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The Knicks are in. New York hosted the Bucks on Friday, beat them nicely, punched their tickets for the quarters of the tourney. Here’s what a few of yesterday’s protagonists had to say before and after the final group-stage NBA Cup game. Mike Brown On the pressure of playing a must-win NBA Cup game: “One […]
From Posting and Toasting | 2 months ago | 3 reads
Some sports writers are sports experts. Some are writing experts. Those who are both are few and far between, and there’s a decent chance their name rhymes with (Tic) Tac Toe. (Zach Lowe. It’s Zach Lowe). I’m not here because I have any formal background in basketball. I’m a trained writer. Basketball is merely the […]
From The Dream Shake | 2 months ago | 5 reads
The Washington Wizards went to Indianapolis and got vanquished by the defending Eastern Conference Champion Indiana Pacers, 119-86. Okay, that leaves a few details out, but I was feeling inspired by forcing myself to go the distance with the Monumental broadcast. Okay, that last part isn’t exactly true. I cut over the Pacers broadcast a […]
From Bullets Forever | 2 months ago | 2 reads
The quartet of Allisha Gray, Naz Hillmon, Veronica Burton and Shakira Austin opened the 2025 FIBA 3×3 AmericCup in León, Mexico with two victories. Team USA earned a 21-10 win over Brazil before taking care of Jamaica by a score of 21-15. In both contests, the Americans reached the winning 21-point mark before the timed […]
From Swish Appeal | 2 months ago | 9 reads
The Miami Heat look to continue their six-game win streak against the Detroit Pistons Saturday at 8:00 p.m. EST inside Kaseya Center. After a 13-game win streak, Detroit enters on a two-game losing streak, including a tough three-point loss to the Orlando Magic at home on Friday night. Cade Cunningham did have a 39-point, 13-rebound, […] The post GAME PREVIEW: Heat look to ride hot streak against surging Pistons appeared first on Hot Hot Hoops - Miami HEAT NBA Blog .
From Hot Hot Hoops | 2 months ago | 3 reads
I’m not sure which of these stats from last night was most impressive: (a) Devin Vassell surpasses Bruce Bowen and claims the fourth spot three-pointers made in Spurs franchise history, (b) Julian Champagnie tallies his third double-double in a row, all on this road trip, (c) the Spurs won without De’Aaron Fox scoring 20 points, […]
From Pounding The Rock | 2 months ago | 0 reads
Today’s NBA slate has eight quality competitions on the docket. Among those games is the Denver Nuggets taking on the Phoenix Suns. One of the best ways to wager on the NBA is via NBA player prop bets. There are NBA player props for each of today’s matchups, and they are featured below. Boston Celtics vs. Minnesota Timberwolves Player Props The Celtics face off against the Timberwolves on Saturday, with the game starting at 5:00 PM ET from Target Center. Celtics Jaylen Brown Odds ...
From Bleacher Nation | Chicago Sports News, Rumors, and a Reasonable Level of Obsession | 2 months ago | 9 reads
It’s the final week of the College Football regular season. That means it’s rivalry week. Mizzou closes it out in the Battle Line Rivalry at Arkansas and ESPN’s College Gameday heads to Ann Arbor for Ohio State at Michigan. Plus, plenty of other pivotal SEC games with College Football Playoff hopes on the line. Let’s […]
From Rock M Nation | 2 months ago | 2 reads
Free agent guard Josh Christopher is back in the Miami Heat organization, signing with the Sioux Falls Skyforce, the team announced Saturday. According to the team’s press release, Christopher will make his debut Saturday against the Grand Rapids Gold (Denver Nuggets affiliate). Christopher, 23, spent last year in the Heat organization, signing a two-way contract […] The post Josh Christopher is back with Skyforce appeared first on Hot Hot Hoops - Miami HEAT NBA Blog .
From Hot Hot Hoops | 2 months ago | 4 reads
The Los Angeles Kings meet the Vancouver Canucks at Crypto.com Arena on Saturday at 10 p.m. ET, and we have best bets suggestions right here, if you’re considering a wager. Best Kings vs. Canucks Prop Bets Player & Team Odds to Score a Goal Goals & Games Played Kevin Fiala, Kings +140 10 G in 24 GP Adrian Kempe, Kings +160 7 G in 24 GP Quinton Byfield, Kings +210 4 G in 24 GP Jake DeBrusk, Canucks +220 8 G in 25 GP Brock Boeser,...
From Bleacher Nation | Chicago Sports News, Rumors, and a Reasonable Level of Obsession | 2 months ago | 5 reads
On Saturday night, Detroit Pistons forward Duncan Robinson will be making his first return to Kaseya Center since he departed Miami last summer in favor of a three-year, $48 million deal. Robinson spent seven years with the Heat and is widely regarded as the greatest shooter in franchise history, even though he developed his all-around […] The post Erik Spoelstra jokes that Duncan Robinson looks ‘strange’ in Pistons uniform appeared first on Hot Hot Hoops - Miami HEAT NBA Blog .
