Line: Thunder -7, Total: 209.5 (check our odds page for current NBA point spreads and totals) The Clippers (41-23 SU, 28-36 ATS) have held their head above water since Blake Griffin’s elbow surgery, going 8-5 SU and ATS in his absence. Picking up the slack has been former Duke and current NBA sharp-shooter, J.J. Redick. He’s had some huge games lately, scoring 26 in his last outing against the Timberwolves....
While their core is getting up there in age, the Warriors have made the necessary moves to extend their window of contention. During their two years out of the title picture, they collected a plethora of young prospects with good potential. One of them being Jordan Poole, who burst onto the scene in a big way last season. Following their climb to the NBA mountaintop last year, Poole understands teams will be looking to take down the Warriors moving forward....
In fact, the mood is tense as ever. As one coach, who asked for anonymity because he is still employed, told Sporting News, “Everyone’s scared s---less out there. There’s different criteria being measured on coaches and it is not just winning. You can win your ass off and still get fired. That’s why, we talked about it as coaches—we just got to keep coaching, and take it seriously and not let it be taken away or get minimized, from a coaching standpoint....
In the team’s 6-5 win over the Orioles, Soto hit a two-out pop fly that he assumed was going to go foul. However, the ball blew back into play and struck down in fair ground right in front of the catcher. Soto could’ve been safe at first, but he hadn’t been running on the play and instead was thrown out. The blunder ended the inning and cost the Nationals a run, as Andrew Stevenson would’ve scored from third base had Soto beaten out the play....
McCutchen, a five-time All-Star and the 2013 NL MVP, hit just .256 with 24 home runs and 79 RBIs last season, but he’s still considered one of the best center fielders in the game. MORE: SN ranks MLB’s top 50 players in 2016 Pittsburgh reportedly is interested in acquiring Nationals outfielder prospect Victor Robles and a starting pitching option such as Joe Ross or Reynaldo Lopez for McCutchen. Robles, a 19-year-old center fielder out of the Dominican Republic, hit ....
He combined those tools again to tie a record for the most times achieving one of the rarest feats in baseball. On Wednesday, the Nationals shortstop tripled in the sixth inning of Washington’s game against the Rays to complete the third cycle of his MLB career, tying him with Adrian Beltre, Babe Herman and Bob Meusel for the modern (since 1900) MLB mark. John Reilly had three cycles in the 1800s....
Nausea is a common symptom of a variety of conditions. If you are having unexplained nausea, it’s a good idea to see your healthcare provider to explore what may be causing it. The diagnosis will help guide treatment. Read on to learn more about common reasons you might have nausea at night, and how to treat it. Symptoms Symptoms of nausea can include: Feeling like you’re going to throw upExcessive sweatingStomach painRetching and dry heaves (making an effort to vomit but with nothing coming up) Vomiting...
Before, my right hand would have been on a steering wheel as I went down the street. I drove to work, found shortcuts in strange cities, picked up my two daughters after school. Those were the days when I ran my finger down a phone-book page and never dialed Information. When I read novels and couldn’t sleep until I had finished the last page. Those were the nights when I could point out a shooting star before it finished scraping across the dark sky....
While a lot of times people focus on stats that glorify a player’s performance, there are certain stats that do not necessarily glorify the performance but are just weird. This kind of stat lines occur very rarely and often go unnoticed. Also Read: 3 NBA All-Stars who never fulfilled their potential While the NBA has seen innumerable such weird stat lines by the players, in this article, let us take a look at three of those stat lines....
USA TODAY reported a number of high-profile coaches and basketball officials have been working the past eight months on a recommendation. John Calipari, Tom Izzo, Mike Krzyzewski, NCAA vice president for basketball championships Dan Gavitt and NBA director of basketball operations Kiki Vandeweghe are among the big names to work on the proposal. Currently, players must decide on leaving school by the first day of college basketball’s spring signing period....
