NBA Notebook: Blazers face uphill climb in crowded West
The NBA has hit its midseason stride, with fantastic action on the court and exciting trade rumors and personnel moves off of it. Let’s take a look at this week’s top storylines from around the Association.
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NBA betting trends: Unders and underdogs
Let's break down the latest metrics from around the league and determine which trends you should take advantage of as the 2020-2021 NBA season continues.
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Top 10 best defensive players in NBA history
Offense may win games, but defense wins championships. Even in an age where teams are scoring more points than ever, those who stand out on the defensive end are usually the biggest winners of all.
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The 4 NBA players who have achieved a quadruple-double
A quadruple double is, without a doubt, one of the most difficult statistical accomplishments in a basketball game. These are the five players who have pulled it off.
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Raptors’ 2021 NBA Championship odds continue to slip
Basketball is a game of adjustments, and no team has had to make more of them this season than the Toronto Raptors.
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NBA Rumors: Will the Wizards deal Bradley Beal?
Is Bradley Beal's time in DC coming to an end? We examine that juicy rumor as well as several other potential trades from around the NBA.
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Jerami Grant makes big push in NBA Most Improved Player odds
Jerami Grant's Most Improved Player Award odds have jumped from +4000 on Jan. 6 to just +300 on Jan. 18.
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Nets have second best odds to win 2021 NBA Championship after acquiring Harden
Brooklyn's blockbuster trade for James Harden caused a seismic shift in futures, with the Nets’ odds of winning the 2021 NBA Championship improving from +500 to +300 in the blink of an eye.
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NBA betting trends: Gauging the impact of the Harden trade
Let's break down the latest metrics from around the league and determine which trends you should take advantage as the 2020-21 NBA season continues.
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NBA Notebook: Harden gets a fresh start in Brooklyn
Let’s take a look at the top stories throughout the Association in this week's NBA Notebook.
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NBA odds update: Houston, we have a problem
James Harden believes the Houston Rockets are "not good enough" to win an NBA title. Oddsmakers appear to agree.
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NBA coaches on the hot seat: Is Scott Brooks' time in DC coming to an end?
When any professional sports team struggles, the focus tends to shift to the head coach. It’s often easier to scapegoat a coach as the issue and make a change at the top.
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LaMelo Ball now odds-on favorite to win NBA Rookie of the Year after 1st career triple-double
LaMelo Ball proved just how special he can be on Saturday against the Atlanta Hawks, when he became the youngest player in NBA history to record a triple-double.
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NBA Notebook: 76ers have found winning formula
As we move through another week of the NBA and the first completed week of 2021, there are a number of compelling storylines to watch.
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NBA betting trends: Underdogs are off to a sizzling start
Let's break down the latest metrics from around the league and determine which trends you should take advantage as the 2020-21 NBA season continues.
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The NBA’s biggest bargains
The holiday shopping season may be over, but there are still plenty of great deals to be found in the NBA, where many players are far exceeding the value of their contracts.
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Nets slide into second place in NBA Championship odds despite two-game skid
Brooklyn has seen its 2021 NBA Championship odds actually improve from +600 on Dec. 25 to +500 on Jan. 4 despite surprising back-to-back defeats to the Atlanta Hawks and Washington Wizards.
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NBA Notebook: Warriors off to worrying start
The 2020-21 NBA only tipped off on Dec. 22, but we've already seen enough to know this is going to be a year unlike any other.
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Lakers’ NBA Championship odds continue to improve after 2nd massive win
The Los Angeles Lakers have only played three games this season, but bookmakers have already seen enough to side heavily with the defending champs.
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Kevin Love tops NBA's 2020 naughty & nice list
In honor of the holidays, let’s take a look at which players most deserve to be on the NBA’s naughty and nice list.
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NBA Christmas Day betting odds and picks
We’ve reviewed the NBA's jam-packed schedule and have all the odds and picks you need to navigate Christmas Day.
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Ranking the NBA's Christmas Day games by watchability
Let’s take a look at NBA's Christmas Day schedule and rank all five games from least to most watchable.
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Ranking the NBA's most toxic players
From James Harden to Kyrie Irving, we boldly rank the five most toxic players in the NBA.
