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• Celtics vs. Nets odds, how to watch, prediction, free 2025 NBA picks, props, best bets for Tuesday, March 18

  18-03-2025 15:07 via cbssports.com
  
  The SportsLine Projection Model revealed its best bets for Tuesday's Boston Celtics vs. Brooklyn Nets game on NBA TV
  
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• 'So close it's painful:' NBA insiders pick sides in SGA-Jokić MVP race that feels '50-50' despite current odds

  19-03-2025 12:58 via cbssports.com
  
  OKC's Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is a -850 favorite to win MVP honors with four weeks to go in the regular season
  
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• Fantasy Basketball Waiver Wire: Zaccharie Risacher flourishes in Charlotte

  19-03-2025 07:41 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Given how poor the Charlotte Hornets have been this season, using them as a measuring stick isn't the best approach. However, that should not be used as an excuse to dismiss Hawks rookie Zaccharie Risacher's performance on Tuesday. With the Hawks winning by a 134-102 final score, he only played 24 minutes, but the first-overall pick made the most of those minutes. Shooting 7-of-15 from the field and 2-of-2 from the foul line, Risacher finished with 21 points, eight rebounds, two assists, one blo
  
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• No coach, no problem as Clippers rise up to beat NBA-leading Cavaliers

  19-03-2025 06:21 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Clippers guard Norman Powell shoots as Cleveland Cavaliers forwards Isaac Okoro, left, and Evan Mobley defend during the first half. (Mark J. Terrill / Associated Press)The test for the Clippers came from the team many consider the best in the NBA, the team many consider a title contender, the team with the best record in the league, three All-Stars and an All-Star coach.The test for the Clippers came from theteam that’s secondin scoring (122.5 points), second in field-goal percentage
  
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• Nets fall to short-handed Celtics, 104-96

  19-03-2025 03:26 via sny.tv
  
  BOSTON (AP) — Baylor Scheierman scored 13 of his career-high 20 points in the fourth quarter, Kristaps Porzingas had 25 points and 13 rebounds and the Boston Celtics beat the Brooklyn Nets 104-96 on Tuesday night.Scheierman took advantage of some bonus playing time as the Celtics rested injured stars Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown against the struggling Nets. Boston still had plenty down the stretch to hold off Brooklyn, which couldn’t stop Scheierman’s second-half surge.After b
  
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• Gregg Popovich 'ahead of schedule' in recovery, but no timeline for when he might return to bench

  19-03-2025 02:02 via nbcsports.com
  
  About three weeks ago, on an off-day between games, Gregg Popovich returned to the Spurs practice facility to address the team for the first time since his Nov. 2 stroke. He may have moved a little slower and been a little more deliberate, but he was still himself, according to an insightful report from Ramona Shelburne and Michael C. Wright of ESPN. And he let the players know he'd been watching their games."Everybody shut the f*** up when he walked in," [Keldon] Johnson said. "That's just how
  
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• Butler makes Warriors history as fastest player to hit stat benchmark

  19-03-2025 00:56 via nbcsportsbayarea.com
  
  Butler makes Warriors history as fastest player to hit stat benchmark originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay AreaJimmy Butler nearly recorded his second triple-double as a Warrior while leading Golden State to a 104-93 win over the Milwaukee Bucks on Tuesday at Chase Center.On a night when Steph Curry sat out for some needed rest, Butler filled up the stat sheet with 24 points, eight rebounds and 10 assists.Not only was Butler’s performance critical to getting the Warriors a bounce-back win
  
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• Playoff Jimmy makes early appearance for Warriors in win vs. Bucks

  19-03-2025 00:44 via nbcsportsbayarea.com
  
  Playoff Jimmy makes early appearance for Warriors in win vs. Bucks originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay AreaSAN FRANCISCO – With bedlam all around him and the Warriors trending toward full self-immolation, Jimmy Butler III checked his mental clock and realized it was time to dig deeper into his bag than in any of his previous 16 games with the team.From the end of the third quarter through the fourth on Tuesday night at Chase Center, Butler took charge. He showed proper respect for the ba
  
