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It’s a tiny sample size of just four games, and they don’t exactly have the strongest strength of schedule yet, but the Spurs are already boasting the best defense in the NBA. They have the top defensive rating at +15.6, as well as leading he league in opponent points per game, blocks, rebounds and the […]
Game Details When: Tuesday, October 28, 7:00 p.m. ETWhere: Capital One Arena, Washington, DCWatch: NBC Sports PhiladelphiaRadio: 97.5 The FanaticFollow: @LibertyBallers
After being a fun underdog story early in his career, Austin Reaves has established himself as a bona fide star in the league. What was once a joke about the Lakers having a Big 3 with LeBron James, Anthony Davis and Reaves has become a fact as the franchise transitions into the Luka Dončić era. […]
The Washington Wizards play the Philadelphia 76ers tonight at 7 p.m. ET. You can watch the game on Monumental Sports Network. The Wizards will look to bounce back from a 26-point loss last time out.
Just like everyone predicted, the Chicago Bulls have started the year 3-0. Billy Donovan’s team has picked up three consecutive victories over Eastern Conference squads that many projected to finish ahead of the Bulls this year. It’s made for the organization’s best start in four years … and it’s also made many hungry fans start to believe. Look, the last thing I’m going to do is tell anyone not to be excited about an undefeated start. The Bulls are undeniably more fun to watch right...
Welcome to SB Nation Reacts, a survey of fans across the NBA. Throughout the year we ask questions of the most plugged-in Lakers fans and fans across the country. Sign up here to participate in the weekly emailed surveys. The Lakers’ 2-2 start can be interpreted in basically any way you wish. If you take […]
When Mike Brown accepted the job as the Knicks’ head coach, it was evident from the jump that the Knicks were looking to maximize their offense and go all-in on overwhelming teams on that end of the floor. One thing that most fans would agree on entering the season is that the Knicks had too […]
It’s that time of the week again. Let’s take off our shirts and wave them above our heads to celebrate another week of cob nominations. South Florida The Bulls scored late in the 3rd quarter to take a 14-point lead against the Tigers. Then everything began to unravel. Mississippi State Bulldogs blew a 17-point lead […]
We’re now nearly a week removed from the news that Portland Trail Blazers Head Coach Chauncey Billups was arrested on illegal gambling charges connected with organized crime. In the interim I’ve been asked plenty of questions, but one sticks in my mind particularly. A couple people have wanted to know where this unprecedented event ranks […]
Herald Jaylen Brown asks Celtics fans for patience after first win: ‘We lost four All-Stars’ Two newcomers lead way as Celtics blow out Pelicans for first win Globe Jaylen Brown says fans should have patience with new-look Celtics Anfernee Simons, Celtics catch fire late, blow out Pelicans for first win: 8 takeaways Simons scores 25 […]
Herald Jaylen Brown asks Celtics fans for patience after first win: ‘We lost four All-Stars’ Two newcomers lead way as Celtics blow out Pelicans for first win Globe Jaylen Brown says fans should have patience with new-look Celtics Anfernee Simons, Celtics catch fire late, blow out Pelicans for first win: 8 takeaways Simons scores 25 points as the Celtics earn their first victory by beating the Pelicans 122-90 Celtics start fast, pull away from Pelicans for first win of the season H...
The Portland Trail Blazers are justifiably proud of their two young centers, Donovan Clingan and Yang Hansen. The Blazers spent prime, consecutive draft picks on the pair of pivots. They expect great things from each. Despite that, a Blazer’s Edge Reader has noticed a trend in the way the Blazers use their big men. Let’s […]
Just three games into the NBA season, the Lakers have been decimated by injuries. Against Portland, Los Angeles had seven players out, including their two biggest stars, LeBron James and Luka Dončić. This forced the team to play all three of their two-way players and the end-of-the-bench guys. The result was predictable, as the Lakers […]
Shaedon Sharpe became the youngest Portland Trail Blazers player to make 1,000 field goals against the Los Angeles Lakers on Monday night. Sharpe snared the record with his second field goal at Crypto Arena — an emphatic, one-handed dunk. The 22-year-old, who celebrates his next birthday in May, has averaged 5.3 field goal makes per […]
Even amidst the Philadelphia 76ers’ excitedly productive start to the 2025-26 regular season, some injury issues have persisted. As the Sixers now prepare for the second leg of a back-to-back tonight in the nation’s capital, they’ll get some much-needed fresh legs added to the rotation. Watford appeared in 44 games last season for Brooklyn, averaging […]
Pacific Division opponents meet when the Los Angeles Clippers (2-1) visit the Golden State Warriors (3-1) at Chase Center, starting at 11 p.m. ET on Tuesday, October 28, 2025. The Warriors are 2-point underdogs in the game, the first matchup between the squads this season. The point total is set at 225.5 for the matchup. Our computer predictions in this article will help you decide what are the best bets available for Tuesday’s game. How to Bet on Clippers vs. Warriors Pick the Warrior...
The bookmakers really fancy the Los Angeles Kings to top the San Jose Sharks in their game on Tuesday, Oct. 28, with the visiting Kings given moneyline odds of -214, and the Sharks at +176. Watch the NHL on Fubo! Kings vs. Sharks Favorite, Moneyline, Total Favorite: Kings (-214) Underdog: Sharks (+176) Total: 6 Best Kings vs. Sharks Promo Codes How to Watch Kings vs. Sharks Date: Tuesday, October 28, 2025 Time: 11 p.m. ET How to watch on TV: ESPN Location: San Jos...
these wins count even when they "don't count"
Moral victories are much better when an actual victory comes along with it. A day after blowing a 26-point lead to the Brooklyn Nets on Sunday afternoon, it looked like the San Antonio Spurs may be heading for another blown 20+ point lead against the Toronto Raptors. The Silver and Black were able to pull […]
Fans and the media believed veteran point guard Fred VanVleet would miss the entire season after he tore his ACL during a Rockets scrimmage in the Bahamas. The recovery period for athletes who have surgery for an ACL tear is approximately nine months. This implies that Fred wouldn’t be prepared for a comeback until after […]
On Wednesday evening, Liverpool return to the Carabao Cup, and things don’t get any easier for the struggling Reds as they take on Crystal Palace in the fourth round of England’s second cup competition. In the midst of four straight league losses, it’s clearly not the top priority—but it is a chance to perhaps improve […]
The start to Anfernee Simons’ Celtics career hadn’t gotten off to a great start. According to PBP Stats, through three games, Boston’s net rating with Simons on the court was -15.5 in 82 minutes while they were a +6.2 in 62 minutes with Simons on the bench (net rating is a teams plus minus per […]
For several years now, the Miami Heat have always been one of the slowest offensive teams in the league. Outside of just the pace, even their offensive efficiency has been near the bottom of the NBA for a while now. That doesn’t seem to be the case thus far this season. Coach Erik Spoelstra has […] The post Erik Spoelstra’s emphasis on the faster pace offense is already paying dividends for the Heat appeared first on Hot Hot Hoops - Miami HEAT NBA Blog .
*looks around cautiously* *motions you to come closer* *looks around once more* *leans in toward your ear* Are the Chicago Bulls … good at basketball? Box Score & Player Grades: Bulls 128, Hawks 123 – October 27, 2025 Let’s be sure to keep things in perspective. Today marks ONE full week into the 2025-26 season. The Chicago Bulls have played only three of 82 games. In other words, it’s more than possible for them to start the year 3-0 and still fin...