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Jalen Johnson records triple-double as Hawks beat Heat

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All-Star forward Jalen Johnson delivered 29 points, 11 rebounds and 11 assists to lead the Atlanta Hawks to a 127-115 victory over the Miami Heat on Tuesday at Kaseya Center. The win snapped a two-game slide for Atlanta and strengthened its position in the Eastern Conference play-in race at 25-27. Atlanta controlled the game through […] The post Jalen Johnson records triple-double as Hawks beat Heat appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

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NBL 2026 Playoff Picture: Contenders, Dark Horses and the Run Home

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As the Australian NBL 2026 regular season edges toward its conclusion, the finals race is beginning to take shape. While a clear group of contenders has emerged, the battle for seeding — and the final playoff spots — remains fierce. Here’s a detailed look at each contender’s playoff chances, followed by a projected final ladder. […] The post NBL 2026 Playoff Picture: Contenders, Dark Horses and the Run Home appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

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Collier posts 22 assists as short-handed Jazz defeat Pacers

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The Utah Jazz secured a 131-122 road win over the Indiana Pacers on Tuesday at Gainbridge Fieldhouse, despite having only seven available players after a series of roster moves earlier in the day. Utah improved to 16-35, while Indiana fell to 13-38, remaining at the bottom of the Eastern Conference standings. Isaiah Collier delivered a […] The post Collier posts 22 assists as short-handed Jazz defeat Pacers appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

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Γιαμπουσέλε: “Ναι με πήραν τηλέφωνο από ομάδες της Ευρωλίγκας, αλλά δεν ξέρω τι θα γίνει”

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Ο Γκερσόν Γιαμπουσέλε επιβεβαίωσε το ενδιαφέρον ομάδας (-ων) της Ευρωλίγκας, ωστόσο δεν αποκάλυψε κάτι παραπάνω, περιμένοντας την απόφαση των Νικς για το μέλλον του. The post Γιαμπουσέλε: “Ναι με πήραν τηλέφωνο από ομάδες της Ευρωλίγκας, αλλά δεν ξέρω τι θα γίνει” appeared first on Eurohoops .

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Heidbreder's buzzer beater caps Fresno State's rally in final 23 seconds to down UNLV 98-96

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FRESNO, Calif. (AP) — Jake Heidbreder scored 29 points and his basket from the left baseline at the buzzer gave Fresno State an improbable 98-96 win over UNLV on Tuesday night. The Bulldogs (11-11, 5-6 Mountain West) outscored UNLV 9-4 in the final 23 seconds to steal the win. Zaon Collins scored 16 points, DeShawn Gory and reserve Bastien Rieber each scored 15 points and Wilson Jacques 10 for Fresno State which shot 59% (29 of 49) including 53% (8 of 15) from 3-point range. Fresno State mana...

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Lakers’ Austin Reaves gives hilarious breakdown of pain of being out injured

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Austin Reaves is back, and he’s bringing his signature wit with him. After missing 19 games with a strained left calf, the Los Angeles Lakers guard finally returned to action on Tuesday night, and he didn’t waste any time reminding everyone why he’s a fan favorite, both for his play and his post-game quotes. The […] The post Lakers’ Austin Reaves gives hilarious breakdown of pain of being out injured appeared first on ClutchPoints .

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Bucks Reluctant To Take On Draymond Green's Salary In Potential Deal For Giannis Antetokounmpo

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The Golden State Warriors continue to pursue a deal for Giannis Antetokounmpo, sources told Marc Stein of The Stein Line. Trade discussions are centering around Draymond Green, Jonathan Kuminga, Brandin Podziemski, and draft picks. The Bucks are reportedly reluctant to add Green's salary in a deal, with the 35-year-old holding a $27.6 million player option for next year. Should trade talks progress, the Bucks would be looking for a third team to take Green. Green said over the weekend that he...

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Giannis Antetokounmpo Camp Signals No Interest In Signing Extension With Blazers

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Giannis Antetokoumpo's camp has signaled to the Portland Trail Blazers that they have no interest in signing a contract extension with the team should they trade for the 31-year-old, sources told Marc Stein of The Stein Line. Antetokounmpo has a player option for the 2027-28 season. The Blazers emerged as a trade candidate for Antetokounmpo earlier this week, though it was revealed then that Antetokounmpo does not want to go to Portland. The Blazers could still help facilitate a deal involvin...

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Lakers 'Viable Threat' To Trade For Giannis Antetokounmpo This Offseason

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The Los Angeles Lakers are a "very viable threat" to land Giannis Antetokounmpo should the Milwaukee Bucks wait until this offseason to trade the 31-year-old, sources told Marc Stein of The Stein Line. The Lakers would use their projected salary cap space to facilitate a deal for Antetokounmpo. It was reported earlier in the day that LeBron James, who is on an expiring deal worth $52.6 million, is expected to also remain with the team through the deadline. The Bucks could also decide to push ...

