Victor Wembanyama has a new standard to chase
Wemby can prove that he’s the best shot blocker of all time.
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Pistons vs. Pelicans Discussion: Game Time, TV, Odds, and More
I’m really feeling the grind of the end of this season. It’s already hard enough as it feels like biding time waiting for news on when Cade Cunningham will return to the lineup from the collapsed lung. Then you look at the schedule, and you see the New Orleans Pelicans are on it. That is […]
The Spurs are finding the right lineups at the perfect time
With the playoffs approaching fast, San Antonio’s coaching staff has been optimizing its rotations.
NBA tanking picture March 26: Daily look at the race to the draft lottery
The NBA tanking picture will come into clearer view each day between now and the end of the regular season on April 12.
With nine games left, Nets will need losses and (bad) luck
The plan was to get a top three pick going into the lottery. So far so good, but the last nine games will tell the tale.
Pistons vs Pelicans final score: Shorthanded Detroit shows up big in win over NOP
With Cade Cunningham and Isaiah Stewart already on the injury report, the Detroit Pistons were even more shorthanded tonight with Duncan Robinson ruled out. Kevin Huerter started at SG in place of Robinson and he’d give Detroit an early 14-11 lead after a corner three thanks to a behind-the-back assist from Jalen Duren. New Orleans […]
Fred Katz: Collin Gillepsie among players who’ve “surprised the most” this season
Collin Gillespie’s breakout season is getting some national love.
Dallas faces Portland on 5-game slide
Dallas Mavericks (23-50, 13th in the Western Conference) vs. Portland Trail Blazers (37-37, ninth in the Western Conference) Portland, Oregon; Friday, 10 p.m. EDT BOTTOM LINE: Dallas is looking to break its five-game skid with a win against Portland. The Trail Blazers have gone 25-20 against Western Conference teams. Portland ranks seventh in the NBA with 46.0 rebounds led by Donovan Clingan averaging 11.8. The Mavericks have gone 12-33 against Western Conference opponents. Dallas is 10-15 wh...
Western Conference play-in standings update
It’s not very pretty.
Charlotte faces Philadelphia, looks for 6th straight home win
Philadelphia 76ers (40-33, seventh in the Eastern Conference) vs. Charlotte Hornets (39-34, ninth in the Eastern Conference) Charlotte, North Carolina; Saturday, 6 p.m. EDT BOTTOM LINE: Charlotte will try to keep its five-game home win streak alive when the Hornets face Philadelphia. The Hornets are 23-22 against Eastern Conference opponents. Charlotte has a 3-6 record in games decided by less than 4 points. The 76ers have gone 23-23 against Eastern Conference opponents. Philadelphia ranks ni...
Houston Rockets vs. Memphis Grizzlies game preview
I hate to be the “I told you so” guy (he said, lying), but this was my last line for the Minnesota preview. It all adds up to a crushing loss to an undermanned team on national television tonight. It’s the death knell for this iteration of the Houston Rockets. Again, that was before Houston […]
Spurs take on the Bucks, aim for 8th straight win
San Antonio Spurs (55-18, second in the Western Conference) vs. Milwaukee Bucks (29-43, 11th in the Eastern Conference) Milwaukee; Saturday, 3 p.m. EDT BOTTOM LINE: San Antonio will attempt to build upon its seven-game win streak with a victory against Milwaukee. The Bucks have gone 16-19 at home. Milwaukee allows 116.6 points and has been outscored by 6.0 points per game. The Spurs are 27-11 in road games. San Antonio ranks second in the league with 47.0 rebounds per game led by Victor Wemba...