NBA power rankings for 2021-22 season
3 years, 2 months ago

NBA power rankings for 2021-22 season

LA Times  

Brooklyn Nets guard Kyrie Irving, middle, gathers with guard James Harden and forward Kevin Durant during the second half of the team’s NBA basketball game against the Golden State Warriors in San Francisco, on Feb. 13. Milwaukee Bucks The NBA’s defending champions might have conquered their demons last season with comebacks against the Nets and Suns. Sports Complete coverage: NBA season preview 2021-22 The NBA’s 75th anniversary season begins Tuesday, Oct. 19, with a pair of games, including Lakers vs. Warriors. Denver Nuggets Nikola Jokic was the best player in the league last season, but they’ll need Michael Porter Jr. to take a big step.

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NBA 2024-25 roundup: Giannis Antetokounmpo’s triple-double lifts Bucks to sixth straight win
3 weeks, 2 days ago

NBA 2024-25 roundup: Giannis Antetokounmpo’s triple-double lifts Bucks to sixth straight win

The Hindu  

Giannis Antetokounmpo recorded his third triple-double of the season with 42 points, 12 rebounds and 11 assists as the Milwaukee Bucks extended its winning streak to six games, beating the visiting Washington Wizards 124-114 on Saturday night. Suns 113, Warriors 105 Devin Booker and Tyus Jones stole the spotlight from a Kevin Durant-Stephen Curry showdown with a combined 46 points …

NBA 2024-25 roundup: Giannis Antetokounmpo nets 59 in Bucks’ OT win
1 month, 1 week ago

NBA 2024-25 roundup: Giannis Antetokounmpo nets 59 in Bucks’ OT win

The Hindu  

Giannis Antetokounmpo amassed an NBA season-high 59 points as the Milwaukee Bucks overturned an 18-point deficit to defeat the visiting Detroit Pistons 127-120 in overtime on Wednesday night. Mitchell finished with 23 points, 13 rebounds and nine assists for Cleveland, which is off to the NBA’s best start since the Golden State Warriors’ record-setting 24-game winning streak to begin the …

NBA Power Rankings: Cavaliers soar, Knicks drop and a spin through every team’s rotation
1 month, 2 weeks ago

NBA Power Rankings: Cavaliers soar, Knicks drop and a spin through every team’s rotation

New York Times  

Read The Athletic’s latest edition of NBA Power Rankings. Win-loss records are through Monday night, and other analysis is through Sunday’s action unless noted otherwise for this week: Tier 1: Top Contenders Last ranking: 2 In the last week: W vs. Spurs, W at Trail Blazers, W at Clippers, W vs. Magic Offensive rating: 110.9 Defensive rating: 93.8 Starters: Shai …

The Rising Stars of the 2024-25 NBA Season: Five Players to Watch
2 months ago

The Rising Stars of the 2024-25 NBA Season: Five Players to Watch

Al Jazeera  

The 2024-25 NBA season promises to be a thrilling one with a plethora of high-impact players. Giannis Antetokounmpo, Ja Morant, Victor Wembanyama, Anthony Edwards, and Zion Williamson are among the players to watch closely. Antetokounmpo, a two-time MVP, is poised to carry the Milwaukee Bucks to another championship, while Morant is back to make amends after a difficult season last …

NBA 2024-25 Season Preview: Can Anyone Stop the Boston Celtics Going Back-to-Back?
2 months ago

NBA 2024-25 Season Preview: Can Anyone Stop the Boston Celtics Going Back-to-Back?

CNN  

The 2024-25 season in the NBA is expected to be just as unpredictable as the past six years, with several teams vying for the Larry O'Brien Trophy. The Boston Celtics, who won the championship last year, are still strong contenders, but the Knicks, Sixers, and Nuggets will be looking to make a serious run at the title. The West Conference …

NBA 2024-25 Season Preview: Can Anyone Stop the Boston Celtics Going Back-to-Back?
2 months ago

NBA 2024-25 Season Preview: Can Anyone Stop the Boston Celtics Going Back-to-Back?

