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The Cleveland Cavaliers really needed this win. They beat the Charlotte Hornets 139-132. WINNER – Darius Garland is officially back I can’t blame you if you’ve felt down about the Cavs during the first 30-ish games of the season. But if there’s one thing to feel good about — it’s the fact that Darius Garland […]
CLEVELAND — The Cleveland Cavaliers broke out of their offensive slump with a showing that was reminiscent of last regular season. The ball was zipping around the court, and they continually poured in back-breaking threes to defeat the Charlotte Hornets 139-132. This was a game the Cavs desperately needed. They came into this one losing […]
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Minnesota Timberwolves vs. New York KnicksDate: December 23rd, 2025Time: 7:00 PM CSTLocation: Target CenterTelevision Coverage: FanDuel Sports Network – NorthRadio Coverage: Wolves App, iHeart Radio Sunday night against the Giannis-less Bucks was the most obvious trap game imaginable. The kind where the warning signs aren’t subtle, they’re flashing neon, blaring sirens, and basically screaming, “Hey […]
The Los Angeles Kings were hoping to make a real 'hockey trade' for disgruntled veteran center Phillip Danault. They wanted, preferably, another center back in the deal. In the end, they sent Danault to the Montreal Canadiens for a second-round draft pick. But there was an offer on the table from another team of an established young center who's been a viable secondary scorer on multiple occasions. The Kings turned it down. David Pagnotta explained on Daily Faceoff's DFO Rund...
Tyrese Maxey and the Philadelphia 76ers (16-11) are 12-point favorites against Michael Porter Jr. and the Brooklyn Nets (8-19) Tuesday, December 23, 2025 at Xfinity Mobile Arena. The game starts at 7 p.m. ET on YES and NBCS-PH. The over/under for the matchup is set at 220.5. 76ers vs. Nets Odds 76ers odds to win: -450 Nets odds to win: +350 Spread: 76ers (-12) Total: 220.5 How to Bet on 76ers vs. Nets Game Time and Information When: Tuesday, December 23, 2025 at 7 p.m. ...
The New York Knicks (20-8) visit the Minnesota Timberwolves (19-10) after winning three straight road games. The Timberwolves are favored by 7 points in the matchup, which starts at 8 p.m. ET on Tuesday, December 23, 2025. The matchup has an over/under set at 224.5 points. Timberwolves vs. Knicks Odds Timberwolves odds to win: -250 Knicks odds to win: +205 Spread: Timberwolves (-7) Total: 224.5 How to Bet on Timberwolves vs. Knicks Game Time and Information When: Tuesda...
As the Portland Trail Blazers honor the 2000 Western Conference Finals team tonight against the Detroit Pistons, here is where we can hang out and discuss the game! Here are the basics of the matchup as you get ready to watch. Portland Trail Blazers (12-16) vs Detroit Pistons (22-6) – Mon. Dec 22 – 7pm […]
The Philadelphia 76ers (16-11) will look to Tyrese Maxey (third in the league scoring 31.7 points per game) when they try to hold off Michael Porter Jr. (14th in the NBA with 25.6 PPG) and the Brooklyn Nets (8-19) on Tuesday, December 23, 2025 at Xfinity Mobile Arena. The 76ers are 12-point home favorites in the game, which tips off at 7 p.m. ET on YES and NBCS-PH. The matchup has an over/under of 220.5 points. Our computer predictions for Tuesday’s game may help you place an informed wager ...
Two of the NBA’s top players will be on show when Tyrese Maxey (31.7 points per game, third in league) and the Philadelphia 76ers (16-11) welcome in Michael Porter Jr. (25.6, 14th) and the Brooklyn Nets (8-19) on Tuesday, December 23, 2025 at 7 p.m. ET on YES and NBCS-PH. The 76ers are coming off of a 121-114 victory against the Mavericks in their most recent outing on Saturday. In their last outing on Sunday, the Nets earned a 96-81 victory over the Raptors. In the victory, Maxey led the 76...
