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Move aside Nikola Jokic, there’s a new triple-double king in the NBA — for this week. In one of the most random statistical stretches in Utah Jazz history, Jusuf Nurkic has done what no other Utah Jazz player past or present has done: record three straight triple-doubles. On Tuesday, Nurkic logged only the second triple-double […]
The New York Knicks defeated the Philadelphia 76ers 112-109 yesterday, a win familiar for anyone who has ever sat on the edge of their bed at the end of a long day of getting a small child through shopping and vaccinations and missed naps and vegetables and vomiting and felt that peculiar buzz that’s a […]
Jusuf Nurkic made Utah Jazz history in a blowout loss to the Miami Heat. No Jazz player has ever recorded three consecutive triple-doubles until tonight. Jusuf Nurkic, who was visibly gassed at the end of the game, stayed in despite the Utah Jazz being down by about 30 points. In the final minutes, he grabbed […]
What a truly hilarious and odd game from the Lakers. If you simply fell asleep at halftime and woke up for the final minutes of the contest, you’d think it was a straightforward, comfortable win where the Lakers controlled things throughout. Across the first, second and fourth quarters, the Lakers outscored the Mavs 112-75. They […]
The Miami Heat cruised to a 147-116 win over the Utah Jazz inside Delta Center, tying their season high in total points scored. It marked the eighth time the Heat have scored at least 140 points this season after doing so eight combined times in the franchise’s first 37 seasons. As a result of its […] The post Heat tie season high in scoring, cruise to 147-116 win over Jazz appeared first on Hot Hot Hoops - Miami HEAT NBA Blog .
After a four-game winning streak, the Dallas Mavericks (19-27) blew a fourth-quarter lead in Luka Dončić’s return, as both the offense and defense collapsed late. This game was a game of runs, as both teams demonstrated long stretches of dominance, with the Lakers final run ending the game. Let’s not waste any more time, into […]
The Dallas Mavericks (19-27) crumbled in the fourth quarter on Saturday, in Luka Dončić’s second trip to American Airlines Center in a Los Angeles Lakers uniform, wilting in the face of a late 23-5 run behind two clutch 3-pointers from Rui Hachimura in the 116-110 loss. The Lakers (27-17) got a game-high 33 points, eight […]
The Lakers led by as many as 14 and trailed by as many as 15 before coming from behind down the stretch to beat the Mavs, 116-110. The Lakers used a strong first half to hold a comfortable lead for much of the second half. All of that disappeared in the third quarter as LA […]
Forward Jamichael Stillwell returned after missing the last game against Iowa State and was one of UCF’s five double-digit scorers with 15 points and seven rebounds, helping the UCF Knights (15-4, 4-3 Big 12) past the Colorado Buffaloes 95-86 Saturday in Boulder. After a close first half that saw both offenses shoot at least 60% […]
A near wire-to-wire victory for a Cleveland Cavaliers team that is slowly, and quietly, playing their best basketball of the season. Here is who won and lost the game. Winner – Donovan Mitchell’s Second Half There is a Disney joke in here somewhere, but pun or not, the Cavs got a superstar effort from their […]
On a night when the Bulls franchise honored Derrick Rose and raised his #1 to the United Center rafters, the home team beat Boston 114-111 with a last second triple from Kevin Huerter. For the Celtics, they split the back-to-back nailbiters after winning in double OT last night in Brooklyn, but fall to 10-14 in […]
The Cleveland Cavaliers had a solid all-around game as they picked up a stress-free 119-105 win over the Orlando Magic. Grades are based on our usual expectations for each player. A “B” represents an average performance for that player. Donovan Mitchell 36 points, 9 assists, 5 rebounds, 2 steals Mitchell struggled to get going early. […]
The return of Austin Reaves is not only on the horizon for the Lakers, but it is imminent. Slated to come back during the team’s eight-game road trip, Reaves’ return looks increasingly likely to come in the next week. Prior to Saturday’s game against the Mavs, head coach JJ Redick gave the latest update on […]
This is our GAMETHREAD: Chat live about the game here! Injury Report: Miami Heat: Utah Jazz: Starting 5: Miami Heat: Kasparas Jakucionis, G Norman Powell, G Pelle Larsson, G/F Andrew Wiggins, F Bam Adebayo, C Utah Jazz: Keyonte George, G Svi Mykhailiuk, G Cody Williams, F Ace Bailey, F Jusuf Nurkic, C Broadcast Info: Tipoff: […] The post NBA GAMETHREAD: Miami Heat (23-22) @ Utah Jazz (15-30) appeared first on Hot Hot Hoops - Miami HEAT NBA Blog .
