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The Mavericks were 1-3 this past week and sit at 14th place in the West. They got beat by San Antonio (125-92) in the home opener and followed that up with a loss to Washington (117-107). They got on the board with a win against Toronto (139-129), but a late comeback fell short, and they […]
From Mavs Moneyball | 4 months ago | 3 reads
The Atlanta Hawks began their first game of a four-game trip with a loss to the Chicago Bulls on Monday night, falling 128-123. Kristaps Porzingis led the Hawks in scoring with 27 points with Trae Young adding 21 points and 17 assists. For the Bulls, Ayo Dosunmo led eight Bulls in double-digit scoring with 21 […]
From Peachtree Hoops | 4 months ago | 2 reads
#1 – The Celtics finally won the rebound battle It’s not sexy, but that’s how you win games when you’re lacking talent. Joe Mazzulla’s men went after the offensive boards way more than usual this season:▷ Against the 76ers: 26.5% Offensive Rebound Rate▷ At New York: 20.4% Offensive Rebound Rate▷ At Detroit: 30.9% Offensive Rebound […]
From CelticsBlog | 4 months ago | 1 read
You ever try to make eggs in the morning, but left them in the pan for too long? I’d call that a failed scramble. Aaron Schatz of FTN Fantasy also has some thoughts on this: he’s tracking a new metric called Failed Scrambles; which charts further defensive success, and shows the Seattle Seahawks defense as […]
From Field Gulls | 4 months ago | 2 reads
Milwaukee Bucks basketball continues tonight as the good guys take on the New York Knicks to open a three-game home stand at Fiserv Forum. After losing to the Cleveland Cavaliers in an ultra-competitive contest on Sunday, the 2-1 Bucks square up against another Eastern Conference favourite—the now Mike Brown-led Knicks—who also sit at 2-1 following […]
From Brew Hoop | 4 months ago | 5 reads
Sunday was National Tight End Day. We’ll celebrate momentarily. But we have to start with some defensive players who wanted the spotlight as well. Let’s roll! Anthony Nelson You are about to see a disrespectful defensive touchdown by Mr. Nelson. You know that, “You’re too little!” celebration? Angel Reese does it every second or third […]
From Black Heart Gold Pants | 4 months ago | 1 read
Today’s NBA schedule features five games, including a matchup between the Charlotte Hornets and the Miami Heat. One of the best ways to wager on the NBA is via NBA player prop bets. There are NBA player props for each of today’s matchups, and they are featured in this article. Philadelphia 76ers vs. Washington Wizards Player Props The 76ers face off against the Wizards on Tuesday, with the game tipping off at 7:00 PM ET from Capital One Arena. 76ers Tyrese Maxey Odds Points Over/...
From Bleacher Nation | Chicago Sports News, Rumors, and a Reasonable Level of Obsession | 4 months ago | 4 reads
In Today’s Links: Matt Hasselbeck weighs in on our Seattle Seahawks at the bye, a look back at the schedule, so far; Coach Macdonald’s Monday morning press conference, where the ‘Hawks running game will improve, bye week awards, analysis, trade scenarios, and much more! Dive in, bathe in the knowledge, get smart. Thanks for being […]
From Field Gulls | 4 months ago | 4 reads
Are the Sixers… fun again? Well, through three games, they sure have been. The Sixers are now 3-0 after Monday’s 136-124 win against the Magic, and their new backcourt has been absolutely electric. So electric, in fact, that Tyrese Maxey and VJ Edgecombe have combined to score more points than any starting backcourt through the […]
From Liberty Ballers | 4 months ago | 3 reads
Who’s got two thumbs and is using one of them to thumb through the standings to see the San Antonio Spurs atop the conference (nay, the league) alongside the defending champion Oklahoma Thunder? Sure, it’s only four games, but if you revel in taking joy from a man who doesn’t know what 67 or “no […]
From Pounding The Rock | 4 months ago | 4 reads
The New York Knicks (2-1) face the Milwaukee Bucks (2-1) at the Fiserv Forum on Tuesday, playing the second game of the season’s first road trip. On Sunday, the Miami Heat topped New York, 115-107. Jalen Brunson paced the Knicks’ offense with 37 points on efficient shooting, along with six assists and five boards. Karl-Anthony […]
From Posting and Toasting | 4 months ago | 5 reads
This is your daily thread to talk about the latest hockey news. BLACKHAWKS Blackhawks’ struggling power play needs to get coordinated with zone entries ( Sun-Times ) Frank Nazar is playing up to his Blackhawks contract: “We want to be a playoff team” ( Tribune ) RECAPS: Kings 3, Blackhawks 1 ( SCH ) ( Sun-Times ) ( Tribune ) ( The Athletic ) How Jeff Blashill’s three years with Jon Cooper prepared him to coach Blackhawks with “real confidence” ( Sun-Times ) Blackh...
