The Pelicans put Jonas Valanciunas through a test which he passed with flying colors.THE New Orleans Pelicans let things get a little too close for comfort on Friday after building a 31-point lead at home against the Indiana Pacers. Brandon Ingram and Trey Murphy III finally completed a 101-89 win, but there’s a lot of credit to be spread around.Willie Green’s decision to trust Jonas Valanciunas in the rematch against Indiana, for example, made the difference. The universally respected Lithuanian didn’t take his recent benching personally, responding by passing a huge test during the NBA’s Western Conference Playoff race. Green’s…
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All-Star Forward Julius Randle remains out for the New York Knicks with a shoulder injury. However, his family continues to go to Knicks games to show their support. They were spotted at the Knicks’ game against the Golden State Warriors on Thursday with his wife Kendra dazzling with a Chanel bag. The fashion brand owner and influencer was seen inside Madison Square Garden with her children. She later shared photos from the game on Instagram. She captioned her post with: • “My everything” In the photos, Kendra can also be seen carrying a white Chanel top-handle flap bag, which is…
It’s clear that Toronto loves Stephen Curry, regardless of the outcome. (Photo by Cole Burston/Getty Images)TORONTO — Stephen Curry had a “pseudo homecoming” while playing in Toronto on Friday night for the first time since the 2019 Finals against the Raptors.Curry spent part of his childhood in Toronto, while his father, Dell Curry, played for the team between 1999 and 2002. That meant there were “a lot of familiar faces” on Friday, with Herbie Kuhn announcing the game at Scotiabank Arena, to Dell’s former teammates Alvin “Boogie” Williams, part of the broadcast team, and even Charles Oakley, who as a…
On Saturday, March 2, 2024 at the Kaseya Center, the Utah Jazz (27-33) will attempt to stop a five-game road slide when they take on the Miami Heat (33-26), airing at 5 p.m. ET on NBA. Television, BSSUN and KJZZ.Find odds, spreads, over/unders and more from multiple sports betting sites in this article for the Jazz vs Heat game.Place your bets on any NBA game at BetMGM, and sign up with our link for a first deposit bonus!Jazz vs. Heat Game InformationDate: Saturday March 2, 2024Time: 5:00 p.m. ETHow to watch on TV: NBA TV, BSSUN and KJZZLocation: Miami, FloridaPlace:…
The Phoenix Suns (35-24) host the Houston Rockets (25-34) after winning nine straight home games. The Suns are favored by 9.5 points in the game which begins at 9 p.m. ET on Saturday, March 2, 2024.Place your bets on any NBA game at BetMGM, and sign up with our link for a first deposit bonus!Suns vs. Rockets Game Info and OddsDate: Saturday March 2, 2024Time: 9:00 p.m. ETHow to watch on TV: AZFamily Home Network and Space CityDirect: Watch this match on FuboLocation: Phoenix, ArizonaPlace: Imprint CenterCatch NBA action all season long on Fubo!Sign up for NBA League Pass for…
by Ari Koslow | Friday, March 1 at 3:49 p.m. EST After clearing the waivers, Mike Muscala plans to sign with the Oklahoma City Thunder for the remainder of the season (Adrian Wojnarowski on Twitter)Sources ESPN: After clearing waivers, center Mike Muscala plans to sign with the Oklahoma City Thunder for the remainder of the season. Muscala – who agreed to a buyout with Detroit – spent 2019-23 with OKC and returns to provide playoff depth. pic.twitter.com/HFvbYwHfuc–Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) March 1, 2024 Fantastic impact:Muscala agreed to a buyout with the Pistons on Wednesday. He will add some depth to the…
The 76ers made a big decision regarding two-way player Kenneth Lofton Jr.’s contract after their win over the Hornets.THE Philadelphia 76ers, Friday night, made a change to its roster after its well-deserved 121-114 victory against the Charlotte Hornets. According to Shams Charania of The Athletic, the Sixers have decided to give up two-way player Kenneth Lofton Jr., after just three and a half months with the team, opening up a two-way roster spot for someone who could conceivably be of greater help to the team during the stretch run .THE The 76ers signed Lofton to a two-way contract following waivers…
PHOENIX — After Saturday’s third game in nine days against the Houston Rockets, the Phoenix Suns will have 22 games remaining on the schedule. Thirteen will face the NBA’s best of the best, a group of seven teams that are all at least 17 games above .500 and enter play Friday. Phoenix still has two games left against the Boston Celtics (46-12), Cleveland Cavaliers (38-20), Denver Nuggets (41-19), Los Angeles Clippers (37-20), Minnesota Timberwolves (42 -17) and Oklahoma City Thunder. (41-18), with one more against the Milwaukee Bucks (39-21). The other nine games include four opponents above .500. It’s a…
In an electrifying showdown on March 1, 2024, the Portland Trail Blazers decisively defeated the Memphis Grizzlies with a score of 122-92, ending their nine-game losing streak. Dalano Banton and Jabari Walker became key contributors, each adding 19 points to the scoreboard, while Duop Reath chipped in with 18 points. Despite Jake LaRavia’s 21 points for the Grizzlies, it wasn’t enough to counter Portland’s dominant performance. The strategic dominance of the Blazers Portland’s victory wasn’t just about scoring; it was a display of strategic play and teamwork. The team’s remarkable 79% shooting accuracy in the third quarter highlighted its offensive…
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — — Dalano Banton scored a season-high 19 points, Jabari Walker also had 19 points and 10 rebounds and the Portland Trail Blazers ended a nine-game skid by beating the Memphis Grizzlies 122- 92 Friday evening. Duop Reath added 18 points for the Trail Blazers, who led the entire game while winning for just the second time on the road against a Western Conference opponent. Kris Murray added 14 for Portland, which is now 2-19 against the West on the road. “We did it together. It’s good to get that monkey off my back,” Portland coach Chauncey Billups…