CNN  

The 2024-25 season in the NBA is shaping up to be a battle between the Boston Celtics and the New York Knicks. The Celtics, seeking their third consecutive championship, boast a formidable roster with the return of key players like Tatum, White, and Holiday. However, the Knicks have made a significant move by acquiring All-Star Karl-Anthony Towns, who should provide …

NBA 2024-25 futures odds: Celtics, Thunder, Knicks are favorites; Luka Doncic, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander top MVP board
2 months ago

NBA 2024-25 futures odds: Celtics, Thunder, Knicks are favorites; Luka Doncic, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander top MVP board

New York Times  

Predicting NBA champions is difficult this decade, thanks to the end of the superteam era. A busy offseason saw many of the league’s top contenders make splashy moves in an attempt to stay in the mix — including the stunning New York Knicks and Minnesota Timberwolves trade on the eve of training camp. NBA Finals winner odds For the second …

NBA predictions: A surprise team could challenge Celtics, Knicks, Sixers atop the East
2 months, 1 week ago

NBA predictions: A surprise team could challenge Celtics, Knicks, Sixers atop the East

New York Times  

-The Eastern Conference is the home of the NBA’s reigning champions … and also the home to a lot of teams that are straining to chase them. Paying him isn’t an easy decision — not when he’s already 35 and misses a guaranteed 20 games every year, and not when last season’s Heat seemed miles from contending even with him. …

NBA’s best 2024 offseason moves by team: Celtics, Knicks, Sixers among top 10
4 months, 1 week ago

NBA’s best 2024 offseason moves by team: Celtics, Knicks, Sixers among top 10

New York Times  

We now arrive at, as my man Kid Twist would have said in “The Sting,” the quill. Western 9 San Antonio Spurs 2023-24 record: 22-60; did not make playoffs Added: G Chris Paul ; F Harrison Barnes ; G Stephon Castle ; G Juan Nunez ; F Harrison Ingram ; F Riley Minix ; G Malachi Flynn ; G Brandon …

Five reasons the Celtics are about to win the title. Plus, who will win NBA Finals MVP?
6 months, 1 week ago

Five reasons the Celtics are about to win the title. Plus, who will win NBA Finals MVP?

New York Times  

The Bounce Newsletter | This is The Athletic’s daily NBA newsletter. Five reasons Boston is about to win a ring Tonight, the Celtics have a great chance to culminate their seven-year journey of the Jayson Tatum-Jaylen Brown duo trying to bring the Larry O’Brien trophy back to Boston. Redick is in the unique position of calling the NBA Finals for …

Celtics hold off Mavericks to lead NBA Finals 3-0 as Luka Dončić fouls out late
6 months, 1 week ago

Celtics hold off Mavericks to lead NBA Finals 3-0 as Luka Dončić fouls out late

New York Times  

DALLAS — If the dynamics of this series, these playoffs or the entire season, for that matter, were going to change, Wednesday night in Game 3 of the NBA Finals was the time. “We’re not necessarily saying ‘one more’ or anything like that — we are just saying, however long it takes,” said Tatum, who had a long embrace with …

Analysis: This NBA Finals will show if the Celtics are ready for pressure
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Analysis: This NBA Finals will show if the Celtics are ready for pressure

Associated Press  

Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown said all the right things after the Boston Celtics fell in the NBA Finals two years ago. A sizable one at that over the Dallas Mavericks, according to BetMGM Sportsbook, which means the Celtics will feel a level of pressure that wasn’t on the shoulders of Brown and Tatum two years ago. “You could see …

Just 6 teams have won NBA Finals 1 year after missing playoffs: Here’s how they did it
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Just 6 teams have won NBA Finals 1 year after missing playoffs: Here’s how they did it

New York Times  

Winning an NBA title is extremely difficult. Team Finals result Finals MVP 2022 Warriors Won Steph Curry 2021 Suns Lost 2020 Lakers Won LeBron James 2020 Heat Lost 2015 Cavaliers Lost 2008 Celtics Won Paul Pierce 2002 Nets Lost 1978 Sonics Lost 1977 Blazers Won Bill Walton 1976 Suns Lost 1975 Warriors Won Rick Barry 1967 Warriors Lost 1964 Warriors …

NBA Playoffs 2024: Knicks bounce back to crush Pacers, Jokic and Nuggets on a roll
7 months, 1 week ago

NBA Playoffs 2024: Knicks bounce back to crush Pacers, Jokic and Nuggets on a roll

