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Nothing vaults you to the top of the Rookie of the Year conversation quite like dropping 34 on your new arch-rival in a winning effort. VJ Edgecombe’s NBA debut set a near impossible bar to reach on a nightly basis. He has since, understandably, cooled down a bit since dropping 75 points across his first […]
The Philadelphia 76ers will close out a back-to-back on Friday evening when they visit the Milwaukee Bucks, led by former Sixers coach Doc Rivers. The Sixers are coming off narrowly surviving disgusting implosion against the Golden State Warriors — without Steph Curry or Jimmy Butler — in South Philadelphia on Thursday evening. The visitors got […]
A perennial MVP candidate is (reportedly, possibly, allegedly) available for trade. And if that line isn’t stunning enough on its own, the Hawks have a massive stake in what happens from here. First, a quick catchup on recent news. Shams Charania of ESPN reported that Giannis Antetokounmpo and his agent have “begun conversations with the […]
During the fourth quarter in Denver on Monday the Dallas Mavericks were in a tight contest. After both teams jostled back-and-forth with dominant quarters in the first half the game was nearing clutch time in a one possession battle. For a team like the Mavericks who have scratched and clawed for every win they’ve been […]
So, I’m on the road and failed to pack anything to read. The best options where I’m saying are a book about The Actors Studio by James Lipton, the first chapter of which was surprisingly dull, and a memoir(?) by Chelsea Handler, which is not funny, interesting, or insightful. Spending the evening reading either would […]
The San Antonio Spurs invite fans to join the fan fest watch party tonight, presented by Michelob ULTRA, at Frost Plaza at The Rock at La Cantera this season. The Spurs are playing the Cavaliers in Cleveland, but we can all gather to cheer them on here in the Alamo City on the 40-foot outdoor screen. Throughout […]
While the NBA is zigging, the Miami Heat have completely zagged. In the first year of this high-tempo, free-flowing offense that’s broken multiple franchise records in terms of their scoring output, the Heat have all but eliminated one phase from their offense: Ball screens. Instead, the Heat have prioritized creating — and subsequently attacking — […] The post Heat star would like offense to feature a ‘little more’ ball screens appeared first on Hot Hot Hoops - Miami HEAT NBA Blog .
The Saint Joseph’s (PA) Hawks (6-2) will try to build on a three-game road winning streak when they square off against the Villanova Wildcats (7-2) on December 7, 2025 at The William B. Finneran Pavilion. Villanova vs. Saint Joseph’s (PA) NCAA Game Info Date: Sunday, December 7, 2025 Time: 4:30 p.m. ET Where: Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania Venue: The William B. Finneran Pavilion Last Game For Each Team Villanova beat Georgetown 76-69 in its last game. Jasmine Bascoe led the way with...
A lot has happened since Boston’s first matchup with the Washington Wizards. Nearly a month apart from their first encounter, the result of a Boston blowout victory remained constant, but the Celtics find themselves in a different spot than the 4-5 record they sported after that early November matchup. Another constant is the team’s usage […]
Good morning. It’s Friday, December 5th. The Cleveland Cavaliers are 13-10. Let’s talk about Darius Garland. The First Sip The Cavs aren’t playing their best basketball right now. From poor effort and a vulnerable defense to their wildly inefficient three-point shooting, it isn’t very pretty. But even if all of those things were magically fixed […]
Everyone on Boston’s sideline felt as cool as a New England night in December as the Celtics trampled the Wizards in D.C. But the biggest smile came from Derrick White, decked out in a warm-up. White’s 30-point near-double-double helped the Celtics dismantle the Wizards on Thursday night, delivering Boston’s highest scoring output of the season […]
The New York Knicks (14-7) host the Utah Jazz (8-13) after winning four straight home games. The Knicks are heavy favorites by 16 points in the matchup, which starts at 7:30 p.m. ET on Friday, December 5, 2025. The over/under in the matchup is set at 239.5. Knicks vs. Jazz Odds Knicks odds to win: -1000 Jazz odds to win: +660 Spread: Knicks (-16) Total: 239.5 How to Bet on Knicks vs. Jazz Game Time and Information When: Friday, December 5, 2025 at 7:30 p.m. ET Where: ...
Jaylen Brown and the Boston Celtics (13-9) are 7-point favorites against Luka Doncic and the Los Angeles Lakers (16-5) Friday, December 5, 2025 at TD Garden. The matchup begins at 7 p.m. ET on Amazon Prime Video and SportsNet LA. The over/under is 223.5 for the matchup. Celtics vs. Lakers Odds Celtics odds to win: -240 Lakers odds to win: +198 Spread: Celtics (-7) Total: 223.5 How to Bet on Celtics vs. Lakers Game Time and Information When: Friday, December 5, 2025 at 7...
