Tag: Basketball

Written by Henry Watkins on April 20, 2021

We have reached the point in the NBA season where the battle for playoff spots intensifies. We have something a little different this season, as we will have play-in games in both the East and West, with only the top 6 in each conference assured of a playoff position. It is a move that has proven to be rather divisive … click title for full article.

Written by Henry Watkins on April 19, 2021

We are now heading down to the wire in the NBA regular season, with three-quarters of the schedule now in the books. It’s all about positioning now, as teams try to get themselves in the best place possible for the playoffs and the play-in games. As we do every week, we are going to take a look at the Power … click title for full article.

Written by Eric Williams on April 19, 2021

Is Kevin Durant going to be out of the lineup for an extended absence after suffering a thigh contusion on Sunday? Are the streaking Boston Celtics legitimate contenders in the Eastern Conference? Can the Utah Jazz stay in first place in the Western Conference until superstar guard Donovan Mitchell returns form an ankle injury? Are Chris Paul, Devin Booker and … click title for full article.

Written by Henry Watkins on April 13, 2021

The end of the regular season and the playoffs are now very much on the minds of everyone that follows the NBA. The big fear for teams at this late stage of the season is that injuries do not become an issue. Unfortunately, this week’s news and rumors stories have some items that are about just that. There are also … click title for full article.

Written by Derrick Harper on April 12, 2021

Now that the NBA trade deadline is over, the buyout market has dried up, and team rosters are pretty much solidified, barring an injury, the teams are set for their playoff runs. With teams being pretty much set, new sets of divisional odds have been released. Let’s take a look at the latest NBA Divisional Championship odds. NBA Betting – … click title for full article.

Written by Eric Williams on April 12, 2021

Who’s going to win the Eastern Conference crown this season? Will the loaded Brooklyn Nets live up to their status as prohibitive favorites to win the Eastern Conference crown or could they get beat out for first place by division rival Philadelphia? Can the now, semi-desperate Boston Celtics continue their climb up the Eastern Conference standings or will an equally … click title for full article.

Written by Derrick Harper on April 7, 2021

As we head into mid-April and the players can see the light at the end of the tunnel, the NBA is gearing up for the playoffs. Contending teams have made roster changes and are tinkering with their rotations in preparation for the postseason. While some are playing for the postseason, others are just riding out the season hoping for the … click title for full article.

Written by Henry Watkins on April 6, 2021

At the start of the NBA season, we all thought we had a pretty clear idea as to which teams might be in the hunt for the championship. Some of those early favorites are still up there, but we also have a few dark horse teams emerging that should make things interesting. It is probably not too crazy to describe … click title for full article.