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Only eight NBA rookies have ever scored more points in a game than Cooper Flagg did in the Dallas Mavericks’ (19-29) heartbreaking 123-121 loss to the Charlotte Hornets at American Airlines Center on Thursday. Wilt Chamberlain scored 52 or more points five times in his rookie season of 1959-60 and owns the single-game rookie scoring […]
Kon Knueppel and Cooper Flagg dueled all night, and ultimately Knueppel’s Charlotte Hornets were able to narrowly escape with a last second win. The Summary The Hornets got out to an early lead thanks to a barrage of threes, several of which game from Kon Knueppel. Meanwhile, PJ Washington sought revenge against his former team […] The post Recap/Analysis: Hornets defeat Mavericks in a rookie showdown first appeared on At The Hive .
In a game that was billed as a historic clash between two rookie sensations, Cooper Flagg and Kon Knueppel both delivered in a back and forth game that Dallas lost 123-121. Flagg poured in a historic 49 point game, while Knueppel exploded for 34, including the game winning free throws. To the grades! Cooper Flagg: […]
The Dallas Mavericks lost a 123-121 heartbreaker to the Charlotte Hornets Thursday night in Dallas. Rookies Cooper Flagg and Kon Knueppel put on a hell of a show, combining to score 83 points. Flagg had a career-high 49, while Knueppel had 34. There were times when this game was a literal duel between both superstar […]
On their road trip out in the wild, wild west, the tank-committed Brooklyn Nets went for their not-so-magnificent seventh loss in a row tonight. The Denver Nuggets, knocking on San Antonio’s door for the second seed in their respective conference, were eager to oblige. The deal looked jeopardized more than once, but eventually, everyone got […]
After pouring in 49 points on Thursday to will the Dallas Mavericks (19-29) back against the Charlotte Hornets (21-28), Cooper Flagg’s pass on Dallas’ final possession of the game was deflected by his former roommate at Duke, Kon Knueppel. Knueppel’s two free throws as Flagg hustled back to defend the ensuing fast break were the […]
The Dallas Mavericks (19-28) host the Charlotte Hornets (20-28) on Thursday night. Dallas is playing the second night of a back-to-back, falling to the Minnesota Timberwolves on Wednesday. The Hornets have won 4 in a row and look great as they try to surge up the standings. It’s a fun night for the Mavericks as […]
The Nets, 76ers, Kings, and Raptors are not necessarily the Mount Rushmore of contenders in the NBA today. So a four-game winning streak against them alone shouldn’t, and doesn’t, overwrite the 2-9 11 game stretch the Knicks experienced not too long ago. But, if you look at the way they have played since players spoke […]
In the early hours after Kevin Durant became a Brooklyn Net, I wrote that the Knicks were lucky to have missed out on a 30-year-old generational superstar: For the first time, there will be expectations and the heat of the Gotham spotlight. Durant struggled with the press in Oklahoma City. Even with all his individual […]
A heck of a fight, but no win to show for it. The Brooklyn Nets went into the desert on Tuesday night to take on an improved Phoenix Suns team. There were plenty of antics throughout the night and the Nets were competitive all the way through. However, it wasn’t enough as the Nets fell […]
What: Charlotte Hornets (20-28) (11-15 away) at Dallas Mavericks (19-28) (14-13 home) When: 8:30pm Eastern Where: American Airlines Center; Dallas, TX How to watch: FanDuel Sports Network, NBA League Pass Outfitting: Hornets–Association (white), Mavericks–Classic (green) Game Lines: Hornets -3.5, Hornets money line -155, O/U 226.5 Injuries:Hornets: Brandon Miller-probable (ankle), Grant Williams-out (injury management), Mason Plumlee-out […] The post Charlotte Hornets vs Dallas Mavericks Pre...
Michael Porter Jr. makes his return to Ball Arena tonight for the first time since being traded to the Brooklyn Nets in the… The post Preview: The Nuggets can’t lose to MPJ again, can they? appeared first on Denver Stiffs .
