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Line: Chicago -8, Total: 199 (check our odds page for current spreads and totals) Los Angeles (12-34 SU, 21-23-2 ATS) is 5-5-1 ATS in its 11 games without Bryant this year, 16-18-1 ATS with him. The 36-year-old leads the team in scoring (22.3 PPG), but has the second worst field goal percentage in the league (37.3). The Lakers did play competitively in their most recent game, a 98-92 home loss to Washington as 9-point dogs on Tuesday....

MORE: 15 scariest NBA free agents In a segment for Comcast Sports Net New England, former college basketball coach Tim Welsh said he wouldn’t want Howard on his team. When discussing why the Celtics wouldn’t want an improvement at their center position, Welsh revealed a conversation he had with an NBA coach earlier in the day. “He’s not motivated anymore. He’s just playing for money. He turned down $24 million ‘cause he thinks he can get a max deal....

With the many early injuries and COVID-related issues that players are sidelined with, it will be important to make high value picks for your DFS fantasy lineup. This article will examine the top five must-have pickups for today’s ten teams, determined by data-driven analysis with player stats, matchup history, and previous performance. NBA DFS Draftkings picks for today Today’s NBA fantasy slate is full of great value pickups in the 6k or less range....

The Nets-Knicks game is the best example of why this is more of a GPP slate. Brooklyn averages a league best 121 ppg, with the Kicks the worst at 93 ppg. We also see a rematch from a buzzer beater earlier this year with the Thunder and T-Wolves, as well as what could be an interesting game between the Raptors and Lakers. Please make sure to listen to the FREE morning NBA podcast, and check out the site-specific advice and the rest of Fantasy Alarm’s great season-long and DFS tools available to subscribers....

Writing that Trump is “failing Latinos,” and citing recent polling data that more than two-thirds of Hispanics either lost their jobs or are facing economic hardship due to the outbreak, the group said the president has instead tried to distract from these facts by announcing a blanket immigration ban. The letter, put together by Sergio Gonzales of the Immigration Hub, which was created by Laurene Powell Jobs’ Emerson Collective, also includes leaders from groups such as FWD....

The National T20 Cup 2021 will not only give players the chance to make a name for themselves in the national team, but it will also present top achievers with the possibility of being selected in the PSL Player Draft. The tournament will feature six teams — Balochistan, Central Punjab, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Northern, Sindh, and Southern Punjab. The Pindi Cricket Stadium in Rawalpindi and Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore will host 33 matches of the tournament....

Nike and MLB are continuing their City Connect initiative for the 2022 MLB season, with seven more teams getting unique, city-themed uniforms. The new designs will be unveiled between March and July, with the uniforms being worn on-field throughout the 2022 MLB season. MORE: Nike’s MLB City Connect uniforms, ranked — Who has the best look? Leading off, the Washington Nationals, who are leaning pretty hard into the capital’s pretty spring imagery with their cherry blossom-themed uniforms....

It’s not a good idea to rely only on alternative remedies for AUD. Still, meditation, acupuncture, and herbs may enhance your well-being as you recover. This article describes some natural treatments to support AUD treatment. It also explains why it’s important to find effective treatments. Whatever treatments you choose, make sure to discuss the benefits and risks with your healthcare team. Acupuncture Acupuncture uses tiny, sterile needles placed in targeted spots on your body....

The video game landscape looked quite different in the PS2 era when compared to today. As far as popular genres went, the mascot platformer was still one of the highest selling and most bankable types of games studios could make, with PlayStation having a “big three” at that time of Jak and Daxter, Sly Cooper, and Ratchet and Clank. Unfortunately, of these three franchises, Jak and Daxter was the first to stop receiving new games, the last entry in the series being Jak and Daxter: The Lost Frontier in 2009 on PS2 and PSP, a title that was not developed by Naughty Dog....

