[ad_1] Now a win away from advancing to the Western Conference finals, the Los Angeles Lakers have emerged as one of the favorites to win the NBA championship. After taking a 3-1 edge in their semifinal series with the Golden State Warriors on Monday night, the Lakers now have +300 odds to win it all at BetMGM. Only the Boston …
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More at stake in Game 5 for Warriors than just season down 3-1 against Lakers
[ad_1] Let’s play seven in the Los Angeles Lakers-Golden State Warriors series. Better yet, make it a best-of-9. Or maybe it’s just one more game. Regardless, give us more of what transpired between the Lakers and Warriors, more of what Anthony Davis, LeBron James and Steph Curry delivered and more surprise performances like the one from the Lakers’ Lonnie Walker …
Read More »NBA picks, best bets: James Harden keeps it going in 76ers-Celtics; Nuggets-Suns hits the over
[ad_1] USATSI Now that we’re in the thick of the NBA playoffs, the basketball betting market is hotter than ever. CBS Sports will be providing daily picks for the duration of the postseason. Sam Quinn will make at least one pick for every game between now and the NBA Finals. All lines courtesy of Caesars Sportsbook. Featured Game | Boston Celtics vs. Philadelphia 76ers …
Read More »Bob Huggins uses homophobic slur during radio show
[ad_1] West Virginia head coach Bob Huggins apologized after using a homophobic slur to refer to Xavier fans while also denigrating Catholics during a radio interview. West Virginia’s athletic department called Huggins’ comments “offensive” and said it was reviewing the matter. During a call to Cincinnati radio station WLW, Huggins, a former longtime coach at Cincinnati, was asked about the …
Read More »2022-23 Thunder player grades: Mike Muscala
[ad_1] The 2022-23 Oklahoma City Thunder’s season ended with the play-in tournament loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves, which means it’s time for reflection. Being one of the biggest overachievers in the league, the Thunder finished with a 40-42 record after being predicted by many to have high lottery odds. Now that the season is in the books, let’s go back and …
Read More »Is the end of the Warriors dynasty near? Plus, the Blackhawks hit the jackpot
[ad_1] This is an article version of the CBS Sports HQ AM Newsletter, the ultimate guide to every day in sports. You can sign up to get it in your inbox every weekday morning here. Good morning to everyone but especially to… THE LOS ANGELES LAKERS… Often, the playoffs — regardless of sport — are great because of the names you …
Read More »How LeBron James and the Lakers turned Stephen Curry against the Warriors in their fourth-quarter comeback
[ad_1] Stephen Curry is perhaps the greatest offensive player in NBA history. He’s a four-time champion, a two-time MVP and an all-time stylistic revolutionary. He just torched the Sacramento Kings for seven games in one of the best playoff series of his career, and for the better part of four games against the Los Angeles Lakers, he’s been just as …
Read More »Nuggets need to find some support for Nikola Jokic vs. Suns
[ad_1] If you’d have been able to see Nikola Jokic’s stat line for Games 3 and 4 of the Western Conference semifinals, you’d have been convinced the Denver Nuggets swept the Phoenix Suns. Jokic has been on a historic roll the past couple games. In the last two games, Jokic is averaging 41.5 points, 14 assists, 10.5 rebounds and shooting …
Read More »Warriors vs. Lakers: Steve Kerr deserves brunt of blame for Golden State’s 3-1 hole
[ad_1] The Warriors lost a wild Game 4 on Monday and now trail the Lakers 3-1 in their second-round series. Over the course of NBA history, 95% of teams that go down 3-1 go on to lose the series. It is a terrible position in which to find yourself. And the Warriors are in it for one reason. Because Steve …
Read More »LeBron James (27 PTS) & Anthony Davis (23 PTS) Combine For 50 Points In Game 4 W! | May 8, 2023
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Read More »Knicks taking ‘one game at a time’ approach heading into Game 5 on brink of elimination
[ad_1] The Knicks dropped a pivotal Game 4 on the road against the Miami Heat on Monday and are now on the brink of elimination, trailing in the series 3-1. The team will head back to New York for Game 5 on Wednesday night with its season on the line. After Monday’s loss, Jalen Brunson and Julius Randle preached the same message, saying …
Read More »NBA’s Top Plays of the Night In 60 seconds! | May 8, 2023
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Read More »2023 NBA playoffs schedule, bracket: Lakers, Heat go up 3-1; Celtics-76ers, Nuggets-Suns to battle for control
