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The Knicks are supposed to be in the midst of an easy portion of the schedule. They had back-to-back games against the Trail Blazers and Kings, the latter of which is amongst the worst teams in the league. And then after consecutive games against the Warriors and Suns, two good teams, they squared off against […]
From Posting and Toasting | 14 days ago | 5 reads
On Tuesday night, the Miami Heat improved to a 23-21 record with a win against the Sacramento Kings. As their West Coast road trip continues, they will look to keep it going with a second consecutive victory in Thursday’s matchup versus the 22-22 Portland Trail Blazers. The Blazers are suffering through a roster-wide injury hit, […] The post GAME PREVIEW: Heat seek two straight wins with road matchup against Portland Trail Blazers appeared first on Hot Hot Hoops - Miami HEAT NBA Blog .
From Hot Hot Hoops | 15 days ago | 2 reads
As the Boston Celtics closed out the Indiana Pacers on Wednesday night, Sam Hauser showcased a move rarely seen from the veteran sharpshooter. Hauser used a Neemias Queta screen to cut to the left corner, caught a cross-court inbound from Derrick White, pump-faked, spun right, and sank a mid-range jumper over Indiana’s Pascal Siakam. The […]
From CelticsBlog | 15 days ago | 0 reads
We talk periodically about blocked shots and how so often they’re just wasted opportunities. Why? Because guys just throw the ball out of bounds and give it back to the other team. Granted, it’s fun to throw a shot into the fifth row and it projects a certain amount of power. All good fun. But […]
From Duke Basketball Report | 15 days ago | 1 read
On Monday, the Knicks (26*-18) were embarrassed by the Dallas Mavericks in their fourth-straight loss. That capped an awful 2-9 stretch that had us reeling. Dropping another one, to the Brooklyn Nets (12-30) no less, would have unleashed madness and mayhem upon the city. Thus, obliged to do their civic duty, New York opened up […]
From Posting and Toasting | 15 days ago | 2 reads
Miami Heat guard Pelle Larsson has a knack for getting hit in the face during games. He also has a knack for getting into the heads of opponents. In the Heat’s most recent 130-117 win over the Sacramento Kings, both occurred. On two separate occasions, Kings forward DeMar DeRozan fouled the second-year guard with an […] The post Pelle Larsson says he didn’t start ‘nothing’ after scuffles with DeMar DeRozan appeared first on Hot Hot Hoops - Miami HEAT NBA Blog .
From Hot Hot Hoops | 15 days ago | 4 reads
The Sacramento Kings (12-32) are 6-point underdogs against the Toronto Raptors (26-19) at Golden 1 Center on Wednesday, January 21, 2026. The game begins at 10 p.m. ET on NBCS-CA and TSN. The over/under for the matchup is set at 224.5. Before you make an informed wager on the contest, take a look at the best bets available for Wednesday’s game based on our computer predictions. How to Bet on Raptors vs. Kings Pick the Kings (+6) to Cover The Raptors are 22-23-0 against the spread t...
From Bleacher Nation | Chicago Sports News, Rumors, and a Reasonable Level of Obsession | 16 days ago | 0 reads
The Miami Heat got themselves back in the win column on the second matchup of a West Coast back-to-back against the Sacramento Kings. They earned the bounce back victory with a final score of 130-117 on Tuesday night. Miami got a balanced attack offensively from four starters in Ban Adebayo, Normal Powell, Andrew Wiggins and […] The post Heat bounce back and take down Kings, 130-117 appeared first on Hot Hot Hoops - Miami HEAT NBA Blog .
From Hot Hot Hoops | 16 days ago | 3 reads
This is our GAMETHREAD: Chat live about the game here! Injury Report: Sacramento Kings: Miami Heat: Starting 5: Sacramento Kings: Miami Heat: Broadcast Info: *** To check out our other content, click here. Follow Hot Hot Hoops on Twitter/X here! Follow Hot Hot Hoops on Instagram here! Check out Hot Hot Hoops on Facebook here! Subscribe to our […] The post NBA GAMETHREAD: Miami Heat (22-21) @ Sacramento Kings (12-31) appeared first on Hot Hot Hoops - Miami HEAT NBA Blog .
From Hot Hot Hoops | 16 days ago | 3 reads
NBA King of the Court contests reward one thing above all else. Raw scoring volume. You are not chasing efficiency or peripheral stats. You are targeting players who can realistically lead the entire slate in points on a single night. January 20 presents several spots where usage, matchup, and recent trends align. Two of the clearest names at the top are James Harden and Steph Curry. But they are not the only paths you can take. This breakdown is designed to help you decide how to approac...
From Bleacher Nation | Chicago Sports News, Rumors, and a Reasonable Level of Obsession | 16 days ago | 0 reads
When the Knicks first started to struggle, fans and analysts were quick to diagnose the problem as fatigue, with a side of some schematic issues, and players just playing badly. But with every passing game, their so-called rough stretch looks less and less like a stretch, and more and more like who they actually are […]
From Posting and Toasting | 16 days ago | 1 read
After the now 22-21 Miami Heat’s discouraging second half effort in a loss to the Golden State Warriors, they will aim to respond against the Sacramento Kings on the road for the second half of a back-to-back. The Kings have been one of the league’s biggest disappointments this season. Despite a roster that has Domantas […] The post GAME PREVIEW: Heat play Kings in Sacramento for second leg of a back-to-back appeared first on Hot Hot Hoops - Miami HEAT NBA Blog .