Throughout the history of NBA, there have been games when the point guards exploded for monster performances and stuffed the stat sheet. It is a very prestigious achievement and speaks volume about the greatness of the player. Also Read: 3 NBA All-Stars who never fulfilled their potential Throughout the course of this article, let us take a look at three 20-point 20-assists performances by some legendary point guards. #3 Jason Kidd vs Utah Jazz, 8th February 1996 Stat Line: 20 points, 25 assists, 4 rebounds and 4 steals...

New York - The Los Angeles Lakers controlled the ball so well that Brooklyn Nets players couldn’t get one single point in the final two minutes, ensuring a 92-83 victory for the visitors in the NBA contest. Howard missed his third consecutive game with a torn labrum in his right shoulder and World Peace was suspended by the NBA for grabbing and striking Detroit’s Brandon Knight Sunday. So, the Lakers were without their two best defenders, though they still did a good job Tuesday night....

The incident took place in the beginning of the third quarter Sunday, when Nash had a contact with the Bulls guard Kirk Hinrich. Nash remained in the game for four more minutes, before leaving the court, reports Xinhua. The 39-year-old missed nearly three months due to a nerve root irritation in his back and hamstring. He played in three of the Lakers’ last four games. 0 votes

The most famous and impactful players of this game have always been centers. Some powerful forces have patrolled the paint in the past. I chose five of them, who I believe were the most accomplished, and the most regarded ones. Even if you don’t agree with me, one can’t argue about any of these five men. Shaquille O’Neal, 1992-2011, Orlando Magic; LA Lakers; Miami Heat; Phoenix; Cleveland Cavaliers and Boston Celtics Career Averages: 23....

It was a close game and the teams entered the half-time with the Indiana Pacers down by 4 points. However, the Bucks started dominating the Pacers in the second half and went to defeat them quite convincingly. Giannis scored 29 points and led both the teams in scoring. Myles Turner led the Pacers’ scoring with 22 points. Khris Middleton also chipped in 27 points for the hosts. The Bucks moved to 49-16 with the win and are still firm at the top of the standings....

Coming off a huge win against the Houston Rockets, the Lakers were up against the Davis-less New Orleans Pelicans. The Lakers did not have the luck on their side as the Pelicans walked home without breaking a sweat. The Lakers have dug themselves a hole and will need to treat every game seriously from here on. In this article, let us take a look at three of the talking points from the Pelicans’ easy win over the Lakers....

YouTuber OG Almighty’s video explains that smart NBA 2K20 players will put the work into their character’s primary strength as it is these badges that players can rank up in the fastest. So, if players have created a character with a shooting build, the shooting badges are what they should go for first. Becoming a good overall player may be great and on the road to 99 that’s going to be necessary, but getting badges fast means that players will have to start with their character’s strengths....

No official word has been given regarding the exact release date of NBA 2K20, however, a recent leak suggests that it’s set to hit stores on September 6. Previous editions of the game were also released in September on a Tuesday which adds credence to this rumour. BR Gaming were the first to report the leak, posting an image of what appears to be a cardboard cutout of the franchise....

Players and teams have doubled down and responded to the revealed NBA 2K22 ratings. The game is set to be released on September 10th and 2K Sports released the first gameplay trailer just yesterday (August 31st). What are the new MyCareer features in NBA 2K22? Every year the game developers introduce new features and options but the majority of the game has remained largely similar. However, this year NBA 2K22 has made massive changes and introduced entirely new concepts....

RELATED: Why the 2K23 WNBA Edition Matters for the Future Any choice functionally works. The next step is finding a team in MyCareer that suits this strategy. There are a few teams where the player can step in and seize the starting spot quickly, so two guards will be able to take their pick of the NBA 2K23 squads they think gives them the best chance to succeed. Milwaukee Bucks If there were only one team on this list, it’d be the Milwaukee Bucks....

In its two-minute report from Tuesday’s Game 5, a 95-91 win for the Thunder, the league admitted it missed two calls that should have favored the Spurs. MORE: Recapping controversial Game 2 The report stated Kawhi Leonard’s grab of Russell Westbrook in the final seconds should have resulted in an intentional foul. Instead, LaMarcus Aldridge was called for a shooting foul, resulting in a three-point play for the Thunder that gave them a four-point lead....