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[ad_1] 10 observations: Shorthanded Celtics defeat Bulls, sweep season series originally appeared on NBC Sports Chicago Presented by Nationwide Insurance Agent Jeff Vukovich The Chicago Bulls fell to the shorthanded Boston Celtics 124-113 on Saturday night at the United Center. Here are 10 observations: —The Celtics won their ninth straight, using their eighth different starting lineup. That’s excellence. Against the …

[ad_1] Much has been made of the New York Knicks re-assembling one of the most successful college programs in NCAA history, with Villanova alums Josh Hart and Donte DiVincenzo joining Wildcat teammate Jalen Brunson in the Big Apple over the past year. There’s one key Villanova player who’s yet to join the fold, however, and his former teammates aren’t afraid …

[ad_1] Boston Celtics guard Jrue Holiday is dealing with “dead arm,” he told the Boston Globe on Friday. Holiday has not played since the Celtics’ win over the Washington Wizards on March 17, and it’s unclear when he’ll be back. Rest is the primary treatment, and the team is opting to be cautious down the stretch.  “I’m feeling something, for …

[ad_1] Bjelica, ex-King who won championship with Warriors, retires originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area Nemanja Bjelica has called it a career. The Warriors champion and former Kings forward announced his retirement from basketball in an Instagram post on Saturday. “Lately I have read several official announcements by professional athletes talking about the end of their careers,” the 35-year-old …

[ad_1] The Knicks and Nets may be on different paths as the 2023-24 season winds down, but the crosstown rivals went at it on Saturday at Madison Square Garden. It was a back-and-forth affair with several lead changes until the Knicks finally pulled away in the fourth quarter with a 105-93 victory. Here are the takeaways… – Donte DiVincenzo was the …

[ad_1] We’re about three weeks from the close of the 2023-24 NBA regular season, so let’s be clear: Things could still change. But with regard to the five teams I’ve pegged as the biggest underachievers of the season, it’s not likely.  The Phoenix Suns would be the exception, I would say. If they get red hot and finish above 50 …

[ad_1] New York Knicks v Sacramento Kings Jalen Brunson. Josh Hart. Donte DiVincenzo. OG Anunoby. Julius Randle. The Knicks have built a team of grinding, physical guys who want to play hard and outwork their opponent — Tom Thibodeau kind of guys. So it makes sense they want to keep him around as their coach. Thibodeau has one year left …

[ad_1] Javonte Green plans to ‘be myself’ in opportunity with Bulls originally appeared on NBC Sports Chicago Presented by Nationwide Insurance Agent Jeff Vukovich Javonte Green got the call from his former team on Friday. “Just to be back here is a surreal feeling,” the veteran wing said. Similar to his reception when he visited the Chicago Bulls after their …

[ad_1] Golden State Warriors guard Chris Paul has revealed why he was ejected from the team’s 123-111 loss to the Indiana Pacers on Friday night. According to the future Hall of Famer, he called referee Tony Brothers a “TikToker” and said that he had too much power, which resulted in two technical fouls in the final 30 seconds.  The first …

[ad_1] The NBA announced on Thursday that it is shutting down the G League Ignite program after only four seasons. It’s been more than a disappointing showing in the 2023-24 season with the Ignite currently 4-28. The young team filled with NBA hopefuls had a massive wake-up call three games in when it lost 158-99 to the Salt Lake City …

[ad_1] Payton Pritchard has averaged 18.7 points and 7.7 dimes over his last three games for the Boston Celtics, who may sit some players and open up more minutes for Pritchard. That makes him a great pickup in fantasy basketball leagues. (Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images) Special to Yahoo Sports With less than a month remaining in the NBA regular …

[ad_1] Most Saturday slates tend to be light, but we have eight games in total here. Seven of them make up the main slate beginning at 7 p.m. EDT, and we have some of the worst defenses on display. We also have Boston playing the second half of a back-to-back, but we’re going to avoid recommending them because we have …

