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So someone made a request on X to post Duke highlights of Nolan Smith and that wish was granted. When he was at Duke, Smith improved dramatically. Along with Jon Scheyer, he formed one of Duke’s more underrated backcourts. We still talk about the Johnny Dawkins/Tommy Amaker backcourt, the Bobby Hurley/Thomas Hill backcourt and the […]
From Duke Basketball Report | about 1 month ago | 0 reads
1. Outplayed in the 4th quarter Going into the fourth quarter, the Celtics were up 82-79 and a solid final quarter could have sealed the victory. Instead, the Nuggets went on a 22-6 to open up an 11-point lead with 4 minutes to go and it felt like the game ended right there. Boston got […]
From CelticsBlog | about 1 month ago | 4 reads
BOSTON — Jaylen Brown hasn’t had many off nights this season, but Wednesday night against the Denver Nuggets was — for the most part — one of those nights. Impressively, Brown still managed to put up a more-than-respectful respectable stat line of 33 points (14-29 FG), 7 rebounds, and 4 assists. That, on its face, […]
From CelticsBlog | about 1 month ago | 3 reads
Hard to believe, but the Knicks finally won a thing after a four-game losing skid! It was against the lowly, washed, old-butt Clippers, but you can only beat those in front of you, aimirte? Here’s a bunch of words uttered by Coach Brown and a few others in the past few hours. Mike Brown On […]
From Posting and Toasting | about 1 month ago | 2 reads
The Houston Rockets fell to the Portland Trail Blazers on Wednesday night in a close battle that came down to the wire. Following a Kevin Durant miss, Tari Eason had a successful tip-in. However, following an officials’ review, the play was reversed as being after the buzzer, and the win was given to Portland. Here’s […]
From The Dream Shake | about 1 month ago | 0 reads
What: Charlotte Hornets (13-24) (7-11 home) vs Indiana Pacers (6-31) (1-16 away) When: 7:00pm Eastern Where: Spectrum Center; Charlotte, NC How to watch: Local TV (check local listings), FanDuel Sports Network, NBA League Pass Outfitting: Hornets–Statement (purple), Pacers–Association (white) Game Lines: Hornets -3.5, Hornets money line -166, O/U 232.5 So I didn’t have a chance […] The post Charlotte Hornets vs Indiana Pacers Preview: Game 38 first appeared on At The Hive .
From At The Hive | about 1 month ago | 4 reads
Good morning, it’s Thursday, January 8th. The Cleveland Cavaliers are 21-17 and play the Minnesota Timberwolves today at 8 PM. This is Cleveland’s first game against the Wolves. They are on the road today, and then they will return home for another meeting with the Timberwolves. That game is on Saturday at 1 PM. It […]
From Fear The Sword | about 1 month ago | 3 reads
BOSTON — Typically, the Boston Celtics play with more discipline than most teams in the league. But despite averaging the fewest turnovers, they failed to uphold those principles when face-to-face with the Nikola Jokić-less Denver Nuggets. Celtics coach Joe Mazzulla admitted that the team’s effort against the Chicago Bulls 48 hours prior didn’t meet his […]
From CelticsBlog | about 1 month ago | 1 read
The Washington Wizards on Wednesday acquired Trae Young from the Atlanta Hawks in exchange for CJ McCollum and Corey Kispert, according to ESPN’s Shams Charania. Young, 27, joins Washington as a four-time All-Star and four-time NBA assists leader who boasts averages of 19.3 points and 8.9 assists per game this season. The shifty point guard […]
From Bullets Forever | about 1 month ago | 7 reads
The Utah Jazz and the Oklahoma City Thunder went toe to toe all night, and the Thunder pulled out a close one in an OT 129-125. The Jazz played extremely well in this one, considering they were matched up against the reigning NBA champions at home. Yes, the Thunder were without Isaiah Hartenstein and Alex […]
From SLC Dunk | about 1 month ago | 1 read
The Washington Wizards acquired Trae Young from the Atlanta Hawks in exchange for CJ McCollum and Corey Kispert. Our Greg Finberg broke down the trade, what it means for the Wizards and their young core, a possible extension for Young in Washington, and much more. Enjoy! You can watch on YouTube as well!
