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Good morning. Optional Musical Accompaniment All right, so I’m bringing back the Anchor Drop as a daily feature, and also because it’s Champ Week and just before March Madness, an open thread for all the sickos with an ESPN+ subscription amongst us. Tyler Tanner is the SEC Player of the Week and also First-Team All-SEC, […]
Time is ticking for the Toronto Raptors. With 19 games remaining in their regular-season schedule, the Raptors don’t have significant runway left to prove they’re more than their reputation. Toronto beats up on non-playoff teams. They struggle against teams destined to compete for a playoff spot. That’s not a bad spot to be in for […]
Don’t look now, but the Atlanta Hawks are picking up a bit of momentum as we enter the closing stretch of the NBA season. Atlanta has won seven out of their last eight games – including the last six in a row – and have opened up a commanding five-and-a-half game lead over the 11th […]
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The Boston Celtics won the 2024 NBA Finals. Their dynamic duo of Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown supported by a solid roster of talent carried over as they aimed toward a consecutive run in 2025. Unfortunately, in Game 4 of the Eastern Conference Semifinals, Tatum suffered a non-contact Achilles tendon rupture. The Celtics’ goal of […]
What up, TOC Nation! It is officially sports betting season. This article is about betting, so if you are not interested in this topic, please skip this article. There will be several of these as we go through March Madness, but I will do my best to make it clear in the title if it […]
For the first time all season, we’re seeing the version of the Celtics everyone has been waiting for. So far, so good. That was the first impression when Jayson Tatum stepped back on the floor after nearly 10 months away. After Sunday’s win against Cleveland, Joe Mazzulla said Tatum “gave the game exactly what it […]
Ever hear the phrase, "the grass isn't always greener on the other side", maybe it is.
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 shine has come off of Rockets coach Ime Udoka. After helping turn the team around, […]
What: Charlotte Hornets (32-33) (18-16 away) at Portland Trail Blazers (31-34) (17-15 home) When: 10:00 pm Eastern Where: Moda Center; Portland, OR How to watch: FanDuel Sports Network, NBA League Pass Outfitting: Hornets–Icon (teal), Trail Blazers–Association (white) Game Lines: Hornets -3.5, Hornets money line -148, O/U 227.5 Injuries:Hornets: Coby White-out (calf management), Liam McNeeley-out (ankle) […] The post Charlotte Hornets vs Portland Trail Blazers Preview: Game 66 first appeared...
It looked like the Boston Celtics were primed for the first season of a soft rebuild this season, largely due to a bloated salary sheet and the devestating Achilles injury suffered by franchise star Jayson Tatum. The expectations were that the Celtics were going to be a good not great team this year with a […]
The Utah Jazz beat the Golden State Warriors in a game they really needed to lose 119-116. The first thing that needs to be said here is that the Golden State Warriors are pathetic from top to bottom. It starts with Steve Kerr, who decided to whine after the game was over about the number […]
Auditions for next year’s roster continued in earnest Monday night when the shorthanded Utah Jazz took on the equally decimated Golden State Warriors at the Delta Center. News surfaced earlier that day that the Jazz released guard Vince Williams Jr, adding more incentive for players like Elijah Harkless, Blake Hinson, Oscar Tshiebwe and Cody Williams […]
Still smarting from the previous day’s drubbing by the Lakers, the Knicks (41*-25) bounced over to the Intuit Dome to challenge the LA Clippers (32-32). Redemption was not in the cards, however. The visitors spent most of the night digging out of holes they had dug themselves. 20 turnovers, cold shooting, and long Clippers runs […]
In an interview with podcaster Emily Austin last week, Michael Porter Jr. spoke about how he’s enjoying his time with the Nets … which he’s said before. He also spoke about his relationship with Andrew Tate, accused sex trafficker and self-described misogynist, which he’s also done before … unfortunately. Here’s all 73 (not necessarily) fun […]
CLEVELAND — The Cleveland Cavaliers cruised to an easy 115-101 win over a shorthanded Philadelphia 76ers team. “The beauty of it is we got another one tomorrow,” is how James Harden ended his media scrum after Sunday’s disappointing loss to the Boston Celtics. The Cavs didn’t make up for that performance, but this was a […]
The Lakers (39-25) look to keep their winning ways going against the visiting Minnesota Timberwolves (40-24) on Tuesday. This is the final match between the two teams this season, as L.A. looks to sweep the regular season series. Start time and TV schedule Who: Los Angeles Lakers vs. Minnesota Timberwolves When: 8 p.m. PT, Mar 10 Where: Crypto.com […]
at Boston Celtics (43-21) at San Antonio Spurs (47-17) Tuesday, March 10, 2026 8:00 PM ET Regular Season Game #65 Road Game #34 TV: NBC/Peacock, NBCSB, FDSN Radio: 98.5 Sports Hub, WOAI/KXTN, Sirius XM AT&T Center The Celtics continue their 3 game road trip with a stop in San Antonio to take on the Spurs. They beat the Cavaliers 109-98 on Sunday. They will finish the trip on Thursday in OKC. This is the second, and final game between these t...
The Denver Nuggets lost a heartbreaker to the Oklahoma City Thunder 129-126 despite the best efforts of Nikola Jokic and Jamal… The post The Denver Nuggets lose a thriller in OKC to the Thunder, 129-126 appeared first on Denver Stiffs .
Portland Trail Blazers All-Star forward Deni Avdija isn’t listed on the team’s injury report ahead of Tuesday’s matchup against the Charlotte Hornets at the Moda Center. Following a six-game absence due to a lingering back injury, Avdija returned to the lineup during Portland’s 131-111 win over the Indiana Pacers on Sunday. In 25 minutes, Avdija […]
The Brooklyn Nets picked up their second win in a row tonight, and while they played winning basketball by all accounts, it felt like the Memphis Grizzlies set it down on the ground for them and walked away. The Nets held Michael Porter Jr. out tonight for rest. They also started Drake Powell, who spent […]
When the Portland Trail Blazers face the Charlotte Hornets tomorrow night we’ll be celebrating our annual Blazer’s Edge Night with 2617 of our friends whom you sent to the Moda Center via tickets you donated! I’m in town to attend the event. Tomorrow you can catch me on the radio with Chad Doing on Rip […]
2025-26 Sixers Bell Ringer season standings:Tyrese Maxey – 22Joel Embiid – 9VJ Edgecombe – 9Paul George – 6Kelly Oubre Jr. – 4Jared McCain :’( – 3Dominick Barlow – 2Andre Drummond – 2Jabari Walker – 1MarJon Beauchamp – 1Adem Bona – 1Justin Edwards – 1Quentin Grimes – 1Trendon Watford – 115th roster spot – 1 The […]
The Cleveland Cavaliers rolled the Philadelphia 76ers 115-101. All grades are based on our usual expectations for each player. James Harden 21 points, 5 assists, 5 rebounds, 29 minutes Chef Harden was cooking tonight. This was one of those games where Harden felt two steps ahead of the defense. His step-back jumpers and dimes to […]
Being the starting center of the Lakers is always going to bring an inherent pressure with it. After embracing that pressure coming into the season, Deandre Ayton has faded into the background. With each subpar game, the focus on him intensifies. Recently, those games have come with more frequency for Ayton. Sunday, though, was a […]