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It wasn’t just another game. This was the second game of the season for both the Minnesota Timberwolves and Los Angeles Lakers, but the first night of NBA on Prime Video. It was a prime time matchup on opening weekend featuring a 2025 NBA playoff rematch. The Los Angeles faithful were out in full force, […]
The San Antonio Spurs denied the Miami Heat a fourth-quarter comeback and are now 5-0 for the first time in franchise history. Anyone who heard Victor Wembanyama at the press conference after the Toronto Raptors win, probably knew deep down that he would deliver, but it took 12 lead changes and four ties to get […]
There are eight matchups on today’s NBA schedule, including the Denver Nuggets taking on the Portland Trail Blazers. If you’re looking for NBA prop bets for today’s games, we’re here to help. Scroll down and you’ll find NBA player props for each and every matchup. Atlanta Hawks vs. Indiana Pacers Player Props The Hawks face off against the Pacers on Friday, with the game tipping off at 7:00 PM ET from Gainbridge Fieldhouse. Hawks Onyeka Okongwu Odds Points Over/Under: 14.5 (Over ...
Only a little over one week has passed since the Philadephia 76ers opened the 2025-26 regular season in Boston. It has been a wild ride since then, with VJ Edgecombe making history, Tyrese Maxey taking another leap, the Sixers executing thrilling fourth-quarter comebacks, and an overtime game to boot. Now the Sixers return home to […]
The New York Knicks and the Chicago Bulls will get their NBA Cup campaigns underway today, and I’m not sure if these two teams could be coming into Friday night’s opener on more opposing trajectories. The Knicks, who entered the season as one of two teams expected to make the finals out of the Eastern […]
In a wild Halloween Eve game from Crypto.com Arena on Thursday night, the Detroit Red Wings (8-3-0) snatch victory from the gaping jaws of defeat with a 4-3 shootout win over the Los Angeles Kings (5-3-4). After a scoreless first period, the Kings jumped on the board first when Alex Laferriere scored a shorthanded goal with 7:21 remaining in the second period. Wings answered just 43 seconds later with 6:38 left, while on the same power play advantage, when Alex DeBrincat fired home a...
Indianapolis Colts at Steelers – Big man sits out practice! Metcalf vs. Pittman! IU @ MD tomorrow! Pacers tonight!
Last night’s game between the Washington Wizards and the Oklahoma City Thunder was a lesson in NBA reality. The Thunder are the league’s best team. Their odds of repeating as champions are better than Washington’s odds of winning the draft lottery — even if the Wizards finish with the NBA’s worst record. Even missing their […]
The Dallas Mavericks hold a 2-3 record after five games, good for the 12 Seed in the Western Conference as of Thursday morning. Although it is a small sample size, there is enough behind the numbers to begin identifying trends. There was no question coming into the season that head coach Jason Kidd would have […]
The Spurs have the achieved their greatest start in franchise history. The Spurs beat the Miami Heat last night to earn a 5-0 record. 5-0! During the game, Sean Elliott and the Spurs honored Bill Schoening, who retired after twenty-four seasons as the radio voice of the franchise. Additionally, there have been online mentions of […]
It’s been a frenetic start to the 2025-26 season for the Atlanta Hawks. Atlanta opened the season with a blowout loss at home against the Toronto Raptors – a performance deemed as “embarrassing” by Trae Young postgame. They bounced back a couple nights later, notching an impressive comeback victory over the Orlando Magic (who have […]
The Charlotte Hornets let a previously inept Magic offense erupt for 123 points and couldn’t keep pace in their second straight loss. The Summary The Magic came into the came the worst jump shooting team both in terms of volume and efficiency. They took few jumpers and made even fewer. So naturally they came out […] The post Recap/Analysis: Hornets defense falters again in loss to Magic first appeared on At The Hive .
We can often get caught up in basketball terminology and the complicated intricacies of the Celtics offense. We’ve also oversimplified it, called it Mazzulla Ball, and said it was just about shooting threes. “Find the 2-on-1. Make the right play versus the 2-on-1. It’s that simple,” Mazzulla frustratingly told former CelticsBlogger Jack Simone during the […]
Austin Reaves’ career has been defined by him stepping up to the challenge. His path from undrafted rookie to Lakers superstar has been a steady upward climb, something not always common in the NBA. Each season, he’s been asked to take on a bigger role and each season, he’s answered the bell. However, the latest […]
The Toronto Raptors (1-4) are 7.5-point underdogs as they try to turn around a four-game losing streak when they visit the Cleveland Cavaliers (3-2) on Friday, October 31, 2025 at Rocket Arena. The matchup airs at 7:30 p.m. ET on FDSOH and TSN. The matchup’s over/under is set at 238.5. Dive into the best bets available (based on our computer predictions) in Friday’s game, before you make an informed wager on the contest. How to Bet on Cavaliers vs. Raptors Pick the Cavaliers (-7.5) to ...
