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This is my somewhat annual Thanksgiving Day piece. I say” somewhat” annual because I don’t believe I have done this every year at this time – though I could be mistaken. I often am. Before I start with the things I am thankful for, I find it odd when people say, “If I don’t see you […]
Liverpool very much appear to be a broken side. Having started the 2025-26 season off under the shadow of the tragic passing of Diogo Jota. Since then, poor performances and poor results have begun to pile up and pile on additional pressure, leaving a side that appears shattered. Bizarre mistakes, mental fragility, and the ability […]
We hope you have a safe and happy Thanksgiving with your families on this Thursday. There are no NBA games on today, so enjoy the day off and get ready for Black Friday and another Washington Wizards game tomorrow!
1. Incredible Resilience by Boston In a game where everything was stacked against the Celtics, they were able to take down the number one seeded Detroit Pistons on a 13 game winning streak without Neemias Queta. That is just an incredible accomplishment for this group in easily their best win of the season. This is […]
Harrison Ingram joined the Spurs through the 48th pick in the 2024 NBA Draft. The Texas native attended St. Mark’s in Dallas. H was recruited by Stanford in 2021. He spent two season with the Cardinals before transferring to North Carolina. He’s currently on his second two-way contract with the Spurs. In his first season, […]
This is a series that looks at the best Atlanta Hawks of the past 25 seasons dating back to the 2000-01 season. No. 7 Kyle Korver can be found here. You thought I had forgotten about this series, huh? Well, that’s where you’re wrong — it’s back. Jeff Teague may be known by Generation Z for being a […]
The dominant start to the Miami Heat’s 2025-26 season continued on Wednesday, as the Heat held off the visiting Milwaukee Bucks down the stretch to earn their sixth-straight win. It was a final score of 106-103, as the team improved to an impressive 13-6 record. They are also now 9-1 at home, and have won […] The post Heat hold off the Bucks 106-103 to secure sixth straight victory appeared first on Hot Hot Hoops - Miami HEAT NBA Blog .
Joe Mazzulla is always looking for the best possible version of the Boston Celtics. Entering their second game without starting center Neemias Queta while taking on one of the league’s hottest teams in the Detroit Pistons, it appeared to be a tall task even on their green NBA Cup home floor. Yet, on Wednesday night, […]
It was only a matter of time before Derrick White delivered a performance worth talking about at the Thanksgiving table, and that performance came on Wednesday night. The Eastern Conference–leading Pistons were the only obstacle standing between Boston and a savory Thanksgiving dinner. Arriving at TD Garden on a 13-game winning streak, Detroit posed a […]
Happy Thanksgiving to all of those who celebrate! This is a time for gratitude, togetherness and appreciation for everything we have. Since we are in 2025, what are 25 things — related to the Miami Heat — that I am thankful for?! Here is my list! 1. Pat Riley instilling #HEATCulture™ Say what you want […] The post Miami Heat: 25 things to be thankful for in 2025 appeared first on Hot Hot Hoops - Miami HEAT NBA Blog .
The Brooklyn Nets (3-14) host the Philadelphia 76ers (9-8) after losing eight straight home games. The 76ers are favored by 6 points in the contest, which starts at 7:30 p.m. ET on Friday, November 28, 2025. The point total for the matchup is set at 228.5. 76ers vs. Nets Odds 76ers odds to win: -245 Nets odds to win: +200 Spread: 76ers (-6) Total: 228.5 How to Bet on 76ers vs. Nets Game Time and Information When: Friday, November 28, 2025 at 7:30 p.m. ET Where: Barcla...
The Milwaukee Bucks (8-11) are 7-point underdogs as they try to stop a three-game road losing streak when they take on the New York Knicks (11-6) on Friday, November 28, 2025 at Madison Square Garden. The game airs at 7:30 p.m. ET on Amazon Prime Video. The matchup’s over/under is 234.5. Knicks vs. Bucks Odds Knicks odds to win: -255 Bucks odds to win: +210 Spread: Knicks (-7) Total: 234.5 How to Bet on Knicks vs. Bucks Game Time and Information When: Friday, November 2...