The Hindu  

Jalen Brunson was back to his best on Tuesday as the New York Knicks dominated the Indiana Pacers 121-91 to take a 3-2 lead in their Eastern Conference semifinal Game 5. After losing Game 4 by 32 points, it was an emphatic response from the Knicks, with Brunson piling up 44 points with seven assists and four rebounds. Jokic guides …

Three key talking points entering the NBA Eastern Conference playoffs
8 months, 1 week ago

Three key talking points entering the NBA Eastern Conference playoffs

Al Jazeera  

Can anyone best Boston, is this the Knickerbockers’ year and what impact will Joel Embiid have on the East postseason? In the absence of key forward Julius Randle – out for the playoffs with season-ending shoulder surgery – Brunson’s regular season scoring average – 28.7 points per game – is almost as much as his next two teammates combined in …

Philadelphia travels to Phoenix for non-conference matchup
9 months ago

Philadelphia travels to Phoenix for non-conference matchup

Associated Press  

Philadelphia 76ers vs. Phoenix Suns Phoenix; Wednesday, 10 p.m. EDT BOTTOM LINE: The Philadelphia 76ers take on the Phoenix Suns in non-conference play. TOP PERFORMERS: Kevin Durant is scoring 27.8 points per game with 6.7 rebounds and 5.4 assists for the Suns. Tyrese Maxey is scoring 26.1 points per game and averaging 3.8 rebounds for the 76ers. LAST 10 GAMES: …

Brooklyn and Philadelphia face off in conference showdown
9 months, 2 weeks ago

Brooklyn and Philadelphia face off in conference showdown

Associated Press  

Philadelphia 76ers vs. Brooklyn Nets New York; Tuesday, 7:30 p.m. EST FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK NBA LINE: 76ers -2; over/under is 218 BOTTOM LINE: The Brooklyn Nets host the Philadelphia 76ers in Eastern Conference action Tuesday. The Nets average 13.8 made 3-pointers per game this season, 2.0 more made shots on average than the 11.8 per game the 76ers give up. LAST …

NBA roundup: Joel Embiid nets 51 as 76ers beats Wolves
1 year ago

NBA roundup: Joel Embiid nets 51 as 76ers beats Wolves

The Hindu  

Joel Embiid had 51 points and 12 rebounds to lift the host Philadelphia 76ers over the Minnesota Timberwolves 127-113 on Wednesday. Clippers 120, Mavericks 111 Kawhi Leonard recorded 30 points and 10 rebounds and Los Angeles stretched its winning streak to nine games by defeating host Dallas. Pacers 144, Hornets 113 Buddy Hield scored 19 of his 25 points in …

NBA 2023-24: Joel Embiid’s triple-double fuels Philadelphia 76ers to blowout over Los Angeles Lakers
1 year ago

NBA 2023-24: Joel Embiid’s triple-double fuels Philadelphia 76ers to blowout over Los Angeles Lakers

The Hindu  

Joel Embiid recorded the sixth triple-double of his NBA career with 30 points, 11 rebounds and 11 assists to help the Philadelphia 76ers to a 138-94 win against the visiting Los Angeles Lakers on Monday night. Tyrese Maxey scored 31 points and shot 5-for-12 from 3-point distance, helping the 76ers shoot 22-for-46 as a team, one make short of the …

NBA 2023-24 Roundup: Balanced scoring lifts Milwaukee Bucks past Washinton Wizards
1 year ago

NBA 2023-24 Roundup: Balanced scoring lifts Milwaukee Bucks past Washinton Wizards

The Hindu  

Brook Lopez, Giannis Antetokounmpo and Damian Lillard each eclipsed 30 points as the Milwaukee Bucks improved to 3-0 in in-season tournament play with a 131-128 win over the visiting Washington Wizards. Rockets 105 - Nuggets 86 Jalen Green scored a team-high 25 points while Alperen Sengun and two more teammates added double-doubles as Houston extended its homecourt winning streak to …

NBA 2023-24: Devin Booker might miss Suns’ match with Jazz
1 year, 1 month ago

NBA 2023-24: Devin Booker might miss Suns’ match with Jazz

The Hindu  

Devin Booker’s importance to the Phoenix Suns is being tested early in the season. The three-time All-Star guard could miss his second straight game due to left foot soreness when the Suns host the Utah Jazz on Saturday night. The Jazz also split their first two games, but they will bring momentum into the outing against the Suns after recording …

