s owner and spoke to WFAA about what the young pup brings to the organization.“She brings me so much joy,” Mau said, “You bring a cute little dog into this building, all these men here will melt.”Mavs officials, including head coach Jason Kidd, agreed to use Bailey and center Dwight Powell explained how she…

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The post-championship paths for the Avalanche and Nuggets are very different The post-championship paths for the Avalanche and Nuggets are very different 00:40 A three-game losing streak heading into the All-Star Break is far in the rearview mirror; the surging Denver Nuggets have taken sole possession of first place in the Western Conference for the first time since mid-November. Reggie Jackson of the Denver Nuggets drives to the basket against Bam Adebayo of the Miami Heat during the first quarter at Kaseya Center on Wednesday. Megan Briggs/Getty Images The nuggets beat the Miami Heat 100-88 at the Kaseya Center on…

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It’s been another tumultuous season for the Golden State Warriors. Less than two years removed from an NBA championship, the franchise has I had a hard time putting up a winning product on the floor. The Dubs are currently fighting tooth and nail just to get a spot in the play-in tournament. Several factors contributed to the Warriors’ fall from grace, but arguably the biggest is simply constructing a subpar roster. The front office failed to put adequate pieces in place around Stephen Curry for the second straight season. As a result, Golden State should prepare for a number of…

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ORLANDO – After Wednesday’s victory over the Brooklyn Nets now 26-40, the Orlando Magic are a perfect 13-0 this season at the Kia Center against opponents who are currently under .500. This may not seem like a big deal to some, as good teams usually beat weaker teams at home. But being unbeaten at home against the weaker side at this stage of the season is very unusual.So far, 47 times a team that currently has a losing record has beaten a team on the road against an opponent that currently has a winning record. Meanwhile, the Magic, Boston Celtics…

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Friday evening, the Los Angeles Clippers head to the Smoothie King Center for a road showdown against the New Orleans Pelicans. The Clippers play Thursday night and will be on the second leg of a back-to-back. The Pelicans were crushed by the Cleveland Cavaliers. Tip-off is at 8:10 p.m. ET. New Orleans opens as a home favorite. Back-to-back mowersLos Angeles will face the Chicago Bulls on Thursday night and will play in the back-to-back rematch for this Western Conference showdown. The Clippers led by 22 points early in the first half before blowing the lead, getting blown out 118-100. Paul…

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SACRAMENTO — It is difficult to know the seriousness of this, the Lakers being on the wrong side of dominance from another team that seems to know exactly where the weakest spots are in the Lakers’ defensive schemes.In Wednesday 120-107 loss in SacramentoThere was a mixture of disappointment and calm in the Lakers locker room at Kings Arena.Players like Anthony Davis lamented the two main reasons for the defeat: Sacramento’s turnovers and offensive rebounding. Others pointed to the breakdowns that allowed Harrison Barnes to make seven of the Kings’ 19 three-pointers.“There’s nothing we can do for this game now except…

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Welcome back to your grizzlylies Insiderwhere we deliver the latest NBA news and analysis straight to your inbox twice a week. He moved on to doubt. The Memphis Grizzlies upgraded Desmond Bane’s status on the team’s injury report ahead of Wednesday’s game against the Charlotte Hornets. Moving from questionable to doubtful status is usually a decision made by the franchise when they believe the player will return in the next game. For more from Grizzlies Insider, click here.

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Bam Adebayo is receiving praise from one of the greatest in Miami Heat and NBA history.On “The Big Podcast” with Shaquille O’Neal, Shaq called Bam a top 25 player in the league, but he didn’t stop there. The Hall of Famer who won a championship with the Heat in 2006 said he would also vote for Adebayo as Defensive Player of the Year.Speaking with former Heat point guard Mario Chalmers, O’Neal explained what sets Adebayo apart from his peers.“You want to impress me, keep Joker under 15 points,” O’Neal said. “Now you play. All these weaknesses, blocking shots is cool…

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