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• Team LeBron or Team Stephen A? Charles Barkley and others weigh in on the heated feud

  29-03-2025 01:19 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The feud between Lakers forward LeBron James and ESPN personality Stephen A. Smith heated up this week. (Robert Gauthier / Los Angeles Time and Allen Berezovsky / Getty Images)The LeBron James-Stephen A. Smith feud escalated in big way this week. Soooo ... whose side are you on? Before you answer, here's a quick recap:In January, Smith used his platform as an ESPN host to issue an on-air appeal to the Lakers superstar about his son and Lakers teammate Bronny James:“I am pleading with
  
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• Russell Westbrook spoils Nikola Jokic's 61-point masterpiece with two late-game gaffes

  02-04-2025 08:37 via cbssports.com
  
  Minnesota upended Denver in double overtime in one of the wildest games you'll ever see
  
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• Fantasy Basketball Waiver Wire: Nickeil Alexander-Walker saves the day

  02-04-2025 08:14 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Tuesday's matchup between the Timberwolves and Nuggets was critical regarding the Western Conference standings. While Denver is looking to make a run at the two-seed, Minnesota hopes to avoid the play-in tournament. The two teams combined to stage an instant classic, with the visiting Timberwolves winning 140-139 on two SG/SFNickeil Alexander-Walker (seven percent rostered, Yahoo! leagues) free throws with one-tenth of a second remaining in double overtime.The free throws capped a big night for
  
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• Nikola Jokić sets NBA record with 61-point triple-double, but Nuggets lose on Russell Westbrook gaffe

  02-04-2025 07:19 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Nikola Jokic was option A, B and C for the Nuggets on Tuesday. (Photo by Dustin Bradford/Getty Images)Dustin Bradford via Getty ImagesIn an atmosphere that felt pulled straight from their playoff series last year, the Minnesota Timberwolves again beat the Denver Nuggets despite a historic performance from Nikola Jokić.The reigning MVP posted a 61-point triple-double, the most points in NBA history in a triple-double and a new career high in scoring, but Denver fell 140-39 in double overtime
  
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• Knicks Notes: Potential timeframe for Jalen Brunson's return; Mitchell Robinson's conditioning

  02-04-2025 07:13 via sny.tv
  
  Mitchell Robinson had his best game of the season on Tuesday, putting up 14 points and pulling down 14 rebounds in the Knicks’ win over the Sixers.His rhythm and conditioning seem to be trending in the right direction. “Still got a lot of work to do,” Robinson said late Tuesday night. When asked to elaborate on where he wants to be conditioning-wise, Robinson chuckled and said, “I need to be able to play like seven minutes straight. But, been working on the conditioning s
  
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• Watch Stephen Curry hit 12 3-pointers, drop 52 on Grizzlies as Warriors move into fifth in West

  02-04-2025 07:03 via nbcsports.com
  
  Apr 1, 2025; Memphis, Tennessee, USA; Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry (30) reacts during the fourth quarter against the Memphis Grizzlies at FedExForum. Mandatory Credit: Petre Thomas-Imagn ImagesPetre Thomas-Imagn ImagesThere is still nothing in the NBA quite like the Stephen Curry show.Memphis didn't enjoy that show on Tuesday but the red-hot Warriors did Curry drained 12 3-pointers on his way to 52 points to spark a Warriors win. STEPH CURRY MASTERCLASS IN MEMPHIS
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• Stephen Curry goes wild vs. Grizzlies, cooks up 15th career 50-point game to lift Warriors into No. 5 seed

  02-04-2025 05:56 via cbssports.com
  
  Curry rewrote even more history with his performance in Memphis on Tuesday
  
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• Stephen Curry scores 52 points, hits 12 3-pointers in Warriors' 134-125 win over Grizzlies

  02-04-2025 04:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  In 16 NBA seasons, there is very little Stephen Curry has not achieved. Yet the Golden State Warriors star still manages to challenge or seize new milestones that continue to affirm his greatness as he nears the end of a legendary career. Curry scored 52 points and nearly matched his career-high for most 3-pointers made in a game in the Warriors' 134-125 loss to the Memphis Grizzlies on Tuesday night. The sharpshooter shot 12-for-20 on his 3-point attempts, tying the second-most he's hit du
  
