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[ad_1] It’s Thursday, March 6, and the Indiana Pacers (35-25) and Atlanta Hawks (28-34) are all set to square off from State Farm Arena in Atlanta. The Pacers are currently 15-15 on the road with a point differential of 1, while the Hawks have a 2-8 record in their last ten games at home. The first meeting between these two …

[ad_1] It’s Thursday, March 6, and the Chicago Bulls (24-38) and Orlando Magic (29-34) are all set to square off from Kia Center in Orlando. The Bulls are currently 13-16 on the road with a point differential of -4, while the Magic have a 4-6 record in their last ten games at home. Chicago won the first meeting 102-99 at …

[ad_1] James Harden put up his first 50-point night with the Los Angeles Clippers on Wednesday and moved closer to Kobe Bryant in the NBA record books. During the Clippers’ 123-115 win over the Detroit Pistons at Inuit Dome, Harden recorded his 24th career 50-point game, putting him within one of Bryant for third-most in NBA history. As the 35-year-old …

[ad_1] Given all that the Boston Celtics franchise has achieved in its history, it’s rare that one player does something that had never been done, much less two. That happened on Wednesday, as Payton Pritchard (49 percent rostered, Yahoo!) and Derrick White combined for one of the most incredible performances in Celtics history. Both players surpassed 40 points, becoming the …

[ad_1] Detroit Pistons v Los Angeles Clippers The Clippers may want former president Barack Obama to attend more games. He was in Los Angeles Thursday night to watch the Clippers take on the red-hot Detroit Pistons, but it turns out the guy who was hot was James Harden — at age 35, he dropped 50 on Detroit, sparking the Clippers …

[ad_1] Donovan Mitchell hit 26 points for the Cleveland Cavaliers against Miami Heat [Getty Images] The Cleveland Cavaliers beat the Miami Heat 112-107 on Wednesday night to become the first side to book a place in the NBA play-offs. The Heat opened up a seven-point lead in the fourth quarter but the Cavaliers mounted a late comeback to seal their …

[ad_1] This embedded content is not available in your region. Subscribe to The Big Number On this edition of The Big Number, Tom Haberstroh and Dan Devine take a look at every single front-runner for each of the NBA Awards: MVP, Most Improved Player, 6th Man of the Year, Coach of the Year and Defensive Player of the Year. Will …

[ad_1] DeRozan slams ‘terrible’ refs after Kings’ streak-snapping loss originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area The shorthanded Kings were rolling through three quarters against the Denver Nuggets on Wednesday night at Ball Arena, with Sacramento leading Nikola Jokić and Co. by as many as 14 points in the third. Then, the fourth quarter happened — and the Kings’ four-game …

[ad_1] Kerr addresses ‘expiration date’ on his Warriors coaching career originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area Steve Kerr dropped a strong hint about when he’ll retire from coaching his Warriors. In talking to 95.7 The Game’s Mark Willard and Dan Dibley on Wednesday, Kerr explained that he might call it quits once superstar Steph Curry does since their careers …

[ad_1] James Harden goes in for two of his 50 points Wednesday. (Mark J. Terrill / Associated Press) They have once again had to endure a slew of injuries at the most inopportune time, at a time when the Clippers are in a tailspin, at a time when wins and losses are paramount. A time when James Harden was needed …

[ad_1] How Warriors’ playoff seed ambitions have changed amid hot streak originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area The Warriors entered NBA trade deadline season desperate to return not to contention, but simply to competitiveness. And Golden State certainly has emerged as a competitive contender after trading for six-time NBA All-Star Jimmy Butler on the eve of the Feb. 6 …

[ad_1] Kerr takes Shaq’s Steph GOAT argument step further with bold take originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area Steve Kerr fully supports Shaquille O’Neal’s comments demanding that Warriors superstar Steph Curry be considered one of the NBA’s all-time greats. Of course, O’Neal offered high praise to Curry during Tuesday’s NBA on TNT halftime show before Golden State ultimately earned …

[ad_1] Pritchard, White react to historic performance vs. Blazers originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston On Wednesday, Payton Pritchard and Derrick White treated the TD Garden crowd to a performance never before seen in NBA history. The Boston Celtics duo combined for 19 3-pointers in the team’s 128-118 win over the Portland Trail Blazers — the most ever made by …

