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Preview: Boston Celtics (27-16) at Brooklyn Nets (12-30) Game #44 1/23/26

    at  Boston Celtics (27-16) at Brooklyn Nets (12-30) Friday, December 23, 2026 7:30 pm ET Regular Season Game #44  Road Game #24 TV:  NBCSB, YES,  NBA-LP Radio: 98.5 The Sports Hub, 101.9 FM, Sirius XM Barclays Center  The Celtics head to Brooklyn to take on the Nets at Barclays Center for the first of 2 consecutive games on the road.   This is the 3rd of 4 meetings between these two teams this season.  The Celtics won the first meeting 1...

GAMETHREAD: Miami Heat (23-21) @ Portland Trail Blazers (22-22)

The Miami Heat continue their five-game road trip in Portland against the Trail Blazers Thursday night at 10:00 p.m. EST. The Heat rolled the Sacramento Kings earlier this week, 130-117, led by Bam Adebayo (25 points), Norman Powell (22 points) and Pelle Larsson (16 points, nine assists). Miami will be without a few key players, […] The post GAMETHREAD: Miami Heat (23-21) @ Portland Trail Blazers (22-22) appeared first on Hot Hot Hoops - Miami HEAT NBA Blog .

Sixers overcome bogus call to beat Rockets in epic OT clash

Ball. Don’t. Lie The Sixers overcame a horrendous call at the end of regulation to take down the Houston Rockets 128-122 Thursday night. Joel Embiid was dominant for much of the night with 32 points, 15 rebounds and 10 assists going 10-of-19 from the floor. Tyrese Maxey had a much better night attacking the basket, […]

First Half Discussion: Blazers vs. Heat

The Portland Trail Blazers put their three-game winning streak on the line tonight with a home matchup against the Miami Heat. Time to see if Portland can keep this hot streak going! Here’s what you need to know as you prepare to watch: Miami Heat – (23-21) at Portland Trail Blazers (22-22) Thurs., Jan. 22 […]

It’s time for Basketball: San Antonio Spurs at Utah Jazz

Welcome to the Game Thread. Veterans of the Game Thread know how we do things around here, but for all you newbies we have a few rules. Our community guidelines apply and basically say be cool, no personal attacks, don’t troll and don’t swear too much. After a disappointing trip to Houston where the Spurs fell apart […]

Celtics vs. Nets Prediction: Expert Picks, Odds, Stats and Best Bets – Friday, January 23, 2026

The Brooklyn Nets (12-30) are 8-point underdogs as they look to turn around a three-game losing streak when they host the Boston Celtics (27-16) on Friday, January 23, 2026 at Barclays Center. The game airs at 7:30 p.m. ET on YES and NBCS-BOS. The matchup’s point total is 215.5. Celtics vs. Nets Odds Celtics odds to win: -319 Nets odds to win: +260 Spread: Celtics (-8) Total: 215.5 How to Bet on Celtics vs. Nets Game Time and Information When: Friday, January 23, 2026 a...

Pre-Gamin’: Bulls vs Timberwolves (7:00 CT) – Projected Lineups, How to Watch, More

In a bit of poetic justice, Josh Giddey will seek his vengeance against the Minnesota Timberwolves on Thursday night. The Chicago Bulls point guard, who suffered a hamstring strain midway through an ill-fated 136-101 loss to Minnesota last month and had been gone ever since, will be playing on a minutes restriction. Minnesota, meanwhile, is highly motivated to end a three-game losing skid as its front office and coaches get a chance to scout some of their preferred Bulls trade prospects i...

Rockets take on the 76ers in Philly

Houston Rockets vs Philly 76ers January 7, 2026 Location: Xfinity Mobile Arena – Philadelphia, PA TV: Space City Home Network Radio:KBME Sports Talk 790 Online: Rockets App, SCHN+ Time: 6:00pm CST Probable Starting Lineups Rockets: Amen Thompson, Josh Okogie, Kevin Durant, Jabari Smith Jr., Alperen Sengun 76ers: Tyrese Maxxey, VJ Edgecombe, Kelly Oubre, Paul George, Joel Embid

Josh Giddey BACK For Bulls Rematch Against Minnesota (REPORT)

Nearly a month after he was forced to depart the Chicago Bulls’ doomed Dec. 29 tilt against the then-mighty (now-mortal) Minnesota Timberwolves, point guard Josh Giddey is making his long-awaited return to the lineup for a rematch on Thursday night. Per K.C. Johnson of Chicago Sports Network , the 23-year-old will be playing on a 24-minute restriction. It’s unclear if he will start. The 6-foot-7 Aussie has sat out Chicago’s last 11 contests due to a hamstring strain, during which the...

Cavs vs. Kings: How to watch, odds, and injury report

The Cleveland Cavaliers have won four out of their last six and have a good chance of extending that to five out of their last seven as they host the Sacramento Kings on Friday. The Kings are one of the most aimless teams in the league, and also one of the worst. Their starting lineup […]

Two years ago: Embiid scores 70 points against Spurs

On January 22, 2024, Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid put on a performance for the history books, setting a new franchise record for most points in a game with 70. The Sixers played host to the San Antonio Spurs, marking the first matchup between Embiid and then-rookie Victor Wembanyama. At the time, Embiid was in […]

Edwin’s Journal: The most Lakers week ever

This recent week of Lakers basketball was so dramatic that it makes HBO’s show “Winning Time” look like a reality TV show. On the court, we had bad losses like falling to the Hornets in a game they made LaMelo Ball look like prime Steph Curry, allowing him to hit nine 3-pointers. We also witnessed […]

What buttons did Mike Brown push?

After New York suffered an embarrassing defeat on their home court on Martin Luther King Jr. Day, head coach Mike Brown stepped up to the podium and revealed that he had some ideas on which buttons he needed to press prior to Wednesday night’s matchup against Brooklyn. And while a win, even if it is […]

Charlotte Hornets vs Orlando Magic Preview: Game 45

What: Charlotte Hornets (16-28) (9-15 away) at Orlando Magic (23-19) (13-6 home) When: 7:00pm Eastern Where: Kia Center; Orlando, FL How to watch: FanDuel Sports Network, NBA League Pass Outfitting: Hornets–Association (white), Magic–Statement (black) Game Lines: Hornets +5.5, Hornets money line +170, O/U 223.5 Injuries:Hornets: Brandon Miller-probable (ankle), LaMelo Ball-questionable (thumb), Tre Mann-out (illness), Grant […] The post Charlotte Hornets vs Orlando Magic Preview: Game 45 fir...

On The Bulls Eye: College Center Watch 2026

I’m not normally the kind of guy who advocates that a team prioritize position over player — except when it comes to our Chicago Bulls’ current “brain” “trust” (I don’t remember who first made that joke, probably our guys at BlogABull ) of president Arturas Karnisovas and GM Marc Eversley. It seems like nearly every darn year, they draft a raw, athletic forward. Happily, 2024 first-round pick Matas Buzelis is looking like a true-blue keeper. And I do have to concede that one of the few ti...

Boston Celtics Daily Links 1/22/26

Herald Why Jaylen Brown, Pacers coach believe Derrick White should be NBA All-Star Jaylen Brown, Sam Hauser lead way as Celtics breeze past Pacers Celtics wing misses eighth straight game with ankle injury Globe Zach Lowe maps out Celtics’ plans at NBA trade deadline Celtics showing they have more ways to win than relying on […]