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• OG Anunoby, Mitchell Robinson lead shorthanded Knicks past 76ers, 105-91

  02-04-2025 03:54 via sny.tv
  
  The Knicks won for the fifth time in their last six games, defeating the Philadelphia 76ers, 105-91, on Tuesday night at The Garden.Here are the key takeaways...-The Knicks came into the game shorthanded in the backcourt, with Jalen Brunson, Cameron Payne, and Miles McBride all out, but they ended up being without a key piece up front as well, as Karl-Anthony Towns was ruled out just before tip-off due to left knee soreness. Mitchell Robinson got the start at center, just his second of the seaso
  
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• How Steph avoids frustration over his foul call ‘reality'

  02-04-2025 01:31 via nbcsportsbayarea.com
  
  How Steph avoids frustration over his foul call ‘reality' originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay AreaEven after an incredible night for Steph Curry in which he had 52 points and 12 3-pointers, it’s hard not to argue he deserved more in the Warriors’ 134-125 win over the Memphis Grizzlies on Tuesday night at FedExForum.The discourse over Curry’s lack of foul calls isn’t new, but it resurfaced during a physical game in Memphis, which featured some debatable non-calls i
  
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• Which NBA star should be your school's college basketball GM? We have some ideas

  02-04-2025 01:21 via cbssports.com
  
  The college hoops front office dream team, starring NBA royalty
  
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• Steph likes leading with Butler, believes they're ‘great' Warriors duo

  02-04-2025 01:15 via nbcsportsbayarea.com
  
  Steph likes leading with Butler, believes they're ‘great' Warriors duo originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay AreaIt’s nearly impossible to argue that the Warriors’ Steph Curry–Jimmy Butler duo hasn’t worked.With the No. 5 seed in the Western Conference on the line, the star guard and wing erupted for a combined 79 points in Golden State’s crucial 134-125 win over the Memphis Grizzlies on Tuesday at FedExForum. Immediately after the win, Curry explained to
  
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• In Warriors' time of need, Steph dons cape for crucial win

  02-04-2025 00:11 via nbcsportsbayarea.com
  
  In Warriors' time of need, Steph dons cape for crucial win originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay AreaFor all that Jimmy Butler III brings to the Warriors, and his impact is immeasurable, they were reminded Tuesday night that the duration of their NBA playoff run will be dictated mostly by Stephen Curry.Butler was superb in a 134-125 win over the always plucky Memphis Grizzlies. In playoff environment at FedExForum, he delivered an efficient 27 points, six rebounds, four assists and three steals.
  
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• Philadelphia hopes to re-sign Quentin Grimes, if they can afford to

  01-04-2025 23:58 via nbcsports.com
  
  You have to look hard for bright spots in this Philadelphia 76ers season, but Quentin Grimes is one of them. Since being traded to Philadelphia from Dallas as part of the Caleb Martin deal, Grimes has averaged 21.8 points a game while shooting 39.2% from 3, plus adding 5 rebounds and 4 assists a night.Grimes is a restricted free agent this offseason and the 76ers hope to re-sign him, reports Marc Stein in his weekly newsletter. The challenge is how much Grimes could make and if Philadelphia can
  
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• 3 observations after Sixers set NBA starting lineups record in defeat to Knicks

  01-04-2025 23:52 via nbcsportsphiladelphia.com
  
  3 observations after Sixers set NBA starting lineups record in defeat to Knicks  originally appeared on NBC Sports PhiladelphiaNEW YORK — The Sixers tied their season-high losing streak and dipped to 30 games under .500 Tuesday night at Madison Square Garden.Their ninth consecutive loss was a 105-91 decision to the Knicks.Quentin Grimes had 26 points, five assists and three steals for the 23-53 Sixers. The 48-27 Knicks’ top scorer was OG Anunoby with 27 points. Eight Sixers
  
