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[ad_1] Nuggets coach shares blunt take on Celtics’ offensive strategy originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston The Boston Celtics’ reputation precedes them, it appears. The Celtics have gone all-in on 3-point shooting under head coach Joe Mazzulla, attempting an NBA-leading 42.5 3s per game last season en route to an NBA championship. This season, they’ve leaned in even further, with …

[ad_1] Seeking bounce-back win, Sixers rule George and Embiid out vs. NBA-worst Wizards originally appeared on NBC Sports Philadelphia The Sixers won’t be near full strength Wednesday night as they seek a bounce-back win vs. the NBA-worst, 6-27 Wizards. The team listed Joel Embiid (left foot sprain), Paul George (left groin tightness), Kyle Lowry (right hip soreness), Jared McCain (left …

[ad_1] Zion Williamson, who has been out since Nov. 6 with a left hamstring strain, will return to the Pelicans’ lineup Tuesday night against Minnesota. Zion has played in just six games this season due to several nagging injuries, but a left hamstring strain has been the primary setback. He was upgraded to questionable on Monday, signaling a possible return, …

[ad_1] It’s Tuesday, January 7, and the Phoenix Suns (16-18) and the Charlotte Hornets (7-27) are all set to square off from Spectrum Center in Charlotte. The Suns won last night in Philadelphia, 109-99, behind 25 points from Bradley Beal. Charlotte has lost 10 straight overall and has not won at home since November 21. Sunday they lost by 10, …

[ad_1] It’s Tuesday, January 7, and the Minnesota Timberwolves (18-17) and New Orleans Pelicans (7-29) are all set to square off from Smoothie King Center in New Orleans. Minnesota won at home by two over the Clippers Monday night, 108-106, behind 37 from Anthony Edwards. The Pelicans have won two in a row most recently knocking off the Wizards 110-98 …

[ad_1] It’s Tuesday, January 7, and the Atlanta Hawks (18-18) and the Utah Jazz (9-25) are all set to square off from Delta Center in Salt Lake City. The Hawks have lost the first four on their current six-game road trip. Saturday, they lost by 26 to the Clippers, 131-105. Utah is back home following a 105-92 win over the …

[ad_1] There’s been a lot of chirping in NBA circles about the future of Miami Heat veteran Jimmy Butler. On Tuesday morning, Chris Haynes reported on X that the Memphis Grizzlies and a few other teams received word that Butler has no interest in being there. One of those other teams? Sources tell me that the Milwaukee Bucks were also …

[ad_1] It’s Tuesday, January 7, and the Boston Celtics (26-10) and the Denver Nuggets (20-14) are all set to square off from Ball Arena in Denver. Nikola Jokic and the Nuggets are back on the court for the first time since Saturday’s 122-111 OT win over Victor Wembanyama and the Spurs. Jokic tallied 46 in the win. The Celtics lost …

[ad_1] Zion Williamson will return to the court following a 27-game absence. (Jonathan Bachman/Getty Images) Zion Williamson is back. The Pelicans announced that Williamson will return to the court on Tuesday for New Orleans’ game against the Minnesota Timberwolves. Williamson has missed the last 27 games with a hamstring strain. He’s played in just six of the Pelicans’ 36 games …

[ad_1] Report: Zion not on Warriors’ radar ahead of trade deadline originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area It does not appear the Warriors have much interest in one of the biggest names that could be available on the NBA trade market. New Orleans Pelicans forward Zion Williamson, who reportedly could become available before the league’s Feb. 6 trade deadline, …

[ad_1] There is a lot of average basketball being played in the NBA’s regular season. Do not get me wrong: Average for this league is pretty damn good. But 11 teams are within two games of .500. You wonder who is winning. The Minnesota Timberwolves are as average as it gets. No Jimmy Butler. No Ja Morant. No Luka Dončić …

[ad_1] Taking stock of Celtics’ title aspirations after loss to Thunder originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston We’re not in the business of dismissing losses. The Oklahoma City Thunder bullied the Boston Celtics in the second half of Sunday’s potential NBA Finals preview and the Celtics limped out of the Paycom Center with their first double-digit loss of the season. …