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• How Steph highlights inspired Butler in Warriors' win over Bucks

  19-03-2025 00:39 via nbcsportsbayarea.com
  
  How Steph highlights inspired Butler in Warriors' win over Bucks originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay AreaJimmy Butler spends his free time doing what most NBA fans do: Searching for Steph Curry highlights on YouTube.Following the Warriors’ 104-93 win over the Milwaukee Bucks on Tuesday night at Chase Center, Butler was asked by NBC Sports Bay Area’s Monte Poole if there was any calculation to him drawing a foul on Kevin Porter Jr. while shooting a 3-pointer at the end of the third
  
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• LaVar Ball opens up about foot amputation brought on by life-threatening infection: 'I'm hard to kill'

  18-03-2025 23:35 via cbssports.com
  
  Ball said his three sons kept him going while battling through a scary few months
  
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• What Butler told Warriors to stop Bucks' third-quarter run in win

  18-03-2025 23:28 via nbcsportsbayarea.com
  
  What Butler told Warriors to stop Bucks' third-quarter run in win originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay AreaThe Warriors teetered on the brink of disaster in the third quarter of Tuesday night’s game at Chase Center.But Golden State stabilized itself and pulled out a 104-93 win over the Milwaukee Bucks to improve to 40-29 this season.The Warriors led by as many as 17 in the second quarter and by 14 at halftime, but the Bucks quickly erased the deficit in the third quarter and managed to ta
  
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• What we learned as Butler leads Steph-less Warriors to win vs. Bucks

  18-03-2025 23:04 via nbcsportsbayarea.com
  
  What we learned as Butler leads Steph-less Warriors to win vs. Bucks originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay AreaBOX SCORESAN FRANCISCO – Recovering from the letdown of losing a trap game to the undermanned Denver Nuggets, the Warriors had to dig deep 24 hours later. Laser focus led them to a strong start and a comfortable halftime lead, only to see it fade away in the third quarter. But the Warriors found an extra gear to close the third quarter and stop turning the ball over in the fo
  
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• 'Exhausted' Stephen Curry sitting out Tuesday's Bucks-Warriors matchup to rest back

  18-03-2025 22:41 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Stephen Curry will miss Tuesday night's marquee matchup between the Golden State Warriors and Milwaukee Bucks to rest his back. Shortly after news of Curry sitting out circulated, he was officially listed as out on the NBA's 4:30 p.m. ET injury report.Warriors coach Steve Kerr told reporters after Monday's 114-105 defeat to the Denver Nuggets that Curry was "exhausted" and indicated that sitting out on Tuesday was a possibility. "He's tired. Steph's been carrying us for a month. He's amazin
  
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• Report: Kings star Sabonis out at least 10 days with ankle sprain

  18-03-2025 21:30 via nbcsportsbayarea.com
  
  Report: Kings star Sabonis out at least 10 days with ankle sprain originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay AreaOnce again, the Kings reportedly will be without Domantas Sabonis for an extended period.Sacramento’s star big man is listed as out for the team’s game against the Cleveland Cavaliers on Wednesday at Golden 1 Center, per the latest NBA injury report, with a right ankle sprain — and will be out at least 10 days total, ESPN’s Shams Charania reported Tuesday night, cit
  
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• Kings star Sabonis out at least 10 days with ankle sprain

  18-03-2025 21:30 via nbcsportsbayarea.com
  
  Kings star Sabonis out at least 10 days with ankle sprain originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay AreaOnce again, the Kings will be without Domantas Sabonis for an extended period.Sacramento’s star big man is listed as out for the team’s game against the Cleveland Cavaliers on Wednesday at Golden 1 Center, per the latest NBA injury report, with a moderate right ankle sprain — and will be out at least 10 days total, the Kings announced Tuesday night. ESPN’s Shams Charania wa
  
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• Stephen A calls Draymond out after Warriors' loss to Nuggets

