Anthony Davis had 40 points and scored the Lakers’ final basket in overtime, and Los Angeles extended the Washington Wizards’ losing streak to 13 games with a 134-131 victory Thursday night. LeBron James scored 31 points and made a key three-pointer in overtime for the Lakers, who were never able to pull away from a struggling opponent in their ninth victory in 12 games. James is now nine points away from becoming the first player in NBA history to score 40,000. Jordan Poole scored a season-high 34 points and Marvin Bagley III added 23 for the Wizards, who are three…
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Anfernee Simons and the Portland Trail Blazers will face the Memphis Grizzlies on Friday at 8 p.m. ET. Simons is averaging 22.6 points, 3.5 rebounds and 5.2 assists per game, shooting 42.5% from the floor and 37.9% from beyond the arc on 3.3 shots from 3 points per game. Anfernee Simons Prop Lines and Playtime NBA odds courtesy of BetMGM Sports Betting. Odds updated Friday at 3:42 a.m. ET. For a complete list of sports betting odds, go to USA TODAY Sports Betting Score Odds Center. Match: Portland Trail Blazers vs. Memphis Grizzlies Time: 20:00 Date: March 1, 2024 TV…
Q: Ira, they are still too small. Nikola Jovic is 6-10, but his 240 pounds don’t look like Aaron Gordon’s 235 pounds (there’s no way Jovic weighs more). And Bam Adebayo is tiny next to Nikola Jokic. Do we miss The Mechanic? –Scott. A: I did a double take to make sure it wasn’t thin mountain air and that I had actually been asked about the Heat without Dewayne Dedmon. But I digress. If you’re asking if the Heat are lacking muscle in their power rotation, it’s undeniable, even with the height Nikola Jovic can offer. As for Nikola Jokic…
The Milwaukee Bucks pulled off a fourth straight game Thursday night with another dominant victory on the Charlotte Hornets. These two teams face off again for the second time in three nights after the Bucks wiped out the Hornets Tuesday, 123-85.Thursday’s result wasn’t as lopsided as that one, but Milwaukee still managed to establish its supremacy over a hapless Charlotte team via a victory 111-99.Milwaukee Bucks Coach Doc Rivers Weighs In On Win Vs. HornetsFebruary 8, 2024; Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States; Milwaukee head coach Doc R looks on during the second quarter against the Minnesota Timberwolves at Fiserv Forum. Mandatory…
THE Kings of Sacramento will fight the Minnesota Timberwolves for the third and final time this season on Friday. Sacramento, which lost 110-98 on Dec. 23, will look to win the head-to-head matchup in the rematch. Kings hope De’Aaron Fox will be allowed to play as this will increase their chances of coming away with victory. The Timberwolves are also uncertain about the status of Anthony Edwards. The Minnesota franchise cornerstone is dealing with a bruised left knee, but had previously insisted he would play. Minnesota’s goal of defending its home field will be better if “Ant-Man” can suit up.…
Pascal Siakam’s Indiana Pacers will face the New Orleans Pelicans on Friday at 8 p.m. ET. Siakam averages 22.2 points, 6.3 rebounds and 4.9 assists per game. On the other end of the court, he has 0.8 steals and 0.3 blocked shots. Pascal Siakam’s prop lines and playing time NBA odds courtesy of BetMGM Sports Betting. Odds updated Friday at 3:42 a.m. ET. For a complete list of sports betting odds, go to USA TODAY Sports Betting Score Odds Center. Match: Indiana Pacers vs. New Orleans Pelicans Time: 20:00 Date: March 1, 2024 TV channel: WVUE and BSIN NBA League…
NEW YORK – Josh Hart didn’t mince his words about how the Knicks got off to a terrible start Thursday night against the Golden State Warriors and ultimately found themselves facing another loss.“We played bad,” Hart said.That sums it all up.Hart and the Knicks ultimately lost 110-99, shooting 36.8 percent for the night and making just 12 of 39 from beyond the arc.It was the Knicks’ second straight loss and seventh in their last nine gamesa streak that comes on the heels of a nine-game winning streak that had the city dreaming of what spring could look like with this…
THE Warriors of the Golden State The game against the Toronto Raptors is one of nine NBA games scheduled for Friday. This will be the second meeting between the two teams this season, with Toronto winning the last match 130-127 on January 7. On that note, let’s take a look at the Golden State Warriors vs. Toronto Raptors preview, including predictions, starting lineups and betting tips for March 1. The Warriors lead the all-time series 32-21 against the Raptors. Toronto won the most recent game behind RJ Barrett with 37 points, six assists, six rebounds and a steal. Klay Thompson…
The Miami Heat (33-26) and the Utah Jazz (27-33) are scheduled to face off on Saturday at the Kaseya Center, with tip-off time set for 5 p.m. ET. When these two teams take the field, Bam Adebayo and Lauri Markkanen are two players to watch.Watch the NBA, other sports live and more on Fubo! Use our link to sign up for a free trial.How to watch Jazz vs. HeatMatch day: Saturday March 2Game time: 5:00 p.m. ETArena: Kaseya CenterLocation: Miami, FloridaHow to watch on TV: NBA TV, BSSUN, KJZZDirect: Watch this match on FuboBet on this or any NBA game…
LOS ANGELES — Anthony Davis had 40 points and 15 rebounds, LeBron James added 31 points and Los Angeles extended the Washington Wizards’ losing streak to 13 games with a 134-131 victory Thursday night. James shifted the momentum permanently in the Lakers’ favor early in overtime when the 21-year-old veteran called. his athletic block of Jordan Poole layup attempt scoring a 3-pointer of his own with 3:12 left. James then got his ninth assist on Davis’ dunk on the Lakers’ next possession, giving the Lakers the lead to stay. James is now nine points away from becoming the first player…