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Let’s just say that was a schedule loss… …cause it was. Here’s the latest from your Knickerbockers. Mike Brown On officiating involving OG Anunoby: “I thought he was aggressive on his drives, he didn’t get any calls. It’s a weird game and the officials, they got a tough job but I don’t know if I’ll […]
The Washington Wizards play the Memphis Grizzlies on Saturday night. Game info When: Saturday, Dec. 20 at 8 p.m. ET Where: FedExForum, Memphis, TN How to watch: Monumental Sports Network, League Pass Injuries: For the Wizards, Corey Kispert (thumb) and Khris Middleton (knee) are out, while Malaki Branham (thumb) is questionable. For the Grizzlies, John Konchar, Javon Small, Zach […]
No rest for the weary — the Philadelphia 76ers are back in action to host the Dallas Mavericks on Saturday night. This is the second leg of a back-to-back for the Sixers, their sixth already of the 2025-26 season. A reminder that they have a league-leading 16 back-to-backs (tied with four other teams) this campaign. […]
Kevin Garnett is officially back at the Minnesota Timberwolves table. It’s only right that our writing staff return for a roundtable of their own. Now is as good a time as any to gather around to tell tales of the most iconic player in franchise history. What did we miss about KG? What are we […]
The Toronto Raptors aim to start a three-game winning streak as the Boston Celtics aim to stop a two-game skid as the third and fourth seeds in the Eastern Conference match up in Toronto this Saturday night. Having lost the most recent contest to the C’s, Toronto will be looking to even the season series […]
As a Duke grad and a guy who clearly loves basketball, Adam Silver understands that Cameron Indoor Stadium is a special place. Now he’s considering having NBA Cup games on campuses and in college arenas. Will that work at Duke? Well, maybe. There are some obvious issues, with the first being the size of the […]
The Dallas Mavericks (11–17, 3–7 Away) are coming off a gritty 116–114 overtime win in Detroit — a game that may have been too close for comfort, but still marked another notch in their December climb. Now they head to Philadelphia to face the 76ers (15–11, 8–7 Home), who remain uncertain on the status of […]
The Los Angeles Kings and Montreal Canadiens were rumored to be involved in trade talks for weeks, and late Friday night, the two teams finally pulled off the speculated deal. The Kings shipped two-way center Phillip Danault back to the Montreal Canadiens, in exchange for a 2026 second-round pick. The Kings receive the draft pick which was originally acquired by the Canadiens from the Columbus Blue Jackets. Meanwhile Danault heads back to Montreal where he began his career, and looks to hit th...
In 2023, the Spurs drafted Victor Wembanyama, the most anticipated star since LeBron James. They needed someone who could control steer the ship, bring in leadership, and pair with a generational talent. On February 3rd, the San Antonio Spurs made a big trade — something they are not known for. But this move was special. […]
CLEVELAND — The Cleveland Cavaliers dropped their second-straight game to the Chicago Bulls on Friday, 136-125. It’s their third loss in a row and their fifth in their last seven. Things are not going well. Inconsistent performances from their top remaining players have been one of the key contributing factors to the team’s struggles. Cleveland […]
The Miami Heat snapped their five-game losing streak on Thursday in a win against the Brooklyn Nets, but staying in the win column didn’t last very long. On the second night of a back-to-back, they failed to get any momentum going again as they suffered another disappointing loss to the rival Boston Celtics inside TD […] The post Heat fall to Celtics 129-116 after fourth quarter collapse appeared first on Hot Hot Hoops - Miami HEAT NBA Blog .
Today’s NBA schedule has lots in store. Among those 10 games is the Houston Rockets playing the Denver Nuggets. Looking for NBA player prop bets for today’s games? This article includes NBA player props for every contest, so take a look. Houston Rockets vs. Denver Nuggets Player Props The Rockets play the Nuggets on Saturday, with the contest starting at 5:00 PM ET from Ball Arena. Rockets Alperen Sengun Odds Points Over/Under: 22.5 (Over odds: -118) Rebounds Over/Under: 8.5 (O...