From Second City Hockey | 4 months ago | 5 reads
NEW ORLEANS — Jaylen Brown grinned ear-to-ear as the final buzzer neared, the first Celtics win of the season just moments away. “It feels great to get the first one,” Brown said postgame, hardly supressing a smile. “Feels awesome, actually.” Brown is typically among the Celtics’ least expressive players postgame, regardless of the final score. […]
From CelticsBlog | 4 months ago | 1 read
The Spurs have a 4-0 record to start the season for the first time since 2017. Last night, the Spurs held the Toronto Raptors to 20 rebounds, the 7th worst in NBA history. There’s been a lot of development. The team has spent time together and it shows. Individually, accolades are also beginning to pour […]
From Pounding The Rock | 4 months ago | 3 reads
The Washington Commanders are 3-5 after a 28-7 road loss to the Kansas City Chiefs on Monday Night Football. They were staying with the Chiefs in the first half, going into halftime with a 7-7 score, but they were outscored 21-0 in the 2nd half. The Commanders got two turnovers in the first half that […]
From Hogs Haven | 4 months ago | 2 reads
The Washington Commanders are 3-5 after a 28-7 road loss to the Kansas City Chiefs on Monday Night Football. They were staying with the Chiefs in the first half, going into halftime with a 7-7 score, but they were outscored 21-0 in the 2nd half. The Commanders got two turnovers in the first half that […]
From Hogs Haven | 4 months ago | 3 reads
The Ottawa Senators play the Chicago Blackhawks at United Center on Tuesday at 8:45 p.m. ET, and we have best bets suggestions in this article, if you’re considering a wager. Best Senators vs. Blackhawks Prop Bets Player & Team Odds to Score a Goal Goals & Games Played Connor Bedard, Blackhawks +180 3 G in 9 GP Drake Batherson, Senators +180 4 G in 7 GP Tim Stützle, Senators +210 4 G in 10 GP Shane Pinto, Senators +220 8 G in 10 GP ...
From Bleacher Nation | Chicago Sports News, Rumors, and a Reasonable Level of Obsession | 4 months ago | 7 reads
Three times, the Celtics fought and fell short of their first win of the 2025-26 season, with each loss defined by the same problem: an inability to rebound. On Monday night against the Pelicans, they turned to fourth-year forward Josh Minott for his first career NBA start. That decision paid off tremendously. Minott joined Neemias […]
From CelticsBlog | 4 months ago | 5 reads
The Philadelphia 76ers are 3-0 after taking down the Orlando Magic in South Philadelphia 136-124 on Monday night. It was another fun, highlight-packed game for the Sixers, especially for Tyrese Maxey and rookie VJ Edgecombe (surprise, surprise). The dynamic backcourt duo combined with great performances from Kelly Oubre Jr., Quentin Grimes, Andre Drummond, Adem Bona […]
From Liberty Ballers | 4 months ago | 3 reads
There will probably not be a more predictable loss on the Lakers’ schedule this season than Monday’s. After an incredible performance from Austin Reaves on Sunday, LA was running on fumes with two more rotation players added to the injury report. And predictably, after fighting hard in the first half, the Lakers ran out of […]
From Silver Screen and Roll | 4 months ago | 3 reads
Your daily dose of Everton news and rumours James Tarkowski says Everton are going to “keep creating chances” but insists his side need to add a clinical edge if they are to rediscover their strong early-season form. [Everton FC] Gary Lineker and Alan Shearer admitted it didn’t sit easy with them when Jake O’Brien’s goal was disallowed. [Rest […]
From Royal Blue Mersey | 4 months ago | 1 read
Fresh off their first win of the season last night, the Dallas Mavericks played host to the defending champion Oklahoma City Thunder on night two of the back-to-back set. Once again sporting their throwback green jerseys, the Mavs couldn’t bring their green magic this time, falling 101-94. Let’s get to the grades! COOPER FLAGG: C- […]
From Mavs Moneyball | 4 months ago | 3 reads
On Monday night the Portland Trail Blazers played a version of the Los Angeles Lakers that looked like a version of those 1970’s bands still touring their greatest hits. You know how it works. The name burns bright on the marquee but the only legacy member of the group is the bass player, accompanied by […]
From Blazer's Edge | 4 months ago | 6 reads
Severely shorthanded, the Lakers fought hard in the first half before running out of steam in the second half against the Blazers on Monday, falling 122-108. Both Gabe Vincent and Marcus Smart were additions to the injury report on Monday afternoon, leaving the Lakers with just seven players on standard contracts available. Austin Reaves continued […]
From Silver Screen and Roll | 4 months ago | 2 reads
The second game of a road back-to-back isn’t always going to look pretty, but the Portland Trail Blazers managed to take care of business Monday night against an already injury-plagued Los Angeles Lakers squad. Despite barely fielding a full rotation of able bodies, Los Angeles hung close the whole game and forced the Blazers to […]
From Blazer's Edge | 4 months ago | 4 reads