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Daily Archives: May 9, 2023

Only Celtics have better odds to win NBA title than Lakers

[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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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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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% …

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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 …

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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 …

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