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The Cleveland Cavaliers snuck out of Indiana with a win. But you might not have been able to see it happen live. Let’s see who won and lost the game. LOSER – FanDuel Sports Network I mean, come on? Frustrations about the Cavs aside, this game was heading towards a fantastic finish when Craig Porter […]
The Cleveland Cavaliers avoided disaster. They overcame a nine-point fourth-quarter deficit to defeat the Indiana Pacers 120-116 thanks to a tremendous fourth quarter for Darius Garland. The Cavs were shorthanded once again this evening. Donovan Mitchell sat out this game for rest. Additionally, Dean Wade left the game in the first half with a knee […]
The Washington Wizards held off a late surge Tuesday night to defeat the Orlando Magic, 120-112. Bilal Coulibaly opened the game with a steal and a slam for two of his seven first-quarter points. The 21-year-old wing drew the Paolo Banchero assignment and guarded him quite well. Tre Johnson’s streaky jump shot had made headlines […]
Athletic Club head into Wednesday’s Supercopa de España semifinal against FC Barcelona clear-eyed about the challenge that awaits them – beating one of Spain’s top two teams to progress into the final. Ernesto Valverde has acknowledged that his side are not the favorites, yet he frames the occasion as both a reward for past work […]
Do you want to see a hilarious statistic? 6-6. In the past 12 games, this is the win-loss record of the Oklahoma City Thunder, the number one seed in the Western Conference and owners of the best record in the entire National Basketball Association. Having most recently lost to the Charlotte Hornets 124-90, the top-seeded […]
The New York Knicks (23-13) will attempt to stop a four-game win streak when they host the Los Angeles Clippers (13-22) on Wednesday, January 7, 2026 at Madison Square Garden as 6-point favorites. The game airs at 7:30 p.m. ET on MSG and FDSSC. The matchup’s point total is set at 223.5. Knicks vs. Clippers Odds Knicks odds to win: -225 Clippers odds to win: +188 Spread: Knicks (-6) Total: 223.5 How to Bet on Knicks vs. Clippers Game Time and Information When: Wednesday,...
The Boston Celtics (23-12) are favored (-9.5) to continue a four-game winning streak when they host the Denver Nuggets (24-12) at 7 p.m. ET on Wednesday, January 7, 2026 at TD Garden. The contest airs on NBCS-BOS, ALT, KTVD, and ESPN. The matchup has an over/under set at 230.5 points. Celtics vs. Nuggets Odds Celtics odds to win: -360 Nuggets odds to win: +290 Spread: Celtics (-9.5) Total: 230.5 How to Bet on Celtics vs. Nuggets Game Time and Information When: Wednesday...
Miami Heat guard Tyler Herro, who’s missed the last 11 games with a toe injury, plans to play Tuesday against the Minnesota Timberwolves. Though the 25-year-old will be coming off the bench for the first time in nearly two calendar years. As a result, the Heat will continue starting Davion Mitchell, Norman Powell, Andrew Wiggins, […] The post Tyler Herro to return, come off bench vs. Timberwolves appeared first on Hot Hot Hoops - Miami HEAT NBA Blog .
Michael Porter Jr. joked recently that he’s become an NBA ironman, but it’s not really a joke. In the last two and a third year, MPJ has missed a total of 12 games, six this season, five last season and one the year before that. Not all of have been due to injuries like the […]
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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. The Spurs begin their second of four back-to-backs tonight in Memphis, […]
Central Division opponents meet when the Detroit Pistons (27-9) host the Chicago Bulls (17-19) at Little Caesars Arena, beginning at 7 p.m. ET on Wednesday, January 7, 2026. The Pistons are 10.5-point favorites in the game, the third matchup between the teams this season. The matchup has an over/under of 233.5. If you are aiming to make an informed wager on Wednesday’s game, see the best bets available for this matchup, in this article (based on our computer predictions). How to Bet on Pis...
The Toronto Raptors (22-15) take on the Charlotte Hornets (13-23) as only 2-point favorites on Wednesday, January 7, 2026 at 7 p.m. ET on FDSSE and TSN. The point total is set at 231.5 in the matchup. Our computer predictions in this article will help you decide what are the best bets available for Wednesday’s game. How to Bet on Raptors vs. Hornets Pick the Hornets (+2) to Cover The Raptors are 18-19-0 against the spread this year. The Hornets have 21 wins against the spread in ...
