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• Watch Texas vs. Kansas: TV channel, live stream info, start time

  17-01-2020 17:03 via cbssports.com
  
  How to watch Texas vs. Kansas basketball game
  
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• Rudy Gobert, Andrew Nembhard ejected after third quarter scuffle as Pacers snap Timberwolves' winning streak

  18-03-2025 05:26 via cbssports.com
  
  Gobert was hit with a flagrant 2 for delivering a shoulder to Nembhard's head
  
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• With Paul George out for the year, 76ers look ahead to NBA draft lottery with immense stakes for franchise

  18-03-2025 03:49 via cbssports.com
  
  It all comes down to the ping pong balls now for Philadelphia, and the stakes have never been higher
  
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• Knicks-Heat game delayed after comedian Tracy Morgan appears to vomit on Madison Square Garden court

  18-03-2025 03:06 via cbssports.com
  
  Morgan, a longtime Knicks fan, was taken from his courtside seat in a wheelchair
  
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• Paul George injury update: 76ers shut down another star at end of lost season in Philly

  17-03-2025 23:21 via cbssports.com
  
  Paul George played in 41 games during his first season as a Sixer
  
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• Spurs vs. Lakers Predictions: Odds, recent stats, trends, and best bets for March 17

  17-03-2025 19:45
  
  San Antonio Spurs vs. Los Angeles Lakers Preview The San Antonio Spurs (28-38) and Los Angeles Lakers (41-25) are all set to square off from Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles.The Lakers are still without LeBron James and Rui Hachimura is a game-time decision.They have fallen a bit down the Western Conference rankings since James’ injury.The Spurs are currently 10-21 on the road with a point differential of -2, while the Lakers have a 9-1 record in their last ten games at home. We&r
  
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• Anthony Davis injury update: Mavericks star takes key step toward return, but should Dallas want him back?

  17-03-2025 19:42 via cbssports.com
  
  Davis, who suffered an adductor strain in his first game with the Mavs, has been assigned to their G League team
  
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• Wizards vs. Trail Blazers Predictions: Odds, recent stats, trends and, best bets for March 17

  17-03-2025 19:33
  
  Washington Wizards vs. Portland Trail Blazers Preview The Washington Wizards (15-51) and Portland Trail Blazers (29-39) are all set to square off from Moda Center in Portland.The Wizards may be in the biggest bogey spot of the season. They are coming off of two massive wins. They beat the Pistons and the Nuggets in succession. They now play against the Trail Blazers. They could sleep walk their way through this game.The Wizards are currently 8-25 on the road with a point differential of -12
  
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• Raptors vs. Suns Predictions: Odds, recent stats, trends, and best bets for March 17

  17-03-2025 19:23
  
  Toronto Raptors vs. Phoenix Suns Preview The Toronto Raptors (24-44) and Phoenix Suns (31-37) are all set to square off from Footprint Center in Phoenix.The Suns seem to be stuck in neutral and can’t quite make a playoff push. They have only won four of their last six games and are 11th in the Western Conference.The Raptors are inching closer to a play-in spot. They have won six of their last four games.The Raptors are currently 8-24 on the road with a point differential of -5, while
  
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• Grizzlies vs. Kings Predictions: Odds, recent stats, trends, and best bets for March 17

  17-03-2025 19:17
  
  Memphis Grizzlies vs. Sacramento Kings Preview The Memphis Grizzlies (43-25) and Sacramento Kings (33-33) are all set to square off from Golden 1 Center in Sacramento.The Kings are on a slide. They have lost four straight games and are close to losing their play-in position.The Grizzlies have moved up to fourth in the Western Conference, but that has more to do with the Lakers losing a few games than the Grizzlies winning. They are .500 in their last five games. The Grizzlies are curre
  
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• Dirk Nowitzki, P.J. Washington comments show how Dallas is still struggling with Doncic trade

  17-03-2025 18:57
  
  The Mavericks—their fans, players, and front office—are still dealing with the fallout and emotional aftereffects of the stunning Luka Doncic trade. Not everyone is processing this in the same way, and many people — particularly fans — are not ready to move on.Dallas Mavericks talisman Dirk Nowitzki spoke to that on the German 41 Campus podcast (hat tip to Hoopshype for the translation). Nowtizki talked about going to the first Lakers game Doncic played."It was such a str
  
