Vaughn Dalzell breaks down the best bets for the first round between the Pelicans and Thunder, plus the Mavs and Clippers, and the Bucks hosting the Pacers. … [Read more...] about NBA Playoff Best Bets for April 21: Bucks vs Pacers, Pelicans vs Thunder, Clippers vs Mavs
Archives for April 2024
NBA Playoffs 2024 – First Round
Playoff Time! | Photo by Nic Antaya/Getty Images Comments on Each Series - Picks - Etc - Discuss Here Welcome to the 2023-24 NBA Playoffs first round. The first round is always a lot of fun for me, as there are a ton of games, and even though it’s an elimination series, the stakes somehow feel a bit lower. I’ve got a set of somewhat uninformed comments and thoughts on … [Read more...] about NBA Playoffs 2024 – First Round
Rockets agreed to extension with Rafael Stone earlier this season
Adrian Wojnarowski: ESPN Sources: Houston Rockets GM Rafael Stone and assistant GM Eli Witus signed multi-year contract extensions earlier this season. The combination of drafting and developing franchise’s young talent, free agents acquisitions, Coach Ime Udoka’s impact and ultimately the league’s largest jump from 22 to 41 victories were significant factors in ownership’s … [Read more...] about Rockets agreed to extension with Rafael Stone earlier this season
Doncic, Gilgeous-Alexander, Jokic Named MVP Finalists
Mavericks guard Luka Doncic, Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Nuggets center Nikola Jokic were revealed on Sunday as the finalists for the Most Valuable Player award, according to the NBA (Twitter link). Doncic led the league in scoring (33.9 points per game) and finished second in assists (9.8) while also grabbing 9.2 rebounds per contest. Gilgeous-Alexander led the … [Read more...] about Doncic, Gilgeous-Alexander, Jokic Named MVP Finalists
Houston Astros Starting Rotation Suffers Another Injury
Houston, we have a problem…an injury problem. Injuries continue to plague the Houston Astros rotation as Cristian Javier is now the fifth Astros starter on the IL. Right-hander Cristian Javier was scratched from Sunday’s scheduled start with neck discomfort. Astros manager Joe Espada later confirmed that Javier would be placed on the 15-day injured list. Hunter Brown started in … [Read more...] about Houston Astros Starting Rotation Suffers Another Injury