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Old School Meets New School
The Oklahoma City Thunder have been a markedly better team at home than on the road this season, but they are playing a team this week that succeeds no matter where it plays. The Thunder will host the San Antonio Spurs, who once again are on the short list of NBA title contenders....
The Golden State Warriors have hit a bump in the road recently as they adjust to life without star power forward Kevin Durant. They hope to get back on track this week in a big-time clash with the Boston Celtics....
The Pacers have a slightly better record and have the home court advantage in this matchup, so they will be the favorites. Indiana has performed well at home while Detroit has struggled on the road this year and the Pacers hope that trend continues in this one.Don't miss the hardwood action from the Bankers Life Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, Indianaat 8 p.m. ET on Wednesday, March 8, 2017. Catch every moment of the game live on ESPN....
Boston has been the better team this season as it has settled into the No. 2 seed in the East. The Clippers, though, are at home and have finally gotten their star players back on the court after a couple key injuries.This is shaping up to be a competitive clash with both sides feeling as if they can come away with a hard-fought victory....
Golden State will be without superstar forward Kevin Durant, but even without him are a lethal group, as evidenced by last year’s 73-win run behind the trio of Stephen Curry, Klay Thompson and Draymond Green.Those guys will lead the way as the Warriors should be heavy favorites despite the fact they are playing this game on the road. The Knicks would love to pull the upset as they hold out hope for still making the playoffs, but it will be hard to pull off....
The Indiana Pacers are in the middle of the playoff hunt and above .500 on the season, but have had a big problem picking up wins on the road this season. They will aim to reverse that trend in a matchup against the Charlotte Hornets....
The Oklahoma City Thunder will be playing its first playoff series on the road, where it has struggled this season. It must learn to show up better in hostile environments, and hope to take that first step in a regular season meeting against the Dallas Mavericks....
They are hoping to make up some ground on the teams above them in the Western Conference, and can inch closer with a win over the Chicago Bulls this week. Los Angeles must go on the road for this matchup but has the superior roster, so the game figures to be competitive with a small spread.The Bulls are fighting for a playoff spot and will also have plenty of motivation to pick up a nice home win against a quality opponent....
The New Orleans Pelicans have some big dreams after trading for star forward DeMarcus Cousins, but it hasn’t borne fruit quite yet. The Pelicans have yet to win with Cousins in the fold and he was suspended for a game against the Pistons for his 18th technical foul of the season....
Something has clicked for the Miami Heat over the past several weeks, as they have gone from a projected lottery team to one fighting for a playoff spot. They will aim to continue that climb in a matchup this week with the Orlando Magic....
Chicago is playing at home and has shown the ability to knock off upper-tier teams, but this one will still be a challenge. Golden State has the best record in the NBA and is clearly the team to beat behind its quartet of stars.The Warriors will be favored once again as they aim to take care of business in a hostile environment....
Oklahoma City has been better this season but Portland has the home court advantage, so this looks like an intriguing showdown between two teams in the West. The Trail Blazers have put together a disappointing campaign but are still within a game and a half of the playoffs and hope to qualify.This is an important matchup for both sides....
The Washington Wizards have been fantastic at home this season but have quite the matchup next time out. They will host the Golden State Warriors in what is shaping up to be a memorable clash....
The Charlotte Hornets were a pleasant surprise early in the season but have sunk like a rock of late. They are still alive for a postseason berth, but must turn it around after a prolonged period of losing. The Hornets hope to get back on track this week against the Los Angeles Lakers....
The Boston Celtics have looked like the second-best team in the Eastern Conference for the last few months. Now they will get a shot to test themselves against the favorite, although one key figure could be missing for the Cleveland Cavaliers....
The Los Angeles Clippers expected to be the third-best team in the Western Conference this season, but have been surpassed by the surprising Houston Rockets. The Clippers are healthy now and hope to make their claim that they are better than Houston. even if the standings don’t show it....
After much trade speculation, the Indiana Pacers did not end up dealing star forward Paul George at the trading deadline. While it remains to be seen if that helps or hurts them in the long run, there is no question the team is better right now than if George was traded for draft picks....
After myriad trade rumors involving Carmelo Anthony and Derrick Rose, the New York Knicks didn’t unload either of their stars at the deadline. It was actually their opponent for next week’s game, the Toronto Raptors, who made a minor move....
The Cleveland Cavaliers may be the defending NBA champions and the best team in the Eastern Conference, but the Chicago Bulls have had their number this season. The Bulls were underdogs in each of the previous two matches but were able to pull the upsets, rewarding those who chose them on the moneyline quite handsomely....
They are comfortably in second place in the Western Conference and want to wrap that up early to get ready for the playoffs. They can stay multiple games ahead of the rest of the pack with a win over the Los Angeles Clippers.The Clippers get this game at home, which is a big plus, but they will still likely be underdogs because the Spurs have been their traditionally dominant selves on the season....
Boston has the superior record, but the Raptors are the home team in this matchup, so it figures to be very competitive. Toronto actually has a superior point-differential, which means they may have been unlucky in the games before the All-Star Break.Don’t be surprised if it’s the Raptors who are very slight favorites in this matchup. If they are the underdogs, take advantage of the points....
Cleveland is one of the best teams in the NBA and has the home court advantage, and will obviously be heavy favorites. Everyone should be rested up after the break so fatigue isn’t expected to be a factor.New York will need a strong second half run to make the playoffs but it will be really tough to pull this upset.Don't miss the hardwood action from Quicken Loans Arena in Cleveland, Ohio at 8 p.m. ET on Thursday, February 23, 2017. Catch every moment of the game live on TNT....
The Warriors have the best record in the NBA and there is every reason to believe they are the team to beat in the playoffs. Golden State has the superior team and the home court advantage so it will be a heavy favorite to take care of business.Don't miss the hardwood action from ORACLE Arena in Oakland, California at 10:30 p.m. ET on Thursday, February 23, 2017. Catch every moment of the game live on TNT....
The NBA All-Star Break is full of fan-friendly events which showcase some of the most athletic players in the world. One of the marquee events is the Taco Bell Skills Challenge in which eight players face off for the title....
Klay Thompson is back to defend his Three-Point Shootout title, and he has reason to think he will do it. Teammate and fellow sweet shooter Stephen Curry won’t be in the field this year, making Thompson the clear-cut player to beat....