1. 4th Quarter Explosion On a night that was honoring Isaiah Thomas, it seemed fitting that the Celtics used a huge fourth quarter to take down the Miami Heat 129-116. Boston shot 13-21 from the field and hit a new franchise record 10 three-pointers, shooting 10-15 from beyond the arc. The Celtics had a 3-point […]
There’s an endless argument online about whether or not Larry Bird could play today. The answer to that is pretty easy: he’d be far better today than he was in the 1980’s. Why? Because defense is more restricted today than it was in the 1980’s. When you look back at what guys like Bill Laimbeer […]
The Jazz (10-16) homestand caps off with the Magic (15-12) hobbling into town — five of their guys are listed on the injury report. Utah’s still riding off the high from their close 143-135 loss with the LA Lakers in the same building, and now they can take on the world. That’s right, the Jazz […]
Good morning, it’s Saturday, December 20. The Cleveland Cavaliers are 15-14. Yeah, I know. It’s bad. They don’t play again until Monday. Maybe that’s a good thing. Today’s game of the day I understand that some people hate watching Alperen Sengun. Don’t get me wrong, I’ve been annoyed by some of his theatrics, as well. […]
The Toronto Raptors (17-11) are just 2-point underdogs as they look to end a four-game home losing streak when they square off against the Boston Celtics (16-11) on Saturday, December 20, 2025 at Scotiabank Arena. The matchup airs at 7 p.m. ET on NBCS-BOS and TSN. The matchup’s over/under is set at 223.5. Celtics vs. Raptors Odds Celtics odds to win: -126 Raptors odds to win: +108 Spread: Celtics (-2) Total: 223.5 How to Bet on Celtics vs. Raptors Game Time and Information ...
The Philadelphia 76ers (15-11) are favored by 2 points against the Dallas Mavericks (11-17) on Saturday, December 20, 2025 at 7 p.m. ET. The matchup airs on KFAA and NBCS-PH. The matchup has a point total of 227.5. 76ers vs. Mavericks Odds 76ers odds to win: -134 Mavericks odds to win: +114 Spread: 76ers (-2) Total: 227.5 How to Bet on 76ers vs. Mavericks Game Time and Information When: Saturday, December 20, 2025 at 7 p.m. ET Where: Xfinity Mobile Arena in Philadelph...
BOSTON — In a Monday night loss against the Detroit Pistons, Hugo Gonzalez came in to close the third quarter for the Celtics — only to immediately get scored on, and subsequently turn over the ball. In response to the disappointing sequence of plays, the 19-year-old punched the Celtics’ bench in frustration, angered at his […]
For the second time this week the Denver Nuggets host the Houston Rockets. The first contest went to overtime, with the Nuggets… The post Preview: Nuggets look to continue their winning streak as they host they host the Rockets – again appeared first on Denver Stiffs .
Barcelona look to cement their status as the winter champions of La Liga when they play a monster game against third-place Villarreal at the Estadio de la Cerámica in their final match of 2025. The Blaugrana can head into the holiday break with a comfortable lead at the top of the table with a win […]
Game Story There are the haves and the have-nots in the NBA; the teams whose fourth starter could be another team’s best player get to waltz through the regular season while lottery locks spin the tankathon wheel in hopes that it will change. Much has been said about how the Oklahoma City Thunder inexplicably have […]
NBA All-Star voting has changed over time, but this season’s process looks quite similar to last year’s. How All-Star Starters Are Picked The starters for the NBA All-Star Game are chosen through a hybrid voting system designed to mix public opinion with inside perspectives: Each group submits ballots, and the votes are combined to determine […]
The Lakers (19-7) are back in Los Angeles for a couple of days as they continue their road trip against the LA Clippers (6-21) on Saturday. This will be the second time these two teams have seen each other this season. The Lakers won the first matchup. Start time and TV schedule Who: Los Angeles Lakers vs. […]
There was no rest for the weary as the travel-worn Spurs were right back out on the road after a one-game stop at home the night before. This was second time in a little over two weeks that the Spurs traveled from San Antonio to an East Coast game the next night, losing an hour […]