The Boston Celtics (23-12) are 9.5-point favorites as they try to continue a three-game home win streak when they host the Denver Nuggets (24-12) on Wednesday, January 7, 2026 at TD Garden. The matchup airs at 7 p.m. ET on NBCS-BOS, ALT, KTVD, and ESPN. The over/under is 230.5 in the matchup. Dig into the best bets available (according to our computer predictions) in Wednesday’s game, before you make an informed wager on the matchup. How to Bet on Celtics vs. Nuggets Pick the Nuggets (...
The Toronto Raptors (22-15) battle the Charlotte Hornets (13-23) at 7 p.m. ET on Wednesday, January 7, 2026. The matchup airs on FDSSE and TSN. Last time out, the Raptors won on Monday 118-100 over the Hawks. The Hornets are coming off of a 124-97 victory over the Thunder in their most recent game on Monday. Brandon Ingram put up 19 points, nine rebounds and three assists for the Raptors. Brandon Miller recorded 28 points, six rebounds and one assist for the Hornets. When is Raptors vs. Ho...
The Boston Celtics (23-12) aim to build on a four-game winning streak when they host the Denver Nuggets (24-12) at 7 p.m. ET on Wednesday, January 7, 2026 at TD Garden. The game airs on NBCS-BOS, ALT, KTVD, and ESPN. The Celtics are coming off of a 115-101 win against the Bulls in their last outing on Monday. The Nuggets won their most recent game 125-124 in OT against the 76ers on Monday. In the Celtics’ win, Anfernee Simons led the way with a team-high 27 points (adding three rebounds and ...
Miami Heat guard Norman Powell has been a breath of fresh air for the organization this season, so much so that he’s been their best offensive player through 36 games. Coming off the heels of a 34-point performance, draining a career-high nine 3-pointers against the New Orleans Pelicans, Powell continues to make his most compelling […] The post Does Heat’s Norman Powell have a case for All-Star team?! appeared first on Hot Hot Hoops - Miami HEAT NBA Blog .
The Chicago Bulls are making a tweak around the periphery of their roster. According to the club itself, the Bulls have inked free agent point guard Yuki Kawamura to a two-way contract. To open up a slot, the Bulls have waived forward Trentyn Flowers. Bulls Sign Yuki Kawamura Tap below for more info: https://t.co/4hxzHJzA8V — Chicago Bulls (@chicagobulls) January 6, 2026 Yuki Kawamura first arrived on the Bulls’ radar when he joined the team’s Summer League s...
Welcome to SB Nation Reacts, a survey of fans across the NBA. Throughout the year we ask questions of the most plugged-in Rockets fans and fans across the country. Sign up here to participate in the weekly emailed surveys. The NBA Trade Deadline approaches and the Rockets are swirling in rumors all over the league. […]
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The Washington Wizards play the Orlando Magic at 7:00 p.m. tonight. Watch the game on Monumental Sports Network.
This last week has been pretty rough across the board for the Knicks. Blowing a 19-point lead on New Year’s Eve to the Spurs snowballed into three straight bizarrely uncompetitive defeats, with two of them only appearing close at the end due to a strong fourth quarter. After Monday’s blowout loss in Detroit, there seem […]
Let’s get this out of the way immediately: the Oklahoma City Thunder are still the best team in the league. However, it seems like other young, athletic teams — on the right night — have their number. Unfortunately for the Thunder, the second-best team in the West certainly applies to this rule. And it appears their quest for a 70-win season may be dead. Here are our latest power rankings. I’ve changed things up a bit from Josh’s most recent rankings . NBA Power Rankings: Januar...
Houston Rockets star big-man Alperen Şengün will be sidelined 10-14 days after sustaining an ankle injury on Saturday, January 3rd against the Dallas Mavericks, according to Marc Stein of the Stein Line. Şengün has put together his best season on record, posting averages of 21 points, 9 rebounds and 7 assists. The Portland Trail Blazers, […]
With the NBA trade season officially underway, talk about what the Portland Trail Blazers might do is beginning to ramp up. Earlier today, Yahoo Sports reported that the Blazers were one of a few teams interested in Golden State forward Jonathan Kuminga. More rumors and names are bound to be floating amongst the NBA media […]