DENVER (AP) — Jonas Valanciunas had season highs with 23 points and 17 rebounds, and the Denver Nuggets defeated the Oklahoma City Thunder 127-107 on Friday in a battle of reserves. Denver (53-28) won its 11th straight game to secure at least the No. 4 seed in the Western Conference. Julian Strawther finished with 22…
Chicago Bulls (29-45, 12th in the Eastern Conference) vs. San Antonio Spurs (56-18, second in the Western Conference) San Antonio; Monday, 8 pmEDT Bottom line: Chicago looks to stop its three-game losing streak with a win over San Antonio. Advertisement The Spurs are 28-7 at home. San Antonio scores 119.4 points and outscores its opponents…
Utah Jazz (20-48, 14th in the Western Conference) vs. Minnesota Timberwolves (42-27, sixth in the Western Conference) Minneapolis; Wednesday, 8 pmEDT BETMGM SPORTS BETTING LINE: Timberwolves -11.5; plus/minus is 233.5 Advertisement Bottom line: Utah looks to end its three-game losing streak with a win against Minnesota. The Timberwolves are 8-6 against division opponents. Minnesota is…
The Los Angeles Lakers will have a big matchup on Saturday against the Denver Nuggets that will have playoff implications. They currently sit in fourth place in the Western Conference with a 41-25 record, and are a half-game ahead of fifth-place Denver. In the last few games, the Lakers have been a bit beaten up….
HOUSTON — Inside the Toyota Center building, some inside the Rockets refer to fourth-year forward Jabari Smith Jr. as “Mr. Dependable.” But there are hopes the 22-year-old can be even more. Advertisement In Tuesday’s win over Toronto, which returned Houston (40-24) to the No. 3 spot in the Western Conference standings, Smith finished with an…
Minnesota Timberwolves (40-24, fifth in the Western Conference) vs. Los Angeles Clippers (32-32, eighth in the Western Conference) Inglewood, California; Wednesday, 10:30 pmEDT BETMGM SPORTS BETTING LINE: Clippers -1.5; plus/minus is 225.5 Advertisement Bottom line: Los Angeles hosts Minnesota and looks to extend its three-game winning streak at home. The Clippers are 20-19 against conference…
Oklahoma City Thunder (46-15, first in the Western Conference) vs. Dallas Mavericks (21-38, 12th in the Western Conference) Dallas; Sunday, 8 pm Eastern Time In summary: Oklahoma City visits the Dallas Mavericks after the Thunder defeated the Denver Nuggets 127-121 in overtime. Advertisement The Mavericks are 11-28 in conference matchups. Dallas gives up 118.0 points…
Spurs predicted to pair Victor Wembanyama with former Warriors superstar in deal worth $50 million via buyout originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as your preferred source by clicking here. The San Antonio Spurs released forward Jeremy Sochan on Wednesday, opening a roster spot for the Western Conference contending franchise. Advertisement…
Los Angeles Clippers (25-28, 10th in the Western Conference) vs. Houston Rockets (33-19, third in the Western Conference) Houston; Wednesday, 8 pm Eastern Time BETMGM SPORTS BETTING LINE: Rockets -8.5; plus/minus is 210.5 Advertisement In summary: Houston faces Los Angeles in a matchup between Western Conference teams. The Rockets are 19-15 against Western Conference teams….
Minnesota Timberwolves (31-19, fifth in the Western Conference) vs. Memphis Grizzlies (18-29, 12th in the Western Conference) Memphis, Tennessee; Monday, 7:30 pm EST Bottom line: Memphis plays Minnesota looking to end its four-game losing streak at home. Advertisement The Grizzlies are 14-17 against Western Conference opponents. Memphis is fourth in the Western Conference with 33.9…