NBA 2023-24: Devin Booker, Suns slide by Warriors to open season
1 year, 1 month ago

NBA 2023-24: Devin Booker, Suns slide by Warriors to open season

The Hindu  

Devin Booker capped a game-high 32-point performance with three key assists down the stretch on Tuesday night, allowing the Phoenix Suns to get past the Golden State Warriors for a 108-104 victory in San Francisco on the NBA’s opening night. Stephen Curry countered with two free throws, but Booker then drew the defense and spotted Eric Gordon open for another …

NBA 2023-24, All you need to know: Squads, key dates, live telecast and streaming
1 year, 2 months ago

NBA 2023-24, All you need to know: Squads, key dates, live telecast and streaming

Hindustan Times  

The 2023-24 NBA season finally beckons us all, and is set to begin on 24 October 2023, and will end on 14 April 2024. Jaren Jackson Jr., Luke Kennard, John Konchar, Jake LaRavia, Kenneth Lofton Jr., Ja Morant, Mychal Mulder, David Roddy, Derrick Rose, Marcus Smart, Xavier Tillman, Ziaire Williams, Jacob Gilyard, Vince Williams Jr. MIAMI HEAT Bam Adebayo, Thomas …

NBA roundtable: Previewing and predicting the 2023-24 season
1 year, 2 months ago

NBA roundtable: Previewing and predicting the 2023-24 season

LA Times  

The Lakers and Clippers will be among a large group of Western Conference contenders who will be trying to unseat the NBA champion Denver Nuggets, while it appears the Milwaukee Bucks and Boston Celtics are clear favorites in the Eastern Conference. DW: EAST: Boston, Milwaukee, Cleveland, Atlanta, New York, Miami, Indiana, Chicago, Toronto, Brooklyn; WEST: Denver, Phoenix, Lakers, Golden State, …

NBA 2023-24: Denver Nuggets eyes repeat from the West as revamped Celtics and Bucks favoured in East this season
1 year, 2 months ago

NBA 2023-24: Denver Nuggets eyes repeat from the West as revamped Celtics and Bucks favoured in East this season

The Hindu  

The Denver Nuggets heads into the 2023-24 NBA season as defending champion but not necessarily the title favorites after the Boston Celtics, Milwaukee Bucks and Phoenix Suns all upgraded their rosters via blockbuster offseason acquisitions. The Nuggets brings back the same starting five that delivered the franchise its first championship last season, led again by the tandem of Finals MVP …

Each NBA team’s biggest breakout candidate for 2023-24
1 year, 2 months ago

Each NBA team’s biggest breakout candidate for 2023-24

New York Times  

Several NBA players get to the start of the regular season thinking, “This is the year.” With opening night around the corner, who are the players best positioned to actually make that statement become a reality? Didn’t Bridges already breakout last season after he was traded to the Nets, averaging 26.1 points per game with a 54.3 effective field goal …

NBA offseason rankings, revisited: Damian Lillard trade catapults Bucks into Top 5
1 year, 2 months ago

NBA offseason rankings, revisited: Damian Lillard trade catapults Bucks into Top 5

New York Times  

Update: Jrue Holiday was traded to the Boston Celtics on Oct. 1. San Antonio Now let’s explore the teams most impacted by the Lillard trade: 2022-23 record: 58-24; lost in first round Added: G Damian Lillard ; G Malik Beasley ; C Robin Lopez ; Andre Jackson Jr. ; F Chris Livingston ; C Drew Timme ; G TyTy Washington …

NBA 2023-24 Regular season schedule: Champion Nuggets take on Lakers in opener
1 year, 4 months ago

NBA 2023-24 Regular season schedule: Champion Nuggets take on Lakers in opener

The Hindu  

The NBA champion Denver Nuggets will kick off the 2023-24 NBA schedule Oct. 24 in a showdown against the Los Angeles Lakers, creating an early rematch of last season’s Western Conference Finals. While portions of the schedule have leaked out over the past several days, the NBA released its full-season, team-by-team schedule on Thursday, and the focus is on last …

The Celtics could blowtorch their roster and bench — or choose a harder path: staying the course
1 year, 7 months ago

The Celtics could blowtorch their roster and bench — or choose a harder path: staying the course