[ad_1] Kim O’Reilly, CBS Sports The 2023 NBA playoffs continue Tuesday night with a pair of Game 5s. Both series — Celtics-76ers and Nuggets-Suns — are tied at two games apiece. Boston will host Philadelphia in the early game and Denver will host Phoenix in the nightcap. Monday night’s Game 4 between the Lakers and Warriors turned into The Lonnie …
Read More »Walker Kessler and Jabari Smith Jr. make NBA All-Rookie teams
[ad_1] Walker Kessler and Jabari Smith jr. were both named to the NBA’s All-Rookie teams on Monday. Kessler made the first team at center while Smith made the second team as a power forward. Kessler, who finished third in Rookie of the Year voting, averaged 9.2 points, 8.4 rebounds, and 2.3 blocks per game for the Utah Jazz. His 72% …
Read More »What hoops pundits, national talkers, and local media are all saying about Bronny James and USC
[ad_1] There is so much content to read, and listen to, on the topic of Bronny James at USC. We have obviously contributed to that content, but if you want some outside voices and outside perspectives on Bronny, that’s worth looking for. It’s part of a larger conversation. You can decide for yourself if the outside voices are matching — …
Read More »Suns vs. Nuggets prediction, odds, start time: 2023 NBA playoff picks, Game 5 best bets by model on 71-38 roll
[ad_1] The series heads back to Ball Arena as the Denver Nuggets host the Phoenix Suns in Game 5 of the Western Conference semifinals on Tuesday night in the 2023 NBA playoffs. This series is tied 2-2 after the Suns won both games at home. On Sunday night, Phoenix topped Denver 129-124. Guard Chris Paul (groin) is out for Phoenix. …
Read More »Celtics vs. 76ers prediction, odds, start time: 2023 NBA playoff picks, Game 5 best bets by model on 71-38 run
[ad_1] The 2023 NBA playoffs are ramping up in terms of intensity with a tremendous doubleheader scheduled for Tuesday. In the opener of the evening, the Boston Celtics host the Philadelphia 76ers for Game 5 of an Eastern Conference semifinal matchup. Boston and Philadelphia are tied at 2-2, with TD Garden hosting Game 5. Joel Embiid (knee) remains listed as …
Read More »Three takeaways from Lonnie Walker putting Lakers one win from eliminating Warriors
[ad_1] LOS ANGELES — With :15 seconds left in the game, just as Lonnie Walker IV was knocking down free throws that would give the game its final 104-101 score, Stephen Curry walked down to the other end of the court, glared at the rim in disgust, shaking his head. Curry carried the Warriors as far as he could, but …
Read More »2023 NBA playoffs scores, results, series schedules: Lakers a game away from knocking out the defending champs
[ad_1] Eight teams are left vying for the 2023 NBA title, but that number could drop to six in less than 48 hours. The Lakers withstood some scoring runs by the Warriors Monday night, but stayed close enough for Lonnie Walker IV to play the role of the hero for host Los Angeles. The Lakers lead that series 3-1 and …
Read More »Celtics should target two wings and a big for trades in the 2023 offseason in new analysis
[ad_1] Thinking about trades for the Boston Celtics before they even finish their postseason might seem like a bit much for some fans, but for the organization and the analysts who cover it, it is never too early to try to think about the future structure of the ball club. To such an end, Bleacher Report’s Zach Buckley assembled a …
Read More »Stephen Curry Drops HUGE TRIPLE-DOUBLE In Game 4 vs Lakers! | May 8, 2023
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Read More »Lakers vs. Warriors: Lonnie Walker IV matches Kobe Bryant in historic fourth quarter as L.A. goes up 3-1
[ad_1] Lonnie Walker IV is no stranger to saving the Los Angeles Lakers. Let’s wind the clocks back to November. The Lakers have just fallen to 2-10. LeBron James is injured. Russell Westbrook is still on the team, Dennis Schroder hadn’t even debuted yet and Troy Brown Jr. was in the starting lineup. At that point, any further setbacks might …
Read More »"Once My Name & Number Is Called, There's No Excuses!" – Lonnie Walker IV Postgame Interview!
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Read More »Steve Kerr believes Lakers rewarded on flops in Game 4 vs. Warriors
[ad_1] Kerr: Lakers were rewarded on flops in Game 4 vs. Warriors originally appeared on NBC Sports Bayarea Steve Kerr is taking issue with how the fourth quarter of Game 4 played out for the Warriors. Speaking with reporters after Golden State’s 104-101 loss to the Los Angeles Lakers on Monday at Crypto.com Arena, Kerr explained that some calls against the …
Read More »"The Game Ball Definitetly Goes To Him!" -Lakers Sound Off On Lonnie Walker IV Amazing Performance!
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