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The Dallas Mavericks (3–9) continue their home stand with an NBA Cup group stage matchup against the LA Clippers (3–8), with both teams desperate to stop the bleeding. Friday’s tilt tips off at 7:30 PM CT inside the American Airlines Center — where the Cup’s signature blue-glare court will light the floor again. It wasn’t […]
The Atlanta Hawks delivered one of their most impressive performances of the young season Thursday night, defeating the Utah Jazz 132–122 on the road. Playing without several key players Atlanta showcased depth, resilience, and elite shot-making which was a combination that overwhelmed Utah in the final minutes. Atlanta wasted no time asserting control. The Hawks […]
When Nico Harrison was fired in early morning hours of November 11th, two questions permeated every Mavericks fan’s mind: Who will get traded, and who will be the next GM. The Mavericks officially announced that Michael Finley, and Matthew Ricciardi will serve as interim G.M.’s. But this is not a long term solution, and the […]
This is your daily thread to talk about the latest hockey news. BLACKHAWKS Blackhawks might have to decide between re-signing Dickinson or Mikheyev ( Sun-Times ) Donato focusing on Blackhawks’ present despite his secured place in Blackhawks’ future ( Sun-Times ) Reality Check ( Fels ) RECAPS: Devils 4, Blackhawks 3 ( SCH ) ( Sun-Times ) ( Tribune ) ( The Athletic ) Bertuzzi trying to maintain consistent production under Jeff Blashill ( Sun-Times ) Do the Blac...
Last year, the Los Angeles Rams beat Sam Darnold and Minnesota Vikings twice, and this year Darnold is playing with the Seattle Seahawks, so will Darnold be better with the Seahawks? The same? Or worse? And, is Darnold in a better system in Seattle than he was in with the Vikings? I think it’s fair […]
Looking back on Week 1 is hard — the Chicago Bears dominated a middling Minnesota Vikings team before losing late. At the time, it felt like equal parts the Bears folding to their old ways and the Vikings maintaining a winning mettle. But in retrospect, given the shape of the season, it sure feels like […]
Yesterday the Spurs and Frost held their annual “Reality Fair,” a full day of financial education programming for local high school juniors and seniors. This program gives students a chance to spend the as either a Frost banker or Spurs employee. Students learn budgeting skills such as mortgages and utilities. Spurs guard Jordan McLaughlin joined […]
CLEVELAND — The Cleveland Cavaliers played their least inspired game of the season in their 126-113 loss to the Toronto Raptors. They were awful on defense, couldn’t make any outside shots, and their two All-Star caliber centers contributed less than 10 points each. This all added up to another dropped game in what has been […]
Dereck Lively II has developed into a fan favorite. His energy helps anchor the Mavericks defense and he provides a lob threat for easy dunks. Many liken him to beloved center Tyson Chandler from the 2011 championship team. There’s no question the Mavericks are better with him on the floor, but there’s one problem: he […]
Through thirteen games, the Boston Celtics are sitting at 6-7 and 11th in the Eastern Conference — nothing special which was too be expect when you lose your best player for most of the season and your top three centers from last season’s roster leave for nothing in return. However, when you look under the […]
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Miami Heat head coach Erik Spoelstra is a surefire Hall of Famer one of the most accomplished NBA coaches to ever grace this earth. However, whether you want to point to the Miami Heat’s dominant 66-win season in 2012-13, their miraculous 30-11 second-half surge in 2016-17 or their unexpected 53-win season — as the No. […] The post Erik Spoelstra could be making a chase for an award he’s never won appeared first on Hot Hot Hoops - Miami HEAT NBA Blog .
It always feels odd to write a preview for a game that has essentially just happened. And yet, just about every season since these home-home mini-series have been instituted, I’ve ended up doing just that. I’m not sure how I manage to do it so consistently. Most of the time, I’m just looking to cover […]
Real Madrid midfielder Eduardo Camavinga has picked up a minor muscle injury which will force him to return to the Spanish capital. The midfielder wasn’t going to be available for France’s next match against Azerbaijan and he will now try to recover in time for Real Madrid’s next Liga match in Elche. Camavinga has been […]
Week 11 of the 2025 NFL Season is already upon us. The Chicago Bears will be visiting our Minnesota Vikings this Sunday in the 2nd meeting of the two teams this season. The Vikings opened the season with a Week 1 27-24 win against the Bears. J.J. McCarthy led the Vikings to the come from […]
Fans have been holding their breath ever since Cleveland Cavaliers guard Darius Garland re-aggravated his toe on Monday night against the Miami Heat. They’ve already received a somewhat encouraging update earlier in the week. Now, they have even more reason to exhale. “I’d say day-to-day,” Atkinson said when asked about Garland’s availability moving forward. “He […]
CLEVELAND — The Cleveland Cavaliers’ inconsistent start to the season continued as they dropped Thursday’s contest against the Toronto Raptors 126-113. Let’s take a look at the four factors from this game. These numbers are from Cleaning the Glass. Now, let’s dive into some of the stats.
The Lakers resume their road trip in New Orleans, where they will take on the struggling Pelicans (2-9) on Friday. This is an NBA Cup game and the first night of a back-to-back for the purple and gold. Start time and TV schedule Who: Los Angeles Lakers vs. New Orleans Pelicans When: 5 p.m. PT, Nov. 14 Where: Smoothie […]
The NBA Cup continues tonight when the Houston Rockets take on the Portland Trail Blazers at Toyota Center on the red court. In Houston’s group (Group C), there have been three total Cup games so far, and each has been won by the home team (Blazers over Nuggets, Nuggets over Warriors, and Spurs over the […]
The most juiced the Jazz have been on offense all season, but the Hawks were on steroids. Jazz crumble at home 122-132, falling susceptible to turnovers and giving up open threes to the Hawks’ hot-shooters. Johnson and Okongwu were a juggernaut that couldn’t be stopped. They gave up 24 ATL triples and committed 23 turnovers. […]
Craig Berube addressed the media after his team’s 4-3 overtime loss to the LA Kings, which dropped the Maple Leafs’ record to 8-8-2. On the team’s performance: I liked our first period. We did some real good things and defended well. Our sticks were good, and we did a lot of good things. They three-quarter-ice’d […] The post Craig Berube on the Leafs getting outshot 37-15 by the Kings: “When we get pucks back in our own zone, we have to make a play to advance it up the ice” appeared first on...
Henry thought he getting a simple tour of The Rock at La Cantera, the practice facility of the San Antonio Spurs. Instead, he walked into the biggest surprise of his life — one orchestrated by the Spurs and his hero, Tim Duncan. The young Spurs fan turned the corner was greeted by the five-time NBA champion. […]
The return of LeBron James appears to be imminent. After taking part in practice with the South Bay Lakers on Wednesday, he returned to the court with the G League side on Thursday without any lingering issues, as reported by Dave McMenamin of ESPN. It’s an encouraging sign for LeBron as he moves closer and […]
CLEVELAND — The Cleveland Cavaliers fell to the Toronto Raptors 126-113 it what was a disheartening performance. Grades are based on our usual expectations for each player. Donovan Mitchell 31 points, 6 assists, 6 rebounds Mitchell provided his usual scoring, but you can’t live with seven turnovers from your primary offensive initator on a night […]
The Cleveland Cavaliers just didn’t have it tonight. They lost 126-113 to the Toronto Raptors, dropping to 8-5 on the season. WINNER – Craig Porter Jr. Porter has hit his stride as of late. He was a huge contributor in Cleveland’s surprise win over Miami and continued his success in the second night of a […]