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The Dallas Mavericks finally have some juice. It’s not a ton, and it may soon run dry, but with so much bad around the team this season feeling that energy has been nice as the calendar hit December. They’ve (sort of) gotten healthier, Anthony Davis is back playing games and this week has been on […]
With the Washington Wizards in the middle of a long rebuild, it is worth looking at former players who have gone onto other teams from time to time. And one recent Wizards player made a big play and also officially ended a long record in the process. Yesterday, the Los Angeles Lakers beat the Toronto […]
After the Miami Heat looked to finally be hitting their stride of a six-game winning streak, they have now lost two out of their last three games. This includes their previous disappointing loss against the struggling Dallas Mavericks on Wednesday. Tyler Herro’s return to the lineup has caused for some inconsistent Heat rotations, compared to […] The post GAME PREVIEW: Heat travel to Orlando to play in-state rival Magic appeared first on Hot Hot Hoops - Miami HEAT NBA Blog .
Sugar. Cigarettes. Alcohol. Take your pick. None of them have been enough to ease the wounds of the past fortnight. Still, there were moments—and we can learn from them. Come for a walk; see what you can find. @ Cavs Giannis prophesies that good teams don’t lose two games in a row, and he’s on […]
Given yet another loss to a bad team at home and the reports of the front office shooting down interest from Giannis Antetokounmpo, it hasn’t been the greatest week to be a Bulls fan. Bulls Bullets Let’s start with some bad news. Well, there’s not a whole lot of good news to report from Bulls circles, anyway. But a new and important name was added to the already incredibly lengthy injury report for Billy Donovan’s team this morning. Ayo Dosunmu appeared on the report with a thumb i...
You will believe a rabbit can fly. From 1998 to 2011, Hip-Hop, an aerial slam-dunking rabbit mascot, patrolled the court at the Sixers’ arena. No matter what bank held the naming rights of the joint at the time, Hip-Hop was king, entertaining a generation of Philadelphians from the early Allen Iverson into the franchise’s pre-Process […]
Last weekend, the USA Basketball women’s 3×3 team won the Gold Medal in the 2025 FIBA 3×3 Women’s AmeriCup played in Mexico. The Americans went 5-0 en route to their gold medal. The Americans’ pool play games were on Nov. 28 where the Americans made easy work out of Brazil and Jamaica. On Nov. 30, […]
Gameweek 15 is fast approaching, and selecting the right captain could make all the difference in climbing the ranks. While many managers tend to rely on the same popular choices each week, this round offers a mix of premium, mid-priced, and differential options—each with strong potential to deliver big returns. Below are some of the […]
Thoughts on the Senators, the Charge, and the Olympics.
This is your daily thread to talk about the latest hockey news. BLACKHAWKS RECAPS: Blackhawks 2, Kings 1 ( SCH ) ( Sun-Times ) ( Tribune ) ( The Athletic ) Spin class: How a Blackhawks vet’s hockey smarts keep teammates in awe ( The Athletic ) Blackhawks prospect updates: Roman Kantserov showing “bulldog mentality” in Russia as NHL arrival nears ( Sun-Times ) Musings on Madison, Episode 197 — Playoffs?! ( SCH ) It’s clear now: Connor Bedard will be a championship-...
The Knicks bounced back at Madison Square Garden on Wednesday night, powering past the Charlotte Hornets 119–104 and extending their home record to 11–1. Karl-Anthony Towns set the tone with a 35-point, 18-rebound performance, while Jalen Brunson and Josh Hart steadied the rotation—just what the doctor ordered after Tuesday’s loss in Boston. Shara Taylor was […]
The Knicks are back on the schedule, and they have another cupcake matchup to take advantage of tonight. New York hosts the Utah Jazz, aiming at putting up their 15th win of the season, something reasonable considering the lads are 11-1 when they hoop inside MSG. Here’s the latest from your superheroes. Mike Brown On […]
Lamine Yamal has been on a clear upward trajectory in recent weeks after struggling with a persistent groin injury that he’s still having to manage, but the teenager looks a lot more comfortable and is back to having the same impact on Barcelona’s matches that he used to have prior to the injury, and his […]
What: Charlotte Hornets (6-15) (1-10 away) at Toronto Raptors (15-8) (8-3 home) When: 7:30pm Eastern Where: Scotiabank Arena; Toronto, ON How to watch: WSOC-TV in Charlotte (check local listings in other parts of Carolinas), FanDuel Sports Network, NBA League Pass Outfitting: Hornets–Association (white), Raptors–Statement (black) Game Lines: Hornets +7.5, Hornets money line +235, O/U 229.5 […] The post Charlotte Hornets vs Toronto Raptors Preview: Game 22 first appeared on At The Hive .
The Portland Trail Blazers head into the Motor City for their first look at the surging Detroit Pistons. The Blazers team is banged up and battling. With five players sitting and a host of others nursing bumps and bruises, Portland is fresh off a solid victory over Cleveland, giving the team a 1-1 record on […]
#1 – Assists percentage through the roof The Celtics are dead last in assist percentage this season, with an assist on only 56.5% of their baskets. This is directly linked to Boston’s huge tendency to lean on isolation, especially with Jaylen Brown. Last night, as the Celtics’ go-to guy was resting, the team needed to […]
The Boston Celtics dominated the Washington Wizards in the nation’s capital, with their revamped defensive approach playing a pivotal role in the victory. Before the season, coach Joe Mazzulla talked about playing to the strengths of his new roster. On offense that meant welcoming the idea of taking fewer threes as the Celtics lost some […]
The Toronto Raptors will be hosting the Charlotte Hornets for their third of four games this season in the midst of a homestand. In the last few weeks, they’ve already faced the Hornets twice, splitting the first two games with each team winning at home. Charlotte’s record is 6-16, proving how up and (mostly) down […]
The 2025 bowl matchups are slowly materializing, and the third one to be finalized features a pair of 9-3 teams. The South Florida Bulls (9-3, 6-2 American) will play the Old Dominion Monarchs (9-3, 6-2 Sun Belt) in the 2025 StaffDNA Cure Bowl. The Cure Bowl kicks off from Orlando on Dec. 17, with both […]
The Milwaukee Bucks are having a roller coaster season that has seen some real lows but also incredible highs. They will look to start a winning streak against the Philadelphia 76ers, who defeated the Bucks on November 20th, 123-114. Where We’re At Good luck understanding the Milwaukee Bucks. In the last preview, I said the […]
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Nothing vaults you to the top of the Rookie of the Year conversation quite like dropping 34 on your new arch-rival in a winning effort. VJ Edgecombe’s NBA debut set a near impossible bar to reach on a nightly basis. He has since, understandably, cooled down a bit since dropping 75 points across his first […]
The Philadelphia 76ers will close out a back-to-back on Friday evening when they visit the Milwaukee Bucks, led by former Sixers coach Doc Rivers. The Sixers are coming off narrowly surviving disgusting implosion against the Golden State Warriors — without Steph Curry or Jimmy Butler — in South Philadelphia on Thursday evening. The visitors got […]
A perennial MVP candidate is (reportedly, possibly, allegedly) available for trade. And if that line isn’t stunning enough on its own, the Hawks have a massive stake in what happens from here. First, a quick catchup on recent news. Shams Charania of ESPN reported that Giannis Antetokounmpo and his agent have “begun conversations with the […]
During the fourth quarter in Denver on Monday the Dallas Mavericks were in a tight contest. After both teams jostled back-and-forth with dominant quarters in the first half the game was nearing clutch time in a one possession battle. For a team like the Mavericks who have scratched and clawed for every win they’ve been […]