The Raptors are in bad shape with a long list of injuries and face a Pelicans team that lit them up when they were closer to full strength. Brandon Ingram has become one of the focal points of the New Orleans offense and will do some damage again tonight. March 5, 2024 • 2:58 p.m. ET • 4 minutes of reading The Toronto Raptors were showing new life after the All-Star break, winning four of six games and generally playing better basketball. But “broken” doesn’t seem to be the right word as Scottie Barnes is now sidelined for the foreseeable…
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With Trae Young and Julius Randle out and Jalen Brunson questionable, tonight’s matchup between the Atlanta Hawks and New York Knicks will lack some of the usual star power – but both teams are desperate for every shorthanded victory they can achieve. The Knicks are clinging to the No. 4 seed in the East despite seven losses in their last 10 games, but they picked up a big win against the Cleveland Cavaliers on Sunday thanks to Donte DiVincenzo’s 28 points. It’s been a tough visit to New York for the Hawks, who suffered two tough losses to the Brooklyn…
Who’s playingNew Orleans Pelicans @ Toronto RaptorsCurrent records: New Orleans 36-25, Toronto 23-38How to watchWhen: Tuesday March 5, 2024 at 7:30 p.m. ETOr: Scotiabank Arena — Toronto, OntarioTV: Bally Sports – New OrleansFollow: CBS Sports appOnline broadcast: fuboTV (Try for free. Regional restrictions may apply.)Ticket cost: $23.02What there is to know The Raptors will be in front of their home fans on Tuesday, but a look at the spread shows they might need that home-court advantage. They will face the New Orleans Pelicans on Tuesday at 7:30 p.m. ET. Both teams come into the match strengthened by their victories in…
THE Utah Jazz looking for the long term. They said it with their actions at the trade deadline the last two seasons. 13 months ago, they traded Mike Conley, Jarred Vanderbilt and Malik Beasley to get a protected future top-four pick from the Los Angeles Lakers that immediately turns into two second-round picks if he doesn’t trade. Then, about a month ago, Jazz traded veterans like Simone Fontecchio and Kelly Olynyk to get a first-round pick (via the Oklahoma City Thunder or Los Angeles Clippers) and the Washington Wizards’ second-round pick. They did this in part to give their younger…
When Domantas Sabonis left the game late in the third quarter of Monday’s game against the Chicago Bulls, his Sacramento held an 85-65 lead with four minutes remaining in the fourth quarter. Once Sabonis and fellow All-NBA talent De’Aaron Fox left the game for a rare stretch without one of either franchise’s centerpieces on the court, Chicago surged. The Bulls stunned the Kings by mounting a late comeback that saw Sacramento outscored 46-20 in the final 15 minutes of the game en route to a tie. disappointing 113-109 loss at Golden 1 Center. For the Kings, the loss came at…
The San Antonio Spurs (13-48) hope to snap a five-game losing streak on the road when they visit the Houston Rockets (26-34) on March 5, 2024.Keep reading for everything you need to know about this matchup between the Rockets and Spurs, including how to catch the action live with a free trial for Fubo.Spurs vs. Rockets Game InfoWhen: Tuesday March 5, 2024 at 8:00 p.m. ETOr: Toyota Center in Houston, TexasTV: Bally SportsDirect: Watch this match on FuboCatch NBA action all season long on Fubo!How to watch other San Antonio games todayGet tickets to any NBA game this season at…
As we enter the final weeks of the regular season, the OKC Thunder continues to be one of the most interesting stories. One analyst was so impressed with them that he chose them over one of the league’s most historic franchises. During a recent episode of “First Take,” Stephen A. Smith discussed a potential playoff series between the Thunder and the LA Lakers. Despite how things went during the regular season, he told Shannon Sharpe and JJ Redick that he thought the young team could get the job done. “I know the Lakers had success with them most of the…
Well, Coby White made me look like an idiot. The same day, I wondered if my legs were tired or not. I finally caught up with himWhite scored a career high 37 points to lead the Chicago Bulls in an epic comeback effort on the road. From the second quarter, he undoubtedly appeared as the most dynamic scorer on the field. And that’s saying something considering De’Aaron Fox and Domantas Sabonis were on the other side. Certainly, White’s shooting stats were going in the wrong direction over the past two weeks. But the guard showed everyone last night that he…
Tyrese Maxey has reportedly been ruled out of Tuesday’s matchup with the Brooklyn Nets following a scary incident during the 76ers’ recent game. In the third quarter of Sunday’s matchup between the 76ers and the Dallas Mavericks, Tyrese Maxey took an errant knee to the head. The injury left Maxey shaken, with fans concerned about the young star’s health. The knee, which landed on the back of Maxey’s head, traditionally considered one of the most vulnerable areas of the skull, led to an examination of Maxey. After field doctors cleared him to return to the game, he appeared to be…
THE Denver Nuggets are ready to welcome the Phoenix Suns in a key Western Conference matchup on Tuesday. Denver is 42-19 overall and 24-5 at home, while Phoenix is 35-26 overall and 15-13 on the road. The Nuggets are on a six-game winning streak after eliminating the the Los Angeles Lakers 124-114 in their last outing. The Suns will look to end a two-game losing streak after falling to the Oklahoma City Thunder 118-110 Sunday. Jusuf Nurkic (calf) will be a decision during the match, while Devin Booker (ankle) is out for Phoenix. Tip-off at Ball Arena in Denver will…