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The already shorthanded Cleveland Cavaliers will be without the services of one of their breakout players for Wednesday’s national TV showdown against the Boston Celtics. Standout guard Sam Merrill joins Darius Garland (toe) and Max Strus (broken foot) on the injury report. All three have been ruled out of Wednesday’s contest. Merrill will be missing […]
You’ll notice that the subhead here says “a week of dreadful Nets basketball” and not “a dreadful week of Nets basketball.” Many, including myself, will argue that losing these basketball games as the 0-4 Brooklyn Nets have done so far benefits their long-term goals, which is to say, the tank is off to a terrific […]
Welcome to SB Nation Reacts, a survey of fans across the NBA. Throughout the year we ask questions of the most plugged-in Cavaliers fans and fans across the country. Sign up here to participate in the weekly emailed surveys. We’re a week into the Cleveland Cavaliers‘ season. That means we have time to overreact to […]
Guard Matisse Thybulle is questionable for the Portland Trail Blazers vs. Utah Jazz game on Wednesday evening. The defensive specialist has been dealing with hip soreness and sat out Portland’s last game versus the Los Angeles Lakers. But in three appearances so far this season, Thybulle has shot 55.6% from the floor and an amazing […]
at Cleveland Cavaliers (3-1) at Boston Celtics (1-3) Wednesday, October 29, 2025 7:00 PM ET Regular Season Game#5 Home Game #2 TV: ESPN, NBCSB, FDSN Radio: 98.5 Sports Hub, WTAM/WMMS, Sirius XM TD Garden The Celtics host the Cleveland Cavaliers for the first of 3 meetings between these two teams. They will meet two more times in Cleveland on November 30 and March 8. These 2 teams split the series 2-2 last season with each team winning one at home and one on the road. The Celtics are...
As the season stretches into its second week, the Dallas Mavericks will look to establish some positive momentum in the fifth and final game of their opening home stand on Wednesday against the Indiana Pacers. The Mavericks (1-3) are fresh off of a split of a back to back set against the Toronto Raptors and […]
Minnesota Timberwolves vs. Los Angeles LakersDate: October 29th, 2025Time: 8:30 PM CDTLocation: Target CenterTelevision Coverage: ESPN, FanDuel Sports Network – NorthRadio Coverage: KFAN FM, Wolves App, iHeart Radio Four days ago we were supposed to get Showtime. Anthony Edwards vs. Luka Doncic. Amazon Prime debut. League-approved marquee showcase. Instead, we got flops, whistles, NBA-WWE crossover […]
Game Details When: Tuesday, October 28, 7:00 p.m. ETWhere: Capital One Arena, Washington, DCWatch: NBC Sports PhiladelphiaRadio: 97.5 The FanaticFollow: @LibertyBallers
The Toronto Raptors (1-3) are underdogs (+5) in their attempt to stop a three-game losing streak when they host the Houston Rockets (1-2) at 6:30 p.m. ET on Wednesday, October 29, 2025 at Scotiabank Arena. The matchup airs on SCHN and TSN. The matchup has an over/under set at 231.5 points. Rockets vs. Raptors Odds Rockets odds to win: -194 Raptors odds to win: +162 Spread: Rockets (-5) Total: 231.5 How to Bet on Rockets vs. Raptors Game Time and Information When: Wednes...
The Cleveland Cavaliers (3-1) will look to build on a three-game winning streak when they visit the Boston Celtics (1-3) on Wednesday, October 29, 2025 at TD Garden as 4.5-point favorites. The matchup airs at 7 p.m. ET on ESPN, NBCS-BOS, and FDSOH. The matchup has an over/under set at 231.5 points. Cavaliers vs. Celtics Odds Cavaliers odds to win: -174 Celtics odds to win: +146 Spread: Cavaliers (-4.5) Total: 231.5 How to Bet on Cavaliers vs. Celtics Game Time and Informati...
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The best and worst part about the NBA is that there’s always another game right around the corner. Sometimes that fact is an opportunity. Other times it is a threat. After losing to the Denver Nuggets for the first time since November of 2023, the Minnesota Timberwolves look to bounce back against a shorthanded Los […]
The Frozen Frenzy is back and the San Jose Sharks and Los Angeles Kings are the final game of the lineup. With Macklin Celebrini, Will Smith, Michael Misa and Sam Dickinson playing headliners for tonight’s game, the NHL is looking to highlight some of the league’s younger stars. During the visit to New York this past week, Misa and Dickinson took a trip to the NHL’s headquarters. LIVE from New York! 🎥 Michael Misa and Sam Dickinson visited @NHL HQ while in town last week. pic.twitter.com/...
The Knicks (2-1) roll into Milwaukee tonight looking to wash out the taste of Sunday’s loss in Miami. Jalen Brunson lit up the Heat for 37, but New York’s defense never found the gear needed to close. The Bucks (2-1) are in the same boat after Giannis dropped a casual 40 and 14 in a […]
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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 […]