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Refs admit missed foul on 76ers’ final drive in loss to Clips

“On the last play on the floor, in real time the crew interpreted that play as the defender jumping vertically,” Scott said. “However, in postgame video review we did observe some slight drift to his left by the defender [Paul] George, and a foul should have been ruled.” The play capped a chaotic final minute […]

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Which teams should you bet on in the Western Conference playoff race?

From a futures perspective, the race of interest isn’t just who makes or misses the playoffs, but also who makes the play-in. The Rockets have won nine straight games to close within a game of the Warriors for that 10th and final play-in slot. From the other end, teams once considered favorites like the Clippers […]

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Fantasy basketball tips and projections for Wednesday

ESPN has two of the night’s more intriguing matchups as the Philadelphia 76ers host the LA Clippers at 7:30 p.m. ET, followed by the Phoenix Suns visiting the Denver Nuggets for the 10 p.m. ET late game. Looking at the 76ers-Clippers matchup, we’ve got two of the better teams in both conferences struggling to find […]

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NBA Power Rankings: Bucks look to bounce back for postseason clinch after Lakers loss

In the East, the Philadelphia 76ers have tumbled down the ranks since Joel Embiid‘s knee injury. Having once staked their claim behind the league-leading Boston Celtics, the injury-stricken 76ers are now fighting to stay out of the play-in picture. Meanwhile, the third-seeded Cleveland Cavaliers should be on high alert as the New York Knicks continue […]

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Paul George is the model for a new generation of NBA players and NBA 2K gamers alike

Growing up in Antioch, Tennessee, Miller stumbled upon videos of a smooth-shooting star with limitless range, the ability to soar for impossible dunks, impeccable footwork and the knack for making big plays. While others in his generation idolize LeBron James, Kobe Bryant and even Stephen Curry, Miller’s role model is surprising. “I just never really […]

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Ty Lue describes Clippers’ identity as ‘soft’ after latest loss

The Clippers (44-27) have lost six of their past nine games and allowed New Orleans, which owns the season tiebreaker with the Clippers, to move into fourth place. “We gotta find our identity,” point guard James Harden said. “Teams are scoring easy on us. Makes it difficult to score offensively. “It’s a little frustrating … […]

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Fantasy basketball tips and projections for Monday

With 22 teams in action, it’s important for managers and bettors to have a discerning lens given such volume of choice. One key tool to leverage during such busy days in the league is point totals, as they can help indicate which climates are projected and expected to be friendly offensively. A more physical, playoff-like […]

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Fantasy basketball tips and projections for Sunday

Sunday features just six NBA games on the slate but there are some big names in action, several fun matchups and a ton of fantasy destinies that will be decided before the Indiana Pacers and Los Angeles Lakers wrap up the night around 1 a.m. Create up to 25 new men’s brackets beginning at the […]

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Fantasy basketball tips and projections for Friday

The Boston Celtics visit the Detroit Pistons in what should be one of the snoozers of the night, but there should also be some big fantasy opportunities here. Jrue Holiday (shoulder) remains out and Kristaps Porzingis and Jaylen Brown, who are both listed as questionable, along with Jayson Tatum and Al Horford, who might rest. […]

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Fantasy basketball tips and projections for Wednesday

Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Milwaukee Bucks will visit the Boston Celtics on ESPN at 7:30 p.m. ET, and it will be interesting to see who plays in this one. Antetokounmpo was ruled out. Meanwhile, the Celtics, who were without Jayson Tatum and Jrue Holiday in their last one, are listing Holiday (shoulder) and Jaylen Brown […]

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