The Milwaukee Bucks (10-13) are only 1-point underdogs against the Philadelphia 76ers (12-9) at Fiserv Forum on Friday, December 5, 2025. The game tips at 8 p.m. ET on FDSWI, WMLW, and NBCS-PH. The point total in the matchup is set at 223.5. 76ers vs. Bucks Odds 76ers odds to win: -120 Bucks odds to win: +102 Spread: 76ers (-1) Total: 223.5 How to Bet on 76ers vs. Bucks Game Time and Information When: Friday, December 5, 2025 at 8 p.m. ET Where: Fiserv Forum in Milwau...
The Charlotte Hornets (6-16) visit the Toronto Raptors (15-8) after losing nine road games in a row. The Raptors are favored by 8.5 points in the contest, which begins at 7:30 p.m. ET on Friday, December 5, 2025. The matchup has an over/under of 230.5. Raptors vs. Hornets Odds Raptors odds to win: -295 Hornets odds to win: +240 Spread: Raptors (-8.5) Total: 230.5 How to Bet on Raptors vs. Hornets Game Time and Information When: Friday, December 5, 2025 at 7:30 p.m. ET ...
After being left on the bench for the last two games, speculation has naturally sprung about Mohamed Salah’s Liverpool future. Mike McGrather of The Telegraph is reporting that the Saudi Pro League are in a position to fund a move for the Egyptian and Liverpool legend should he look for a move abroad. Of course, […]
December may have begun in disastrous fashion — not for the first time in our history! — but that shouldn’t detract from how good November was for the Blues. We started with a win at New Three Point Lane against Spurs on the first, beat Wolves then Burnley on either side of the international break, […]
Following their extremely successful regular season campaign last season, many pundits had the Cleveland Cavaliers slotted into one of the top positions of the Eastern Conference standings coming into this year. The Cavaliers famously started last year 15-0, finishing with a 64-18 record before injuries took their toll and led to a disappointing second round […]
The Hawks built up a multi-goal lead and never let it slip away while beating the Los Angeles Kings 2-1 out in California on Thursday night. After a scoreless opening period, the Hawks took a 1-0 lead when Tyler Bertuzzi found Connor Bedard in prime hockey real estate for this relatively easy tap-in goal during a Chicago power play: GOAL: Connor Bedard FLYING TO THE NET to jam in Bertuzzi’s pass! pic.twitter.com/fAa3O9UYt6 — BHF (@BlackhawksFocus) December 5, 2025 A back-b...
“How can you not be romantic about baseball?” It’s a quote that has existed for quite some time with unclear origins. It was popularized by the book and movie “Moneyball,” but it’s generally accepted that it was not its origin. Wherever it came from, it’s as powerful as it is cliche. It invokes the emotion, […]
WASHINGTON D.C. — For the vast majority of basketball players, nothing is more energizing than scoring. The sound of the ball swishing through the net. The points on the scoreboard. The dejected look on the opponent’s face. The rousing cheers. It’s no secret; how many times have you heard coaches lament how missed shots impacted […]
Portland Trail Blazers rookie Yang Hansen made his home debut for the Rip City Remix on Thursday night, registering 20 points, seven rebounds and seven assists in a 135-128 overtime loss to the San Diego Clippers at the Chiles Center. Playing 35 minutes, Yang produced those numbers for the Blazers’ G League affiliate while shooting […]
The Mercyhurst Lakers (0-7) will visit the West Virginia Mountaineers (6-2) after losing four road games in a row. In its previous game, West Virginia fell to Villanova on Monday, 81-59. Gia Cooke scored a team-high 20 points (and contributed one assist and four boards). In its previous game, Mercyhurst fell to Robert Morris on Wednesday, 73-71. Its top scorer was Jenna Van Schaik with 28 points. Catch tons of live women’s college basketball , plus original programming, with ESPN+ or the D...
The NBA season is a slog. 82 games is a lot of basketball and there are plenty of dips along the way. To make things tougher, a five games in seven days stretch puts even more strain on your body and mind. It takes a lot to win under those circumstances, and if you start […]
The first thing you notice on the broadcast camera view of this game was not the opposing city edition jerseys. It was not the injury report turned Graecian scroll that prompted the 15th different starting lineup for the New Orleans Pelicans. It was not even the ghost of an overtime thriller. It was the sheer […]