New York Times  

Is it like this in Hollywood? Just like everyone knew exactly why Doc Rivers was a coaching moron as the Philadelphia 76ers couldn’t close out Tatum and Boston in the conference semis, and why Mike Budenholzer should give his 2021 championship ring back after losing a 1-8 first-round matchup to the Miami Heat, and why Monty Williams should never coach …

NBA Playoffs preview: Home teams hold serve as 76ers, Celtics return to Boston
1 year, 7 months ago

NBA Playoffs preview: Home teams hold serve as 76ers, Celtics return to Boston

The Hindu  

Boston Celtics will look to regain control of its Eastern Conference semifinal playoff series when it faces Philadelphia 76ers in a pivotal Game 5 on Tuesday night. “We found a way to win, and that’s all that matters in the postseason.” Harden poured in 45 points during Philadelphia’s 119-115 victory in Game 1 - when a sprained knee prevented Joel …

Joel Embiid tells 76ers teammates ‘I’m back’ for Game 2 against Celtics
1 year, 7 months ago

Joel Embiid tells 76ers teammates ‘I’m back’ for Game 2 against Celtics

The Hindu  

Philadelphia 76ers star Joel Embiid told teammates Tuesday night that he will attempt to play Wednesday in Game 2 of the best-of-seven Eastern Conference semifinal series against the Boston Celtics. TNT studio host Ernie Johnson asked Embiid during an interview after the announcement of his 2023 MVP award whether he would take the court for Game 2, and Embiid said, …

NBA playoffs 2023 predictions: Anonymous scout, coach, exec pick Celtics-76ers, Warriors-Lakers winners
1 year, 7 months ago

NBA playoffs 2023 predictions: Anonymous scout, coach, exec pick Celtics-76ers, Warriors-Lakers winners

New York Times  

It’s almost ridiculous how much star power will collide when the Celtics face the 76ers and the Warriors oppose the Lakers in the NBA playoffs second round. 2 Boston Celtics Scout’s outlook: “Obviously, Embiid’s health is going to be critical and may be decisive. And Derrick White and his emergence has been a real factor for them too.” Scout’s pick: …

NBA Playoffs 2023 Semifinals schedule: Celtics level series vs 76ers - Fixtures, results of Western, Eastern Conference
1 year, 7 months ago

NBA Playoffs 2023 Semifinals schedule: Celtics level series vs 76ers - Fixtures, results of Western, Eastern Conference

The Hindu  

The NBA Playoffs move into the second round with eight teams contesting the conference semifinals in best-of-seven series’. Here is the full list of fixtures in the second round of Playoffs: EASTERN CONFERENCE Boston Celtics vs Philadelphia 76ers Game 1: Philadelphia 76ers 119 - 115 Boston Celtics Game 2: Philadelphia 76ers 87 - 121 Boston Celtics Game 3: Celtics @ …

NBA playoffs 2023 predictions: Anonymous scout, coach, exec pick Nuggets-Suns, Knicks-Heat winners
1 year, 7 months ago

NBA playoffs 2023 predictions: Anonymous scout, coach, exec pick Nuggets-Suns, Knicks-Heat winners

New York Times  

Will the second round of the 2023 NBA playoffs feature an upset as stunning as the Heat eliminating the Bucks? Between Brunson and the addition of Josh Hart, since they got him they are rolling.” Executive’s outlook: “I’m going with New York. I think they’ll do a better job on Jimmy Butler defensively, and I think New York is that …

NBA playoffs 2023 matches tonight, brace for 3 potential closeouts
1 year, 7 months ago

NBA playoffs 2023 matches tonight, brace for 3 potential closeouts

Hindustan Times  

NBA Playoffs 2023 continue with the Tuesday night games, which include three potential closeout games. But before diving into the details of tonight's matchups, let's take a moment to appreciate two standout players who made the Monday night games remarkable. NBA 2023 playoff matches tonight Moving on to Tuesday night's games, three teams are up 3-1, and they will look …

NBA playoff result: Tobias Harris fuels 76ers to sweep of Nets
1 year, 8 months ago

NBA playoff result: Tobias Harris fuels 76ers to sweep of Nets

The Hindu  

Tobias Harris scored 14 of his 25 points in the second half as the Philadelphia 76ers completed an Eastern Conference first-round sweep of the host Brooklyn Nets with a 96-88 victory Saturday afternoon in New York. Spencer Dinwiddie scored 20 points for the Nets, who were swept in the first round for the third time in four seasons and saw …