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Top 10 basketball movies every NBA fan should watch
Grab some popcorn and lower the lights as we boldly rank the top 10 basketball movies ever made.
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The ultimate Basketball Hall of Fame quiz
Do you know everything there is to know about basketball’s hallowed hall? Prove it by taking our latest skill-testing quiz.
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Everything you need to know about NBA free agency in 2020
Let's break down everything you need to know about 2020 free agency, including the start date, salary cap, free agency terminology, and the top free agents on the market.
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NBA free agency: 5 players most likely to change teams
The shortest offseason in NBA history is set to hit a fever pitch on Friday with the beginning of the league’s annual free agency spending spree. We’ve surveyed this year’s crowded landscape and have identified the five unrestricted free agents most likely to change teams.
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The worst No. 1 NBA draft picks of all time
From Michael Olowokandi to Anthony Bennett, we boldly rank the 10 worst No. 1 picks in the history of the NBA draft.
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NBA trade rumors: 5 teams that will be active on draft night
Let’s take a look at five teams most likely to make moves on NBA Draft Night as they look forward to the 2021 season and beyond.
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The ultimate Michael Jordan quiz
Did you pay close attention to The Last Dance on Netflix? Prove it by taking our skill-testing quiz about Michael Jordan.
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Top 30 best NBA coaches of all time
It takes more than great talent to win in the NBA; you also need a great coach. The best bench bosses are teachers, motivators, strategists, and occasionally therapists.
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The ultimate NBA nickname quiz
Do you know everything there is to know about the most iconic player nicknames in NBA history? Find out now by taking our latest quiz!
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Top 20 best undrafted NBA players of all time
NBA talent evaluators generally do a good job of finding the best players around the world, but every now and again a hidden gem falls through the cracks.
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Ranking the NBA's pettiest players
Ladies and gentlemen, please put your hands together for the starting lineup for the NBA’s 2020 All-Petty Team.
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Top 10 most overrated NBA players of all time
Over the years many NBA players have received a far bigger share of the spotlight than they deserved. Role players have been recast as superstars, and fringe All-Stars have been sold to the public as living legends.
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5 teams that could get rocked in NBA free agency
From the Denver Nuggets to the Toronto Raptors, here are five teams that could get torn apart when NBA free agency begins.
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NBA Roundtable: Can the Heat return to the NBA Finals?
NBA columnists Jason Logan, Sam Farley, and Ryan Murphy weigh in on Miami’s 2021 championship prospects, LeBron’s legacy, and the upcoming NBA Draft.
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What we already know about the 2021 NBA season
While it’s easy to focus on the uncertainties, here is what we do know about the upcoming 2021 NBA season, from the NBA draft date to coaching changes and more.
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The most memorable moments from the NBA Bubble
With the 2020 NBA Finals now complete and everyone departed, let’s look back and review the top five most memorable moments from the NBA Bubble.
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Long live the King: Examining LeBron James' legacy
How does LeBron James' legacy shape up compared to other NBA legends?
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1 fun fact about every Lakers championship
The Lakers are champs yet again after knocking off the Heat in the 2020 NBA Finals. Join us as we salute L.A. with one fun fact about all 17 of their NBA championships.
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2020 NBA Finals: Lakers vs. Heat Game 6 odds and pick
The heavily favored Lakers are just one win away from the title, but is this series slipping away from them?
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Heat vs. Lakers: The best betting props for Game 5 of the 2020 NBA Finals
It is starting to look like coronation time for the Los Angeles Lakers, who are on the verge of ending the title aspirations of the Miami Heat. Game 5 is set for Friday, Oct. 9, 9:00 P.M EST, and this high-stakes showdown comes with some attractive prop bets.
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2020 NBA Finals: Heat vs. Lakers Game 5 odds, pick & prediction
The Lakers are installed as seven point favorites in Game 5 of the 2020 NBA Finals on Friday. Can they beat the Heat and cover the spread in the process?
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NBA Roundtable: Can Jimmy Butler win NBA Finals MVP even if the Heat lose?
NBA columnists Jason Logan, Sam Farley, and Ryan Murphy share their NBA Final MVP predictions and discuss LeBron James’ best teammates.
