Derrick RosePGIs demoted to OUT Friday against Portland, returnSmart MarcusPGIs away indefinitely, FingerLuc KennardSGIs downgraded to questionable Friday against Portland, illnessJaren Jackson Jr.PFEast OUT Friday vs. Portland, QuadBrandon ClarkePFIs absent indefinitely, AchilleJa MorantPGCame out for the season, shoulderJohn KoncharSGIs downgraded to questionable Friday against Portland, ThumbDesmond BanePGIs away indefinitely, AnkleScotty Pippen Jr.PGIs away indefinitely, ReturnGregory JacksonSFEast “?” Friday vs. Portland, Quad
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Red-hot teams face off Friday in a key NBA game when the Dallas Mavericks take on the Boston Celtics. The Mavericks (34-25), who have won eight of their last 10 games, are 13-7 against Eastern Conference opponents in 2023-24. The Celtics (46-12), who have won nine straight, are 13-6 against Western Conference opponents. Boston is 27-3 on its home court, while Dallas is 16-12 on the road.Tip-off from TD Garden in Boston is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. ET. Boston leads the all-time series 45-40, including a 119-110 victory at Dallas in the Jan. 22 meeting. The Celtics are 9.5-point favorites…
The Chicago Bulls are currently the ninth seed in the East with a 28-31 record. They’re just 1.5 games ahead of the 10th-seeded Atlanta Hawks and just five games shy of being completely out of the Play-In tournament. With All-Star weekend over, the next few months of the NBA season are crucial for all teams. Every game means a lot to a team like Chicago, which is 5-5 in its last 10 games. With more injuries, slow shooting and other complications, can the Bulls stay afloat ahead of a tough stretch? A Preview of the Bulls’ Upcoming Schedule: Critical 10-Game…
Against the Chicago Bulls, Cleveland superstar guard Donovan Mitchell only attempted three shots in the paint. Overall, he shot a dismal 5-13 in the double-overtime loss. Mitchell looked exhausted early on and he had every right to have an off night. Against Detroit, the Cavaliers need a dominant and physical Donovan Mitchell. While Strus’ shot saved the day against the Mavs the night before, Mitchell also provided myriad help for the Cavs in their late comeback. Playing again the next night, Strus and Mitchell looked tired and shot ineffectively the entire game.As the Cavaliers visit the Pistons, Mitchell availability is…
Published: 4:48 a.m. ET March 1, 2024Only Western Conference opponents have wins at TD Garden this season, can Dallas join the list? The Mavericks and Celtics close out their regular season series tonight on ESPN at 7:30 p.m. ET. I did a Same Game Parlay to make things a little more interesting. Visit our NBA Pick page for side and total predictions for the rest of Friday’s games, including the second part of the doubleheader between the Milwaukee Bucks and Chicago Bulls. Now for my SGP bet! DAL Mavericks +9.5 points difference (-110) Kristaps Porzingis over 1.5 threes made (-184)…
The Miami Heat found themselves 16 behind the Denver Nuggets, but continued to fight and cut the lead to two in the final seconds of this NBA Finals rematch.Unfortunately, even after an ankle injury sidelined Jamal Murray for the second half, too many mistakes on both ends led the Nuggets to hold off the Heat, resulting in a 103-97 loss Thursday night in Denver . Coming out of the five-man halftime break, the Heat immediately moved closer to tying the game as their first offensive possession resulted in a 3-pointer from Jimmy Butler. But the Nuggets responded with seven straight…
The Golden 1 Center is known as one of the loudest NBA arenas, giving the Sacramento Kings an ideal home-court advantage. But providing for these fans is also essential, with food and drink being a staple. Baxter conducted a study to determine which stadiums across the league have the best and worst food comparatively. Their rankings took into account the number of concession stands per 10,000 seats, concession stands per 100,000 square feet, price per ounce of beer, hot dog prices and positive sentiment. By Betway (https://t.co/HeySWBDeZ6) Ball Arena is the worst venue in the NBA for foodies pic.twitter.com/WvpwCAsKGv –…
Shutterstock_2322152933840420Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr revealed Thursday that forward Andrew Wiggins will take a leave of absence this season due to an undisclosed personal matter. Kerr said the team doesn’t know when Wiggins will return: “We’re in a position where Wiggs is a private person and he’s been asked to keep this private and we’re going to honor that. So it doesn’t help me to sit here and try to explain all of this. At the end of In fact, we respect Wiggs, we need him and we fully expect him to return, but we just don’t know…
THE Magic fought in fourth position with the Jazz at the Kia Center Thursday evening before Paolo Banchero (29 points) and Jalen Suggs (15) carried Orlando to victory in the fourth quarter. Jamahl Mosley’s team won its 34th game, 115-107, with 22 games remaining in the regular season, to match last season’s win total. Orlando just missed the NBA Play-In tournament. This year, the Magic (34-26) positioned themselves for a playoff spot, something the franchise has not accomplished in an 82-game season since 2019. The Magic dominated the Jazz (27-33) in the paint, outscoring them 56-30, and overcame high turnovers…
The New Orleans Pelicans, featuring CJ McCollum, will take the court against the Indiana Pacers on Friday at 8 p.m. ET. McCollum averages 18.9 points, 4.5 assists and 4.3 rebounds per game. CJ McCollum’s 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: New Orleans Pelicans vs. Indiana Pacers Time: 20:00 Date: March 1, 2024 TV channel: WVUE and BSIN NBA League Pass: The most live games and NBA TV. Free try Stitch…