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• Nuggets vs. Warriors Prediction: Odds, recent stats, trends , ad best bets for March 17

  17-03-2025 18:46
  
  Denver Nuggets vs. Golden State Warriors Preview The Denver Nuggets (43-25) and Golden State Warriors (39-28) are all set to square off from Chase Center in San Francisco.The Nuggets are coming from a bad loss against the Wizards on Saturday. They must focus tonight on one of the hottest teams in the NBA.The Warriors are on a seven-game winning streak and have won nine of their last 10 games. The addition of Jimmy Butler seems to be the best trade deadline acquisition so far. The Nugge
  
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• Bulls vs. Jazz Predictions: Odds, recent stats, trends and best bets for March 17

  17-03-2025 18:33
  
  Chicago Bulls vs. Utah Jazz Preview The Chicago Bulls (28-39) and Utah Jazz (15-53) are all set to square off from Delta Center in Salt Lake City.The Bulls are 10th in the Eastern Conference but have won six last 10 games. The Jazz are on operation #FailForFlagg. They have won just one game in their previous 10 games and have the worst record in the NBA.The Bulls are currently 15-17 on the road with a point differential of -4, while the Jazz have a 3-7 record in their last ten games at home
  
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• Three best NBA prop picks, predictions for Monday, March 17: Use Devin Booker, Stephon Castle in best bets

  17-03-2025 18:19 via cbssports.com
  
  SportsLine's computer model has evaluated the latest NBA odds and revealed its three best NBA player props for Monday
  
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• Anthony Davis assigned G League to get 5-on-5 practice, he wants to return to court this season

  17-03-2025 18:09
  
  Anthony Davis wants to return to the court for the Mavericks this season.He has been ramping up workouts, nearing a return, and the latest step along that path came Monday when Davis was assigned to the Texas Legends of the G-League, where he could get in some 5-on-5 work in practice (something that was not going to happen with the big club).The Mavericks have assigned Jaden Hardy and Anthony Davis to the Texas Legends of the NBA G League.— Mavs PR (@MavsPR) March 17, 2025Since Davis was t
  
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• Three best NBA prop picks for Monday, March 17: Use Devin Booker, Stephon Castle in best bets

  17-03-2025 17:30 via cbssports.com
  
  SportsLine's computer model revealed its three best NBA player props for Monday
  
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• Pacers vs. Timberwolves Predictions, odds, recent stats, trends, and best bets for March 17

  17-03-2025 17:28
  
  Indiana Pacers vs. Minnesota Timberwolves Preview The Indiana Pacers (37-29) and Minnesota Timberwolves (40-29) are all set to square off from Target Center in Minneapolis.The Pacers are riddled with injuries and may have a few key starters out for this game. They are up against a Timberwolves team who have won eight straight games.The Pacers are currently 16-19 on the road with a point differential of 1, while the Timberwolves have an 8-2 record in their last ten games at home. We&rsq
  
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• 76ers vs. Rockets Predictions: Odds, recent stats, trends and best bets for March 17

  17-03-2025 17:08
  
  Philadelphia 76ers vs. Houston Rockets Preview The Philadelphia 76ers (23-44) and Houston Rockets (43-25) are all set to square off from Toyota Center in Houston.The 76ers seem to be back to “Trusting the process,” with Joel Embiid and Tyrese Maxey sidelined. They have lost seven of their last 10 games and have struggled against anyone not actively tanking.The Rockets are surging. They have won six in a row and are second in the Western Conference.The 76ers are currently 11-22 o
  
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• Anthony Davis assigned to G League as he prepares to return to Mavericks

  17-03-2025 17:05
  
  Anthony Davis has been assigned to the Texas Legends of the NBA G League, the Dallas Mavericks announced on Monday.Davis, who was acquired from the Los Angeles Lakers for Luka Dončić, has played just once for the Mavericks after injuring his adductor on Feb. 8. He is reportedly eager to return before the end of the regular season with the Mavericks sitting in the final play-in spot in the Western Conference with a 33-36 record.[Yahoo Fantasy Bracket Mayhem is back: Enter for a shot to
  
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• The Playlist: Week 20 fantasy basketball waiver wire pickups and start/sit advice

