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When we’re young and we do poorly on a math test, we start to believe that we’re “bad at math.” We beat ourselves up, wonder why we’re lagging compared to our peers and internalize comments that seem harmless to others but eat at us inside. As we get older, we go to a lower-level class, […]
There’s been plenty of conversation (as usual) around what’s happening in Laker Town. That discussion has revolved around, but certainly has not been limited to, the fit between two ball-dominant stars in Luka Doncic and LeBron James. Even with the fit not being perfect though, and with the 41 year old James looking mortal at […]
The Dallas Mavericks played a late game against the Sacramento Kings on Tuesday night. Dallas was looking for a win after having lost the last four to the Kings and managed to stop the slide with a 100-98 victory. Let’s get to the grades! Cooper Flagg: B+ 20 PTS / 8 REB / 6 AST / 1 STL / […]
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The Mavericks went to Sacramento and won what will likely be the worst national television game of the NBA season on Tuesday night. The Mavericks won behind an ugly but collective team effort, with six players finishing in double figures, led by Cooper Flaggs’ 20 points, eight rebounds and six assists, with just one turnover. […]
UPDATE: Trail Blazers forward Kris Murray will be UNAVAILABLE to play against the Rockets on Wednesday due to lower back soreness, the organization announced. Portland Trail Blazers forward Kris Murray is doubtful to play against the Houston Rockets on Wednesday due to lower back soreness, the organization announced. Blazers players Jerami Grant, Jrue Holiday, Matisse […]
It was only a buy game, sure, but the #20 Illinois Fighting Illini basketball team did exactly what they’re supposed to do in a situation like this, routing Southern 90-55. Keaton Wagler, the main storyline of Illini basketball preseason media day, finished just shy of a triple double today with 11 points, 10 assists and […] The post Keaton Wagler: Highest NBA Draft Stock on this Illini Basketball Team? appeared first on The Sports Bank .
The Dallas Mavericks (14-23) snapped their four-game losing streak, and their seven-game road skid on Tuesday, escaping Golden 1 Center with a 100-98 win over the Sacramento Kings (8-29). Brandon Williams waited until there were just 30 seconds left to play before hitting his first 3-pointer of the game, and it turned out to be […]
10 minutes. It feels like a second if you’re going about your day, but it sure feels like an eternity when it comes to a basketball game. In that sliding scale that felt like it leaned towards more of an eternity, 10 minutes is how long into the Minnesota Timberwolves’ game against the Miami Heat […]
It wasn’t pretty, but the Cleveland Cavaliers did enough to pull out a 120-116 win over an Indiana Pacers team that is now on a 13-game losing streak. The stats in the table below are from Cleaning the Glass. Now, let’s dive into some of the stats.
Tonight starts a two-game set between the Houston Rockets and Portland Trail Blazers. Both games will take place at the Moda Center (aka The Rose Garden). Houston already had one of these “two games in the same arena” thing with the Utah Jazz, and it went about how these usually do: either there’s a split […]
The Lakers didn’t play well, had multiple scoring droughts and trailed in the fourth on Tuesday. But in the end, Luka Dončić and LeBron James were too good for New Orleans to overcome. Playing around with sub-.500 teams and playing just good enough to win isn’t a recipe for long-term success or culture building. However, […]
After defeating the New Orleans Pelicans to begin their quick two-game road trip, the Lakers (23-11) are back at it on Wednesday when they take on the San Antonio Spurs (25-11). This is the third match between the two teams this season as the series is currently split at 1-1. Start time and TV schedule […]
Mitch Johnson called a timeout just a few minutes into the third quarter of the San Antonio Spurs 106-105 loss to the Memphis Grizzlies. After that timeout, five new players were on the court, with the starters all sitting on the bench. It was a sign of the head coach’s frustration with his team’s performance. […]
The New York Knicks (23-13) aim to snap a four-game losing skid when hosting the Los Angeles Clippers (13-22) at 7:30 p.m. ET on Wednesday, January 7, 2026 at Madison Square Garden. The matchup airs on MSG and FDSSC. In their last matchup on Monday, the Knicks suffered a 121-90 loss to the Pistons. The Clippers won their last matchup 103-102 against the Warriors on Monday. Jalen Brunson totaled 25 points, three rebounds and zero assists for the Knicks. Kawhi Leonard totaled 24 points, 12 reb...
Game Story Many things have been said about this season’s Minnesota Timberwolves. On nights like tonight, everything that we — yes, you and I — have said about this team’s inconsistencies and shortcomings fall away, and we see the skeleton of a team that should be near the top of the league. After a dreadfully […]
The Miami Heat have dropped their second straight game to the Minnesota Timberwolves in the span of four days. Despite a strong start—and Tyler Herro’s return— the Heat suffer their largest defeat of the season with a final score of 122-94. Miami’s offense looked encouraging to begin the game, coming out to a 29-27 first […] The post Heat collapse in second half to Anthony Edwards and the Timberwolves, lose 122-94 appeared first on Hot Hot Hoops - Miami HEAT NBA Blog .
The Cleveland Cavaliers pulled out an exciting 120-116 win over the Indiana Pacers thanks to 14 fourth-quarter points from Darius Garland. Unfortunately, if you were in the greater Cleveland area watching on FanDuel Sports Network Cleveland, you weren’t able to witness the conclusion of the game. The network’s feed cut out with exactly two minutes […]
The NBA Trade deadline is a wild time every year. Even when it’s boring, the anticipation, the rumors, and the conversations continue at a rapid pace. This year should be no different, and for the Dallas Mavericks, the range of outcomes is far and wide. The Mavericks have actually made an in-season trade for seven […]
After former Spur Jock Landale missed two free throws, De’Aaron Fox, with the chance to win the game, was blocked in the final seconds by Santi Aldama, and San Antonio lost a tight one to the Grizzlies 105-106. Cam Spencer scored the final five points of the evening to sesal the victory at the very […]
The Iowa Hawkeyes (12-3, 2-2) remain winless on the road after a 70-67 loss to the Minnesota Golden Gophers (10-5, 3-1). Bennett Stirtz picked up two quick fouls in the first half and spent the frame in and out of two-foul jail. During the first stretch on the bench, Kael Combs & Isaia Howard hit […]
Huge fourth-quarter performances from LeBron James and Luka Dončić carried the Lakers to another comeback win over the Pelicans on Tuesday, 111-103. LeBron took over early in the period to help LA overcome the deficit to start the period before Luka hit a pair of huge 3-pointers in the final minutes of the game to […]
It was a Dickensian nightmare. The best of times. The worst of times. A Tale of Two Halves. So, the answer to the question I’ve been asked over and over again for the last several weeks is . . . . . . “No it is apparent we are not ready to beat Duke.” * […]
The Cleveland Cavaliers managed to win a game they probably shouldn’t have. Darius Garland deserves credit for that. All grades are based on our usual expectations for each player. Darius Garland 29 points, 6 assists, 2 rebounds Did you forget who was the best closer in Cleveland last season? Garland didn’t. He went perfect in […]
The Dallas Mavericks (13-23) visit the Sacramento Kings for the second time in as many weeks. Dallas is coming off an improbable win over the Houston Rockets. Sacramento is riding a five game losing streak and have lost those five games by an average of 24 points! They’re in need of a win in a […]