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For much of the season, the Dallas Mavericks coaching staff hasn’t had the most glowing appraisal of their marquee offseason acquisition Christian Wood’s defense. To begin the year, the Mavs have utilized Wood off the bench instead of as a starter alongside Luka Doncic, much to the fans’ chagrin. But amid the Mavs’ injury woes, […]

Donovan Mitchell and Klay Thompson put on a show in the NBA on Monday night, and added some ridiculous history to their monster performances in the process. Spida became the 12th player in NBA history to score over 70 points in a game, absolutely carrying the Cleveland Cavaliers to a 145-134 overtime win over the Chicago […]

Klay Thompson looked like the Klay of old on Monday night. The Golden State Warriors shooting guard poured in 54 points and provided the scoring punch they needed to survive a double-overtime scare against the Atlanta Hawks. Just as Klay has always operated, he didn’t force his baskets and got his points within the flow […]

Klay Thompson, somehow, had enough in the left tank on Monday night to continue his game-long heroics in overtime. The Golden State Warriors star scored 10 points and dropped a pivotal assist across both overtimes of his team’s epic 143-141 victory over the Atlanta Hawks, helping extend his team’s winning streak to a season-long five […]

The Golden State Warriors continued their winning ways in epic fashion on Monday night, beating the Atlanta Hawks 143-141 in double overtime behind Klay Thompson’s throwback 54-point outburst. Here are three key reactions to one of the wildest wins in franchise history. Vintage Klay Thompson explodes for 54 points Missing an MVP candidate and arguably […]

Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James continues to make history. On Monday against the Charlotte Hornets, he was back to his usual dominant ways to help propel LA to their second straight win. James had another all-around performance for the Purple and Gold, dropping 43 points, 11 rebounds, six assists and one steal to lead […]

The Los Angeles Lakers defeated the Charlotte Hornets 121-115 on Monday. That is the Hornets’ second straight loss at home, and it was a rough game for the team all the way around. A few different lapses in transition defense and some questionable shot selection killed this team in the early proceedings. They were down […]

The Brooklyn Nets’ Monday night matchup with the tanking San Antonio Spurs was not at the top of the list of games to watch this season. Despite this, there was a noticeable buzz at Barclays Center as the Nets claimed their 12th straight win, a 139-103 blowout of San Antonio. A sellout Brooklyn crowd remained […]

There’s just something in the air in Chase Center that gives the Golden State Warriors invincibility. Entering their Monday night contest against the Atlanta Hawks armed with the best home record in the league, the Warriors had a golden opportunity to continue their climb atop the Western Conference by extending their win streak to five […]

Klay Thompson certainly made LeBron James’ day even better. That much is clear after the Los Angeles Lakers forward saw the Golden State Warriors star drop a 50-piece on Monday against the Atlanta Hawks. With the Warriors still missing Stephen Curry, Thompson had to carry a lot more scoring load alongside Jordan Poole. And he […]

The Golden State Warriors, currently in the middle of an eight-game homestand, have a golden opportunity to make up ground in the Western Conference standings amid Stephen Curry’s shoulder injury. However, their game on Monday night is far from a cakewalk, with Trae Young and the Atlanta Hawks determined to shake off their season-long inconsistencies. […]

Despite Donovan Mitchell’s scoring outburst on Monday night, the Chicago Bulls were still on track to claim a much-needed victory over the Cleveland Cavaliers. After battling inconsistencies for much of the season, this would’ve been a huge victory for Billy Donovan’s Bulls, especially after Spida scored 55 points with the Bulls still leading, 130-127, with […]

Gregg Popovich has been coaching the San Antonio Spurs since the 1996-97 NBA season. Robert Parish was still around playing when he started calling the shots from the sidelines for the Spurs. Now in his fourth different decade of coaching the Spurs, does Popovich think about when is the time for him to finally call […]

PHILADELPHIA — The Philadelphia 76ers have won their first game of 2023 by taking down a strong New Orleans Pelicans squad. It wasn’t easy but the Sixers held on for the win thanks to 42 points from Joel Embiid and 27 points from James Harden. While they were the stars for the winning side, Zion […]

PHILADELPHIA — The Philadelphia 76ers are welcoming Tyrese Maxey back into the lineup after he missed a month with a foot bone injury. Although the results haven’t been the best for the young guard, he was able to play a key role in a Sixers win in his first home game since the Nov. 18 […]

Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James offered his prayers and support for Damar Hamlin and his family after the Buffalo Bills safety collapsed on the field following a head injury. During the first quarter of the Bills’ Week 17 game against the Cincinnati Bengals on Monday, Hamlin took a hit that put him down on […]

Cleveland Cavaliers guard Donovan Mitchell has always had a knack for scoring the ball. Since entering the league in 2017, Mitchell has been one of the best shot creating guards in the NBA, never finishing a season with a scoring average below 20 points per game. But his career-high 71-point explosion to lead the Cavs […]

Zion Williamson was unable to finish Monday’s 120-111 loss against the Philadelphia 76ers. The New Orleans Pelicans superstar was forced to exit late in the third quarter with what has been initially diagnosed as a hamstring strain. Zion was unable to return to the game, and it’s possible that he could miss some time because […]

Jacque Vaughn spent seven seasons on the Brooklyn Nets’ coaching staff before landing the head coaching job. During that time, Vaughn quietly became a significant voice behind the scenes, cultivating relationships with players and providing a high-IQ, defensive mind on the bench. The longtime assistant now finds himself leading one of the most dramatic turnarounds […]