The Cleveland Cavaliers took care of business for the second night in a row. They comfortably defeated the Orlando Magic 119-105 thanks to a solid defensive effort and strong contributions from their entire rotation. Cleveland has now won six of their last eight games and 10 of their last 14. This was an ugly game […]
An old friend will reportedly make his return to the Sixers. Charles Bassey, who spent his rookie season in Philly, will return to the team on a 10-day deal, per ESPN’s Shams Charania. The big man was originally selected by the Sixers out of Western Kentucky in the second round (53rd overall) of the 2021 […]
According to Tim MacMahon, the Washington Wizards are “fairing to make a significant offer” for Walker Kessler. The reality is that the Utah Jazz can match any offer given to Kessler, so they can make sure he’s here next season. The question becomes, do they want to offer what the Wizards might give him? Utah, […]
The Brooklyn Nets (12-31) visit the Los Angeles Clippers (20-24) after losing six straight road games. The Clippers are double-digit favorites by 10.5 points in the contest, which starts at 9 p.m. ET on Sunday, January 25, 2026. The matchup’s over/under is set at 212.5. Clippers vs. Nets Odds Clippers odds to win: -461 Nets odds to win: +360 Spread: Clippers (-10.5) Total: 212.5 How to Bet on Clippers vs. Nets Game Time and Information When: Sunday, January 25, 2026 at ...
The Toronto Raptors (28-19) visit the Oklahoma City Thunder (37-9) after winning three straight road games. The Thunder are heavy favorites by 12.5 points in the contest, which tips at 7 p.m. ET on Sunday, January 25, 2026. The over/under for the matchup is 225.5. Thunder vs. Raptors Odds Thunder odds to win: -592 Raptors odds to win: +430 Spread: Thunder (-12.5) Total: 225.5 How to Bet on Thunder vs. Raptors Game Time and Information When: Sunday, January 25, 2026 at 7...
Early in their Nets careers, Drake Powell and Nolan Traore looked like the team’s two rookies least equipped for the NBA. One didn’t impress in college and missed most of the preseason. The other arrived built like a featherweight and played like the game was on fast-forward. Powell wasn’t a starter or a featured player […]
The Dallas Mavericks (19-26) host the Los Angeles Lakers (26-17) Friday night on ABC. The Mavericks are riding high having won four straight, most recently against the Golden State Warriors on Thursday. The Lakers are playing pretty uneven basketball lately, but in their most recent game they fell to the Los Angeles Clippers on Thursday […]
The Sacramento Kings (12-34) are big, 15-point underdogs as they look to break a four-game losing streak when they visit the Detroit Pistons (32-11) on Sunday, January 25, 2026 at Little Caesars Arena. The contest airs at 3 p.m. ET on FDSDET and NBCS-CA. The over/under for the matchup is set at 225.5. Before you place an informed wager on the matchup, see the best bets available in Sunday’s game based on our computer predictions. How to Bet on Pistons vs. Kings Pick the Pistons (-15) t...
The Toronto Raptors (28-19) are heavy, 12.5-point underdogs as they attempt to extend a three-game win streak when they visit the Oklahoma City Thunder (37-9) on Sunday, January 25, 2026 at Paycom Center. The matchup airs at 7 p.m. ET on FDSOK and TSN. The matchup’s over/under is 225.5. Our computer predictions for Sunday’s game will help you place an informed wager by picking the best bets available. How to Bet on Thunder vs. Raptors Pick the Raptors (+12.5) to Cover Against the s...
The San Antonio Spurs (31-14) host the New Orleans Pelicans (11-36) after winning four straight home games. The Spurs are double-digit favorites by 12.5 points in the contest, which begins at 7 p.m. ET on Sunday, January 25, 2026. The matchup has an over/under of 237.5. Our computer predictions in this article will help you pick what are the best bets available for Sunday’s game. How to Bet on Spurs vs. Pelicans Pick the Spurs (-12.5) to Cover In the Spurs’ 45 games this year, they...
The Denver Nuggets (31-15) are only 1.5-point underdogs as they try to continue a six-game road winning streak when they visit the Memphis Grizzlies (18-25) on Sunday, January 25, 2026 at FedExForum. The game airs at 3:30 p.m. ET on ALT2, FDSSE, and WMC-TV. The matchup has a point total of 226.5. Aiming to make an informed wager on Sunday’s game? Find out the best bets available in this matchup (based on our computer predictions) below. How to Bet on Grizzlies vs. Nuggets Pick the Nugg...