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Winnipeg Jets prospect announced retirement because of medical condition
By Canadian Press on April 9th, 2025
WINNIPEG, Manitoba (AP) — Chaz Lucius, a first-round draft choice of the Winnipeg Jets in 2021, announced his retirement from hockey on Tuesday after recently being diagnosed with Ehlers-Danlos syndrome. Lucius in a statement said EDS is “a hereditary disorder that affects the connective tissue that stabilizes and supports the joints and organs throughout the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Golden State and San Antonio square off in conference matchup
By Canadian Press on April 9th, 2025
San Antonio Spurs (32-46, 13th in the Western Conference) vs. Golden State Warriors (47-32, sixth in the Western Conference) San Francisco; Wednesday, 10 p.m. EDT BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Warriors -15; over/under is 232.5 BOTTOM LINE: Golden State faces San Antonio in a matchup of Western Conference teams. The Warriors are 28-21 in Western Conference games. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Dallas and Los Angeles square off in conference showdown
By Canadian Press on April 9th, 2025
Los Angeles Lakers (48-31, third in the Western Conference) vs. Dallas Mavericks (38-41, 10th in the Western Conference) Dallas; Wednesday, 7:30 p.m. EDT BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Lakers -4.5; over/under is 228.5 BOTTOM LINE: Dallas faces Los Angeles in a matchup of Western Conference teams. The Mavericks are 23-27 in conference games. Dallas is 5-8 in ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Miami plays Chicago, seeks 4th straight road win
By Canadian Press on April 9th, 2025
Miami Heat (36-43, 10th in the Eastern Conference) vs. Chicago Bulls (36-43, ninth in the Eastern Conference) Chicago; Wednesday, 8 p.m. EDT BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Heat -2; over/under is 225.5 BOTTOM LINE: Miami hits the road against Chicago looking to prolong its three-game road winning streak. The Bulls have gone 25-24 against Eastern Conference teams. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Charlotte faces Toronto on 6-game road skid
By Canadian Press on April 9th, 2025
Charlotte Hornets (19-60, 14th in the Eastern Conference) vs. Toronto Raptors (29-50, 11th in the Eastern Conference) Toronto; Wednesday, 7:30 p.m. EDT BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Raptors -8.5; over/under is 216.5 BOTTOM LINE: Charlotte visits Toronto looking to stop its six-game road losing streak. The Raptors are 20-31 in Eastern Conference games. Toronto is third in ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Philadelphia plays Washington on 7-game road slide
By Canadian Press on April 9th, 2025
Philadelphia 76ers (23-56, 13th in the Eastern Conference) vs. Washington Wizards (17-62, 15th in the Eastern Conference) Washington; Wednesday, 7 p.m. EDT BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: 76ers -1; over/under is 227.5 BOTTOM LINE: Philadelphia will aim to end its seven-game road losing streak when the 76ers visit Washington. The Wizards are 12-37 in conference games. Washington ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!New Orleans takes on Milwaukee on 4-game losing streak
By Canadian Press on April 9th, 2025
New Orleans Pelicans (21-58, 14th in the Western Conference) vs. Milwaukee Bucks (45-34, fifth in the Eastern Conference) Milwaukee; Thursday, 8 p.m. EDT BOTTOM LINE: New Orleans comes into the matchup against Milwaukee as losers of four straight games. The Bucks are 26-14 on their home court. Milwaukee is 22-10 when it has fewer turnovers ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Clippers face the Rockets on 4-game win streak
By Canadian Press on April 9th, 2025
Houston Rockets (52-27, second in the Western Conference) vs. Los Angeles Clippers (46-32, fourth in the Western Conference) Inglewood, California; Wednesday, 10:30 p.m. EDT BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Clippers -6.5; over/under is 219 BOTTOM LINE: Los Angeles is looking to prolong its four-game win streak with a victory against Houston. The Clippers are 26-23 against conference ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Boston seeks 60th victory of season in matchup with Orlando
By Canadian Press on April 9th, 2025
Boston Celtics (59-20, second in the Eastern Conference) vs. Orlando Magic (39-40, seventh in the Eastern Conference) Orlando, Florida; Wednesday, 7 p.m. EDT BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Magic -3.5; over/under is 209.5 BOTTOM LINE: Boston will aim for its 60th win this season when the Celtics play the Orlando Magic. The Magic are 29-20 against Eastern ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Memphis hosts Minnesota, looks to stop home skid
By Canadian Press on April 9th, 2025
Minnesota Timberwolves (46-33, eighth in the Western Conference) vs. Memphis Grizzlies (47-32, seventh in the Western Conference) Memphis, Tennessee; Thursday, 9:30 p.m. EDT BOTTOM LINE: Memphis looks to stop its three-game home skid with a victory against Minnesota. The Grizzlies are 26-22 against Western Conference opponents. Memphis is third in the NBA with 12.9 offensive ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!New York takes on Detroit for conference showdown
By Canadian Press on April 9th, 2025
New York Knicks (50-29, third in the Eastern Conference) vs. Detroit Pistons (43-36, sixth in the Eastern Conference) Detroit; Thursday, 7 p.m. EDT BOTTOM LINE: Karl-Anthony Towns and the New York Knicks take on Cade Cunningham and the Detroit Pistons in Eastern Conference action. The Pistons are 28-21 against Eastern Conference opponents. Detroit ranks sixth ... Read More »
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