Some time in the not too distant future, an NBA superstar will emerge from China. It’s a mathematical certainty considering the country has 300 million people who play basketball and has already produced one Hall of Famer in Yao Ming. Nearly as certain is that this future superstar whoever he — or she — will […]
Dallas gets dropped straight into the deep end after the weather-forced pause, hosting Charlotte on a night where both teams are on the second leg of a back-to-back. The Hornets arrive with a lot of January buzz and a shiny offensive profile, while the Mavericks quietly sit in a familiar role: short home dog, still […]
After a rare, mid-season extended break from games due to their plane freezing to the runway after their loss to the Lakers, Dallas must get right back to work by hosting the Charlotte Hornets for a game that will be the second night of a back-to-back for both teams. For Dallas, Cooper Flagg and Klay […]
Moussa Diabate had probably the best game of his career, Brandon Miller scored an easy 26, and the Charlotte Hornets notched a convincing win over the Grizzlies. The post Recap/Analysis: Moussa Diabate dominates as Hornets beat Grizzlies first appeared on At The Hive .
The Denver Nuggets (31-16) are 7.5-point favorites as they look to stop a three-game home losing streak when they host the Brooklyn Nets (12-33) on Thursday, January 29, 2026 at Ball Arena. The game airs at 9 p.m. ET on YES, ALT2, and KTVD. The over/under for the matchup is 212.5. Nuggets vs. Nets Odds Nuggets odds to win: -270 Nets odds to win: +220 Spread: Nuggets (-7.5) Total: 212.5 How to Bet on Nuggets vs. Nets Game Time and Information When: Thursday, January 29, ...
Could Brooklyn Nets swoop in and steal Giannis Antetokounmpo from the New York Knicks … using the Knicks own first round picks? Wouldn’t that be juicy? Well, ESPN’s Brian Windhorst, Tim Bontemps, Dave McMenamin agree there’s indeed a possibility of a Nets offer in the Wednesday edition of their Hoop Collective podcast.“ Windhorst took the […]
From mid-December until just last week, the Knicks played the worst stretch of basketball they’ve played since 2022. So naturally, it’ll take more than a three-game winning streak, with two of the wins coming against the Nets and Kings, to win back the trust of the fanbase and the belief of the national media. But […]
Oddsmakers have set player props for Miles Bridges, Jaren Jackson Jr. and others when the Charlotte Hornets visit the Memphis Grizzlies at FedExForum on Wednesday at 8 p.m. ET. How to Watch Hornets vs. Grizzlies Date: Wednesday, January 28, 2026 Time: 8 p.m. ET How to watch on TV: FDSSE Live Stream: Fubo Location: Memphis, Tennessee Venue: FedExForum NBA Props Today: Charlotte Hornets Miles Bridges Props PTS REB AST 3PM 15.5 (Over: -102) 5.5 (O...
What: Charlotte Hornets (19-28) (10-15 away) at Memphis Grizzlies (18-26) (9-13 home) When: 8:00pm Eastern Where: FedExForum; Memphis, TN How to watch: FanDuel Sports Network, NBA League Pass Outfitting: Hornets–Association (white), Grizzlies–Icon (navy) Game Lines: Hornets -1.5, Hornets money line -142, O/U 231.5 Injuries:Hornets: Mason Plumlee-out (groin) Grizzlies: Ja Morant-out (elbow), Zach Edey-out (ankle), Brandon […] The post Charlotte Hornets vs Memphis Grizzlies: Game 48 first appe...
The Brooklyn Nets, once again, could only move on in the wake of a depressing blowout to the Los Angeles Clippers on Sunday night. After following a 54-point loss with a double-OT defeat last week, Tuesday night’s match against the Phoenix Suns (sans Devin Booker) was their opportunity to continue a semi-disturbing pattern of blowout […]
Late night Nets are back for game No. 2 of five on this road trip. They’re up against the Phoenix Suns, who they just faced in Brooklyn. Now over to Phoenix (don’t call ‘em KD). It hasn’t just been a five-game losing streak. The Nets lost by 54 to the Knicks recently and they just […]
With lots of teams set to have more significant draft and more open-ended roster situations over the summer, it appears that this season’s Feb. 5 NBA trade deadline next week could be a bit more muted than it has been in years past. Yes, Trae Young is already elsewhere (more on him later). But it seems quite possible that changes of scenery for other All-Stars like Giannis Antetokounmpo , Zion Williamson and Ja Morant could all happen over the summer or beyond. The league’s best clubs may...
There’s something off about this team right now and it’s hard to know what it is. No, it is not your typical need-for-a-trade or short tanking slump, this is much deeper than that. Recently, the Nets haven’t gone through highs and lows. It has been lows and lower lows. From getting embarrassed at MSG to […]