It’ll be a rematch of last year’s NBA Finals on Wednesday – with a twist. The defending champion Denver Nuggets, led by two-time NBA MVP Nikola Jokic, are expected to travel to the Miami Heat. Denver has won three straight and nine of 10. Miami is going in the opposite direction with three straight losses, including an embarrassing 110-108 home loss to the lowly Washington Wizards on Sunday. Moving forward, Heat coach Erik Spoelstra wants his team to tighten up its defense. “You don’t want to give anyone anything,” Spoelstra said, “no airspace.” Miami will be without its second leading…
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Who’s playingMilwaukee Bucks @ Sacramento KingsCurrent records: Milwaukee 42-23, Sacramento 36-27How to watchWhen: Tuesday March 12, 2024 at 10 p.m. ETOr: Golden 1 Center – Sacramento, CaliforniaTV: Bally Sports WisconsinFollow: CBS Sports appOnline broadcast: fuboTV (Try for free. Regional restrictions may apply.)Ticket cost: $34.00What there is to know The Bucks are 10-0 against the Kings since February 2019, and they will have the opportunity to extend that success on Tuesday. The Milwaukee Bucks’ road trip will continue as they take on the Sacramento Kings at 10 p.m. ET on March 12 at Golden 1 Center. The Bucks are expected to…
A week after suffering from a torn left meniscusMinnesota Timberwolves star Karl-Anthony Towns underwent surgery.The team announced the update on Tuesday, adding that the cities would be re-evaluated in four weeks.No further updates regarding his condition or timeline are being released at this time.It’s unclear exactly when he was injured, but it appears to have been in the March 4 game against Portland, a win in which he played 21 minutes. The Wolves retained their spot in Indiana two days later, but lost their final two games, slipping to third place in the Western Conference.Towns averaged 22.1 points, 8.4 rebounds…
New Orleans’ official injury report submitted to the NBA on Tuesday included no changes from recent editions. Ahead of Wednesday’s 7 p.m. home game against Cleveland (Bally Sports, WRNO 99.5 FM), Dyson Daniels (left knee meniscectomy), Izaiah Brockington (G League on mission), EJ Liddell (G League on mission), Malcolm Hill (G League on Mission). two-way) and Dereon Seabron (two-way G League) were listed as out for the interconference game.For Cleveland, Donovan Mitchell (knee), Evan Mobley (ankle), Max Strus (knee), Dean Wade (personal) and Ty Jerome (ankle) did not play in Monday’s loss to Phoenix. The Cavaliers were required to submit…
Knicks start OG Anunoby (elbow) Tuesday, Precious Achiuwa on bench New York Knicks forward OG Anunoby (elbow) starts in Tuesday’s lineup against the Philadelphia 76ers. What this means: Anunoby will make his 15th start for New York after being inactive for 18 games. In 28.2 expected minutes, our models predict Anunoby to score 24.3 FanDuel points. Anunoby’s current projection includes 12.9 points, 3.8 rebounds and 1.9 assists. written by Matthew Lo Tuesday, March 12, 2024 at 7:01 p.m. EDT
Gary Trent Jr. (groin) questionable for Raptors’ Wednesday game against Detroit Toronto Raptors shooting guard Gary Trent Jr. (groin) is questionable for Wednesday’s game against the Detroit Pistons. What this means: After missing one game with a strained right groin, Trent Jr.’s availability is still in limbo on Wednesday. Expect Gradey Dick to see an expanded role at shooting guard if Trent Jr. is inactive. Trent Jr.’s current projection includes 17.4 points, 3.4 rebounds and 2.1 assists. written by Matthew Lo Tuesday, March 12, 2024 at 4:51 p.m. EDT
THE Jazz finished KinseyTuesday’s 10-day contract, reports Andy Larsen of the Salt Lake Tribune.Utah’s signing of Darius Bazley caused the Jazz to shorten Kinsey’s contract by 10 days. Kinsey has failed to make an NBA appearance since signing his contract last Friday and will likely return to the Salt Lake City Stars of the G League. No more news
In comments made Tuesday, Shams Charania – national NBA insider for The Athletic and Stadium – confirmed widespread reporting that Alperen Sengun’s recent injuries (a severely sprained right ankle and bone bruises to his right knee) are likely to cost him the remainder of the 2023-24 regular season with the Houston Rockets. But beyond next month, they are unlikely to cost Sengun time or impact the 2024-25 season and beyond. With that in mind, as Sengun’s third NBA season comes to a close, the 21-year-old will soon enter an offseason in which he becomes eligible for his second professional contract.…
With Boston out without several key players tonight and Lauri Markkanen out for the Jazz, Walker Kessler will have an opportunity to shine on the glass. Read more as Central Utah headlines our Celtics vs. Jazz betting picks. March 12, 2024 • 5:19 p.m. ET • 4 minutes of reading The Boston Celtics continue their progression toward the NBA’s No. 1 seed this season. They have the best record in the NBA at 50-14 and enter tonight’s game against the Utah Jazz as winners of 13 of their last 15 games. However, if the Celtics want to maintain a positive…
Williams (ankle) participated in Oklahoma City’s morning penalty shootout but remains listed as questionable heading into Tuesday’s game against Indiana, USA Today’s Clemente Almanza reports.Williams was seen wearing a brace on his right ankle, but appeared to be moving well, perhaps putting him on track to play Tuesday. Official word on Williams’ status might not come until 8 p.m. ET on Tuesday, but if he is available, the second-year forward likely won’t be operating under any major minutes restrictions. No more news