  18-03-2025 20:01 via nbcsportsbayarea.com
  
  Stephen A calls Draymond out after Warriors' loss to Nuggets originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay AreaDraymond Green can talk the talk, but Stephen A. Smith wants to see the Warriors forward walk the walk, too.Green infamously proclaimed that Golden State would win the NBA Finals this season after the Warriors acquired Jimmy Butler at the trade deadline, but one bad loss to the shorthanded Denver Nuggets on Monday night put things into perspective for the ESPN analyst.“My eyes are on Dray
  
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• NBA playoffs 2025 seeding, standings, record, matchups: Could the Clippers knock off Thunder in potential 1st-round matchup?

  18-03-2025 19:42 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  (This article was written with the assistance of Castmagic, an AI tool, and reviewed by our editorial team to ensure accuracy. Please reach out to us if you notice any mistakes.)In the latest episode of "The Kevin O'Connor Show," longtime NBA player Marcus Morris joined Kevin O'Connor to discuss the Western Conference landscape, shining a spotlight on the Oklahoma City Thunder's impressive run as the top seed in the West at 56-12. Morris, who has played for eight NBA teams, shared his perspectiv
  
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• NBA playoffs 2025 seeding, standings, record: Do the Lakers' have enough to get to the NBA Finals?

  18-03-2025 19:37 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  (This article was written with the assistance of Castmagic, an AI tool, and reviewed by our editorial team to ensure accuracy. Please reach out to us if you notice any mistakes.)On the latest episode of "The Kevin O'Connor Show," longtime NBA veteran Marcus Morris discusses the ceiling of the new-look Los Angeles Lakers, who are 42-25 and sit fourth in the West. With Luka Dončić alongside LeBron James, the stakes are higher than ever. Will the Lakers shake up the Western Conference? Mo
  
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• Sabonis ruled out for Kings-Cavaliers game with ankle sprain

  18-03-2025 19:36 via nbcsportsbayarea.com
  
  Sabonis ruled out for Kings-Cavaliers game with ankle sprain originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay AreaOnce again, the Kings will be without Domantas Sabonis on Wednesday night.Sacramento’s star big man is listed as out for the team’s game against the Cleveland Cavaliers at Golden 1 Center, per the latest NBA injury report, with a right ankle sprain.Sabonis sustained the injury in the third quarter of the Kings’ 132-122 win over the Memphis Grizzles on Monday, and it was eviden
  
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• How to keep your fantasy basketball playoff hopes alive while dodging (and dealing) with injuries

  18-03-2025 19:09 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Ah, the fantasy basketball playoffs. It’s the most wonderful (and stressful) time of the year for hoops managers. The stakes are sky-high, every matchup feels like life or death, and then bam! An injury throws everything into chaos. But don’t worry — I’ve got you covered. Here’s how to keep your playoff run alive while dodging the injury curveballs NBA players love to throw our way.1. Stay on Top of Injury ReportsFirst things first: you need INTEL, and you need
  
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• Longtime NBA vet Marcus Morris isn't having it with 76ers exec Daryl Morey: 'I just don't trust him'

  18-03-2025 18:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  (This article was written with the assistance of Castmagic, an AI tool, and reviewed by our editorial team to ensure accuracy. Please reach out to us if you notice any mistakes.)On "The Kevin O'Connor Show," longtime NBA veteran Marcus Morris was highly critical of 76ers president of basketball operations Daryl Morey, ripping the executive's approach to the game and team management style."I don't trust Daryl Morey," Morris said. "I just don't trust him. I think he's thinking too far ahead of the
  
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• Haslem believes Warriors would struggle vs. two teams in NBA playoffs

  18-03-2025 18:51 via nbcsportsbayarea.com
  
  Haslem believes Warriors would struggle vs. two teams in NBA playoffs originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay AreaUdonis Haslem believes the Warriors need to avoid the NBA play-in tournament.The former NBA player-turned-analyst made that much clear when asked what he thought about Golden State potentially falling out of a top-six seed in the Western Conference.“That’s a tough one because you do not want to be in a play-in,” Haslem said Monday on ESPN’s “NBA Today.&rdq
  
