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National Basketball Association
fromESPN.com
2 days ago

Pistons hit with 'dose of adversity' amid four-game skid

The Detroit Pistons' four-game losing streak has reduced their Eastern Conference lead over Boston from 5.5 games to 2.5 games, testing their early-season success.
Miami Heat
fromAll U Can Heat
2 days ago

Two games just changed everything for the Heat's playoff outlook

Miami Heat's recent victories over Charlotte and Detroit improved their playoff seeding to sixth, one game behind Toronto, shifting them away from Play-In tournament contention.
Miami Heat
fromHot Hot Hoops - Miami HEAT NBA Blog
3 days ago

GAME PREVIEW: Heat take on top seed Pistons hoping to earn fifth straight win

The Miami Heat seek their fifth consecutive win against the injury-depleted top-seeded Detroit Pistons at home, positioning themselves to potentially reach the fifth seed in the Eastern Conference.
#miami-heat
Miami Heat
fromHot Hot Hoops - Miami HEAT NBA Blog
3 days ago

Heat are in prime position to secure top-5 seed

The Miami Heat have won four straight and seven of their last nine games, reaching 35-29 record with the league's third-best NET Rating since February, positioning them for a top-6 playoff seed.
Miami Heat
fromHot Hot Hoops - Miami HEAT NBA Blog
3 days ago

Heat are in prime position to secure top-5 seed

The Miami Heat have won four straight and seven of their last nine games, reaching 35-29 record with the league's third-best NET Rating since February, positioning them for a top-6 playoff seed.
Brooklyn Nets
fromNew York Daily News
3 days ago

Nets storm back from 23 down, stun East-leading Pistons to snap 10-game skid

The Nets defeated the Pistons 107-105, snapping a 10-game losing streak with a 34-21 fourth-quarter surge in their fifth-largest franchise comeback.
Boston Celtics
fromCBS Sports
4 days ago

Today's top games to watch, best bets, odds: Jayson Tatum's return, college basketball and more

Jayson Tatum returns to play 288 days after tearing his Achilles tendon, faster than Kevin Durant and Klay Thompson, positioning the Celtics as Eastern Conference favorites.
#nba-playoffs
Miami Heat
fromHot Hot Hoops - Miami HEAT NBA Blog
5 days ago

GAME PREVIEW: On second night of back-to-back, Heat take on challenge against surging Hornets

The Miami Heat are surging with seven wins in their last 10 games and face the equally hot Charlotte Hornets in a crucial Eastern Conference playoff positioning matchup.
Miami Heat
fromHot Hot Hoops - Miami HEAT NBA Blog
5 days ago

GAME PREVIEW: On second night of back-to-back, Heat take on challenge against surging Hornets

The Miami Heat are surging with seven wins in their last 10 games and face the equally hot Charlotte Hornets in a crucial Eastern Conference playoff positioning matchup.
Chicago Blackhawks
fromPuck Prose
6 days ago

With under ten games left per team, here's every major seed that's still on the line in the OHL playoff race

With one month remaining in the 2025-26 OHL regular season, most playoff spots are secured, with six eastern and five western teams clinched, while remaining teams compete for final berths.
Boston Bruins
fromBoston Herald
1 week ago

Bruins must find inner road warrior

The Bruins dominate at home with an 11-game winning streak but struggle significantly on the road with an 11-13-4 record, the worst in the Eastern Conference playoff bracket, creating a critical concern with 13 of 22 remaining games away from Boston.
Boston Celtics
fromBoston.com
1 week ago

Giannis Antetokounmpo set to return against Celtics while Jaylen Brown is out with an illness

Giannis Antetokounmpo is expected to return Tuesday against the Celtics after missing 15 games with a right calf strain since January 23.
Boston Bruins
fromBoston Herald
1 week ago

Bruins return to play with big win over Columbus, 4-2

The Bruins defeated Columbus 4-2, extending their Eastern Conference lead to six points with goaltender Joonas Korpisalo making 36 saves in a strong performance.
fromBoston.com
1 week ago

Stephen A. Smith endorses Jaylen Brown as an MVP candidate

I'm looking at Jaylen Brown, and I'm saying I would give it to him. The MVP doesn't always go to the best player. If that's the case, Michael Jordan would have won it about 10 times, okay? The fact of the matter is sometimes it goes to the most valuable individual [during] that particular season - taking all things into consideration in terms of what you bring it to the table, what you have to work with, and what you're working against.
Boston Celtics
fromNewsday
2 weeks ago

Ice-cold third quarter dooms Knicks, Cavs pull away

Donovan Mitchell scored 23 points, James Harden added 20 and the Cleveland Cavaliers pulled away in the second half for a 109-94 victory over the Knicks on Tuesday night. Jalen Brunson had 20 points and Mikal Bridges scored 18 for the Knicks. Mitchell Robinson pulled down 15 rebounds, one off a season high.
National Basketball Association
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fromRaptors Republic
3 months ago
National Basketball Association

Barnes, Barrett, Brandon come up big in crunch time as Raptors down Hornets for fourth win in a row

fromRaptors Republic
3 months ago
National Basketball Association

Barnes, Barrett, Brandon come up big in crunch time as Raptors down Hornets for fourth win in a row

Boston Celtics
fromBoston.com
2 months ago

Anfernee Simons catches fire, leads Celtics to trap game win over Bulls: 7 takeaways

Anfernee Simons erupted for a season-high 27 second-half points, shooting 8-of-14 from three to help the Celtics defeat the Bulls 115-101.
Boston Celtics
fromBoston.com
2 months ago

Should Joe Mazzulla be an early favorite for NBA Coach of the Year?

Joe Mazzulla has the Celtics playing like a top-three Eastern Conference team despite injuries and roster changes, maximizing wins with limited talent.
fromwww.amny.com
3 months ago

Assessing the Knicks' first quarter of 2025-26 amNewYork

Through 23 games, the buzzer's been sounded, and we're past the first quarter of the New York Knicks' 82-game season. Following their 106-100 win on Sunday against the Orlando Magic, the Knicks sit comfortably at 16-7, second in the Eastern Conference, just 2.5 games behind the Detroit Pistons, their 2025 first-round playoff matchup. Under new head coach Mike Brown, New York has had its best start to a season since the 2012-13 season.
New York Knicks
Soccer (FIFA)
fromwww.aljazeera.com
4 months ago

Lionel Messi scores two goals, assists as Inter Miami defeat Atlanta United

Lionel Messi scored two goals and assisted one, leading Inter Miami to a 4-0 win and securing at least the No. 3 seed in the Eastern Conference.
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