Basketball NewsWednesday, Feb 25, 2026

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The Sacramento Kings finally ended their franchise-record 16-game losing streak on Monday night, earning a 123-114 road win against the Memphis Grizzlies. The victory provided much-needed relief for a team that had endured a difficult stretch despite several competitive performances during the skid. Russell Westbrook led the way offensively with 25 points, helping set the […] The post Precious Achiuwa reacts to snapped streak: “Feels good” appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

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Milwaukee Bucks head coach Doc Rivers highlighted his team’s late-game defensive surge, saying, “I think it’s a 16-2 run to close that game. We got stops. They hurt us in the first half in transition, even in the third quarter, they scored three or four times after makes. After scoring, we got back and clogged […] The post Doc Rivers: “That’s a gut kind of win for us” appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

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What Online Pokies Actually Are and Why Millions of Australians Play Them Ask anyone in Australia what a pokie is and they’ll know exactly what you’re talking about. It’s part of the culture — woven into pubs, clubs, and now into every smartphone screen in the country. But online pokies have taken things to a […] The post Online Pokies in Australia: Everything You Need Before You Spin a Single Reel appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

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According to Jonathan M. Alexander of the Houston Chronicle, the signs point to a potential break between Mixon (who is recovering from a foot injury that sidelined him this past season) and the Texans. Visit RotoWire.com for more analysis on this update.

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Erik Spoelstra reflected on Miami’s 128-117 loss to the Milwaukee Bucks Tuesday, focusing on the defensive breakdowns in the fourth quarter. “At the beginning of the fourth we’re up eight and they just hit two threes within seconds,” he said. The Heat could not extend their lead as Kevin Porter Jr. dominated down the stretch. […] The post “It just became make or miss,” Spoelstra on Heat’s late collapse against Bucks appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

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Cleveland Cavaliers coach Kenny Atkinson credited his lineup for a dominant defensive showing in Tuesday’s 109-94 win over the New York Knicks. “It’s nice having Evan back… that starting lineup’s pretty good defensively. You got Evan, Dean, and JA,” he said. Atkinson praised the addition of Dennis Schroder and Keon Ellis. “Dennis and Keon, that […] The post Atkinson on Cavs’ defense vs Knicks: “That was kind of the blueprint tonight” appeared first on TalkBasket.net .