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The Milwaukee Bucks locked in to post their best defensive rating of the young season, but couldn’t get their offence to hum at the same time against the Miami Heat, losing 106-103 in South Beach. Tyler Herro dominated the Bucks with 29 points on 60% shooting, plus seven assists to boot. The Heat now leads […]
For the first time since the Portland Trail Blazers made the NBA Playoffs in 2021, back when Terry Stotts still roamed the Moda Center sidelines and Neil Olshey sat in the big chair, the franchise played a game with stakes on Wednesday night. The Blazers faced the San Antonio Spurs with a chance to punch […]
The Knicks beat the Hornets, what a shocker! New York players got back home to celebrate Thanksgiving with their families as they gear up for Deer dessert on Friday. Here’s what your Knickerbockers had to say before and after playing the Blue Bees on Thanksgiving Eve. Mike Brown On keeping Landry Shamet on the roster:“That’s […]
I’m not typically one to celebrate “Thanksgiving” in the traditional sense. Don’t get me wrong. I’m more than happy to enjoy time off from work and be around loved ones. However, I prefer to acknowledge the “checkered history” (generously speaking) and real origins of Thanksgiving. It’s a part of America’s very real history. That said, […]
a holiday weekend game thread(s)
The Northwestern Wildcats (5-1) hope to continue a three-game home win streak when they host the Oklahoma State Cowboys (6-0) on November 27, 2025. In its previous game, Northwestern beat South Carolina on Sunday, 79-77. Nick Martinelli scored a team-high 25 points (and chipped in two assists and seven rebounds). On Saturday, in its last game, Oklahoma State defeated Nicholls State 95-81. With 30 points, Jaylen Curry was its leading scorer. When is Northwestern vs. Oklahoma State and when ...
This is my somewhat annual Thanksgiving Day piece. I say” somewhat” annual because I don’t believe I have done this every year at this time – though I could be mistaken. I often am. Before I start with the things I am thankful for, I find it odd when people say, “If I don’t see you […]
Liverpool very much appear to be a broken side. Having started the 2025-26 season off under the shadow of the tragic passing of Diogo Jota. Since then, poor performances and poor results have begun to pile up and pile on additional pressure, leaving a side that appears shattered. Bizarre mistakes, mental fragility, and the ability […]
We hope you have a safe and happy Thanksgiving with your families on this Thursday. There are no NBA games on today, so enjoy the day off and get ready for Black Friday and another Washington Wizards game tomorrow!
1. Incredible Resilience by Boston In a game where everything was stacked against the Celtics, they were able to take down the number one seeded Detroit Pistons on a 13 game winning streak without Neemias Queta. That is just an incredible accomplishment for this group in easily their best win of the season. This is […]
Harrison Ingram joined the Spurs through the 48th pick in the 2024 NBA Draft. The Texas native attended St. Mark’s in Dallas. H was recruited by Stanford in 2021. He spent two season with the Cardinals before transferring to North Carolina. He’s currently on his second two-way contract with the Spurs. In his first season, […]
This is a series that looks at the best Atlanta Hawks of the past 25 seasons dating back to the 2000-01 season. No. 7 Kyle Korver can be found here. You thought I had forgotten about this series, huh? Well, that’s where you’re wrong — it’s back. Jeff Teague may be known by Generation Z for being a […]
The dominant start to the Miami Heat’s 2025-26 season continued on Wednesday, as the Heat held off the visiting Milwaukee Bucks down the stretch to earn their sixth-straight win. It was a final score of 106-103, as the team improved to an impressive 13-6 record. They are also now 9-1 at home, and have won […] The post Heat hold off the Bucks 106-103 to secure sixth straight victory appeared first on Hot Hot Hoops - Miami HEAT NBA Blog .
Joe Mazzulla is always looking for the best possible version of the Boston Celtics. Entering their second game without starting center Neemias Queta while taking on one of the league’s hottest teams in the Detroit Pistons, it appeared to be a tall task even on their green NBA Cup home floor. Yet, on Wednesday night, […]
It was only a matter of time before Derrick White delivered a performance worth talking about at the Thanksgiving table, and that performance came on Wednesday night. The Eastern Conference–leading Pistons were the only obstacle standing between Boston and a savory Thanksgiving dinner. Arriving at TD Garden on a 13-game winning streak, Detroit posed a […]
Happy Thanksgiving to all of those who celebrate! This is a time for gratitude, togetherness and appreciation for everything we have. Since we are in 2025, what are 25 things — related to the Miami Heat — that I am thankful for?! Here is my list! 1. Pat Riley instilling #HEATCulture™ Say what you want […] The post Miami Heat: 25 things to be thankful for in 2025 appeared first on Hot Hot Hoops - Miami HEAT NBA Blog .
The Brooklyn Nets (3-14) host the Philadelphia 76ers (9-8) after losing eight straight home games. The 76ers are favored by 6 points in the contest, which starts at 7:30 p.m. ET on Friday, November 28, 2025. The point total for the matchup is set at 228.5. 76ers vs. Nets Odds 76ers odds to win: -245 Nets odds to win: +200 Spread: 76ers (-6) Total: 228.5 How to Bet on 76ers vs. Nets Game Time and Information When: Friday, November 28, 2025 at 7:30 p.m. ET Where: Barcla...
The Milwaukee Bucks (8-11) are 7-point underdogs as they try to stop a three-game road losing streak when they take on the New York Knicks (11-6) on Friday, November 28, 2025 at Madison Square Garden. The game airs at 7:30 p.m. ET on Amazon Prime Video. The matchup’s over/under is 234.5. Knicks vs. Bucks Odds Knicks odds to win: -255 Bucks odds to win: +210 Spread: Knicks (-7) Total: 234.5 How to Bet on Knicks vs. Bucks Game Time and Information When: Friday, November 2...
According to Jake Fischer, Jusuf Nurkic may be generating trade interest. From Fischer: Jusuf Nurkic, meanwhile, has performed well enough in Utah that he’s also expected to generate some interest from rival teams… Since Walker Kessler went down for the season, Nurkic has performed well. His ability to rebound, pass the ball, and shoot well […]
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Gerard Piqué, the former FC Barcelona defender turned entrepreneur, made his debut this week as a guest lecturer at Harvard University in Boston. Speaking to MBA students enrolled in the renowned “Business of Entertainment, Media, and Sports” course, Piqué explored the rapid growth of the Kings League, a seven-a-side football competition he founded, and its […]
Following a close loss to Phoenix Sunday night, the Spurs played a complete game on Wednesday to remain in the running for the top seed (and the knockout rounds) in West Group C of the NBA Cup. The intensity of the game was turned up to 100 right from the opening tip. Both teams executed […]
Heading into Wednesday’s match with the Golden State Warriors, the Rockets knew they would be without Kevin Durant for the second consecutive game due to personal reasons and Steven Adams would be out as well. So, Reed Sheppard was inserted into the starting lineup for the second consecutive game and Clint Capela would see extended […]
The Portland Trail Blazers had a ready-made chance to punch their ticket to the 2025 NBA Cup Tournament on Wednesday night, welcoming the San Antonio Spurs (without Victor Wembanyama) to the Moda Center. A win was all Portland needed to take Group C of the Cup competition. And…a win is exactly what they didn’t get. […]
Everything was set up for this to be a triumphant game for the Portland Trail Blazers. A win and the Blazers would advance to the knockout round of the Emirates NBA Cup, but they couldn’t get the job done, falling to the San Antonio Spurs 115 – 102 in a physically-punishing tangle at Moda Center. Turnovers, […]