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Ranking LeBron James' best teammates
Nobody can win alone in the NBA, even someone as incredible as LeBron James. Over the course of the King’s masterful career, he’s positioned himself for maximum success by teaming up with some of the best players in the game.
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5 unbreakable NBA Finals records
We dusted off the history books and have identified the Association’s five most unbreakable NBA Finals records.
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Lakers vs. Heat: The best betting props for Game 4 of the NBA Finals
BetAmerica analyst Danny Howard shares his five favorite betting props for Game 4 of the NBA Finals on Tuesday night.
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2020 NBA Finals: Lakers vs. Heat Game 4 odds, pick & prediction
Can Butler and the Heat maintain their momentum after their stunning victory on Sunday? Game 4 of the 2020 NBA Finals tips off on Tuesday, Oct. 6 at 9:00 p.m. ET, and BetAmerica has you covered with a preview and pick.
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2020 NBA Finals: Lakers vs. Heat Game 3 odds, pick & prediction
Though the Miami Heat showed signs of life in Game 2, the Los Angeles Lakers cruised to a 124-114 win. With the Lakers in prime position to put the Heat in a 3-0 hole, is there anything stopping the Lakers from taking a commanding lead?
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Shaquille O'Neal and Kobe Bryant of the Los Angeles Lakers. (Photo by Matt A. Brown/Icon Sportswire)
The ultimate Los Angeles Lakers quiz
So you think you know the Lakers, do you? Put your knowledge to the test by answering these 15 questions about the NBA's most glamorous franchise.
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2020 NBA Finals: Heat vs. Lakers Game 2 odds, pick & prediction
After opening the NBA Finals as 4.5-point favorites in Game 1, the Lakers have been shifted all the way up to 9.5-point favorites in Game 2.
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The best performances in NBA Finals history
The NBA Finals are an opportunity to shine for the game’s best stars, as well as for players that seize the opportunity to propel themselves into the national spotlight when the lights are brightest.
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2020 NBA Finals: Heat vs. Lakers Game 1 odds, pick & prediction
Game 1 of the NBA Finals tips off on Wednesday, Sept. 30 at 9:00 p.m. ET, and BetAmerica has the preview and picks for the big game.
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NBA Roundtable: Do the Heat stand a chance against a locked-in LeBron?
NBA columnists Jason Logan, Sam Farley and Ryan Murphy share their NBA Finals predictions and discuss the Lakers’ third best star and the Nuggets’ downfall.
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The greatest comebacks in NBA playoffs history
No lead was safe against these five teams, who overcame enormous odds to pull off the greatest comebacks in NBA playoffs history.
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2020 NBA Playoffs: Nuggets vs. Lakers Game 5 odds, pick and prediction
Some might say the Denver Nuggets have the Los Angeles Lakers right where they want them. Down 3-1 in the series, the Nuggets find themselves in a familiar position as they were also down by this total in the first round against the Jazz and in the second round against the Clippers.
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2020 NBA Playoffs: Heat vs. Celtics Game 5 odds, pick & prediction
The Miami Heat are on the brink of one of the most unexpected NBA Finals berths in nearly 20 years, and all they need is one more win. Will they seal the deal on Friday night?
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The ultimate NBA Finals MVP quiz
Do you know everything there is to know about the NBA Finals MVP award? Prove it by taking our skill-testing test.
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2020 NBA Playoffs: Lakers vs. Nuggets Game 4 odds, pick & prediction
The Nuggets will try to even their best-of-seven series with the Lakers tonight when the two teams clash in Game 4 of the Western Conference Finals.
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2020 NBA Playoffs: Lakers vs. Nuggets Game 3 odds, picks & predictions
The Lakers are installed as 6.5-point favorites tonight in a game that is really a must-win for the Nuggets if they want to hold on any hope of keeping this a competitive series.
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NBA Roundtable: Butler has Heat on the brink
NBA columnists Jason Logan, Sam Farley and Ryan Murphy discuss the league's All-NBA picks, Jimmy Butler’s maturation, and which team deserves its own 10-part documentary.
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2020 NBA Playoffs: Celtics vs. Heat Game 4 odds, picks & prediction
The Miami Heat are still in the driver’s seat, and Boston will need to pull out all the stops to avoid a 3-1 hole when these two teams clash again on Wednesday, Sept. 23.
