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Charlotte faces Los Angeles in non-conference matchup
By Canadian Press on January 30th, 2025
Los Angeles Clippers (27-20, sixth in the Western Conference) vs. Charlotte Hornets (12-32, 14th in the Eastern Conference) Charlotte, North Carolina; Friday, 7 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: The Los Angeles Clippers visit the Charlotte Hornets in non-conference play. The Hornets are 8-16 in home games. Charlotte ranks third in the league with 13.0 offensive rebounds ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Toronto faces Chicago, aims for 6th straight win
By Canadian Press on January 30th, 2025
Chicago Bulls (20-28, 10th in the Eastern Conference) vs. Toronto Raptors (15-32, 12th in the Eastern Conference) Toronto; Friday, 7:30 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Toronto will attempt to build upon its five-game win streak with a victory over Chicago. The Raptors have gone 10-21 against Eastern Conference teams. Toronto is third in the NBA with ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Philadelphia takes on Denver, looks for 5th straight win
By Canadian Press on January 30th, 2025
Denver Nuggets (28-19, fourth in the Western Conference) vs. Philadelphia 76ers (19-27, 11th in the Eastern Conference) Philadelphia; Friday, 7:30 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Philadelphia comes into a matchup with Denver as winners of four straight games. The 76ers have gone 9-13 at home. Philadelphia is sixth in the Eastern Conference in team defense, giving ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!New Orleans faces Boston, aims to halt 4-game slide
By Canadian Press on January 30th, 2025
Boston Celtics (33-15, second in the Eastern Conference) vs. New Orleans Pelicans (12-36, 14th in the Western Conference) New Orleans; Friday, 8 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: New Orleans will try to break its four-game losing streak when the Pelicans play Boston. The Pelicans are 8-17 on their home court. New Orleans is eighth in the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Timberwolves play the Jazz, seek 5th straight win
By Canadian Press on January 30th, 2025
Minnesota Timberwolves (26-21, seventh in the Western Conference) vs. Utah Jazz (10-35, 15th in the Western Conference) Salt Lake City; Thursday, 9 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Timberwolves -7.5; over/under is 223 BOTTOM LINE: Minnesota looks to keep its four-game win streak alive when the Timberwolves take on Utah. The Jazz have gone 1-6 against ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Albury’s 16 lead Utah State past UNLV 76-71
By Canadian Press on January 29th, 2025
LOGAN, Utah (AP) — Deyton Albury’s 16 points helped Utah State defeat UNLV 76-71 on Wednesday. Albury also had five rebounds and three steals for the Aggies (19-2, 9-1 Mountain West Conference). Drake Allen shot 5 of 7 from the field, including 3 for 3 from 3-point range, and went 2 for 3 from the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Raynaud has 17th double-double, Stanford scores first 17 points to beat Syracuse 70-61
By Canadian Press on January 29th, 2025
STANFORD, Calif. (AP) — Maxime Raynuad had 21 points and 15 rebounds for his nation-leading 17th double-double and Stanford use a 17-0 game-opening run to beat Syracuse 70-61 on Wednesday night. Syracuse missed its first seven shots and with Raynaud hitting a pair of 3s and scoring eight points Stanford bolted to a 17-0 lead. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Gilgeous-Alexander scores 52 but Curry and Wiggins lead balanced Warriors past Thunder 116-109
By Canadian Press on January 29th, 2025
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Stephen Curry hit a long 3-pointer with 1:52 left on the way to 21 points, Andrew Wiggins scored 27 and the Golden State Warriors beat the Western Conference-leading Oklahoma City Thunder 116-109 on Wednesday night. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 52 points for the Thunder, two off his career high set against the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!WHL roundup: Wheat Kings thrash Rebels, Hitmen blank Oil Kings
By Canadian Press on January 29th, 2025
BRANDON, Man. — A five-point night from Luke Shipley lifted the Brandon Wheat Kings to a decisive 7-2 win over the Red Deer Rebels in Western Hockey League play on Wednesday. The defenceman scored and contributed four assists for the Wheat Kings (23-16-5), who also got goals from Nicholas Johnson, Jaxon Jacobson, Quinn Mantei, Jordan ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Crosby scores in OT to give Penguins 3-2 win over Utah
By Canadian Press on January 29th, 2025
SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Sidney Crosby scored at 3:54 of overtime and the Pittsburgh Penguins beat the Utah Hockey Club 3-2 on Wednesday night. Marcus Pettersson and Erik Karlsson scored in regulation as Pittsburgh snapped a three-game losing streak. Alex Nedeljkovic made 27 saves. Mikhail Sergachev and Michael Carcone scored for Utah, and Connor ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Buchanan scores 19 as Boise State takes down Nevada 66-56
By Canadian Press on January 29th, 2025
BOISE, Idaho (AP) — Javan Buchanan scored 19 points off of the bench to help lead Boise State over Nevada 66-56 on Wednesday. Buchanan also had five rebounds for the Broncos (14-7, 6-4 Mountain West Conference). Alvaro Cardenas scored 18 points and added five assists. Tyson Degenhart shot 4 of 13 from the field, including ... Read More »
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