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The Bucks have finally unleashed the Lillard-Giannis pick-and-roll
Lillard began to drive toward the basket and Antetokounmpo set a screen right near the 3-point line, forcing Lakers star Anthony Davis to turn his attention toward Lillard, who responded with a bounce pass to Antetokounmpo. When Milwaukee’s two-time MVP stepped foot into the paint, the Lakers’ defense began to swarm him, and Antetokounmpo dished […]
Continue readingKhris Middleton sparks Bucks past Suns after 16-game absence
Middleton, who hadn’t played since Feb. 16 because of a sprained ankle, also had seven assists in 25 minutes. He knocked down his first field goal attempt — a 3-pointer with 11:10 left in the first quarter — and rolled from there as the Bucks were able to win without Antetokounmpo, who was a late […]
Continue readingFantasy basketball tips and projections for Sunday
Complete your bracket by selecting the winner for each game of the 2024 men’s NCAA tournament. Play Men’s Tournament Challenge Sunday features a seven-game slate that includes a pair of big matchups on ABC. The Phoenix Suns visit the Milwaukee Bucks at 1:00 p.m. on the big network as both teams try to round into […]
Continue readingGiannis Antetokounmpo (hamstring) out for Bucks’ win over Suns
Damian Lillard had 31 points and 16 assists and Bobby Portis had 31 points and 10 rebounds to lead the Bucks to the win. Antetokounmpo missed his first game since March 4 against the LA Clippers, when he did not play because of a left Achilles issue. He is averaging 30.8 points, 11.2 rebounds and […]
Continue readingFantasy basketball tips and projections for Thursday
A six-game Thursday evening in the NBA features a marquee matchup, as the Boston Celtics host the Phoenix Suns. The injury influence in this meeting of contenders focuses on the absence of Kristaps Porzingis from the Celtics’ rotation, as the big man will sit due to a hamstring ailment. Whenever the productive pivot is off […]
Continue readingFantasy basketball tips and projections for Tuesday
Denver Nuggets coach Mike Malone made a funny quip during a recent preview of his team’s matchup with the Utah Jazz, noting that his own team didn’t even know who Brice Sensabaugh was. Fantasy managers, however, should get to know the Utah Jazz rookie forward. Rostered in shy of one percent of ESPN men’s basketball […]
Continue readingFantasy basketball tips and projections for Sunday
New this season, ESPN Analytics will also generate daily NBA fantasy projections. By combining historical player and team data and specific game factors, ESPN is able to accurately predict player box score stats. Accounting for injuries, trends in playing time, and other factors impacting future performance the statistical models can be used to help NBA […]
Continue readingFantasy basketball tips and projections for Friday
But with every bit of bad news, there’s usually some good news to go along with it, which is where we will focus looking ahead to Friday’s eight-game slate. Two teams heavily impacted by injuries will face each other on ESPN tonight at 7:30 p.m. ET, the Minnesota Timberwolves and the Cleveland Cavaliers. The late […]
Continue readingNBA betting: How Karl-Anthony Towns’ injury shakes everything up
Towns has been a significant part of Minnesota’s success this season, averaging 22.1 PPG with 8.4 RPG in 60 games, and there is currently no timeline for when he might return to the court. With that in mind, let’s touch on the three bets which Towns’ absence impacts the most. Oklahoma City Thunder head coach […]
Continue readingFantasy basketball tips and projections for Wednesday
New this season, ESPN Analytics will also generate daily NBA fantasy projections. By combining historical player and team data and specific game factors ESPN is able to accurately predict player box score stats. Accounting for injuries, trends in playing time, and other factors impacting future performance the statistical models can be used to help NBA […]
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