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• NBA futures betting 2025: Odds, expert picks, predictions including Evan Mobley for DPOY

  01-04-2025 23:38 via nbcsports.com
  
  It's nearing the end of the regular season and a few NBA awards are heating up like Defensive Player of the Year as Draymond Green, Evan Mobley, and Dyson Daniels battle it out in a three-player race.We’ve got all the info and analysis you need to know ahead of the game, including the latest info on how to catch tipoff, odds, recent team performance, player stats, and of course, our predictions, picks & best bets for the game from our modeling tools and staff of experts.Listen to the R
  
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• Steph admits thinking about Klay's 3-point record before reality check

  01-04-2025 23:12 via nbcsportsbayarea.com
  
  Steph admits thinking about Klay's 3-point record before reality check originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay AreaWarriors star Steph Curry was a man on a mission in Golden State’s 134-125 victory over the Memphis Grizzlies on Tuesday night at FedExForum.The goal? Win the game — though he couldn’t help but think about former teammate Klay Thompson’s single-game 3-point record as he erupted for 52 points and 12 triples against Ja Morant and Co.“That was the first two
  
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• What we learned as Steph erupts for 52 in Warriors' pivotal win over Grizzlies

  01-04-2025 22:01 via nbcsportsbayarea.com
  
  What we learned as Steph erupts for 52 in Warriors' pivotal win over Grizzlies originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay AreaWelcome to the fifth seed, Warriors.Opening their most important week of the season as they stared down a gauntlet on the schedule, a scorching hot Steph Curry and the Warriors beat the Memphis Grizzlies 134-125 at FedExForum on Tuesday night. The win gave Golden State the season tiebreaker over Memphis, pushing the Warriors to the No. 5 seed in the Western Conference.Once aga
  
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• Ja Morant's diminished role was reportedly a 'primary motivator' for Grizzlies' coaching change

  01-04-2025 22:01 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  In the immediate aftermath of the Grizzlies firing head coach Taylor Jenkins on Friday, outsiders and national pundits wondered loudly why Memphis’ brain trust would move on from a coach who’s not only the winningest regular-season bench boss in franchise history, but who’d also led one of the league’s most injury-stricken teams to a 44-29 record, a top-five net rating and fourth place in the West — and why they’d do it just nine games before the start of the
  
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• Timberwolves vs. Nuggets Best bets: Odds, predictions, recent stats, trends for April 1

  01-04-2025 21:15 via nbcsports.com
  
  Minnesota Timberwolves vs. Denver Nuggets Preview The Minnesota Timberwolves (43-32) and Denver Nuggets (47-28) are all set to square off from Ball Arena in Denver.The Timberwolves have won seven of their last 10 games and are on a two-game winning streak.The Nuggets have gone .500 in their last 10 games. They have won back-to-back games.The Timberwolves are currently 20-16 on the road with a point differential of 5, while the Nuggets have a 6-4 record in their last ten games at home. 
  
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• Brooklyn's 'Plan A' reportedly is to trade for Giannis Antetokounmpo

  01-04-2025 20:53 via nbcsports.com
  
  As the Milwaukee Bucks stumble toward the playoffs without Damian Lillard — and face plenty of questions even if Lillard returns this season — there are teams across the league keeping an eye on Giannis Antetokounmpo's situation. As has been reported at NBC Sports before, he is on top of most teams' "superstars to monitor" list because he is so competitive and Milwaukee seems to be sliding away from contention. Add rebuilding Brooklyn to that list of interested teams, reports Brian L
  
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• Warriors vs. Grizzlies Predictions: Odds, recent stats, trends and best bets for April 1

  01-04-2025 20:24 via nbcsports.com
  
  Golden State Warriors vs. Memphis Grizzlies Preview The Golden State Warriors (43-31) and Memphis Grizzlies (44-31) are all set to square off from FedExForum in Memphis.The Grizzlies are coming off a double-digit loss against the Boston Celtics last night. The Grizzlies fired head coach Taylor Jenkins over the weekend, and are hoping to use his departure as a springboard towards the postseason. The Warriors are currently 20-17 on the road with a point differential of 3, while the Grizz
  
