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The Cleveland Cavaliers decided that defense and rebounding were optional on Wednesday night. That, combined with hot shooting from the Boston Celtics, added up to a humiliating 125-105 loss. Give the Celtics credit. The Cavs repeatedly shot themselves in the foot against an inferior opponent. At the same time, Boston knocked down their threes, had […]
From Fear The Sword | 3 months ago | 3 reads
The Houston Rockets came into Toronto for an early tip off against the Raptors, and it was clear early on that defense was optional. The Rockets scored 30 or more points in every quarter and shot 57.5 percent from the field including 43.3 percent from the three-point line. Despite Josh Okogie being in the starting […]
From The Dream Shake | 3 months ago | 2 reads
The Brooklyn Nets eyed and poked at their first win of the season again tonight, but in the end, sent it back to the kitchen. However, the Nets did find uncharted territory: a double-digit lead, which occurred immediately. Over the first four games, they were a league-worst -41 in the first quarter, but opened up […]
From NetsDaily | 3 months ago | 4 reads
According to ESPN’s Ben Solak, the Minnesota Vikings should trade for Indianapolis Colts since demoted starting quarterback Anthony Richardson just ahead of the NFL’s trade deadline: If there was anywhere for the former 4th overall pick of the 2023 NFL Draft to resurrect his early career, Minnesota would arguably be at the top of any […]
From Stampede Blue | 3 months ago | 6 reads
Against the Ghosts of Chicago Bulls Past, Matas Buzelis looked eager to remind fans that the organization has entered a new era. The second year forward was in full attack mode from the jump, starting the night 3-4 from the field with 7 points in under 4 minutes of action. His sense of urgency immediately showed the rest of his teammates how easy it would be to attack this Kings’ defense. The Bulls started to penetrate the paint with ease, scoring 16 of their first 27 points inside. The o...
From Bleacher Nation | Chicago Sports News, Rumors, and a Reasonable Level of Obsession | 3 months ago | 3 reads
Portland Trail Blazers wing Matisse Thybulle won’t return during tonight’s game against the Utah Jazz due to a left thumb injury, the organization announced. Thybulle appeared to aggravate his thumb on a fast break play at the end of the first quarter. He began clutching his hand after the play as the buzzer expired, and […]
From Blazer's Edge | 3 months ago | 4 reads
The Cleveland Cavaliers were boat raced by a Boston Celtics skeleton crew 105-125. It was a game defined by the Cavaliers’ poor defensive effort and energy on the glass. Grades are based on our usual expectations for each player. Donovan Mitchell 15 points (5-12 shooting), 6 assists, 4 rebounds, 3 turnovers What appeared to be […]
From Fear The Sword | 3 months ago | 5 reads
The Portland Trail Blazers and Utah Jazz are moving to the second half, so our GameDay Thread is doing the same. Here’s how to watch the game and tonight’s injury information: Portland Trail Blazers (2-2) vs. Utah Jazz (2-1) – Wed. Oct. 29 – 6 p.m. Pacific How to watch via antenna or cable: See your […]
From Blazer's Edge | 3 months ago | 4 reads
The Atlanta Hawks were in Brooklyn on Wednesday evening to face the Nets. The Hawks are coming off a wire-to-wire loss on Monday against the Chicago Bulls, and were looking to get back in the win column. For the Nets, they were still looking for their first win of the season. It was a very […]
From Peachtree Hoops | 3 months ago | 5 reads
How real is the Spurs’ 4-0 start? Is it mostly a schedule thing, or has the team made a genuine leap beyond expectations? Marilyn Dubinski: It would be dishonest to say the Spurs haven’t benefited from a somewhat easy opening schedule (which as always, will make up for itself), but there is also no doubt […]
From Pounding The Rock | 3 months ago | 8 reads
It feels like this is a recurring theme in Toronto Raptors lore these days, but another young player is being asked to step up amid injury early on in the season. With Jakob Poeltl out with back soreness, it was time for rookie Colin Murray-Boyles to step up, and the No. 9 overall pick in […]
From Raptors HQ | 3 months ago | 4 reads
The Celtics have struggled to find their three-point shot. On Wednesday night they found it, hitting 21 triples in the 125-105 win over the Cavaliers. Jaylen Brown had a huge game as well, scoring 30 points, his 2nd 30+ point game of the season. The Celtics came out with the same starting lineup as they […]
From CelticsBlog | 3 months ago | 3 reads
The Cleveland Cavaliers didn’t look anywhere near the championship-level team they aspire to be in their 125-105 beatdown to the Boston Celtics. The Cavs were a step slow on defense, couldn’t end possessions with defensive rebounds, and were far too reliant on the outside shot to have a well-balanced offensive attack. This stood in stark […]
From Fear The Sword | 3 months ago | 1 read
The Minnesota Vikings and Detroit Lions have issued their first injury reports in advance of Sunday’s game at Ford Field. Here they are: Minnesota Vikings Good news for the Vikings as Christian Darrisaw, J.J. McCarthy, and Andrew Van Ginkel were all full participants in practice on Wednesday, which bodes well for each of them starting […]
From Daily Norseman | 3 months ago | 6 reads
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From Denver Stiffs | 3 months ago | 3 reads
The Chicago Bulls welcomed Zach LaVine back to the United Center with open arms on Wednesday night. Returning to Chicago for the first time since he was traded away in February, the guard was met with plenty of cheers when his name was called during the Kings’ starting lineup introductions. The same went for DeMar DeRozan, who spent three years with the franchise before departing for Sacramento in the summer of 2024. The Daily Herald’s Mike McGraw shared some footage of the moment … ...