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Gillespie scores 30 as Suns top Trail Blazers 130-125

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Collin Gillespie scored a career-high 30 points, Mark Williams had 24 points and 12 rebounds, and the Phoenix Suns bounced back from a slow start for a 130-125 win over the reeling Portland Trail Blazers on Tuesday night. Grayson Allen also scored 24 points on 11-of-14 shooting and Jordan Goodwin had 16 points and 10 rebounds on a night when the Suns played without leading scorer Devin Booker (25.4 points per game), who was out with a right ankle sprain. Jalen Green was also out of the Suns' ...

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Ολυμπιακός blog: Εκεί που πονούσε

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Η παρθενική επίσκεψη του Ολυμπιακού στο Ντουμπάι δεν έμοιαζε τόσο με ταξίδι στο άγνωστο, αλλά με μια επιστροφή σε ανεπιθύμητα μονοπάτια. The post Ολυμπιακός blog: Εκεί που πονούσε appeared first on Eurohoops .

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Houston Rockets vs. Boston Celtics game preview

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The Houston Rockets have won three straight games. Tonight, they welcome the Boston Celtics to Toyota Center, who are on a two-game winning streak of their own (and are crushing the Mavericks in Dallas as I type this). When these teams met early in the season, Boston was also on a winning streak but were […]

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Johnson and Atlanta take on Utah in non-conference action

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Utah Jazz (16-35, 13th in the Western Conference) vs. Atlanta Hawks (25-27, ninth in the Eastern Conference) Atlanta; Thursday, 7:30 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Jalen Johnson and the Atlanta Hawks host Lauri Markkanen and the Utah Jazz in non-conference action. The Hawks have gone 9-14 in home games. Atlanta is the league leader with 30.7 assists per game led by Johnson averaging 8.0. The Jazz are 6-18 in road games. Utah ranks eighth in the Western Conference with 43.7 rebounds per game led by Jus...

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76ers face the Lakers, aim for 6th straight victory

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Updated Feb 5, 1:53 AM ET

Philadelphia 76ers (29-21, sixth in the Eastern Conference) vs. Los Angeles Lakers (30-19, fifth in the Western Conference) Los Angeles; Thursday, 10 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Philadelphia will attempt to build upon its five-game win streak with a victory over Los Angeles. The Lakers are 12-8 in home games. Los Angeles is eighth in the Western Conference with 25.1 assists per game led by Luka Doncic averaging 8.7. The 76ers are 14-8 on the road. Philadelphia is 11-17 against opponents with a winn...

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Detroit plays Washington, looks for 4th straight home win

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Updated Feb 4, 10:13 PM ET

Washington Wizards (13-36, 14th in the Eastern Conference) vs. Detroit Pistons (37-12, first in the Eastern Conference) Detroit; Thursday, 7 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Detroit hosts Washington looking to extend its three-game home winning streak. The Pistons have gone 23-6 against Eastern Conference teams. Detroit is fourth in the NBA with 13.1 offensive rebounds per game led by Jalen Duren averaging 3.8 offensive boards. The Wizards are 8-20 in Eastern Conference play. Washington averages 15.2 tu...

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New York takes on Denver, looks for 5th straight home win

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Denver Nuggets (33-18, third in the Western Conference) vs. New York Knicks (32-18, second in the Eastern Conference) New York; Wednesday, 7 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Knicks -5; over/under is 226.5 BOTTOM LINE: New York hosts Denver trying to extend its four-game home winning streak. The Knicks are 20-6 on their home court. New York is sixth in the Eastern Conference with 27.0 assists per game led by Jalen Brunson averaging 6.0. The Nuggets have gone 19-8 away from home. Denver is 6-7 ...

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Gilgeous-Alexander and the Thunder visit conference foe San Antonio

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Oklahoma City Thunder (40-11, first in the Western Conference) vs. San Antonio Spurs (33-16, second in the Western Conference) San Antonio; Wednesday, 9:30 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Thunder -2; over/under is 225.5 BOTTOM LINE: Western Conference foes San Antonio and Oklahoma City square off on Wednesday. The Spurs are 19-13 in Western Conference games. San Antonio scores 116.9 points and has outscored opponents by 5.0 points per game. The Thunder are 30-7 against Western Conference opp...

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Houston takes on Boston, looks for 4th straight win

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Updated Feb 4, 7:07 PM ET

Boston Celtics (32-18, third in the Eastern Conference) vs. Houston Rockets (31-17, fourth in the Western Conference) Houston; Wednesday, 8 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Rockets -5.5; over/under is 216.5 BOTTOM LINE: Houston heads into a matchup with Boston as winners of three straight games. The Rockets have gone 17-4 in home games. Houston scores 116.0 points and has outscored opponents by 6.0 points per game. The Celtics are 16-10 on the road. Boston ranks second in the league averaging...

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