February 27th, 2025

National Sports

Celtics face the Raptors, seek 6th straight win

By Canadian Press on February 24th, 2025

Boston Celtics (41-16, second in the Eastern Conference) vs. Toronto Raptors (18-39, 13th in the Eastern Conference) Toronto; Tuesday, 7 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Boston will attempt to extend its five-game win streak with a victory over Toronto. The Raptors are 11-25 in conference games. Toronto is 9-30 against opponents with a winning record. The ... Read More »

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Indiana takes on Denver, aims for 4th straight win

By Canadian Press on February 24th, 2025

Denver Nuggets (37-20, third in the Western Conference) vs. Indiana Pacers (32-23, fourth in the Eastern Conference) Indianapolis; Monday, 7 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Nuggets -4.5; over/under is 246.5 BOTTOM LINE: Indiana aims to keep its three-game win streak intact when the Pacers take on Denver. The Pacers are 16-9 in home games. Indiana ... Read More »

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Washington plays Brooklyn on home slide

By Canadian Press on February 24th, 2025

Brooklyn Nets (21-35, 11th in the Eastern Conference) vs. Washington Wizards (9-47, 15th in the Eastern Conference) Washington; Monday, 7 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Nets -2.5; over/under is 214 BOTTOM LINE: Washington hosts Brooklyn looking to stop its 12-game home losing streak. The Wizards are 7-25 in conference games. Washington averages 15.3 turnovers per ... Read More »

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Irving and the Mavericks take on conference foe Los Angeles

By Canadian Press on February 24th, 2025

Dallas Mavericks (31-27, eighth in the Western Conference) vs. Los Angeles Lakers (34-21, fourth in the Western Conference) Los Angeles; Tuesday, 10 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Lakers -8; over/under is 227.5 BOTTOM LINE: Kyrie Irving and the Dallas Mavericks take on LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers on Tuesday. The Lakers have gone ... Read More »

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Phoenix travels to Memphis for conference showdown

By Canadian Press on February 24th, 2025

Phoenix Suns (27-30, 11th in the Western Conference) vs. Memphis Grizzlies (37-20, second in the Western Conference) Memphis, Tennessee; Tuesday, 8 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Jaren Jackson Jr. and the Memphis Grizzlies host Devin Booker and the Phoenix Suns in Western Conference play. The Grizzlies are 20-14 in Western Conference games. Memphis ranks second in ... Read More »

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Pistons play the Clippers on 6-game win streak

By Canadian Press on February 24th, 2025

Los Angeles Clippers (31-25, sixth in the Western Conference) vs. Detroit Pistons (31-26, sixth in the Eastern Conference) Detroit; Monday, 7 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Pistons -1; over/under is 223.5 BOTTOM LINE: Detroit is looking to build upon its six-game win streak with a victory over Los Angeles. The Pistons have gone 14-13 in ... Read More »

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Bucks face the Rockets, look for 5th straight victory

By Canadian Press on February 24th, 2025

Milwaukee Bucks (32-24, fifth in the Eastern Conference) vs. Houston Rockets (35-22, fifth in the Western Conference) Houston; Tuesday, 8 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Milwaukee seeks to continue its four-game win streak with a victory against Houston. The Rockets are 18-9 on their home court. Houston is last in the Western Conference shooting 34.3% from ... Read More »

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Cleveland faces Orlando on 7-game win streak

By Canadian Press on February 24th, 2025

Cleveland Cavaliers (47-10, first in the Eastern Conference) vs. Orlando Magic (29-30, seventh in the Eastern Conference) Orlando, Florida; Tuesday, 7:30 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Cleveland seeks to build upon its seven-game win streak with a victory against Orlando. The Magic are 23-16 in conference matchups. Orlando has a 10-21 record against opponents above .500. ... Read More »

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Murphy and the Pelicans host conference foe San Antonio

By Canadian Press on February 24th, 2025

San Antonio Spurs (24-31, 12th in the Western Conference) vs. New Orleans Pelicans (14-43, 15th in the Western Conference) New Orleans; Tuesday, 8 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: San Antonio plays New Orleans in Western Conference action Tuesday. The Pelicans have gone 8-27 against Western Conference teams. New Orleans gives up 118.9 points and has been ... Read More »

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Persistent Hanley comes up big for Flames in 3-2 win over Sharks

By Canadian Press on February 23rd, 2025

CALGARY — Life is good these days for Calgary Flames journeyman defenceman Joel Hanley. In his first game after the birth of his second child, the 33-year-old’s first goal of the season and first career game-winner helped the Flames eke out a 3-2 National Hockey League victory over the San Jose Sharks. “Baby’s healthy and ... Read More »

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Timberwolves add another injury to the list when Jaylen Clark hurts neck against Thunder

By Canadian Press on February 23rd, 2025

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The short-handed Minnesota Timberwolves had their rotation thinned further when guard Jaylen Clark left their game against the Oklahoma City Thunder because of neck pain from an awkward fall on the court in the third quarter Sunday night. Clark got a steal and attacked the basket for an off-balance layup attempt against ... Read More »

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