Tyler Herro returned to the floor and played as if he hadn’t spent a month sidelined with an ankle injury. He dropped 24 points on a rock-solid 12-of-18 shooting night, leading the Heat in scoring, and helped secure a key 106-102 win over the Mavericks – not bad for a season debut. But more than…
The Golden State Warriors didn’t open the night the right way, but they quickly decided it wasn’t going to end badly. After falling behind 0-11, Kerr’s team flipped the script with a textbook second quarter: a 21-0 run, five threes drained with ease, and a defense that held the Utah Jazz scoreless for nearly six…
In the road win against the Brooklyn Nets, Karl-Anthony Towns put together a performance New York hadn’t witnessed since 1999, when Patrick Ewing was still dominating Madison Square Garden. In 33 minutes of action, the Knicks’ center dismantled Brooklyn’s defense with astonishing ease: 37 points, 12 rebounds, 3 assists, 2 blocks and 1 steal, on…
The Detroit Pistons are experiencing one of the best starts to a season in their recent history. With a surprising 14-2 record (13 consecutive wins) that has placed them among the most solid teams in the Eastern Conference, management is starting to look beyond the current success: the goal is to strengthen the project with…
Is there anything that the public betting masses love more than a popular favorite? For decades, that’s been the case. But as sports betting has expanded and the menu has grown, there might be one thing that beats a trendy team: anytime touchdown parlays. Stack up a few players whom you hope will reach the…
The Chicago Bulls’ 121-120 victory over the Washington Wizards didn’t convince Nikola Vucevic. The Montenegrin center, who led the way with 28 points and 12 rebounds, expressed strong dissatisfaction with the team’s approach, calling it “soft” and not nearly aggressive enough in the early stages of the game. We didn’t do anything we talked about….
In Dallas, tensions ran high in a game that left its mark even after the final buzzer. The Memphis Grizzlies beat the Mavericks 102-96, but the real highlight came when Ja Morant and Klay Thompson faced off after the game. Few words, but sharp ones: Morant seemed to label Thompson with a direct jab that…
If you want a debate to get heated, asking “who is the best basketball player of all time?’’ is bound to get things cooking. For the purposes of this blog, I’ve taken a look at NBA history, player efficiency, longevity, as well as cultural impact. What I’ve learned is that greatness is multi-dimensional and it’s…
The Memphis Grizzlies’ 102-96 win over the Dallas Mavericks left more sparks off the court than on it. At the center of the storm are still the same two: Klay Thompson and Ja Morant, whose strained relationship reignites every time their paths cross. Morant, sidelined for a calf injury and missing his third consecutive game,…
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander continues to impress. In the comfortable 122-95 win over Portland, the Thunder All-Star added another gem to his collection: 37 points in three quarters, with a smoothness that would make even a game like basketball – never actually simple – look easy. The defending champion Oklahoma City squad is now flying at 17-1….
