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The Cleveland Cavaliers have a 15-49 record when facing the Miami Heat in South Beach. In their last 10 visits, the Cavs are 2-8 when facing the Heat within the confines of the Kaseya Center. That’s not just from when Cleveland was rebuilding without LeBron James either. That 10-game snippet spans all the way back […]

With the division title suddenly back in play for both teams, the Dallas Cowboys’ Week 14 clash with the Philadelphia Eagles has the implications to be the biggest regular season game each NFC contender has played in a long time. Hurts’ Eagles came out on top Week 8 in Philly, but Prescott and the Cowboys […]

Not too long ago, Bryson Tiller went kayaking. It was his first time, so he was a bit out of his element. And while the Class II rapids did throw him off balance — and once into the water — the sailing was, overall, smooth. Figures. Tiller, 18, just began his second season at Overtime […]

It’s been a rough past few weeks in a difficult first season with the New York Jets for Allen Lazard. But a fresh opportunity awaits him in Week 14 when the Jets host the Houston Texans. A healthy scratch from the lineup two weeks ago and targeted only once (an incompletion) in last week’s miserable […]

Breece Hall remains limited in practice and on the New York Jets injury report for their Week 14 game against the Houston Texans. But that doesn’t necessarily mean New York’s top running back will miss the game Sunday. “He’s dealing with an ankle, it’s just trying to get him comfortable,” Jets coach Robert Saleh explained […]

PHILADELPHIA — Joel Embiid’s dominance has continued as he again leads the NBA in scoring and has the Philadelphia 76ers playing very good basketball. Patrick Beverley is loving what he sees from the Sixers center, especially now that he’s a teammate of his. Marcus Morris Sr. is in his 13th NBA season (and first with […]

Bailey Zappe had the best performance in his young career as he led the New England Patriots to an upset win over the Pittsburgh Steelers on Thursday night. But the people closest to the Patriots quarterback weren’t able to make the trip to Pittsburgh. Following the Patriots’ win, Zappe shared that the tickets for the […]

Bailey Zappe dazzled in his second start of the 2023 season on Thursday, especially in the first half as he threw for three touchdowns in the New England Patriots’ upset win over the Pittsburgh Steelers. David Andrews was among the many who were impressed by Zappe’s performance. Following the win, the Patriots’ starting center and […]

Steve Kerr still doesn’t know whether he’ll make changes to the starting lineup for his team’s road tilt with the Oklahoma City Thunder on Friday. Less than 24 hours after publicly mulling that possibility for the first time, though, the Golden State Warriors’ longtime coach elaborated further on the numbers crunch his abnormally deep roster […]

You can’t blame Steve Kerr for sticking to the status quo as long as possible. It wasn’t even two years ago the Golden State Warriors won a title behind a four-man core of Stephen Curry, Draymond Green, Klay Thompson and Andrew Wiggins, with heavy doses of Kevon Looney sprinkled in. Even during the Dubs’ tumultuous […]

Currently on a two-game winning streak and heading out on a lengthy Eastern Conference road trip, the Cleveland Cavaliers could be without a few key faces when they head to South Beach to take on the Miami Heat on Friday. The Cavs will be without Emoni Bates (NBA G League Assignment), Ty Jerome (ankle), Caris […]

The Boston Celtics are more than six months removed from their disappointing loss in the Eastern Conference Finals to the Miami Heat. And despite that lengthy period of time, Celtics star Jaylen Brown hasn’t forgotten what it felt like to come up short with the chance to play for a championship on the line. In […]

Chicago Bulls guard Zach LaVine is the All-Star being talked about most in trade rumors around the NBA. Perhaps one of the worst kept secrets around the league is that LaVine has not been happy with the direction of the franchise in quite some time, and this season brought reports of him going to Bulls […]

Breece Hall was not a full participant at New York Jets practice again Thursday because of an injured ankle. But the running back did provide a positive update ahead of the Jets’ Week 14 game against the Houston Texans. Hall worked on a side field Tuesday and did not practice Wednesday. But when asked how […]

HOUSTON – Who could have envisioned a Holiday brother not named Jrue to provide quality bench minutes for the Houston Rockets? Initially signed for the vet minimum, Aaron Holiday is proving otherwise. In 16 games, Holiday is averaging 7.4 points, with a 62.1% true shooting and 43.5% behind the arc in 18.7 minutes of playing […]

CAMDEN, N.J. — Joel Embiid is fresh off another masterclass performance after dropping 50 points in a win over the Washington Wizards. The Sixers’ big man bulldozed his way to the half-century mark with ease. Even for a 13-year veteran like Marcus Morris Sr., his level of dominance is hard to fathom. Morris has played […]

CAMDEN, N.J. — When the Philadelphia 76ers hired Nick Nurse as head coach, the expectation was that they would be running and gunning, playing with a high pace and shooting a high volume of three-pointers. The former is progressing that way, as the Sixers are around league average in pace after being in the bottom […]

San Antonio Spurs rookie phenom Victor Wembanyama described his team’s struggles in Wednesday’s 102-94 loss at the Minnesota Timberwolves along tough terms. “Screws up,” “bad on offense,” “lack of experience,” “we’re supposed to be able to play in any condition,” were just some of the words he used to describe the team’s 15th consecutive loss, […]

Zion Williamson took a ‘back seat’ and head coach Willie Green had to experiment with the rotations but the New Orleans Pelicans have made it to Las Vegas. They are one win away from playing for the first-ever NBA In-Season Tournament championship trophy. It’s safe to say they would not be in the position if […]