NBA playoffs result: Tyrese Maxey helps Philadelphia 76ers take 2-0 lead in series vs. Brooklyn Nets
1 year, 8 months ago

NBA playoffs result: Tyrese Maxey helps Philadelphia 76ers take 2-0 lead in series vs. Brooklyn Nets

The Hindu  

Tyrese Maxey hit six 3-pointers and scored 33 points to lift the host Philadelphia 76ers to a 96-84 victory and a 2-0 series lead over the Brooklyn Nets in the opening round of the Eastern Conference playoffs on Monday. Joel Embiid added 20 points, 19 rebounds, seven assists and three blocked shots, and Tobias Harris had 20 points and 12 …

NBA playoff results: 76ers and Kings take 2-0 leads in dramatic fashion
1 year, 8 months ago

NBA playoff results: 76ers and Kings take 2-0 leads in dramatic fashion

New York Times  

Just as expected, the Kings-Warriors first-round pairing has become the NBA’s must-see-series, and Monday’s Game 2 only added to the intrigue, drama and stakes surrounding this matchup. Sacramento staved off a late comeback to take a 2-0 series lead, a deficit the Warriors haven’t found themselves in since 2007 — before the Stephen Curry and Steve Kerr era began its …

NBA Playoffs: Sixers sweep Nets, Suns lead 3-1 vs Clippers - Full schedule, fixtures list, results from first round
1 year, 8 months ago

NBA Playoffs: Sixers sweep Nets, Suns lead 3-1 vs Clippers - Full schedule, fixtures list, results from first round

The Hindu  

With the NBA Play-In tournament concluding on Saturday, the 16 teams for the NBA Playoffs are locked in. The post-season schedule begins on Saturday with Philadelphia 76ers taking on Brooklyn Nets before Boston Celtics hosts Atalanta Hawks. Here is the full schedule and results from the first round of NBA Playoffs: WESTERN CONFERENCE Denver Nuggets vs Minnesota Timberwolves Game 1: …

This Is the Most Unpredictable NBA Playoffs in Ages
1 year, 8 months ago

This Is the Most Unpredictable NBA Playoffs in Ages

Slate  

The first thing to know about this year’s NBA playoffs is that, to borrow William Goldman’s oft-borrowed aphorism about Hollywood, nobody knows anything. Amid this confusing and frankly underwhelming home stretch, NBA Twitter has roiled over what is shaping up to be a photo finish for the newly christened Michael Jordan Trophy for the league’s MVP. Lurking in the wings …

NBA Pre-Postseason Player Tiers 2023: Joel Embiid’s next step is playoff success
1 year, 8 months ago

NBA Pre-Postseason Player Tiers 2023: Joel Embiid’s next step is playoff success

New York Times  

My guess is two of the players about whom I’m going to get the most pushback in terms of what slot they’re in are Jayson Tatum and Joel Embiid, especially given both having seasons that will place them in the top five, and in Embiid’s case, possibly at the top of the MVP voting. GO DEEPER NBA Pre-Postseason Player Tiers …

NBA Power Rankings: Celtics on top; Lakers rise; measuring success for all 30 teams
1 year, 8 months ago

NBA Power Rankings: Celtics on top; Lakers rise; measuring success for all 30 teams

New York Times  

Read the latest edition of The Athletic’s NBA Power Rankings. Milwaukee Bucks | 56-22 | +3.8 net rating Weekly slate: Win at Pistons, Win at Pacers, Loss to Celtics, Win over Sixers What makes this season a success? New Orleans Pelicans | 40-38 | +2.1 net rating Weekly slate: Win at Blazers, Loss at Warriors, Win at Nuggets, Win over …

NBA preview: For Suns and 76ers, it’s all about playoff positioning
1 year, 8 months ago

NBA preview: For Suns and 76ers, it’s all about playoff positioning

The Hindu  

When Philadelphia 76ers visits Phoenix Suns on Saturday, both teams will be trying to bounce back from losses in the first legs of back-to-backs and improve their positioning in the playoff race. The Sixers now head into Saturday’s second half of the weekend back-to-back 1.5 games behind the Celtics and four games behind the Bucks with nine games remaining on …