From Bullets Forever | about 1 month ago | 3 reads
With the Lakers facing the Spurs without Rui Hachimura, Austin Reaves, or LeBron James, they had the odds stacked against them from the jump in this contest on Wednesday night. Luka Dončić put on the Superman cape and had a triple-double, but no one else stepped up offensively, and the Lakers never stood much of […]
From Silver Screen and Roll | about 1 month ago | 3 reads
The Portland Trail Blazers fought tooth and nail for a win against the Houston Rockets in the Moda Center on Wednesday night. In a defensive struggle, the Blazers gave as much as they took, standing up to their heralded opponents without giving an inch of ground. Persistence paid off as Portland took a 103-102 win […]
From Blazer's Edge | about 1 month ago | 1 read
It’s been tough sledding for the San Antonio Spurs over the last two games. Losses to the shorthanded Memphis Grizzlies and Portland Trail Blazers had overshadowed all of the progress the team made in December. The Silver and Black didn’t repeat that result three times in a row, with a bounce-back 107-91 win against the […]
From Pounding The Rock | about 1 month ago | 3 reads
The Houston Rockets and Portland Trail Blazers showed that you don’t need a 127-125 score to highlight a fantastic NBA matchup in the Year of Our Lord, 2026. These Western Conference foes put up a tough battle, particularly on the defensive end. Active ball-hawking was punctuated by dazzling scoring displays by a couple of big […]
From Blazer's Edge | about 1 month ago | 1 read
In the second game of their four-game trip, the Milwaukee Bucks went down to the Golden State Warriors 120-113. Giannis was the Bucks’ best player with 34 points, 10 rebounds, and five assists. Steph Curry led the Warriors with 31 points, seven rebounds, and seven assists. NBA.com Box Score Game Recap Giannis got going early, […]
From Brew Hoop | about 1 month ago | 3 reads
The first period gave us a little of everything. The Blackhawks allowed a goal 27 seconds into the game, but they didn’t on three penalty kills. The Hawks got one power play of their own, and made it count. And the full Levshunov Experience was on display as he took two penalties in the first 15 minutes of action. Not exactly ideal. The second period was all about Jordan Binnington being an Olympian for Canada. The Blackhawks scored four times and out-shot the Blues 16-8 in the period. An...
From Bleacher Nation | Chicago Sports News, Rumors, and a Reasonable Level of Obsession | about 1 month ago | 8 reads
The San Antonio Spurs snapped their two-game losing streak, getting past the Los Angeles Lakers ahead of their three-game road trip. Both teams were on the second night of a back-to-back, but the Spurs had a bit of extra juice in the tank. Their 3-point attempts were falling, but they were ruthless when aiming for […]
From Pounding The Rock | about 1 month ago | 2 reads
The Lakers snapped their winning streak with a 107-91 loss against the San Antonio Spurs on Wednesday night. LA started this game with a turnover, but rectified it with a midrange jumper from Luka Dončić. Julian Champagnie was the leading scorer for San Antonio with seven points. LA cut the seven-point lead the Spurs built […]
From Silver Screen and Roll | about 1 month ago | 1 read
The Virginia Cavaliers picked up their second ACC victory late on Wednesday night, beating the Cal Golden Bears 84-60 behind a dominant second half. Shooting guard Malik Thomas carried the ‘Hoos, scoring 20 points on 7-for-12 shooting from the floor and a 4-for-8 mark from behind the arc. Thomas’ performance is an encouraging one as […]
From Streaking The Lawn | about 1 month ago | 1 read
We’re trying to be the North! The Long Island Nets will kick off their second annual homestand in suburban Montreal on Thursday night with a showdown with the Wisconsin Herd. It’s the first of a back-to-back and the first of four games this season at the Place Bell in Laval, Quebec, part of a partnership […]
From NetsDaily | about 1 month ago | 3 reads
The Portland Trail Blazers and Houston Rockets are two quarters of the way through their titanic struggle in Moda Center tonight. Which team will prevail? Talk about the second-half action here with friends! Help send kids in need to see a Blazers game here! For those just catching up, here’s the info on the matchup: […]
From Blazer's Edge | about 1 month ago | 1 read
2025-26 Sixers Bell Ringer standings:Tyrese Maxey – 15VJ Edgecombe – 5Joel Embiid – 3Andre Drummond – 2Paul George – 2Dominick Barlow – 1Adem Bona – 1Justin Edwards – 1Quentin Grimes – 1Jared McCain – 1Kelly Oubre Jr. – 1Trendon Watford – 115th roster spot – 1 The 76ers took care of business on Wednesday against […]
From Liberty Ballers | about 1 month ago | 0 reads
Corey Kispert is at long last out of Washington, D.C., and moving to Atlanta in a blockbuster NBA trade. In the deal, four-time NBA All-Star Trae Young is granted his wish and allowed a new chapter with the Wizards. The Hawks also received CJ McCollum in the exchange. This trade was on the immediate horizon […]
From The Slipper Still Fits | about 1 month ago | 4 reads
Was it ever even in doubt? Feeding off the momentum created by a gutsy bench win in Philadelphia, the Nuggets stormed into the TD… The post Recap: Nuggets cap off a challenging road trip with triumphant win in Boston appeared first on Denver Stiffs .
From Denver Stiffs | about 1 month ago | 2 reads