From Bleacher Nation | Chicago Sports News, Rumors, and a Reasonable Level of Obsession | 3 months ago | 5 reads
Adou Theiro has yet to play any kind of games donning a purple and gold jersey. The Lakers rookie missed Summer League and preseason action while recovering from knee surgery. Now that the regular season has begun, he has remained out. However, on Wednesday, there was a positive update for Thiero, he’s been cleared for […]
From Silver Screen and Roll | 3 months ago | 6 reads
The Seattle Seahawks are coming off a bye week, so you would expect a healthier injury report. We kind of got that with Devon Witherspoon practicing fully and Derick Hall listed as a limited participant. Christian Haynes was a full participant, as was Robbie Ouzts, after their practice windows were opened to return from IR. […]
From Field Gulls | 3 months ago | 3 reads
Brandon Williams’ first full season in the NBA is off to a shaky start. The former Arizona Wildcats guard, who is now a backup for the Dallas Mavericks, was arrested Saturday for possession of marijuana at Dallas Fort Worth International Airport. Williams was traveling through Terminal C when TSA agent noticed a “black container containing […]
From Arizona Desert Swarm | 3 months ago | 3 reads
The Washington Wizards face a huge early test on Thursday night against the reigning NBA champion Oklahoma City Thunder. Game info When: Thursday, Oct. 30th at 8:00 p.m. ET Where: Paycom Center, Oklahoma City, OK How to watch: Monumental Sports Network, League Pass Injuries: For the Wizards, Bilal Coulibaly (thumb) is expected to make his season debut. For the […]
From Bullets Forever | 3 months ago | 3 reads
The Portland Trail Blazers have a chance to win two in a row tonight as they face the Utah Jazz on the road. Can they do it? Can Shaedon Sharpe bust out of his shooting slump? Those are just two of tonight’s storylines as the Blazers take the floor again. Here’s how to watch the […]
From Blazer's Edge | 3 months ago | 3 reads
The Minnesota Vikings’ 2025 season has taken a markedly negative turn over the past couple of weeks, and now they’ve got a tall task ahead of them in Week 9 as they head to the Motor City to take on their division rivals, the Detroit Lions. The Lions have had Minnesota’s number in recent years, […]
From Daily Norseman | 3 months ago | 8 reads
The Dallas Mavericks host the Indiana Pacers on Wednesday night. It’s the last home game in a five-game stretch where they’ve underperformed, going just 1-3 so far. The Pacers have had two days rest after losing their third straight game. Indiana is still winless. The game starts at 7:30 pm CST. Dallas enters this game […]
From Mavs Moneyball | 3 months ago | 3 reads
We’re entering the second part of the 2025 Seattle Seahawks regular season, having raced out to an impressive 5-2 start before their Week 8 bye. One of the biggest developments for Seattle has been the performance of the passing offense, which ranks No. 2 in FTN’s DVOA and is tearing up the entire NFL with […]
From Field Gulls | 3 months ago | 1 read
The Brooklyn Nets are off to their worst start since the 2015-16 season, seeking its first win after losses to Charlotte, San Antonio, Cleveland and Houston. They’ve been outmatched, their defense is historically bad, and there aren’t too many positive takeaways on the rookies. Thankfully, we’re only four games in. KEY INFO GAME PREVIEW “Nets […]
From NetsDaily | 3 months ago | 4 reads