[ad_1] In the grand scheme of sports disasters, collapses, mistakes, oversights and peculiarities, the past month or so of the Dallas Mavericks stands out. It didn’t get better on Wednesday. A month after trading Luka Dončić, three weeks after losing Anthony Davis to injury and a day after losing Kyrie Irving for the season, the Mavericks lost 137-107 to the …

[ad_1] The Cleveland Cavaliers are headed to the playoffs. The Cavaliers became the first team in the league to clinch a playoff spot this season with their 112-107 win over the Miami Heat on Wednesday night. That officially sends the Cavaliers into the postseason for the third straight year, which marks their best stretch since they reached the NBA Finals …

[ad_1] In the grand scheme of sports disasters, collapses, mistakes, oversights and peculiarities, the past month or so of the Dallas Mavericks stands out. It didn’t get better on Wednesday. A month after trading Luka Dončić, three weeks after losing Anthony Davis to injury and a day after losing Kyrie Irving for the season, the Mavericks lost 137-107 to the …

[ad_1] Giannis Antetokounmpo has been doing this for a while. (Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images) Giannis Antetokounmpo has reached 20,000 career points, making him the 52nd player in NBA history to do so. The Milwaukee Bucks star crossed the threshold with his trademark strength and speed in the third quarter against the Dallas Mavericks, driving through the paint for a …

[ad_1] The Cavaliers are headed to the playoffs for a third straight season. (Nick Cammett/Getty Images) The Cleveland Cavaliers are headed to the playoffs. The Cavaliers became the first team in the league to clinch a playoff spot this season with their 112-107 win over the Miami Heat on Wednesday night. That officially sends the Cavaliers into the postseason for …

[ad_1] Podz shares how Steph’s advice fueled his bounce-back from injury originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area Warriors guard Brandin Podziemski is playing with a pep in his step since returning from an abdominal strain in late January, and his presence has helped Golden State ascend the Western Conference standings. The 22-year-old partly credits a four-word mantra from veteran …

[ad_1] The Knicks will have their center for their upcoming West Coast road trip. Karl-Anthony Towns will be available for the Knicks’ matchup against the Lakers in Los Angeles on Thursday, per SNY’s Ian Begley. The first-year Knick is not on the injury report after missing Tuesday’s loss to the Golden State Warriors due to personal reasons. Towns has been …

[ad_1] Dunleavy has perfect reply to Draymond’s Warriors championship promise originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area Just because Warriors general manager Mike Dunleavy isn’t as outspoken as Draymond Green doesn’t mean he won’t back the veteran forward’s blunt statements. Dunleavy himself might not outwardly guarantee an NBA championship for Golden State this season, but Green will — and did. …

[ad_1] Draymond perfectly manifests Dubs’ fifth title at birthday celebration originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area No one should be surprised by what Draymond Green wished for Tuesday night. The Warriors star celebrated his 35th birthday in New York City after Golden State’s 114-102 win over the Knicks at Madison Square Garden, and he was surprised with a custom …

[ad_1] Dunleavy is ‘cautiously optimistic’ about Warriors’ playoff chances originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area The Warriors have a clear path back to the NBA playoffs, but it’s not without its obstacles. Golden State (34-28) is the Western Conference’s No. 6 seed with 20 games remaining in the 2024-25 regular season, and has surged up the conference standings since …

[ad_1] Monk out for Kings-Nuggets with toe injury; Jokic questionable originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area The Kings will be without two starters as they seek a fifth consecutive win Wednesday night to close out a four-game road trip. Malik Monk was ruled out for Wednesday’s game at Ball Arena with a right toe sprain. Domantas Sabonis, who sustained …

[ad_1] Kuminga’s return will have to wait for Warriors’ homestand originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area Jonathan Kuminga’s return from his nagging sprained right ankle will have to wait until the Warriors’ upcoming homestand. Golden State on Wednesday ruled Kuminga out for its game against the Brooklyn Nets on Friday at Barclays Center, which concludes a five-game road trip. …