Author: Game Recap

The Milwaukee Bucks host the Philadelphia 76ers in an Eastern Conference showdown Thursday night from Fiserv Forum. Six games separate these two in the standings, as Philadelphia aims to avoid the play-in game, while Milwaukee works for the top seed in the Eastern Conference. In two meetings earlier this season, the Bucks won both matchups, including a 21-point drubbing of Philadelphia in their last meeting less than a month ago. The 76ers have struggled to find much success as of late, while the Bucks look every bit like an NBA contender. Either way, when these two meet, it’s always the…

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Suns list Eric Gordon (knee) as questionable Wednesday Phoenix Suns shooting guard Eric Gordon (knee) is questionable for Wednesday’s game against the Boston Celtics. What this means: After missing one game with a bruised left knee, Gordon’s availability is still up in the air Thursday. Expect Royce O’Neale to spend more time in a sixth man role if Gordon remains out. Gordon’s current projection includes 6.9 points, 1.3 rebounds and 1.5 assists. written by Matthew Lo Wednesday, March 13, 2024 at 8:45 p.m. EDT

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3rd quarter report The Kings overcame an early deficit to regain the lead in this game. They have a bit of a lead as they currently lead the Lakers 88-73. If the Kings continue to play like this, they will reach 38-27 in no time. On the other hand, the Lakers will have to settle for a 36-31 record unless they turn things around (and quickly).Who’s playingLos Angeles Lakers @ Sacramento KingsCurrent records: Los Angeles 36-30, Sacramento 37-27How to watchWhen: Wednesday March 13, 2024 at 10 p.m. ETOr: Golden 1 Center – Sacramento, CaliforniaTV: ESPNFollow: CBS Sports appOnline broadcast: fuboTV…

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DeMar DeRozan is timeless.The Bulls star has been one of the NBA’s most consistent scorers over the past decade. At 35, he continues to carve up opposing defenses – and the Pacers are the latest victim.DeRozan scored a season-high 46 points in Chicago’s 132-129 win over Indiana on Wednesday, finding himself in the game’s biggest moments.Myles Turner made a timely 3-pointer off an assist from Tyrese Haliburton to give the Pacers a three-point lead with less than a minute to play, but DeRozan came right back with a layup to keep the Bulls in life. The two teams traded empty…

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NEW ORLEANS — Donovan Mitchell scored 14 points in his return from a seven-game absence and the Cleveland Cavaliers combined for 20 3-pointers in a win over the New Orleans Pelicans. Mitchell, who made four 3s, was one of four Cavs with at least that many, along with Darius Garland (six) and Sam Merrill (five) and Georges Niang (four). Cleveland finished 20 of 45 from deep, while the Pelicans made just 4 of 22 from long range in losing for the first time in five games. Garland finished with 27 points and 11 assists for his second straight double-double. Center…

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DALLAS — The Warriors cooled down a red-hot Luka Doncic and took advantage of a horrible 3-point shooting night from the Mavericks, but didn’t have enough firepower to keep up with the formidable Mavs in the American Airlines Center. Doncic, who entered the game averaging 35.8 points, 11.2 assists and 11.0 rebounds in March, recorded 21 points and nine rebounds. Dallas shot 6 of 27 (22.2%) from 3, but compensated by putting up 68 points in the paint. Golden State was without Steph Curry (sprained ankle) and Draymond Green, who was scratched late with lower back soreness. Their absences left…

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MIAMI (AP) — Michael Porter Jr. scored 25 points, Aaron Gordon added 16 and the defending NBA champion Denver Nuggets took sole first place in the Western Conference standings with a 100 win -88 on the slippery Miami Heat in a Finals rematch. .Jamal Murray scored 14 points and Nikola Jokic finished with 12 points, 14 rebounds and six assists for the Nuggets (46-20), who edged Oklahoma City (45-20) by a half-game and a full game ahead of Minnesota (45-21) in the West race. Denver is an NBA-best 10-1 since the All-Star break.Bam Adebayo scored 17 points and grabbed 13…

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3rd quarter report There’s only one quarter left between the Mavericks and the victory they were favored to get tonight. They took a 76-70 lead against the Warriors. The Mavericks came into the game having won three straight and are now just a quarter behind. Will they make it four, or will the Warriors step in and ruin it? We will know soon.Who’s playingGolden State Warriors@Dallas MavericksCurrent records: Golden State 34-30, Dallas 37-28How to watchWhen: Wednesday March 13, 2024 at 8:30 p.m. ETOr: American Airlines Center – Dallas, TexasTV: NBC Sports – Bay AreaFollow: CBS Sports appOnline broadcast: fuboTV (Try…

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