Before the match, the Thunder had a 39-25 record which was identical to the Portland Trail Blazers, who were also at 39-25. The match ended up going to overtime and finally, it was the Thunder who came out on top, winning the thrilling game 129-121. Let us look at the 3 biggest talking points from this game: #3 - The Portland Trail Blazers need a better supporting cast: The Portland Trail Blazers are finally clicking this season as a team and will be looking to finish their regular season in strong fashion, just like last season....
The 25-point blowout win over the Wizards was one containing many positives for the home team. This was their third consecutive win as they have now won 8 out of their last 10 games. Following this win, Sixers have now solidified their third spot in the East with a 16-8 win-loss record while Wizards slide down to the 10th spot in the same conference with an 8-16. Let’s discuss the three prime takeaways from this dominant Sixers win over the short-handed Wizards....
Eastern Conference: Milwaukee Bucks The Bucks are currently the top team in the East lead by MVP candidate, the Greek Freak. Giannis is the player that everyone wants on their team. There’s never been anyone quite like him in the NBA, as far as physique, length, athleticism, ability to finish, the only thing he’s missing is a three-point shot. Imagine if or when he gains the ability to shoot consistently and at a high clip....
Stats: Pistons- Field Goals 43-98 (43.9%), 60 rebounds, 22 assists, 8 steals. Warriors- Field Goals 39-85 (45.9%), 51 rebounds, 23 assists, 6 steals. It was a second consecutive night that Pistons were defending the home court fighting fatigue and soreness backed by the home crowd and a good conference record. It was the first game for Stephen Curry after recovering from a groin injury three weeks ago. It is rare to see Warriors trailing in three pointers conversion with the excellence of Splash Brothers and Kevin Durant shooting the ball....
As strange as it sounds, this was an average game from Harden. At least, in comparison to his recent games. In Saturday’s game against the Blazers, he had nine points in the first half. It was the second time this season he scored less than 10 points in the first half. He was also 0 of 8 from three-point range that half. He had a better second half where he scored 29 points and shot 5 of 9 from three-point range in the second half....
Let us have a look at how the match might unfold: Portland Trail Blazers perspective Blazers won their last game against the Suns which ended their three-game losing streak. They have looked good throughout the season till now but fell into a small slump recently. With the victory against Suns, they surely would have got some confidence in their bag. However, they have dropped to the fifteenth position in the “points allowed per game” rankings in the NBA which is a big concern for them....
VC is crucial in this game whether it is to upgrade your MyTeam by buying packs to find that superstar player you desperately need, or if you need to upgrade your MyCareer pro to take on the NBA or dominate in the neighbourhood. While you can always buy VC through microtransactions in game, this is not always the most fun way to go about your gameplay, or the cheapest. So we take a look at some insightful ways to earn VC as efficiently as possible....
The Boston Celtics are the most successful franchise in NBA history. They have won the NBA Championship a whopping 17 times and are home to many legendary players like Bill Russell, Larry Bird, Kevin Garnett and many more. In this article, we will take a look at all-time Boston Celtics player ratings and roster as rated in NBA2K19. Note: The stats(ratings) and figures shown in this article are obtained from 2kratings....
Earlier today, senior producer Felicia Steenhouse announced that the next gen versions will also be receiving a brand-new and exclusive MyWNBA mode, further expanding NBA 2K21’s WBNA content. With this mode, players can create and customize their own woman player and journey through their own career, playing games, earning money and popularity, and building chemistry with their teammates. There will also be a sandbox of sorts that lets players fully customize their own league, right down to the rules, finances, and draft, with the option to share these settings online with other players for them to download....
RELATED: NBA 2K22: Best Center Build So when it comes to shooting badges, these are the selections that decide the game. Whether it’s shooting from range, off of the dribble, in the post, stepping back, or pulling up, these are the badges in NBA 2K22 that turn an average player into a scoring machine. Updated on May 11th, 2022 by Hodey Johns: “Best” is not just a matter of opinion, it’s also a matter of fact....