After a disappointing Nov. 30 loss to the shorthanded Charlotte Hornets, the Brooklyn Nets have won back-to-back games against the Orlando Magic and Atlanta Hawks, two playoff-caliber opponents. Following a six-game absence due to a lower back strain, backup guard Dennis Smith Jr. returned and played a key role in both contests. Mikal Bridges pointed […]

The Denver Nuggets had a 15-point lead in the first quarter against the Los Angeles Clippers on Wednesday night. But that lead ultimately dissipated, and the Clippers came storming back for a 111-102 win over the defending champion Nuggets. This loss was also significant, as it was the Nuggets’ first loss to the Clippers since […]

Mac Jones’ third season in the NFL has gone far worse than anyone could’ve hoped, causing him to be benched in four games before being sat for Bailey Zappe last week. As the debate has raged on if the New England Patriots screwed Jones over, former Pats star Devin McCourty took a bit of a […]

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Joel Embiid wore his typical #21 for the Philadelphia 76ers as he led them to a close win over the Washington Wizards with a 50-point game. But it would have been more appropriate for him to wear a big red “S” with the way he saved the day for the Sixers. The […]

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Kelly Oubre Jr. is officially back for the Philadelphia 76ers. The high-flying forward made his return after missing 11 games and played a key part in a 131-126 win over the Washington Wizards. Oubre not only played significant minutes but played well in crunch time with the Sixers clinging to a lead. […]

At least the Golden State Warriors came away victorious, right? The clarity Steve Kerr and the coaching staff are still looking for from their team was nowhere to be found Wednesday night, though, as a rash of early turnovers and cold three-point shooting nearly contributed to Golden State’s most embarrassing loss of the season. Fortunately, […]

MINNEAPOLIS — The Minnesota Timberwolves hosted the San Antonio Spurs for a nationally televised game featuring two dominant Frenchmen. The matchup itted Rudy Gobert vs. mentee Victor Wembanyama, the No. 1 pick in the 2023 NBA Draft. After a slow start to the game for Minnesota, the Timberwolves picked up their play in the second […]

The Brooklyn Nets were in a prime position to pick up their fourth win in five games after taking a two-point lead over the Atlanta Hawks with 22 seconds remaining Wednesday at State Farm Arena. However, as he did in Brooklyn’s November 22 overtime loss at Atlanta, Trae Young would attempt to play spoiler, coming […]

The Golden State Warriors survived a rough shooting night on Wednesday to come back for a hard-earned 110-106 win over the Portland Trail Blazers. Here are three in-depth reactions from the Dubs’ much-needed victory at Chase Center. Warriors’ turnover woes get worse early The areas Steve Kerr continues to harp on most during the Warriors’ […]

The Dallas Mavericks snapped a two-game losing streak with a dominant 147-97 victory over the Utah Jazz on Wednesday night. Luka Doncic had a triple-double before the first-half came to an end, and Dallas was able to cruise to the win. Doncic and the entire Mavs team played well. Sure, they were going up against […]

The Chicago Bulls have now won three games in a row as they convincingly defeated the Charlotte Hornets on Wednesday night in Chicago. The Bulls controlled the game from the start and ended up winning 111-100. The Bulls are now 8-14 after the win, and they have won all three games on this win streak […]

Heading into their matchup with the Orlando Magic, there was legitimate concern about how the Cleveland Cavaliers would find an offensive rhythm. Before tipoff, the Magic had the league’s third-best defense, allowing only 109.3 points per 100 possession. While Orlando’s defense seemed impenetrable, it wasn’t invincible — the Magic struggle to contain opponents in transition, […]

After a four-day break, the Philadelphia 76ers (13-7) took on the Washington Wizards (3-17). With a fully healthy team for the first time in a while, the Sixers played next to no defense for most of the game but still came away with the win by a score of 131-126. Let’s break down a Sixers […]

The Los Angeles Lakers are 5-0 in the NBA In-Season Tournament and have outscored their opponents by 77 points. LeBron James, Anthony Davis, and Austin Reaves — with a major assist from the officials — helped the Lakers secure a spot in the semifinals (and a $100,000 cash prize) via a nail-biting victory over the […]

The Chicago Bulls are currently in the middle of an important stretch as they are running out of time to turn their season around after starting 5-14. To make things more difficult for the Bulls, they have been battling a lot of injuries as of late, and one player who is still out is star […]

The Brooklyn Nets have one of the NBA’s top offenses this season despite the extended absence of starting point guard Ben Simmons. The three-time All-Star has missed Brooklyn’s last 12 games due to a nerve impingement in his back, a development many thought would halt the team’s elite fastbreak attack. Yet, the Nets’ offense ranks […]

The Chicago Bulls haven’t gotten off to a great start this season as they currently have a 7-14 record through 21 games. However, the season is young, and the Bulls still have some time to figure things out. They are in the middle of a crucial stretch right now as games 20-30 seem big in […]

Although head coach Ime Udoka is no longer with the Boston Celtics, it’s clear he made a profound impact on the best players in the team. Beantown star Jayson Tatum gave Udoka his props on the Point Forward podcast, saying he was integral to Boston’s run to the 2022 NBA Finals. While Udoka was suspended […]

The way the Cleveland Cavaliers and the Orlando Magic have rebuilt their foundation is fascinatingly similar. While the Cavs have already dipped their toes into the postseason waters, the Magic appear primed to follow suit. Both rely on strong guard play and are expecting their otherworldly big man to be part of their future. Both […]

Robert Saleh offered a terse reply Wednesday to Aaron Rodgers’ recent criticism about repeated “leaks” in the New York Jets organization. “I don’t think it’s an attack on the organization, but I always appreciate Aaron’s thoughts and comments,” Saleh said, per Rick Cimini of ESPN. When asked directly if he believed the Jets had a […]