The Phoenix Suns (1-4) will attempt to stop a four-game losing streak when they host the Utah Jazz (2-2) on Friday, October 31, 2025 at PHX Arena as 3.5-point favorites. The matchup airs at 10 p.m. ET on KJZZ, Jazz+, AZFamily, and Suns+. The point total in the matchup is set at 237.5. Our computer predictions for Friday’s game will help you place an informed wager by picking the best bets available. How to Bet on Suns vs. Jazz Pick the Jazz (+3.5) to Cover The Suns’ record against ...
The New Orleans Pelicans (0-4) are heavy underdogs (+11.5) as they attempt to break a four-game losing streak when they visit the Los Angeles Clippers (2-2) at 10:30 p.m. ET on Friday, October 31, 2025 at Intuit Dome. The game airs on Gulf Coast Sports, Pelicans+, and FDSSC. The matchup’s over/under is set at 223.5. Our computer predictions for Friday’s game will help you place an informed wager by picking the best bets available. How to Bet on Clippers vs. Pelicans Pick the Pelicans (...
The Lakers’ brief road trip continues in Memphis where they will take on the Grizzlies (3-2) for the first time this season. This marks the first game of the NBA Cup. Start time and TV schedule Who: Los Angeles Lakers vs. Memphis Grizzlies When: 6:30 p.m. PT, Oct 31 Where: FedEx Forum Watch: Prime Video, Spectrum Sportsnet It’s that time […]
The Rockets might not be doomed after all. Now standing at 2-2 with just under 5% of the season played, the Rockets season might not be a lost cause, and we know now the worst possible record is 2-80, rather than the previous “on pace” numbers of 0-82. With All Hallows Eve, Samhain, or Halloween […]
Last time the Jazz played the Suns, they managed to secure a wild, improbable victory in overtime. Lauri Markkanen scored the first 50-burger since Karl Malone, Ace Bailey struggled with the flu, and Keyonte George continued his impressive start to the season. Tonight is Halloween, and the Suns will be wearing a scary costume—they will […]
Pandomonium struck the Frost Bank Center on Thursday night. The scene was something out of a playoff series victory. Fans went crazy, and the team crowded around the microphone at center court. San Antonio’s superstar, Victor Wembanyama, grabbed the mic and made a statement. “This is years of work for all of us, and now […]
It’s become a cliche, but the upcoming draft is looking very good, especially at the top. The top three players in this draft are all #1 pick worthy, and whoever wins that coveted first spot is going to have a good problem on their hands: who should be that #1 pick Between Cam Boozer, AJ […]
The San Antonio Spurs snapped the Miami Heat’s three-game win streak Thursday night with a 107-101 win. The Spurs are off to a 5-0 start for the first time in franchise history, while the Heat drop to 3-2 in the first leg of this four-game road trip. Miami had chances to capitalize after a 17-1 […] The post Spurs snap Heat’s three-game win streak with 107-101 victory appeared first on Hot Hot Hoops - Miami HEAT NBA Blog .
The Toronto Raptors (1-4) will attempt to snap a four-game losing skid when visiting the Cleveland Cavaliers (3-2) at 7:30 p.m. ET on Friday, October 31, 2025 at Rocket Arena. The contest airs on FDSOH and TSN. The Cavaliers head into this contest on the heels of a 125-105 loss to the Celtics on Wednesday. The Raptors are coming off of a 139-121 loss to the Rockets in their most recent outing on Wednesday. In the loss, Jaylon Tyson paced the Cavaliers with 19 points. Scottie Barnes’ team-lea...
The Chicago Bulls (4-0) will attempt to build on a four-game winning stretch when hosting the New York Knicks (2-2) on Friday, October 31, 2025 at United Center. This contest is at 8 p.m. ET on CHSN and MSG. The Knicks are coming off of a 121-111 loss to the Bucks in their most recent game on Tuesday. The Bulls head into this game on the heels of a 126-113 win over the Kings on Wednesday. In the Knicks’ loss, Jalen Brunson led the way with a team-high 36 points (adding four rebounds and thre...