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The Miami Heat returned to the win column on Sunday evening, handling the visiting New Orleans Pelicans with a final score of 125-106. The Heat have now won five of their last six games and will improve to a 20-16 record. They are now tied for the sixth seed, .5 games back of fifth and […] The post Norman Powell’s hot hand ignites Heat to win over Pelicans, 125-106 appeared first on Hot Hot Hoops - Miami HEAT NBA Blog .
Portland Trail Blazers guard Jrue Holiday and forward Jerami Grant will continue to be out of the lineup versus the Utah Jazz on Monday night as they continue to recover from injuries, the organization announced on Sunday. Blazers center Robert Williams III is questionable to play in the matchup due to left knee management. Unsurprisingly, […]
So much for playing better. The Wizards hosted the Minnesota Timberwolves — on the fourth game of a four-game road trip and the second night of a back-to-back — and got vanquished, 141-115. The game was not that close. The Timberwolves scored at least 33 in every quarter and coasted to a 134 offensive rating. […]
CLEVELAND — The Cleveland Cavaliers weren’t able to play a complete 48 minutes against the Detroit Pistons and lost 114-110 because of it. For as much progress as the group has made over the last few weeks, the same holes from throughout the season are still present. Cleveland once again gave up a crucial offensive […]
Game Story The Washington Wizards entered the evening as winners in four of their last five games. Yet, they still remained as one of four teams in the National Basketball Association with single-digit wins (nine) on the season, and the second worst point differential (-10.5). Minnesota Timberwolves fans were rightfully queasy prior to tipoff. The […]
There is a school of thought that suggests the Portland Trail Blazers will forever be consigned to mediocrity in the NBA until they have the star power required to match the high-level talent possessed by their more fortunate opponents. Fans advocating that the Blazers go all-in on acquiring a top-5 player (or top-10 at least) […]
The narrative that the Spurs can “only beat the Thunder” doesn’t survive even a small glance at the Western Conference standings. Despite losses in three of their last five games, San Antonio is 25-10 as the calendar turns to 2026, and that record includes beating NBA’s best team by record for most of the season. […]
Though Cam Johnson, dealing with a knee injury, could not make his return to Barclays Center on Sunday afternoon, the Brooklyn Nets and Denver Nuggets still had much catching up to do before the matinee contest. Bruce Brown reunited with Mr. Whammy, and Nuggets Head Coach David Adelman shared his admiration for Michael Porter Jr., […]
Nuggets fans received welcomed news prior to tip-off that Christian Braun and Aaron Gordon would both be available to play for the… The post Recap: AG’s physicality, scoring not enough to steal one from MPJ, Nets appeared first on Denver Stiffs .
In 2026, the idea of the Chicago Bulls carries more weight than the actual Chicago Bulls. This is an organization that has made only one playoff appearance since 2017 and still lives off the echoes of the ’90s dynasty teams (read: Michael Jordan). Every time it looks like things might finally be turning around, they don’t. No, this isn’t going to be a rant about the current state of the Bulls. Every postgame article after a loss could qualify as that. It’s more of a vent about mental...
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CLEVELAND — The Cleveland Cavaliers fought well at times, but the Detroit Pistons were the better team. And the better team won 114-110. The stats in the table below are from Cleaning the Glass. Now, let’s dive into some of the stats.
The New York Knicks head into the week at a moment when things feel slightly unsettled. They’re still frontrunners for best of the conference, if not the league, but they’re searching for traction after a rough stretch. A tough road test, a brief return home, and a late-night stop out West will offer a clearer […]
The Washington Wizards face the Minnesota Timberwolves. Tip off is at 6 p.m. ET. Watch on Monumental Sports Network.
The Cleveland Cavaliers fought hard but ultimately lost this game in the second quarter. Let’s see who won and lost the day. WINNER- Evan Mobley’s Defense Having the reigning Defensive Player of the Year on your roster can do wonderful things. Evan Mobley has been on a tear recently, and it feels like he’s blocking […]
The Cleveland Cavaliers fell to the best team in the Eastern Conference, losing 114-110 to the Detroit Pistons. All grades are based on our usual expectations for each player. Donovan Mitchell 30 points, 3 assists, 6 rebounds Mitchell had his shot blocked more than once today. That’s a credit to Detroit’s rangy and athletic defense. […]
Here’s the scenario: You’re an entry-level employee at your dream job. You don’t have a ton of responsibility just yet, but there’s definitely some potential for upward mobility. All you have to do is perform well and hope that a little luck rolls your way. Your boss comes to you and says, “Hey buddy,” — […]
Herald Celtics’ Jaylen Brown drops 50 points to crush Clippers after snub Globe Jaylen Brown torches Clippers for 50 points in Saturday night blowout Jaylen Brown believes he’s the ‘best two-way player in the world,’ and he tried to prove it against the Clippers Finding the right fit at starting wing position is a work […]
Herald Celtics’ Jaylen Brown drops 50 points to crush Clippers after snub Globe Jaylen Brown torches Clippers for 50 points in Saturday night blowout Jaylen Brown believes he’s the ‘best two-way player in the world,’ and he tried to prove it against the Clippers Finding the right fit at starting wing position is a work in progress for the Celtics Celtics Green Comments from the Other Side - Clippers 1/3/26 CelticsBlog 10 takeaways from the Celtics winning the isolation battle against...
Some days you just don’t have it, you know? Watching the Spurs last night, I was reminded of a fateful interview attempt I made many years ago. It was a perfectly normal morning of an otherwise excellent year, and I was decked out in my best. A heavy rain had fallen the night before, and […]
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CLEVELAND — The Cleveland Cavaliers still have work to do. They weren’t able to control the paint against a physical Detroit Pistons team and lost 114-110 because of it. The Cavs had a strong start defensively. They forced seven turnovers and held Detroit to just 19 first-quarter points. It was exactly what the Cavaliers needed […]
Less than two hours ahead of Sunday’s contest against the New Orleans Pelicans, Miami Heat guard Tyler Herro (toe) was upgraded to available. However, in a strange twist, the one-time All-Star still isn’t expected to play, Anthony Chiang of the Miami Herald was among the first to report. Herro, 25, was upgraded to questionable hours […] The post Tyler Herro ‘not expected’ to play vs. Pelicans despite being available appeared first on Hot Hot Hoops - Miami HEAT NBA Blog .
The Los Angeles Kings (17-14-9) are short favorites when they host the Minnesota Wild (25-10-8) on Monday, Jan. 5 at 10:30 p.m. ET on ESPN+. The Kings are -115 on the moneyline to win, while the Wild have -105 moneyline odds. Check out the Kings-Wild matchup on ESPN+. Kings vs. Wild Game Info & Odds When: Monday, January 5, 2026 at 10:30 p.m. ET TV Channel: ESPN+ Live Stream: Fubo Live Stream: ESPN+ Where: Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, California Favorite: Kings (-115) U...
Sunday hoops at the Barclays! The Nets are regrouping after a three-game skid, particularly following a tough loss on Friday night to Washington. To be fair, they were down a ton of guys… but still. On the others side, Denver remains among the elite but Joker is out. That’s one less headache for Brooklyn. Nuggets […]