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• There reportedly would be 'significant interest' if Pelicans test Zion Williamson trade market

  18-03-2025 18:40 via nbcsports.com
  
  Zion Williamson has looked like the franchise anchor New Orleans thought he would be since his return from his latest injury. In his last 15 games, Zion is averaging 25.8 points on 60.6% shooting with 6.6 rebounds and 5.4 assists — and that's all on minutes limit keeping him under 30 a night.Which fits the first part of what the Pelicans were hoping for from his return this season — he increased his value, something reported earlier by Tim MacMahon and Bobby Marks at ESPN. MacMahon e
  
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• Cavaliers vs. Clippers odds, line, spread: 2025 NBA picks, March 18 predictions from proven model

  18-03-2025 18:37 via cbssports.com
  
  SportsLine's model just revealed its NBA picks for Cleveland Cavaliers vs. Los Angeles Clippers
  
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• March Madness prospects to watch with Mark Titus & NBA contender check-in with Marcus Morris | The Kevin O'Connor Show

  18-03-2025 18:13 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Subscribe to The Kevin O'Connor ShowApple Podcasts | Spotify | YouTubeKevin O'Connor and Mark Titus unveil their first-ever March Madness NBA Prospect Draft! Mark says the #1 overall player on both offense and defense in the coming NBA Draft is Cooper Flagg, which has both guys realizing the Duke phenom compares to football's 2-way stud, Travis Hunter. Mark drafts a full 5-man starting lineup of prospects participating in March Madness, including a 6th Man. Kevin then drafts his 5-man starting l
  
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• ESPN analyst states Warriors are second-best team in West behind OKC

  18-03-2025 17:56 via nbcsportsbayarea.com
  
  ESPN analyst states Warriors are second-best team in West behind OKC originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay AreaOne ESPN analyst is picking the Warriors as the second-best team in the Western Conference.Tim MacMahon explained why he believes Golden State has a shot at rising up the standings during the final month of the 2024-25 NBA season.“I’m going to go with Golden State here,” MacMahon said Tuesday on ESPN’s “NBA Today.” “Obviously, playoff Jimmy [But
  
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• Michael Jordan’s ‘I’m Back’ fax: Revisiting the Bulls legend's return to the NBA 30 years later

  18-03-2025 17:53 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Michael Jordan addresses the media holding the Larry O'Brien NBA Championship Trophy after the Bulls won Game 6 of the NBA Finals in June 1996. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Allsport/Getty Images)Jonathan Daniel via Getty ImagesThirty years ago, Chicago Bulls legend Michael Jordan put the entire NBA on notice. After retiring for 17 months, Jordan announced his official return to basketball with arguably the two most iconic words in NBA history: “I’m back.”Jordan made the announceme
  
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• Spurs player says Gregg Popovich 'didn't miss a beat' in first meeting after stroke: 'He was still cussing'

  18-03-2025 17:36 via cbssports.com
  
  Popovich will not coach again this season, but still hopes to eventually return to the bench
  
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• Hornets vs. Hawks odds, line, score prediction, time: 2025 NBA picks, March 18 best bets from proven model

  18-03-2025 17:31 via cbssports.com
  
  SportsLine's model just revealed its NBA picks for Atlanta Hawks vs. Charlotte Hornets on Tuesday
  
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• Kings' Domantas Sabonis rolls ankle Monday, expected to miss more time

  18-03-2025 17:13 via nbcsports.com
  
  Sacramento just struggled to a 2-4 record in six games Domantas Sabonis missed with a hamstring strain. Now it is going to have to get by without him for what may be weeks again.Sabonis rolled his ankle in the opening minute of the second half on a drive to the basket and had to leave the game. It looked nasty.Domantas Sabonis had to be helped to the locker room after appearing to injure his ankle while attempting a layup pic.twitter.com/fApbim3FYd— Kings on NBCS (@NBCSKings) March 18, 202
  
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