Tag: Basketball

Written by Eric Williams on March 23, 2021

Eastern Conference-leading Philadelphia is on the road on Tuesday night looking to get the road win over the playoff-hopeful Golden State Warriors. Philly is still without all-star big man and MVP candidate Joel Embiid who is nursing a knee bone bruise. The Dubs will be without superstar leader Steph Curry who is out with a tailbone injury. Okay, let’s find … click title for full article.

Written by Eric Williams on March 22, 2021

Trae Young and the streaking Atlanta Hawks will look to extend their winning ways against the LA Clippers to start the week after dispatching the cross-town rival Lakers this past weekend. On Tuesday, Chris Paul and the Phoenix Suns will look to remain on fire when they hit the road to take on the suddenly struggling Miami Heat. On Wednesday, … click title for full article.

Written by Henry Watkins on March 16, 2021

We are at the stage of the NBA season where teams have a very good idea of their strengths and weaknesses. For those who believe they have a shot at taking a run at a championship, the approach of the trade deadline is an opportunity to plug any perceived holes. With a little over a week to go, teams are … click title for full article.

Written by Henry Watkins on March 15, 2021

When it comes to wagering on a team to win a championship, bettors tend to fall into two different categories. There are those who bet right at the start of the season, or sometimes even before it begins, while other wait to see how the odds move throughout the season. Those who wait until later are aware that they may … click title for full article.

Written by Henry Watkins on March 15, 2021

Who has been the best player in the NBA up to this point in the season? That is a question that is very much open for debate, although there are some metrics that we can use to get a clearer answer. One of the best of those is to go directly to the NBA to take a look at their … click title for full article.

Written by Eric Williams on March 15, 2021

Are the league-leading Utah Jazz suddenly in trouble? Are the Milwaukee Bucks legitimate threats to Brooklyn and eastern Conference-leading Philadelphia? Can the Indiana Pacers get some revenge against Miami for last season’s playoff ouster? Are the LA Clippers ripe for another surprising upset against a clearly lesser talented Charlotte Hornets ballclub that has already exceeded expectations? With Week 13 of … click title for full article.

Written by Derrick Harper on March 10, 2021

Now that the All Star Break has come and gone, and we’re nearing the halfway point of the NBA season, we’ve gotten a good look at all of the players and what they mean to their teams. In this week’s edition of our NBA Player Rankings we’re going to look at not only the players individual performance, but also how … click title for full article.

Written by Henry Watkins on March 9, 2021

It was a bit of a quiet week in the NBA, with all of the focus on putting together a successful All-Star Game in Atlanta. It certainly looked and felt different than what we are used to, but I think it turned out well, all things considered. The league will get back to business this week, but even as players … click title for full article.