[ad_1] NBA : Indiana Pacers vs Golden Gate Warriors in San Francisco If you’re going to say something that will get you ejected, at least get your money’s worth. That’s what the Warriors’ Chris Paul did Friday night, he was tossed with 6.6 seconds left in the Warriors’ home loss to the Pacers, when the game was just being dribbled …

[ad_1] D’Angelo Russell’s bounce back campaign for the Los Angeles Lakers has seen him thrive from almost everywhere on the floor, but nowhere more so than behind the arc. He’s shooting a career-best 42.4% on 3-pointers this season and he’s making almost three of them per game on average. That doesn’t just lead this year’s Lakers. It’s Lakers history. On …

[ad_1] Getty Images The NBA playoffs are almost here. Less than a month remains in the regular season, with the postseason set to begin on April 16 with the Play-In Tournament. The playoffs get started April 20. While it seems likely we know the 20 NBA teams that are going to qualify for the postseason, there is plenty to be …

[ad_1] The New York Knicks (41-28) will return home for the first time since March 12 when they host the Brooklyn Nets (26-44) on Saturday afternoon. New York had its four-game winning streak snapped in a 113-100 loss at Denver on Thursday night. The Knicks are in fifth place in the Eastern Conference standings, sitting a half-game behind Orlando for …

[ad_1] 1415686-SP-0312-clippers-timberwolves-WJS Among the myriad of things that have put the Clippers in a funk — slower pace, less ball movement, transition defense — not having Russell Westbrook’s energy off the bench has been part of that. He’s missed 12 games following hand surgery, the Clippers are 7-5 in those games. Westbrook is expected to return to the Clippers rotation …

[ad_1] Memphis Grizzlies v San Antonio Spurs A few times a game, Victor Wembanyama bends the reality of what you think is possible on a basketball court. He did that a few times in putting up 31 points with 16 boards and three blocks against the Grizzlies Friday night, and this play was at the top of that list. As …

[ad_1] The Boston Celtics are enjoying their best league season NBA Eastern Conference leaders the Boston Celtics extended their winning streak to eight games with a 129-102 victory at the Detroit Pistons. Jaylen Brown scored 33 points for the Celtics – the sixth time he has made at least 30 since the All-Star break in February – and Payton Pritchard …

[ad_1] The “silly season” is in full swing in the NBA. While some teams are jockeying for playoff/play-in tournament positioning, others know their season will end on April 14. One of those teams is Portland, which dropped to 19-51 with its loss to the Clippers on Friday. Jerami Grant and Deandre Ayton were among those sidelined for the game, while …

[ad_1] Warriors ‘still figuring it out’ cause for concern as playoffs loom originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area SAN FRANCISCO – The Warriors have been a difficult team to figure out this season, for fans, media and even the players themselves. The Jekyll-Hyde theme of the 2023-24 season continued Friday night when the Indiana Pacers rolled into town and …

[ad_1] Warriors being slapped by cold hand of reality at home originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area SAN FRANCISCO – Couldn’t shoot, couldn’t defend, too often treated the ball as if it were worthless. For 16 minutes in the heart of the game Friday night, the Warriors were at their messiest against the one team they’d never beaten at …

[ad_1] The crowd had come alive. Fresh off a timeout after one of their 21 turnovers, the Lakers sprinted around the court on defense, trying to keep their one-point lead. They double-teamed 76ers point guard Tyrese Maxey, then Austin Reaves recovered to an open Nicolas Batum, and Philadelphia forced up a tough three-pointer. LeBron James grabbed the rebound, jetted down …

[ad_1] CP3 reveals what he told ref before late-game ejection vs. Pacers originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area Chris Paul had a night to remember – and not for the best reasons. With six seconds remaining, the Warriors guard was ejected in Golden State’s 123-111 loss to the Indiana Pacers on Friday night at Chase Center. As Pacers guard …

[ad_1] 3 observations after Sixers lose close contest to Lakers to start their L.A. weekend originally appeared on NBC Sports Philadelphia A close East vs. West contest Friday night between two teams in the play-in tournament picture ended with both the Sixers and Lakers sitting at 38-32. The Sixers suffered a second consecutive defeat to begin their West Coast road …