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PHOENIX — The Boston Celtics had a rare encounter with NBA reality this week.Until starting their current road trip by falling into the Cleveland Cavaliers And Denver Nuggets in consecutive games, the Celtics had only lost two consecutive outings once. That losing streak, if you can call it that, came in November. From that time until last week, the Celtics were rarely forced to taste their own blood. They were charmed or, perhaps, just big and consistent enough to escape the long lulls that characterize every team. It wasn’t until the first two games of this swing that the Celtics…

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Scoot Henderson returned to the court last night for the Portland Trail Blazers. It was the 20-year-old’s first appearance since the All-Star break. Henderson had missed the last eight games due to left adductor strain. Scoot Henderson plays 26 minutes in return against TOR https://t.co/hpE75lryPT – Rotoworld Basketball (@rotoworld_bk) March 10, 2024 The third overall pick 2023 NBA Draft, Henderson came off the bench upon his return. In 26 minutes, he scored 13 points on 5-12 shooting, along with five assists and a steal. Portland beat the Toronto Raptors in overtime, 128-118, improving their record to 18-45. Blazers rookie returns…

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The Bulls on Saturday didn’t do as well on the scoreboard as they apparently did with their medical records.Indeed, before the loss to the Clippers, where injured Lonzo Ball and Zach LaVine, rehabbing in Los Angeles, joined their teammates on the bench during the game, reports were positive on both players. Ball, who has a longer road back than LaVine heading into his third year without playing, has not spoken with the media. But Bulls coach Billy Donovan, before the game, offered one of the most positive updates on Ball in perhaps years. “Some of the practices have been really…

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CNN — Records continue to be broken almost every night in the NBA and this time, it’s thanks to the Dallas Mavericks star, Luka Doncic. The Slovenian now holds the save for the most consecutive 30-point triple-double after a huge performance against the Detroit Pistons in Dallas’ 142-124 victory on Saturday. This is Dončić’s sixth consecutive game where he has posted these incredible statistics, allowing him to surpass Russell Westbrook – the two men previously shared the record with five each. After finishing the game with 39 points, 10 rebounds and 10 assists, Mavericks head coach Jason Kidd was impressed…

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As a team, the Denver Nuggets know exactly who they are. They are the reigning NBA champions, led by two-time MVP Nikola Jokic, Jamal Murray and Aaron Gordon. They are leaning heavily on their starting lineup that is intact for a second straight season, which also includes Michael Porter Jr. and Kentavious Caldwell-Pope.Beyond that, the Nuggets have a lot of young, unproven players and question marks. Each of Denver’s starters is making at least $14.7 million this season and is under contract or has a player option of at least $15 million next season. No other player on the list…

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THE Indiana Pacers will face the Orlando Magic on Sunday in Orlando, with kickoff set for 5 p.m. ET. This will be their third meeting of the season, with the Magic having won the previous two meetings. The Pacers (35-29) are eighth in the Eastern Conference and have won five of their last 10 games. They lost their last game against the Minnesota Timberwolves 113-111 on Thursday. Tyrese Haliburton led the losing effort, recording 23 points, three rebounds, 13 assists and a steal. Pascal Siakam added 24 points for the Pacers. • Meanwhile, the Magic (37-27) are fifth in the…

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Gary Harris and his Orlando Magic teammates will take on the Indiana Pacers on Sunday at 6 p.m. ET.Watch the NBA, other sports live and more on Fubo! Use our link to sign up for a free trial.Last time out, on March 8, Harris produced five points in a 98-74 loss to the Knicks.Let’s take a look at the prop bets available to Harris, using stats and trends to make good predictions.Rep your team with officially licensed NBA gear! Head to the Fanatics to find jerseys, shirts and more.Gary Harris Prop Bets vs. PacersBet now on Gary Harris accessories with…

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And off they went, the Sacramento Kings taking an early lead, but then the Bulls moved to the outside to lead into the first corner. Next, it was the Utah Jazz who showed some late speed. But the Bulls held them off in the second round. Before, it was the Golden State Warriors at full gallop before the Bulls took the lead in this third round, three successful legs of this race in the grueling field of the NBA Western Conference.Lo and behold, the Bulls came out of the corner and stormed down the stretch Saturday, taking a 62-46 lead…

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