The Dallas Mavericks (11-18) are in Lousiana Monday night to play the New Orleans Pelicans (7-22). Dallas is coming off a close loss to the Philadelphia 76ers where they lost the lead in the fourth quarter. New Orleans is riding a four-game hot streak where they’ve now won the majority of the games they’ve won […]
The Cleveland Cavaliers have been struggling this season, especially over the last few weeks. They’ve lost three straight, four out of five, and five of their previous seven games. Injuries are a significant factor in this. And even though they don’t explain everything that is currently wrong with this team, it’s something that can’t be […]
Portland Trail Blazers teammates Deni Avdija and Shaedon Sharpe were both nominated for the NBA’s Western Conference Player of the Week for Dec. 15-21. In two games this past week, Avdija averaged 29.5 points (on 48.6% shooting), 8 assists, 6 rebounds and 1 steal to lead the Blazers to two close wins over the Sacramento […]
Ime Udoka is universally regarded as one of the league’s better young coaches. Within two short years, he lifted the Rockets from the dregs of the Western Conference to the second seed in the conference. This past summer, he was rewarded with the fourth-highest deal, behind Steve Kerr, Erik Spoelstra and Ty Lue, to the […]
This one may very well become known as the “Ben Saraf Coming Out” game. Saraf exploded for a career-high game in a number of aspects Monday afternoon leading his Long Island Nets to a big win in the G League Showcase with a 40-point, six 3-pointer extravaganza in Brooklyn’s 116-97 win over the Oklahoma City […]
Christian Koloko is getting another shot in the NBA. The former Arizona Wildcats big man has signed a 10-day contract with the Memphis Grizzlies. Memphis is in need of depth in the post with center Zach Edey and forward Brandon Clarke currently injured. Koloko began the season with the Los Angeles Lakers but was released […]
The Portland Trail Blazers have interest in trading for Sacramento Kings guard Keon Ellis, according to Sean Deveney of Heavy.com. The Blazers are one of many teams soliciting Ellis’ services. The New York Knicks, Orlando Magic, Los Angeles Lakers, and Miami Heat have also indicated desire for the fourth-year wing, Deveney reported. Despite a poor […]
The Los Angeles Kings found Phillip Danault a new home, and word is, general manager Ken Holland is far from finished. Rumor has the Kings have been calling teams to see which of their top-six forwards are available, and at what price. The Kings want to add an impact forward, and with Anze Kopitar retiring, know they can handle a big contract with term longer than this season. Kopitar is owed $7 million AAV this season. The Kings received a second-round pick in 2026 for Danault, originally the...
Game Info When: Tuesday, Dec. 23 at 7:00 p.m. ET Where: Spectrum Center, Charlotte, NC How to watch: Monumental Sports Network, LeaguePass Injury Report Wizards: Cam Whitmore – Questionable (Shoulder), Marvin Bagley III – Questionable (Calf), Alex Sarr – Out (Groin), Corey Kispert – Out (Thumb), Khris Middleton – Questionable (Knee) Hornets: Collin Sexton – Questionable (Quad), LaMelo Ball […]
It seems to me as a parent that for just about every moment of pride you take in your child, there is at least one corresponding moment of frustration. I’m not talking about that first part, where the child has limited mobility and agency, and frankly, control over any of their orifices. No, I’m talking […]
According to a report by ESPN’s Jeff Kassouf USWNT forward Catarina Macario has “several NWSL teams” interested in signing her away from the European powerhouse in the WSL, Chelsea. Macario’s current contract runs through the rest of the WSL season and up to the summer transfer window on July 1, 2026, but she can sign […]
A week ago today , we were speculating as to whether or not Hall of Fame Chicago Bulls head coach Billy Donovan’s tenure might be coming to a close with a few more losses. That seemed like a legit possibility, given the class of club Chicago had fallen to amid a brutal stretch wherein the team dropped eight of nine games. Instead, the Bulls beat up on a pair of Eastern Conference playoff hopefuls, the Cleveland Cavaliers and Atlanta Hawks, building a surprise three-game win streak . Chica...
Erik Spoelstra is a legend. He’s on the short list of the greatest coaches in NBA history and is a surefire first-ballot Hall of Famer. He took over for one of the NBA’s all-time great coaches in Pat Riley and didn’t miss a beat, taking the job at age 38. Despite having to manage the […]
Indiana Pacers (6-22) at Boston Celtics (17-11)Monday, December 22, 20257:30 PM ETRegular Season Game #29 Home Game #15TV: NBCSB, FDSN, NBA-LPRadio: 98.5 Sports Hub, 107.5 The Fan, Sirius XMTD Garden The Celtics host the Indiana Pacers for the first of 4 meetings this season. This is a rematch of the 2024 Eastern Conference Finals that […]
Welcome to the Week in Review: a Monday feature that looks back at the week that was for the San Antonio Spurs, takes a look at the week ahead, and more. Enjoy! Week 8: After an ugly win in New Orleans that saw them blow a 25-point lead but recover, the Spurs headed into the Cup […]