Nets struggling with 'crazy' stretch of putrid 3-point shooting
The Brooklyn Nets have been struggling during a 12-game losing streak, being outplayed in every area and shooting poorly from the field and beyond the arc.
The Nets have been the worst team at both 3-point shooting and defending 3-pointers, giving up an average of 15.6 3-pointers per game during their losing streak. [ more ]
As the Sharks losing continues, will there be an unforeseen cost?
The San Jose Sharks are currently in a deep rebuild and experiencing a stretch of futility with 15 losses in their last 16 games.
The cumulative mental effect of all the losing is a concern, especially for the young players who are expected to be the foundation of the organization in the future. [ more ]
How The National Media Is Picking Steelers Vs. Colts
The media is divided on their predictions for the Pittsburgh Steelers' Week 15 game against the Indianapolis Colts, with seven experts picking each team.
Most predictions have the game being decided by a close margin, with 11 out of 12 predictions within three points.
If the Steelers lose this game, it will mark their sixth consecutive season with at least one three-game losing streak. [ more ]
San Jose Sharks trade tiers: Who is likely gone, and what big decisions might lie ahead?
The San Jose Sharks are currently on their second 11-game losing streak of the season, leading to speculation about potential trades before the NHL deadline.
The Sharks are likely to prioritize recouping assets by trading pending unrestricted free agents, including Mike Hoffman, Anthony Duclair, and Alexander Barabanov. [ more ]
Sharks feel they're playing better now than in October. Here's why it's still not enough
The San Jose Sharks believe they are playing better hockey now than at the beginning of the season, despite their nine-game losing streak.
The Sharks are creating more scoring opportunities and doing a better job at preventing goals, but their improved play has not resulted in any victories. [ more ]
San Jose Sharks sent to their 10th straight loss by hard-hitting Jets
The San Jose Sharks suffered their 10th straight regulation-time loss, this time against the Winnipeg Jets.
The Sharks will face the Toronto Maple Leafs in their next game, and coach David Quinn praised the Leafs as one of the best teams in the conference. [ more ]
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Pistons, up 21 on Celts, lose in OT as skid hits 28
Despite leading by 19 points at halftime, the Detroit Pistons lost to the Boston Celtics in overtime, tying the record for the longest losing streak in NBA history with 28 consecutive losses.
The Celtics initially underestimated the struggling Pistons but managed to mount a comeback in the second half. [ more ]
The Brooklyn Nets defeated the Detroit Pistons, handing them their 27th consecutive loss, setting a new record for the most consecutive losses in a single season in NBA history.
Cam Johnson, a forward for the Nets, scored a team-high 24 points in the game. [ more ]
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The Detroit Pistons lost again.They have lost an incredible 28 consecutive games, and 29 of 31 played so far this season.What can you, a rational basketball fan, do with this information?
The San Jose Sharks returned from their Christmas break with a 5-1 loss to the Los Angeles Kings on Wednesday (Dec. 27), marking their sixth straight defeat.
Nets Extend Losing Streak to Five in Loss to Champion Nuggets
Coming off of a four-game skid that included their most lopsided loss of the season nine days ago, the same team they played yesterday, the Brooklyn Nets have extended their losing streak to five games, a season high.