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Old School Meets New School
The Boston Celtics have looked like the second-best team in the Eastern Conference for the last few months. Now they will get a shot to test themselves against the favorite, although one key figure could be missing for the Cleveland Cavaliers....
The Los Angeles Clippers expected to be the third-best team in the Western Conference this season, but have been surpassed by the surprising Houston Rockets. The Clippers are healthy now and hope to make their claim that they are better than Houston. even if the standings don’t show it....
After much trade speculation, the Indiana Pacers did not end up dealing star forward Paul George at the trading deadline. While it remains to be seen if that helps or hurts them in the long run, there is no question the team is better right now than if George was traded for draft picks....
After myriad trade rumors involving Carmelo Anthony and Derrick Rose, the New York Knicks didn’t unload either of their stars at the deadline. It was actually their opponent for next week’s game, the Toronto Raptors, who made a minor move....
The Cleveland Cavaliers may be the defending NBA champions and the best team in the Eastern Conference, but the Chicago Bulls have had their number this season. The Bulls were underdogs in each of the previous two matches but were able to pull the upsets, rewarding those who chose them on the moneyline quite handsomely....
They are comfortably in second place in the Western Conference and want to wrap that up early to get ready for the playoffs. They can stay multiple games ahead of the rest of the pack with a win over the Los Angeles Clippers.The Clippers get this game at home, which is a big plus, but they will still likely be underdogs because the Spurs have been their traditionally dominant selves on the season....
Boston has the superior record, but the Raptors are the home team in this matchup, so it figures to be very competitive. Toronto actually has a superior point-differential, which means they may have been unlucky in the games before the All-Star Break.Don’t be surprised if it’s the Raptors who are very slight favorites in this matchup. If they are the underdogs, take advantage of the points....
Cleveland is one of the best teams in the NBA and has the home court advantage, and will obviously be heavy favorites. Everyone should be rested up after the break so fatigue isn’t expected to be a factor.New York will need a strong second half run to make the playoffs but it will be really tough to pull this upset.Don't miss the hardwood action from Quicken Loans Arena in Cleveland, Ohio at 8 p.m. ET on Thursday, February 23, 2017. Catch every moment of the game live on TNT....
The Warriors have the best record in the NBA and there is every reason to believe they are the team to beat in the playoffs. Golden State has the superior team and the home court advantage so it will be a heavy favorite to take care of business.Don't miss the hardwood action from ORACLE Arena in Oakland, California at 10:30 p.m. ET on Thursday, February 23, 2017. Catch every moment of the game live on TNT....
The NBA All-Star Break is full of fan-friendly events which showcase some of the most athletic players in the world. One of the marquee events is the Taco Bell Skills Challenge in which eight players face off for the title....
Klay Thompson is back to defend his Three-Point Shootout title, and he has reason to think he will do it. Teammate and fellow sweet shooter Stephen Curry won’t be in the field this year, making Thompson the clear-cut player to beat....
Aaron Gordon and Zach LaVine put on one of the most memorable Dunk Contests in history last year, going toe-to-toe in a can-you-top-this showdown. LaVine came away with the crown for his second consecutive dunk contest title, but he won’t be participating in this one....
The Western Conference has dominated the All-Star games for much of the past half-decade, and with the lineup it is trotting out this weekend, that won’t be expected to change. Even though LeBron James is on the other side with the East, there is a much more talented collection of stars in the West....
Reigning Rookie of the Year Karl-Anthony Towns highlights the big names at the third annual Rising Stars Challenge. This game features some of the most talented first-year and second-year players from Team USA against the world’s best young talent in Team World....
Boston has moved all the way up to the No. 2 seed in the Eastern Conference, only a couple games behind the Cavs. The Bulls haven’t been as good lately but get this home and hope to end the first half of the season on a high note.Even though they are on the road, the Celtics have played well enough of late that they could be the favorites in this matchup....
Cleveland has been dominant at home on the season and that’s the location of this matchup. The Pacers have enough talent to hang around but will still be heavy underdogs. An upset seems really unlikely even with Cleveland possibly missing one of its better players.Don't miss the hardwood action from the Quicken Loans Arena in Cleveland, Ohio at 7 p.m. ET on Wednesday, February 15, 2017. Catch every moment of the game live on ESPN....
The Knicks face a crucial contest when they face off with the Oklahoma City Thunder. The Thunder are playing at home and have the superior record, so clearly they will be the favorites.The Knicks hope to put behind them the Carmelo Anthony trade rumors and the recent Charles Oakley saga with owner James Dolan and play well in this one. It remains to be seen if the season has spiraled too far out of control and if New York is ready to pack it in....
The Kings have a golden opportunity to pull closer to the eighth seed in the Western Conference when they take on the Los Angeles Lakers this week. The Lakers get this one at home but have been one of the worst teams in the league this season.The Kings have knocked off some impressive foes in February and want to stay hot. The road venue should make this game have a close spread, but the Kings may be slight favorites....
The Cleveland Cavaliers have not performed like the reigning NBA champions that they are on the road this season. They will aim to turn that around in a matchup against the Minnesota Timberwolves this week....
The Washington Wizards are one of the hottest teams in the NBA and have moved up into the third seed in the Eastern Conference. They would love to become a legitimate contender to the Cavaliers’ throne but must keep excelling down the stretch.Their next chance will be in a home game against the Oklahoma City Thunder and their star guard Russell Westbrook. While Oklahoma City has the best player on the court, the WIzards’ depth is more impressive as they will aim to wear down the Thunder....
Atlanta has been the superior team this season and is hoping to get home court advantage in the East when the regular season wraps up. The Trail Blazers are simply attempting to make the postseason in the West, currently sitting a half-game outside of the eighth seed.Portland gets this game at home, where it has played well this season, and this is shaping up to be a competitive showdown....
It’s the long-awaited return to Oklahoma City this week for Kevin Durant, when the NBA superstar with the Golden State Warriors heads back to face off against his former team, the Thunder. Durant isn’t putting up the same crazy statistics as he did in OKC with less of a supporting cast, but is enjoying all the winning that comes with playing for Golden State....
The San Antonio Spurs have flown under the radar this season as all eyes are on the Golden State Warriors and Cleveland Cavaliers. Even so, the team just continues to win and is sitting comfortably in second place in the Western Conference and looking like the Warriors’ top foe....
Both teams are red hot currently and this should be an entertaining matchup. Since the Wizards play at home and have a slightly superior record, that should give them the edge as they will be the favorites in this one. However, Indiana has reeled off seven consecutive victories and certainly can’t be counted out.Don't miss the hardwood action from the Verizon Center in Washington, D.C. at 8 p.m. ET on Friday, February 10, 2017. Catch every moment of the game live on ESPN....
The Bulls will hit the road to take on the Phoenix Suns, a team with some talented young pieces that has yet to put it all together. Phoenix has the worst record in the Western Conference and will likely be a home underdog in this one.Don't miss the hardwood action from Talking Stick Resort Arena in Phoenix, AZ at 10:30 p.m. ET on Friday, February 10, 2017. Catch every moment of the game live on ESPN....
