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Chicago Bulls Fall To Philadelphia 76ers 121-106, extend losing skid to five games
Make no mistake, the Chicago Bulls have played well this season. Not only have the Bulls surpassed their 31-win total from last season, they’ve also surpassed their win total from each of the last four seasons. Heading into their Monday night game against the Philadelphia 76ers, the Bulls had posted losses in their last four…
Read MoreKristaps Porzingis Shines in Washington Wizards Debut
The Washington Wizards made a major splash at the recent trade deadline, acquiring Kristaps Porzingis from the Dallas Mavericks. While Porzingis is often injured, he’s spectacular when he’s on the floor. The 7-foot-2 forward can make an impact both in the paint and on the perimeter. He’s also shown flashes of being a dominant defender at points…
Read MoreNew low for Los Angeles Lakers as fans boo them at home
The Los Angeles Lakers hit a new low yesterday, with a 123-95 loss to the New Orleans Pelicans being met by a chorus of boos from the home crowd throughout much of the night. Russell Westbrook, the L.A. native whom the franchise completely overhauled its roster to acquire in the offseason, was asked if that type of reception from Lakers…
Read MoreKevin Durant to return to the Brooklyn Nets’ lineup next week, per reports
Brooklyn Nets star forward Kevin Durant has been on the shelf with a knee injury since mid-January. And the Nets have certainly missed his presence during that stretch (more on that in a bit). However, head coach Steve Nash offered up a bit of good news as to when he expects Durant to return to…
Read MoreJames Harden lives up to the hype in Philadelphia debut
After a night in which James Harden and the Philadelphia 76ers couldn’t have played better together, beating the Minnesota Timberwolves 133-102 in his debut with his new team, the superstar guard aimed the suggestion he is a bad teammate. “I don’t know why,” Harden said. “That’s the media that says that. I feel like I’m one of the best teammates that the…
Read MoreCan Kyrie Irving finally play in Brooklyn Nets’ home games?
The Brooklyn Nets wait and hope that the New York City vaccination mandate gets lifted and Kyrie Irving is able to play in home games again. The hope comes in the wake of New York City Mayor Eric Adams saying earlier Wednesday that he was optimistic a vaccination mandate would eventually be phased out — much the same way…
Read MoreTeam LeBron Wins NBA All-Star Game, and Stephen Curry scores 50 points
In Sunday’s NBA All-Star game Team LeBron took on Team Durant. At halftime, the NBA honored the Top 75 players by giving each player individual introductions with Earth Wind and Fire performing “Shining Star.” Three players made early news for the All-Star Game. Donovan Mitchell sat out with a non-COVID-19 related illness, and it was announced on…
Read MoreNew York Knicks blow a 28-point lead
On Wednesday night, a beleaguered New York Knicks blew a 28-point lead to the Brooklyn Nets and got outhustled in a stunning 111-106 collapse at Madison Square Garden. It marked the third time in 11 days the Knicks blew a lead of 20 points or more — a troubling trend for a team that entered the season with high…
Read MorePatrick Beverley agrees to 1-year, $13 million extension with Minnesota Timberwolves
Minnesota Timberwolves guard Patrick Beverley has agreed to a one-year, $13 million contract extension. Beverley has been in the final season of a three-year, $40 million contract, so the new agreement will take him through the 2022-2023 season. After arriving in an offseason trade to the Timberwolves, Beverley has made a significant impact on the franchise’s rise into…
Read MoreWhy you should always use a sportsbook when betting on the NBA
The NBA is one of the biggest sports in the USA and very popular on a global scale. This sees it attract millions of fans, who love to follow the latest action and games each season. With the current 2021/22 campaign in full swing, it is becoming another cracker for supporters to enjoy. Many people…
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