THE Boston Celtics host the Dallas Mavericks at TD Garden for the first time this season, and will do so with a clean bill of health for the game for the second game in a row.The Mavs, however, come into this contest with a few more injury issues to deal with than the Celtics. They’re currently dealing with two big men who have nose issues and a star who might not be up to the task. Those would be Derek Lively II and Maxi Kleber, who are both listed as available due to nasal fractures, and Luka Doncic, who, in…
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The Denver Nuggets were victorious Thursday night in a Finals rematch against the Miami Heat, 103-97, but it wasn’t all good news. Nuggets guard Jamal Murray landed awkwardly on teammate Aaron Gordon, turning his ankle in the second quarter.Murray remained on the ground for a few minutes, treating his ankle before heading out to the locker room. He was sent off shortly after and obviously did not return to the game. Murray, of course, has a long injury history, and that’s the last thing the Nuggets want to see as the team prepares for another playoff run.Jamal Murray is ruled…
Getty Brandon Ingram #14 of the New Orleans Pelicans guards Andrew Wiggins #22 of the Golden State Warriors in the first half at Chase Center. THE Warriors of the Golden State won their second consecutive victory without Andrew Wiggins as they head to their home country of Canada to take on the Toronto Raptors this Friday, March 1 at Scotiabank Arena.There is still no timetable for Wiggins’ return as Shams Charania of The Athletic revealed the reason for his abrupt but excused absence from the team.“I’m told Andrew Wiggins is dealing with and dealing with a serious family matter right…
Few people knew about Jamahl Mosley when the Orlando Magic hired him in the summer of 2021. At the time, he was an assistant coach for the Dallas Mavericks. He has long been a well-respected assistant coach throughout the NBA, following a professional playing career as an energetic player in Australia, among other leagues.He established a coaching identity in the NBA as a players’ coach, someone who would go on the court, work with the players and build strong relationships while working hard to improve them.That’s exactly what Magic president of basketball operations Jeff Weltman wanted. For their rebuild, the…
On the latest New Orleans Pelicans Podcast for Friday, March 1, 2024, Jim Eichenhofer and Gus Kattengell are joined by Pelicans radio color analyst John DeShazier.They’ll discuss some unwritten rules of basketball and the importance of these final weeks of the NBA regular season as they preview tonight’s rematch against the Indiana Pacers and take a look at the depth of the Pelicans roster.Later, Jim gives us his trending numbers and games to focus on in the NBA this weekend.
Ivica Zubac has proven to be a key presence on both ends of the court for Los Angeles this season. Learn more as the Croatian center headlines Friday night’s betting picks when the Clippers host the lowly Wizards. March 1, 2024 • 11:50 a.m. ET • 4 minutes of reading It’s a miracle that the Washington Wizards have won nine games this season, and thEven though the Los Angeles Clippers are potentially not at full strength, they should handle business comfortably tonight. THE NBA Odds having the Clippers as 15.5-point favorites at home, with the Wizards in the midst of…
Every regular season game LeBron James has played over the past 13 months has brought a new benchmark.Every point he’s scored since breaking Kareem Abdul-Jabbar’s NBA career points record February 7, 2023 is a career point never before reached.Now, he’s on pace to reach 40,000 career points, just nine fewer after scoring 31 Thursday night in the Los Angeles Lakers’ overtime victory over the Washington Wizards.This staggering number raises two questions: how many points will James finish his career with? Is another player capable of reaching 40,000 points?When asked during All-Star Weekend how many seasons he had left, James, 39,…
The Portland Trail Blazers and Memphis Grizzlies are still playing for pride, and Jerami Grant should continue to enjoy his minutes for Portland as a visitor tonight, according to our NBA betting picks. March 1, 2024 • 12:03 p.m. ET • 4 minutes of reading It’s Lottery Watch Friday as the Portland Trail Blazers and Memphis Grizzlies face off in a basement battle tonight. Both teams are considering a top-5 draft pick, but one must be favored in the NBA Odds here. The injury-ravaged Grizzlies earn that honor — barely — despite going 2-10 in February. Jaren Jackson Jr. scored…
Sean Gardner/Getty ImagesDENVER — As the calendar turns to March, those close to Miami Heat star Jimmy Butler say he has begun the process of strengthening his body and mindset to welcome Jimmy back to the playoffs .When he operates in his dominant two-way alter ego that gives adjustments to opposing defenses, it’s a forceful manipulation that few players can duplicate.How do you turn on a switch like that?“You mean, how can I suddenly become the greatest basketball player in the world?” Butler told Bleacher Report. “I don’t know, man.”In their first meeting since losing to the Denver Nuggets in…
THE Milwaukee Bucks (39-21) faces the Chicago Bulls (28-31) Friday with tip-off from United Center scheduled for 10 p.m. ET (ESPN). Let’s analyze BetMGM Sports Betting lines around the Bucks vs. Bulls odds and make sure our expert NBA picks and predictions. Season series: Bucks lead 2-1 The Bucks won their 4th straight game after a 111-99 victory over the Charlotte Hornets on Thursday. They came away with close coverage as 11.5-point favorites. F Giannis Antetokounmpo led all scorers with 24 points and added 10 boards and 5 dimes. The Bulls upset the Cleveland Cavaliers on Wednesday night in a…