From Hot Hot Hoops | 17 days ago | 3 reads
The Miami Heat (22-21) are 3.5-point favorites as they look to break a four-game road losing streak when they visit the Sacramento Kings (12-31) on Tuesday, January 20, 2026 at Golden 1 Center. The matchup airs at 10 p.m. ET on FDSSUN and NBCS-CA. The point total in the matchup is set at 237.5. Before you place an informed wager on the contest, check out the best bets available in Tuesday’s game based on our computer predictions. How to Bet on Heat vs. Kings Pick the Heat (-3.5) to Cov...
From Bleacher Nation | Chicago Sports News, Rumors, and a Reasonable Level of Obsession | 17 days ago | 0 reads
If last Wednesday night’s loss to the lowly Sacramento Kings didn’t make you pull out your hair, scream, shake your head, and or contemplate how much you believe in this team for the rest of the season, than chances are, the loss to the Warriors, Suns, or the embarrassing loss at home to a 17-26 […]
From Posting and Toasting | 17 days ago | 3 reads
Measurables 2025 Stats Awards/Accolades Strengths Weaknesses Draft Projection Round 2 Grade In the first iteration of my Top 100 Big Board, I had Ponds 69th overall and the top player in the Round 3 Grade tier. I had just watched his first 20 yard reception allowed (by Ohio State phenom Jeremiah Smith) two days prior […]
From Stampede Blue | 17 days ago | 0 reads
When Kelly Oubre Jr. went down on Nov. 14 with a sprained LCL, he was playing some of the best basketball of his career. The 16.8 points per game and 34.3% three-point percentage weren’t career-highs, but he was doing so playing complementary basketball next to stars while taking top defensive assignments. After missing over a […]
From Liberty Ballers | 17 days ago | 0 reads
As AFCON 2025 unfolds, football fans in Africa and across the globe are assessing the strategies and decisions of their teams’ coaches. One controversial figure is Nigeria’s Eric Chelle, whose unconventional squad selections have sparked debates among pundits and fans. The pre-tournament hype among fans and pundits ran high, as all sorts of stories unfolded: […] The post Was There Any Logic to Eric Chelle’s Odd Squad Decisions for Nigeria at AFCON 2025? appeared first on The Sports Bank .
From The Bank | 17 days ago | 0 reads
The Portland Trail Blazers went 3-1 this week to make their way back to .500 on the season. After opening with a blowout loss to the Golden State Warriors, the Blazers scored wins over the Atlanta Hawks, Los Angeles Lakers and Sacramento Kings to end the week. Portland was playing without Deni Avdija for the […]
From Blazer's Edge | 18 days ago | 1 read
On the second night of a home-away back-to-back, the Portland Trail Blazers held on to overcome the Sacramento Kings 117-110. Not only were the Blazers on short rest, but they were also missing Jrue Holiday, Jerami Grant, and Robert Williams III. The Blazers did well for most of the night, holding double-digit leads for the […]
From Blazer's Edge | 18 days ago | 0 reads
The Portland Trail Blazers sacked the Sacramento Kings 117-110 in NBA action tonight. It was the third consecutive victory for the Blazers and raised their season record to even-steven (22-22) for the first time since November 14. Deni Avdija led the way for the winners with 30 points, while Russell Westbrook and Malik Monk scored […]
From Blazer's Edge | 18 days ago | 3 reads
Let’s get ready for and chat about the second half of Blazers / Kings here! While you’re waiting, help send kids in need to see a Blazers game here! Here’s what you need to know as you prepare to watch: Portland Trail Blazers (21-22) vs. Sacramento Kings (12-30) – Sun. Jan 18 – 6pm Pacific […]
From Blazer's Edge | 18 days ago | 1 read
UPDATE: Portland Trail Blazers forward Deni Avdija is AVAILABLE to play tonight, the organization announced. With a shiny new win streak in hand, the Portland Trail Blazers will play their second game in less than 24 hours as they fly from Portland to Sacramento to face the Kings. Will the Blazers be rested enough to […]
From Blazer's Edge | 18 days ago | 2 reads
After an impressive performance Saturday evening against the Los Angeles Lakers, the Portland Trail Blazers hit the road for one game to face the Sacramento Kings on Sunday. Shaedon Sharpe lead the way for the Blazers against the Kings with 25 points, with Donovan Clingan adding 11 boards, and Caleb Love contributed 22 points and […]
From Blazer's Edge | 18 days ago | 2 reads
The Sacramento Kings (12-30) host the Portland Trail Blazers (21-22) after winning four home games in a row. The Kings are favored by just 2.5 points in the matchup, which begins at 9 p.m. ET on Sunday, January 18, 2026. The matchup has an over/under of 228.5. Keep reading to dig into the best bets you can make on Sunday’s game, based on our computer predictions. How to Bet on Kings vs. Trail Blazers Pick the Trail Blazers (+2.5) to Cover The Kings are 16-24-2 against the spread th...
From Bleacher Nation | Chicago Sports News, Rumors, and a Reasonable Level of Obsession | 19 days ago | 0 reads
The Sacramento Kings host the Portland Trail Blazers at Golden 1 Center on Sunday (tip at 9 p.m. ET). Those looking to place a player prop wager can find odds for Russell Westbrook and others in this outing. How to Watch Kings vs. Trail Blazers Date: Sunday, January 18, 2026 Time: 9 p.m. ET How to watch on TV: KUNP and NBCS-CA Live Stream: Fubo Location: Sacramento, California Venue: Golden 1 Center NBA Props Today: Sacramento Kings Russell Westbrook Props PTS ...
From Bleacher Nation | Chicago Sports News, Rumors, and a Reasonable Level of Obsession | 19 days ago | 0 reads