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• The best value fantasy basketball picks (by round) from the 2024-25 NBA season

  01-04-2025 19:44 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Every year, fantasy basketball comprises a mix of reliable stars, breakout players and sleeper picks who outperform their draft position. The 2024-25 season has been no exception, with plenty of value found across all rounds of a standard 10-team, 9-category head-to-head league on Yahoo. Today, we're breaking down the best value picks from each round, considering their ADP (average draft position) compared to their rankings through Week 21.If you drafted any of these players, you're likely in th
  
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• Five players suspended, Isaiah Stewart for two games, for roles in Pistons, Timberwolves altercation

  01-04-2025 19:33 via nbcsports.com
  
  The NBA handed down suspensions for the altercation between the Timberwolves and Pistons. While not light, the punishments for an incident that spilled into the crowd could have been much worse.Pistons big man Isaiah Stewart was suspended two games without pay "for escalating an on-court altercation. The longer suspension for Stewart is partly due to "his repeated history of unsportsmanlike acts," the league said.Detroit's Ron Holland II and Marcus Sasser, as well as Minnesota's Naz Reid and Don
  
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• Magic vs. Spurs Predictions: Odds, recent stats, trends, best bets for April 1

  01-04-2025 19:25 via nbcsports.com
  
  Orlando Magic vs. San Antonio Spurs Preview
   
  The Orlando Magic (36-40) and San Antonio Spurs (31-43) are all set to square off from Frost Bank Center in San Antonio.The Orlando Magic are on the second half of a back-to-back. Last night they lost a close game to the LA Clippers.The Magic are close to catching the Atlanta Hawks for the division title but must string some wins together.The Spurs, without superstar Victor Wembanyama, have seen their playoff hopes evaporate. They are 13th in th
  
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• NBA issues five suspensions for Pistons-Wolves fight, one player gets harsher penalty for 'repeated history'

  01-04-2025 18:46 via cbssports.com
  
  Isaiah Stewart, Ron Holland II, Marcus Sasser, Naz Reid and Donte DiVincenzo will all miss time this week
  
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• Nuggets vs. Timberwolves prediction, odds, line, spread, time: 2025 NBA picks, April 1 bets from proven model

  01-04-2025 18:31 via cbssports.com
  
  SportsLine's model just revealed its NBA picks, predictions, and best bets for Tuesday's Minnesota Timberwolves vs. Denver Nuggets game
  
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• ‘Celtics City' beyond the episode: C's-Lakers rivalry reaches its peak

  01-04-2025 18:20 via nbcsportsboston.com
  
  ‘Celtics City' beyond the episode: C's-Lakers rivalry reaches its peak originally appeared on NBC Sports BostonThe Boston Celtics and Los Angeles Lakers play in opposite conferences on opposite sides of the country. So, why is Celtics-Lakers considered one of the best rivalries in sports?Episode 5 of Max’s “Celtics City” docuseries provides plenty of evidence.Titled, “F**k the Celtics,” this episode documents of the height of the C’s-Lakers rivalry durin
  
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• Magic vs. Spurs odds, line, spread, start time: 2025 NBA picks, April 1 predictions from proven model

  01-04-2025 18:16 via cbssports.com
  
  SportsLine's model just revealed its NBA picks for Orlando Magic vs. San Antonio Spurs
  
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• NBA suspends 5 players as a result of Pistons-Timberwolves melee

  01-04-2025 18:12 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The NBA has announced that five players have been suspended as a result of Sunday's melee between the Detroit Pistons and Minnesota Timberwolves.NBA Executive Vice President and Head of Basketball Operations Joe Dumars has suspended Pistons forward/center Isaiah Stewart for two games, while Detroit forward Ron Holland II and guard Marcus Sasser will sit for one game, as will Timberwolves center-forward Naz Reid and guard Donte DiVincenzo.Stewart's discipline history played a factor in why he was
  
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