NBA Power Rankings: Kings rise, Knicks drop, plus lineup analysis for all 30 teams
1 year, 9 months ago

NBA Power Rankings: Kings rise, Knicks drop, plus lineup analysis for all 30 teams

New York Times  

We’re about a month out from the end of the regular season, and it feels like a good time to check in on some lineups that either have or haven’t been working for teams. Golden State Warriors | 35-33 | +0.5 net rating Weekly slate: Loss at Thunder, Loss at Grizzlies, Win over Bucks Lineup: Steph Curry | Klay Thompson …

NBA: Kevin Durant masterclass guides Suns to nail-biting win over Mavs; Lakers down Warriors
1 year, 9 months ago

NBA: Kevin Durant masterclass guides Suns to nail-biting win over Mavs; Lakers down Warriors

Firstpost  

Durant, traded to Phoenix in a blockbuster move from the Nets last month, delivered a signature clutch performance to guide the Suns to victory. Los Angeles: Kevin Durant produced a 37-point masterpiece as the Phoenix Suns defeated the Dallas Mavericks while Steph Curry’s return from injury was not enough to prevent Golden State falling to the Los Angeles Lakers in …

NBA Power Rankings: Celtics, Kings and Lakers rise as final stretch approaches; Reviewing team predictions
1 year, 9 months ago

NBA Power Rankings: Celtics, Kings and Lakers rise as final stretch approaches; Reviewing team predictions

New York Times  

And down the stretch they come! Toronto Raptors | 30-32 | +0.5 net rating Weekly slate: Win over Pelicans, Win at Pistons, Loss at Cavs First-quarter grade: C+ | Ranked 13th Halfway grade: C- | Ranked 22nd Third-quarter grade: C+ It isn’t exactly dominating the league, but the Raptors have won 10 of their last 16, and they have a …

NBA: Boston Celtics Beat Philadelphia 76ers, Memphis Grizzlies Thump Denver Nuggets, New York Knicks Beat New Orleans Pelicans
1 year, 9 months ago

NBA: Boston Celtics Beat Philadelphia 76ers, Memphis Grizzlies Thump Denver Nuggets, New York Knicks Beat New Orleans Pelicans

News 18  

Jayson Tatum drained a three-pointer with less than two seconds remaining to give the Boston Celtics a thrilling 110-107 victory over the Philadelphia 76ers in a heavyweight Eastern Conference clash on Saturday. The 571st meeting between the two NBA rivals lived up to its billing with the lead changing hands five times in an enthralling contest which ebbed and flowed …

NBA All-Star weekend: What time is the game? What’s new?
1 year, 10 months ago

NBA All-Star weekend: What time is the game? What’s new?

LA Times  

Lakers star LeBron James drives on Indiana Pacers guard Buddy Hield during a game on Feb. 2. Denver’s Michael Malone will coach Team LeBron while Boston’s Joe Mazzulla will coach Team Giannis. Starting in 2020, the All-Star Game format changed with the game’s winner being determined by reaching a target score, which is the leading team’s overall total after three …

NBA 2023: Nikola Jokic Leads Denver Nuggets Over Miami Heat, Mitchell Sparks Cleveland Cavaliers
1 year, 10 months ago

NBA 2023: Nikola Jokic Leads Denver Nuggets Over Miami Heat, Mitchell Sparks Cleveland Cavaliers

News 18  

Nikola Jokic narrowly missed out on his 21st triple double of the season as the Denver Nuggets battled to a 112-108 road victory over the Miami Heat on Monday. While Jokic led the scoring, Denver’s balanced offense spread the points around with seven players finishing in double figures and sharing 34 assists between them. Jimmy Butler led Miami’s scorers with …

NBA Power Rankings: Here come the Suns; Mavs rise, Nets drop; trade deadline ratings
1 year, 10 months ago

NBA Power Rankings: Here come the Suns; Mavs rise, Nets drop; trade deadline ratings

New York Times  

That’s been the past week in the NBA. New York Knicks | 31-27 | +1.4 net rating Weekly slate: Win at Magic, Loss at Sixers, Win over Jazz Did the trade deadline serve them well? Brooklyn Nets | 33-23 | +2.3 net rating Weekly slate: Loss to Clippers, Loss to Suns, Win over Bulls, Loss to Sixers Did the trade …

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