[ad_1] Two years ago, it looked like the NBA’s 3-point revolution was nearing an end. In 2022-23, teams attempted fewer 3s per game than the previous season for the first time in more than a decade. In 2023-24, there were still fewer 3s attempted than in 2021-22. Just over two months into the 2024-25 season, however, the 3-point explosion is …

[ad_1] Welcome to the Fantasy Vibe Check, your place to vent about the highs, lows and head-scratchers from the NBA and fantasy basketball. Check out who I’m vibing with, and let me know in the comments or @DanTitus about what’s got you feeling a type-of-way about fantasy basketball. Today’s column will focus on the notable injury news over the past …

[ad_1] Why Ellis’ ‘special’ impact key to Kings’ continued success originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area SACRAMENTO – Winning basketball is more than just making shots. Winning basketball is Keon Ellis, and what the young Kings guard did for nearly 50 minutes on the second night of a back-to-back in Sacramento’s 123-118 double-overtime win against the Miami Heat on …

[ad_1] The best game on Monday’s NBA slate was the last, as Miami and Sacramento required two overtime periods to determine a winner. The Kings won 123-118, with DeMar DeRozan scoring the home team’s final nine points. From a fantasy standpoint, both teams boasted low-rostered players who stepped up when their respective teams needed them most. SG/SF Keon Ellis (15%), …

[ad_1] Giannis Antetokounmpo’s triple double – double figures in points, rebounds and assists – was his fourth of the season and 49th of his career [Getty Images] Giannis Antetokounmpo registered 11 points, 12 rebounds and a season-high 13 assists as the Milwaukee Bucks beat the Toronto Raptors 128-104 in the NBA. Damian Lillard added 25 points in Toronto for the …

[ad_1] This embedded content is not available in your region. Subscribe to The Kevin O’Connor Show On this episode of the Kevin O’Connor Show, Mo Dakhil of Bleacher Report hops on to discuss a wild Monday night in the NBA, and of course the latest trade rumors as we inch closer to the deadline. One of the teams that can’t …

[ad_1] What we learned as Kings win fifth straight in double OT vs. Heat originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area BOX SCORE SACRAMENTO – The Miami Heat made their once-a-year trip to Sacramento on Monday night and made it worthwhile, as the Kings narrowly escaped with a 123-118 double-overtime victory inside a deafening Golden 1 Center. Tyler Herro and the …

[ad_1] San Antonio Spurs v Chicago Bulls More and more players are hesitant to attack the rim if Victor Wembanyama is lurking around — and with good reason. Wemby leads the league in blocks (116) and blocks per game (3.9 per game), likely on his way to his first Defensive Player of the Year award. Coby White showed no such …

[ad_1] A sloppy performance on both ends of the floor translated to a third straight loss for the Knicks as the Orlando Magic took down a scrappy 103-94 win Monday night at Madison Square Garden. “They played a good game and we played a low-energy game, and we fell short.” said head coach Tom Thibodeau, before adding, “I don’t want …

[ad_1] NEW YORK (AP) — Tyrese Haliburton scored 23 points, Bennedict Mathurin added 20 and the Indiana Pacers beat the Nets 113-99 on Monday night. Pascal Siakam contributed 19 points and Obi Toppin scored 11 for the Pacers, who have won three straight and nine of 12. Day’Ron Sharpe had 16 points and 13 rebounds, Tyrese Martin added 15 points …

[ad_1] This is a dunk for Coby White to remember. (Michael Reaves/Getty Images) Coby White doesn’t dunk much. But when he does, he makes it count. The Chicago Bulls guard threw down one of the best dunks of the NBA season on Monday night with a dagger poster over the outstretched arms of none other than Victor Wembanyama. The dunk …

[ad_1] This is a dunk for Coby White to remember. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images) Coby White doesn’t dunk much. But when he does, he makes it count. The Chicago Bulls guard threw down one of the dunks of the NBA season Monday night with a dagger poster over the outstretched arms of none other than Victor Wembanyama. The dunk …

[ad_1] 3 observations after George struggles, Embiid-less Sixers lose to Suns in return home originally appeared on NBC Sports Philadelphia The Sixers’ first home game since Dec. 23 sure did not go as they’d hoped. The team suffered a 109-99 loss to the Suns on Monday night, falling to 14-20 this season. Tyrese Maxey posted 31 points and 10 assists. …