According to Jake Fischer, Jusuf Nurkic may be generating trade interest. From Fischer: Jusuf Nurkic, meanwhile, has performed well enough in Utah that he’s also expected to generate some interest from rival teams… Since Walker Kessler went down for the season, Nurkic has performed well. His ability to rebound, pass the ball, and shoot well […]
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Gerard Piqué, the former FC Barcelona defender turned entrepreneur, made his debut this week as a guest lecturer at Harvard University in Boston. Speaking to MBA students enrolled in the renowned “Business of Entertainment, Media, and Sports” course, Piqué explored the rapid growth of the Kings League, a seven-a-side football competition he founded, and its […]
Following a close loss to Phoenix Sunday night, the Spurs played a complete game on Wednesday to remain in the running for the top seed (and the knockout rounds) in West Group C of the NBA Cup. The intensity of the game was turned up to 100 right from the opening tip. Both teams executed […]
Heading into Wednesday’s match with the Golden State Warriors, the Rockets knew they would be without Kevin Durant for the second consecutive game due to personal reasons and Steven Adams would be out as well. So, Reed Sheppard was inserted into the starting lineup for the second consecutive game and Clint Capela would see extended […]
The Portland Trail Blazers had a ready-made chance to punch their ticket to the 2025 NBA Cup Tournament on Wednesday night, welcoming the San Antonio Spurs (without Victor Wembanyama) to the Moda Center. A win was all Portland needed to take Group C of the Cup competition. And…a win is exactly what they didn’t get. […]
Everything was set up for this to be a triumphant game for the Portland Trail Blazers. A win and the Blazers would advance to the knockout round of the Emirates NBA Cup, but they couldn’t get the job done, falling to the San Antonio Spurs 115 – 102 in a physically-punishing tangle at Moda Center. Turnovers, […]
De’Aaron Fox clinched a road and NBA Cup win for San Antonio by scoring the final eight points. The Spurs, holding onto a 107-99 lead, escaped a potentially calamitous sequence that started with a clear-path foul call on Kelly Olynyk but ended with two (out of a handful of) missed Deni Avdija free throws and […]
With a final Group B record of 2-2, the Boston Celtics have officially been eliminated from the Emirates NBA Cup. Only the top four teams from each conference qualify: the leader from each of the three groups, along with one wildcard team that is determined by the best remaining group play record. If multiple teams […]
The Minnesota Timberwolves, after two of the worst losses of the season and in recent memory, take on the kings of the league in the Oklahoma City Thunder, in a Thanksgiving Eve nationally televised matchup. After the two back-to-back meltdowns against the Phoenix Suns and Sacramento Kings, things don’t get any easier for Anthony Edwards […]
The Milwaukee Bucks gave the Miami Heat a big run for their money, but could not emerge victorious, losing 103-106 in a tight tussle. Myles Turner and Ryan Rollins led the Bucks with a combined 50 points. Tyler Herro was awesome for the Heat as he returned from injury, dropping 29 big ones. NBA.com Box […]
Tonight at the Spectrum Center, the New York Knicks (11-6) routed the Charlotte Hornets (4-14) behind swarming defense, relentless rim pressure, and sizzling shooting. Josh Hart and Miles McBride impressed, Jalen Brunson and Karl-Anthony Towns controlled the halfcourt, and Mitchell Robinson (playing with the second unit) dominated the paint. Charlotte bricked threes, coughed up turnovers, […]
Welcome to the Game Thread. Veterans of the Game Thread know how we do things around here, but for all you newbies we have a few rules. Our community guidelines apply and basically say be cool, no personal attacks, don’t troll and don’t swear too much. With two games left to play in the NBA Cup, the […]