Kevin Durant and the Brooklyn Nets were looking to make it 12 straight wins on Monday as they hosted the San Antonio Spurs in the Barclays Center. The occasion was graced by football superstar Kylian Mbappe following France’s second-place finish in the recently concluded 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar. Mbappe was seen sitting courtside […]

Just three days after taking a loss to the New Orleans Pelicans (23-14), the Philadelphia 76ers (22-14) once again faced off against the championship hopeful from the Big Easy. This time, at Wells Fargo Center, the Sixers really came to play and picked up a huge win by a score of 120-111. Let’s break down […]

Even Phoenix Suns star Chris Paul is confused that Carmelo Anthony remains unsigned and a free agent nearly halfway through the 2022-23 season. Anthony hasn’t been signed ever since finishing his one-year stint with the Los Angeles Lakers, a situation that Paul finds shocking considering what his old buddy has done in his career. “Somebody […]

After dropping two straight games, the Philadelphia Eagles aren’t looking like the dominant side they once were during the first half of the season. Philly still owns the best record in the entire NFL (they are currently tied with the Kansas City Chiefs at 13-3), but at this point, there seems to be some cause […]

These days, the great Charles Barkley has been making a killing as one of the hosts in the highly-popular and very entertaining NBA on TNT broadcast. Along with Shaq, Kenny Smith, and Ernie Johnson, this foursome has firmly established itself as one of the most prominent team-ups in the world of sports broadcasting today. Barkley […]

Robert Williams has made a significant impact on the Boston Celtics since he returned to the lineup nearly three weeks ago. The 6-foot-9 center missed the first two months of the season following offseason knee surgery, but he’s now nearing full strength again for the C’s. At this point, however, it seems that Williams’ journey […]

The New York Knicks took care of business on Monday as they made easy work of the Phoenix Suns in what turned out to be a lopsided blowout win, 102-83. Julius Randle led the charge for the Knicks and his strong play earned the ultimate show of respect from the adoring home crowd in Madison […]

40 minutes. That’s how long the Denver Nuggets arena staff took to repair the rim mid-game on Sunday as they hosted Jaylen Brown and the Boston Celtics. After the lengthy delay, the Nuggets still managed to hold on for the win, 123-111. For his part, Jaylen Brown clearly wasn’t happy with how the game delay […]

The New York Knicks were off to a scorching start against a shorthanded Phoenix Suns side on Monday. Julius Randle and Co. outscored their opponents 23-11 in the opening period, and they never looked back. The game ended in a massive blowout in favor of the Knicks, 102-83. After the game, Randle was asked to […]

Luka Doncic has taken the basketball world by storm of late. The Dallas Maverick superstar has been on an absolute tear, leading his team to a six-game winning streak. He’s put up some pretty insane stat lines along the way too, as the three-time All-Star firmly establishes himself as one of the frontrunners for this […]

The Los Angeles Lakers will be shorthanded yet again on Monday when they take on the Charlotte Hornets. Anthony Davis is still out indefinitely for LA with a foot injury and currently has no timetable to return. Joining him on the sidelines for the Hornets matchup is Lonnie Walker IV, who has already been tagged […]

With the NBA trade deadline looming in just over a month, rumors and potential packages have been swirling around the league. There was even rumored interest in Boston Celtics guard Payton Pritchard, however these reports likely won’t come to fruition. The chances the C’s deal Pritchard before the Feb. 9 deadline are slim to none, according […]

To say that Jimmy Butler’s right knee has been problematic this season would be an understatement at this point. The Miami Heat talisman missed seven straight games with soreness on this same knee and he has been forced to sit out three more games since as the team manages the knee injury. Butler has been […]

The Miami Heat (19-18) visit the Los Angeles Clippers (21-17) on Monday night. Action tips off at 10:3 p.m. ET. Below we continue our NBA odds series with a Heat-Clippers prediction, plus we give info on how to watch this game. Miami has won three of the last four but still sits in seventh place […]

Jonathan Isaac hasn’t appeared in an NBA game since 2020. But that could change soon, as head coach Jamahl Mosley said Isaac was a “full go” at the Orlando Magic’s Monday practice, per Khobi Price. Price added that there is no timetable for Isaac’s return. Nevertheless, this news is a critical update for the Magic’s […]

The Los Angeles Clippers will be looking to end a two-game losing skid on Monday at home against the Miami Heat, but they could be without a key figure. Kawhi Leonard, who appears to be finally injury-free, is dealing with a non-COVID illness and is listed as questionable here, as reported by Tomer Azarly. Leonard […]

The Milwaukee Bucks are in a bit of a slump lately, going just 4-6 in their last 10 games. Khris Middleton remains out with a knee injury and his absence has definitely played a part in their struggles. The forward already missed most of the campaign after recovering from wrist surgery and now, he’s dealing […]

The Atlanta Hawks (17-19) visit the Golden State Warriors (19-18) on Monday night. Action tips off at 10 p.m. ET. Below we continue our NBA odds series with a Hawks-Warriors prediction and pick, plus give information on how to watch this game. Atlanta has lost three in a row to drop them to ninth place […]

Luka Doncic and the Dallas Mavericks appear to be figuring things out after a somewhat slow start to the 2022-23 season. Doncic has been on an absolute tear as of late, and has led the Mavs on a six-game win streak, which has catapulted them up to fourth in the Western Conference standings. In the […]

The Denver Nuggets (24-12) visit the Minnesota Timberwolves (16-21) on Monday night. Action tips off at 8 p.m. ET. Below we continue our NBA odds series with a Nuggets-Timberwolves prediction and pick, plus give a look at how to watch. Denver has won seven of its last eight games to push them into first place […]