From Hot Hot Hoops | 2 months ago | 5 reads
Brandon Miller had his best game of the season to lead the Charlotte Hornets to an NBA Cup win over the Bulls. The summary The Bulls play some of the fastest basketball in the league, and the Hornets happily obliged with that pace. Both teams repeatedly attacked the basket early in the shot clock, and […] The post Recap/Analysis: Hornets get first win of NBA Cup first appeared on At The Hive .
From At The Hive | 2 months ago | 20 reads
Realistically, over the remainder of his career, how many games do you think Luka Dončić will lose to the Mavericks? It won’t be double digits, but will it be more than five? Will you be able to count on one hand the number of losses he has to Dallas between now and the end of […]
From Silver Screen and Roll | 2 months ago | 6 reads
The Dallas Mavericks (5-15) and the Los Angeles Lakers (14-4) treated fans to an unexpected barn burner on Friday at Crypto.com Arena, but Dallas didn’t have the firepower to keep up the pace down the stretch as the Lakers finally pulled away for the 129-119 win. Luka Dončić torched the Mavericks for 35 points, 11 […]
From Mavs Moneyball | 2 months ago | 3 reads
No defense spells doom in the second half for Denver The post Recap: Denver Nuggets squander lead against San Antonio Spurs, lose 139-136 to get eliminated from the NBA Cup appeared first on Denver Stiffs .
From Denver Stiffs | 2 months ago | 2 reads
After clinching their group on Tuesday with a win over the Clippers and finishing unbeaten in group play on Friday against the Mavs, the Lakers will host their quarterfinal matchup against the Spurs. The game is set for Wednesday, Dec. 10 at 7:00 p.m. PT. The Thunder and Suns meet in the first NBA Cup […]
From Silver Screen and Roll | 2 months ago | 3 reads
The San Antonio Spurs upset the vulnerable Nuggets in Mile High Denver, claiming the top record in West Group C and giving them direct entry into the knockout rounds of Emirates Cup play. Everyone now owes Devin Vassell lunch after his clutch performance, and now the players have the opportunity for some extra dollars because […]
From Pounding The Rock | 2 months ago | 4 reads
The Dallas Mavericks fell to 5-15 Friday night after losing to the Los Angeles Lakers on the road, 129-119. Dallas falls to 1-3 in Group Play for the NBA Cup as well. Austin Reaves led the Lakers with 38 points 0n a red-hot 12 of 15 from the floor. Former Maverick Luka Doncic scored a […]
From Mavs Moneyball | 2 months ago | 4 reads
The Chicago Blackhawks’ 4–3 loss to the Nashville Predators on Friday night at the United Center marked their fifth straight loss. Not great, Bob. The Blackhawks opened the scoring with 50 seconds left in the first, thanks to a sharp little sequence in transition. Sam Rinzel pushed the puck ahead from the neutral zone, springing Ryan Donato, who stepped into the top of the circle and ripped a snap shot home. a power play goal by ryan donato😀 pic.twitter.com/w62nGKufvP — Chica...
From Second City Hockey | 2 months ago | 2 reads
While it wasn’t their prettiest game of the season, the Lakers used incredible nights from Austin Reaves and Luka Dončić to outduel the Mavericks, 129-119. The Lakers gave up a 40-point second quarter, trailed at halftime and didn’t lead by double digits until late in the fourth, but pulled out the win all the same. […]
From Silver Screen and Roll | 2 months ago | 10 reads
The NBA Cup allows teams to experience playoff-level intensity early in the season and the Spurs rose to the occasion tonight against the Nuggets in Denver. Nikola Jokic had a below average night scoring the ball but impacted the game in every other way, with a triple double as he helped Jamal Murray to a […]
From Pounding The Rock | 2 months ago | 2 reads
In a showcase of terrible defense, the Sacramento Kings lost to our loveable and upstart Utah Jazz team tonight 119-128. This Sacramento team is going nowhere fast and clearly seem to be sellers…Demar Derozan, Zach Lavine, Domantas Sabonis, and probably anyone else not named Keegan Murray could or should find themselves with new jerseys by […]
From SLC Dunk | 2 months ago | 1 read
BYU once again overcame a slow first half but hit key shots late in a 83-79 win over Dayton Friday night in the championship game of the Terry’s Chocolate ESPN Events Invitational. BYU hit just 8 first half goals compared to 10 turnovers and went into halftime down 36-30. The free throw discrepancy kept BYU […]
From Vanquish The Foe | 2 months ago | 1 read
The Cleveland Cavaliers weren’t able to overcome their poor transition defense as they dropped Friday’s game to the Atlanta Hawks 130-123. Here are the four factors from this game. These numbers are from Cleaning the Glass. Now, let’s dive into some of the stats.
From Fear The Sword | 2 months ago | 3 reads
2025-26 Sixers Bell Ringer Standings:Tyrese Maxey – 7Andre Drummond – 2VJ Edgecombe – 2Dominick Barlow – 1Adem Bona – 1Justin Edwards – 1Quentin Grimes – 1Kelly Oubre Jr – 1Trendon Watford – 115th Roster Spot – 1 When things are trending in the wrong direction, as they have been lately for the Philadelphia 76ers, it’s […]
From Liberty Ballers | 2 months ago | 3 reads