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The ultimate LeBron James quiz
So you think you know LeBron James, do you? Put your knowledge to the test by answering these 15 questions about the once and future King.
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2020 NBA Playoffs: Nuggets vs. Lakers Game 1 odds, picks & prediction
LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers are one step away from an NBA Finals berth many predicted a year ago. In their way are the Denver Nuggets, a team few pundits would have guessed would be here as recently as one week ago.
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2020 NBA Playoffs: Heat vs. Celtics Game 2 odds, picks & predictions
Despite the lack of a top seed in the Eastern Conference Finals, it’s hard to deny that the two teams playing the best basketball right now are the Boston Celtics and Miami Heat.
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5 stars who pulled a vanishing act in the NBA playoffs
The NBA playoffs don't build character, they reveal it. Here are five stars who succumbed to the pressure and laid an egg when their teams needed them most.
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NBA Roundtable: Is small-ball dead?
NBA columnists Jason Logan, Sam Farley and Ryan Murphy discuss the NBA MVP award, the future of small-ball, and Mike D’Antoni’s next landing spot.
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2020 NBA Playoffs: Heat vs. Celtics odds, picks and predictions (Sept. 15)
Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Finals between the Boston Celtics and Miami Heat should be the first of several great games. BetAmerica breaks down the action and serves up a fearless prediction.
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Ranking the greatest Lakers of all time
Join us as we look back at Lakers history and rank the five greatest players to ever wear purple and gold.
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2020 NBA Playoffs: Nuggets vs. Clippers odds, picks & predictions (Sept. 15)
The Denver Nuggets have forced a second Game 7 after falling early to the Los Angeles Clippers. Can they beat the odds once again on Tuesday night?
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2020 NBA Playoffs: Nuggets vs. Clippers, Celtics vs. Raptors odds, picks & predictions (Sept 11)
It’s closeout time on Friday as the Clippers look to deliver the deathblow to the resilient Nuggets, and the defending champs play in a do-or-die Game 7 against the Celtics.
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2020 NBA Playoffs: Lakers vs. Rockets odds, picks & predictions for Game 4 (Sept. 10)
The Rockets will try to dig themselves out of a 2-1 hole tonight when they face the Lakers in Game 4 of the Western Conference semifinals. We have odds and picks for this marquee matchup.
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NBA picks: Raptors vs. Celtics, Clippers vs. Nuggets
The Celtics look to advance to the Eastern Conference Finals and the Clippers seek to create distance between themselves and the troublesome Nuggets as the NBA returns on Wednesday evening.
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NBA Roundtable: Clippers poised to win Battle of L.A.
NBA columnists Jason Logan, Sam Farley and Ryan Murphy discuss the "Battle of L.A.", Kyle Lowry’s Hall of Fame candidacy, and Steve Nash’s fit in Brooklyn.
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NBA picks: Heat vs. Bucks, Lakers vs. Rockets
The Eastern and Western Conference's top seeds both take the court again on Tuesday, each of them facing tremendous opposition in their quest to reach the NBA Finals.
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NBA Labor Day picks: Celtics vs. Raptors, Clippers vs. Nuggets
Both the Raptors and the Nuggets turned in big games just when things were starting to go south for them, but can they keep it up as the favorites look to respond?
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NBA picks: Bucks vs. Heat, Rockets vs. Lakers
Going into the 2020 NBA Playoffs, the Milwaukee Bucks and Los Angeles Lakers were favored to reach the NBA Finals. However, going into an exciting Friday night of Round 2 action, the two teams find themselves in very different situations.
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NBA picks: Raptors vs. Celtics, Nuggets vs. Clippers
Expect plenty of fireworks from Orlando on Thursday as the Raptors try to bounce back against the Celtics, and the Nuggets and Clippers kick off their second round series.
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NBA picks: Heat vs. Bucks, Thunder vs. Rockets
A pair of captivating games make up the Wednesday NBA schedule with a critical Game 2 match between the Milwaukee Bucks and Miami Heat, followed by a Game 7 showdown between the Houston Rockets and the Oklahoma City Thunder.