  17-03-2025 16:58
  
  Welcome to The Playlist: my weekly column that lets you know who and what to play — when it comes to setting your lineup or music in my rotation — for the upcoming week in fantasy basketball.Each week, you'll see a compilation of the pickups you need to make and a quick look at the schedule and lineup notes (who's in and out of rotations).[Yahoo Fantasy Bracket Mayhem is back: Enter for a shot to win up to $50K]Press play and shuffle through the latest fantasy basketball info.♟
  
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• Pistons vs. Pelicans Predictions: Odds, recent stats, trends, best bets for March 17

  17-03-2025 16:43
  
  Detroit Pistons vs. New Orleans Pelicans Preview The Detroit Pistons (37-31) and New Orleans Pelicans (18-50) are all set to square off from Smoothie King Center in New Orleans.The Pistons have cooled off recently, going .500 in their last 10 games. They are still comfortably in a playoff spot, with a five-game cushion between them and the seventh-seed Atlanta Hawks.Pelicans are close to the bottom of the Western Conference. They have only won three of their last 10, and 18 on the season.Th
  
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• Heat vs. Knicks Predictions: Odds, expert picks, recent stats, trends and best bets for March 17

  17-03-2025 16:37
  
  It’s Monday, March 17, and the Miami Heat (29-38) and New York Knicks (42-24) are all set to square off from Madison Square Garden in New York.The Heat are currently 13-21 on the road with a point differential of -1, while the Knicks have a 7-3 record in their last ten games at home. New York is 2-0 against Miami this season with a four-point OT win and nine-point victory.Miami has lost seven straight games and eight of the past nine contests, while New York is 6-6 since the All-Star break
  
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• Fantasy Basketball Week 20 Key Injuries

  17-03-2025 16:30
  
  Week 20 marks the beginning of the playoffs in Yahoo! public and default leagues. And there are many availability issues for fantasy managers to sift through, whether it's legitimate injuries or teams looking to improve their draft lottery odds. Let's look at some key players whose statuses impact how managers approach Week 20. PG/SG Stephen Curry, Golden State WarriorsCurry is dealing with a right lower back strain and is considered questionable for the Warriors' March 17 matchup with the Nugge
  
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• Knicks vs. Heat odds, score prediction, time: 2025 NBA picks, March 17 best bets from proven model

  17-03-2025 15:49 via cbssports.com
  
  SportsLine's model simulated the New York Knicks vs. Miami Heat 10,000 times and revealed its NBA picks for Monday
  
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• Is Warriors' Jimmy Butler too unselfish? He preaches patience with new team: 'When it's my time, you'll know'

  17-03-2025 15:19 via cbssports.com
  
  With the Warriors, Butler has consistently passed up shots in the paint to set up teammates instead
  
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• 2025 NBA playoff picture: Standings, projections, who's clinched with four weeks left in regular season

  17-03-2025 14:52 via cbssports.com
  
  There are plenty of seeds to be determined over the regular season's final month
  
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• NCAA Tournament fields set; TPC playoff underway; Bengals extend star wide receivers

  17-03-2025 14:07 via cbssports.com
  
  Auburn has the top overall seed in the men's field, while UCLA leads the women's draw
  
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• Nuggets vs. Warriors odds, line, prediction, time: 2025 NBA picks, March 17 best bets from proven model

  17-03-2025 11:58 via cbssports.com
  
  SportsLine's model simulated the Golden State Warriors vs. Denver Nuggets 10,000 times and revealed its NBA picks for Monday
  
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• Warriors face tough test in daunting back-to-back vs. Nuggets, Bucks

  17-03-2025 11:31
  
  Warriors face tough test in daunting back-to-back vs. Nuggets, Bucks originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay AreaSAN FRANCISCO – With less than a month remaining in the 2024-25 NBA regular season, the Warriors have three back-to-backs left to get through.Their final one is a flight to Phoenix, followed by a home game against the San Antonio Spurs the next day on April 9. The week before, the Warriors play the Lakers in Los Angeles to finish a six-game road trip and then play the Denver Nugge
  
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• Fantasy Basketball Playoff Preparation: How to win your postseason series

  17-03-2025 09:02
  
  For those still active in head-to-head leagues, the fantasy playoffs are either about to begin or have already begun. After what's been a tumultuous season, the time has come to throw all of our eggs into one basket. The trade deadline has come and gone for the majority of fantasy managers, meaning you have to make the most of what you have. Additionally, the waiver wire becomes even more important, affording you an opportunity to make the most of scripted absences across the NBA. [Yahoo Fa
  
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