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The best playoff debuts in NBA history
Mavericks forward Luka Dončić has already solidified himself as an NBA legend, after his first postseason appearance. Here are five more of the best playoff series debuts in NBA history.
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NBA Roundtable: Examining the Lakers' greatest weakness
NBA columnists Jason Logan, Sam Farley, and Ryan Murphy discuss the Bucks’ boycott, the Lakers’ kryptonite, and the league’s most attractive coaching vacancy.
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NBA picks: Celtics vs. Raptors, Jazz vs. Nuggets
Expect plenty of drama from Orlando on Tuesday as the Toronto Raptors try to even their second round series against the Boston Celtics, and the Utah Jazz and Denver Nuggets clash in a win-or-go-home Game 7.
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NBA picks: Rockets vs. Thunder Game 6
With a second round date against the Los Angeles Lakers looming, the Houston Rockets look to close out business with the Oklahoma City Thunder after putting them through the ringer last weekend.
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5 unbreakable NBA playoff records
We dusted off the history books and have identified the NBA's five most unbreakable playoff records.
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NBA picks: Trail Blazers vs. Lakers, Thunder vs. Rockets
The first round of the Western Conference playoffs is nearing its sensational conclusion, and the Los Angeles Lakers look to advance while the Oklahoma City Thunder and Houston Rockets get in position to land a critical blow.
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NBA Roundtable: Is Bubble Melo the best Melo?
NBA columnists Jason Logan, Sam Farley and Ryan Murphy discuss Carmelo Anthony’s many incarnations, Golden State’s draft dilemma, and the 76ers’ murky future.
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NBA picks: Jazz vs. Nuggets, Mavericks vs. Clippers
Young guns Donovan Mitchell and Luka Doncic return to action today in a pair of enticing NBA playoff games.
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NBA picks: Pacers vs. Heat, Lakers vs. Trail Blazers
The Miami Heat look to sweep the Indiana Pacers and the Los Angeles Lakers hope to put the Portland Trail Blazers on the ropes in Monday’s NBA showdowns.
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NBA first round takeaways: Donovan Mitchell has arrived
From the emergence of Donovan Mitchell to the improvement in officiating, here are five things that have impressed us most during the first round of the NBA Playoffs.
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NBA picks: Magic vs. Bucks, Trail Blazers vs. Lakers
The Milwaukee Bucks and Los Angeles Lakers both find themselves in a hole following shocking Game 1 defeats. Can they bounce back tonight?
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NBA Roundtable: Can the Raptors hang on to Fred VanVleet?
NBA columnists Jason Logan, Sam Farley and Ryan Murphy discuss Fred VanVleet’s next contract, the Grizzlies bright future, and Luka Doncic’s all-world game.
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NBA picks: 76ers vs. Celtics, Mavs vs. Clippers
Both the Los Angeles Clippers and the Boston Celtics look to go 2-0 in their respective first round matches, but they won’t get there without a fight.
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NBA picks: Thunder vs. Rockets, Trail Blazers vs. Lakers
LeBron officially begins his quest for his fourth NBA Championship on Tuesday evening when the Lakers kick off their series against the Trail Blazers. We have odds and a pick for that game as well as Thunder vs. Rockets.
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NBA picks: 76ers vs. Celtics, Mavericks vs. Clippers
The NBA bubble has been fun, leading up to the start of the playoffs, but it felt a bit like an appetizer. Now all 16 teams are locked in and we’re ready for a March Madness-esque, same-site playoff race.
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NBA picks: Clippers vs. Thunder, 76ers vs. Rockets
The NBA playoffs are set, and Friday night’s primetime games will have zero impact on those seeds or matchups. That doesn’t mean that there won’t still be a winner or a loser, however, so let’s try and determine where money can be made in these matchups between backups.
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NBA picks: Heat vs. Thunder, Nuggets vs. Clippers
Four playoff-bound teams tangle on Wednesday night in the NBA bubble as the Heat take on the Thunder and the Nuggets clash with the Clippers.
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NBA Roundtable: Can the Lakers flip the switch as playoffs approach?
NBA columnists Jason Logan, Sam Farley and Ryan Murphy discuss the league’s most improved player, the Lakers disappointing play in the bubble, and Michael Porter Jr.’s coming out party.
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