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Sacramento Kings vs Brooklyn Nets
SAC Stat Type BKN 5-5 Record 5-5 5-5 ATS 5-5 4-6 O/U 4-6 114.10 Points Scored 111.20 59.20 Half Time Score 57.40 46.76% Field Goal Percentage 47.74% 46.10 Rebounds 39.70 144/381 3 Point Shots 143/343 6.00 Steals 6.70 SAC Stat Type BKN 2-1 Record 1-2 2-1 ATS 1-2 1-2 O/U 1-2 113.67 Points Scored 101.00 58.67 Half Time Score 51.00 47.17% Field Goal Percentage 43.37% 47.00 Rebounds 39.33 49/118 3 Point Shots 40/98 6.00 Steals 5.33 Nov 24/24 (1 of 10) SAC Stat Type BKN Home Away 103 Points Scored...
Sacramento Kings vs Los Angeles Clippers
SAC Stat Type LAC 5-5 Record 5-5 5-5 ATS 5-5 3-7 O/U 3-7 118.00 Points Scored 118.50 56.10 Half Time Score 58.70 48.48% Field Goal Percentage 49.13% 43.20 Rebounds 42.30 113/352 3 Point Shots 137/325 8.00 Steals 6.90 SAC Stat Type LAC 2-1 Record 1-2 2-1 ATS 1-2 0-3 O/U 0-3 110.00 Points Scored 103.00 53.00 Half Time Score 51.00 46.36% Field Goal Percentage 44.77% 44.00 Rebounds 41.67 30/105 3 Point Shots 33/84 8.67 Steals 6.67 Nov 8/24 (1 of 10) SAC Stat Type LAC Home Away 98 Points Scored...
NBA Sleeper Picks Today, 3/13: Best DFS Plays & Projections On Wednesday
We have eight games taking place in the NBA tonight which means plenty of opportunity to win our NBA Sleeper picks today. This article features Dallas Mavericks MVP candidate, Luka Doncic, and Detroit Pistons star guard, Cade Cunningham. Let’s dive into our top NBA Sleeper picks for Wednesday, March 13th. New to DFS, particularly NBA Sleeper picks?
Underdog Fantasy NBA Picks January 15: Featuring Andrew Nembhard
We have 5 games on the NBA slate this evening for MLK Day and Underdog Fantasy is bringing us plenty of options for our NBA Pick'em plays! With that said, let's dive into our favorite Underdog Fantasy NBA Pick'em plays for Monday, January 15th, featuring Andrew Nembhard! Underdog Fantasy NBA Pick'em Top Plays Andrew Nembhard, Indiana Pacers Nembhard has been thrusted into the starting PG role with Tyrese Haliburton currently on the shelf with a hamstring injury.
NBA DFS Showdown Playbook January 15: Oklahoma City Thunder vs. Los Angeles Lakers Top Picks
Happy Monday NBA fans! I hope the NBA DFS main slate treated you well. Now it is time to shift our thinking over to the NBA DFS Showdown slate. We have a great matchup between two Western Conference teams the Oklahoma City Thunder and Los Angeles Lakers. It's a great matchup between two of the best young players in the league in Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Chet Holmgrom taking on Anthony Davis and LeBron James.
NBA Sleeper Top Picks & Plays, Featuring Mikal Bridges - Jan 15, 2024
We have an 5-game NBA main slate for MLK Day which means there are plenty of options to pick from on Sleeper Fantasy Pick’em’s. Let’s dive into the top Sleeper Pick’em plays of the night here at Fantasy Alarm featuring Mikal Bridges! Sleeper Fantasy Promo Code VAULT3 Gets New Users a 100% Deposit Match New to Sleeper Picks? Right now new users who sign up will get a 100% deposit match up to $100 when they use code VAULT3.
NBA Daily Fantasy Picks & Playbook January 4
Published: Jan 04, 2024 Updated: Jan 04, 2024 The NBA has just two games on it's main slate on Thursday, January 4th, on DraftKings and FanDuel. It's a star-studded NBA on TNT slate with Giannis Antetokounmpo, Victor Wembanyama, Stephen Curry, and Nikola Jokic all taking the floor. It's a fun two-gamer with both games having over/under's up over 230 implied points with the Bucks and Spurs sitting up near 250.
NHL Best Bets and Betting Picks: January 4th
Welcome to the first big time Thursday of the 2024 NHL calendar year! With NFL TNF in the rearview its time to hop on the bandwagon of hockey and what better way than a 13 game slate to dip your toes in the water.
NBA Daily Fantasy Picks & Playbook December 1
We have a six-game NBA DFS main slate kicking us off in the month of December as we ride off into the weekend with a very fun and interesting slate. There has been PLENTY of news came across the wire as Devin Booker, Luka Doncic, and Victor Wembanyama have all been ruled out while Joel Embiid and Julius Randle are both questionable.
College Football CFB DFS Playbook Week 14 Friday Night Slate: Top DraftKings and FanDuel Picks
College Football Championship Week is finally here, and Fantasy Alarm has you covered! Welcome to the CFB DFS Playbook (Championship Edition) as we kick off the Friday Night College Football Conference Championship slate with a focus on the top CFB DFS picks on DraftKings and FanDuel. There may be only two games, but one is the marquee game of the weekend as #3 Washington faces #5 Oregon at 8pm ET in the Pac-12 Championship game at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas.
NHL DFS Playbook November 30: Top DraftKings and FanDuel Picks
Welcome to Thursday’s 14-game NHL Slate. We have a ton of elite options to choose from, but we need to make sure that we are also targeting value. There are so many ways to build your lineup tonight, but targeting the right players is key.
Spurs set season-high, blitz short-handed Pistons - TSN.ca
SAN ANTONIO (AP) — Keldon Johnson scored 27 points and the San Antonio Spurs had their highest-scoring game of the season, beating short-handed Detroit 144-109 on Sunday to extend the Pistons’ road skid to 10. San Antonio has won three straight and four of five to move into 10th in the Western Conference. “They came out aggressively and kept it for most of the 48 minutes. That was nice to see,” Spurs coach Gregg Popovich said.
Game Preview: Pacers at Wizards (Play-In Tournament)
Thursday, May 20, 2021 at 8:00 PM ET at Capital One Arena Matchup After dominating the Hornets at Bankers Life Fieldhouse on Tuesday, the Pacers have advanced to the second and final round of the NBA's new Play-In Tournament. Indiana will visit Washington on Thursday for a win-or-go-home game against Russell Westbrook, Bradley Beal, and the Wizards. The winner will advance to the playoffs for a best-of-seven series against top-seeded Philadelphia, while the loser will be eliminated.
Pacers aim to build off inspirational Caris LeVert-less rout
Doug McDermott | AP images Nobody expected the Pacers to play their most complete game of the season on Tuesday, a blowout win over the Hornets in the play-in tournament. The list of the surprised may have even included the Pacers themselves. They had lost standout guard Caris LeVert earlier in the day, the victim of the league’s health ad safety protocols. LeVert is expected to be out 10 days to two weeks. So who knows if he’ll play again this season.
Game Preview: Pacers vs Hornets (Play-In Tournament)
Tuesday, May 18, 2021 at 6:30 PM ET at Bankers Life Fieldhouse Matchup The Pacers' path to the postseason begins in earnest on Tuesday night, when Indiana (34-38) hosts Charlotte (33-39) at Bankers Life Fieldhouse in the NBA's new Play-In Tournament. Tuesday's contest is an elimination game, with the loser seeing their season come to an end. The winner will advance to play either Boston or Washington on Thursday for the eighth and final playoff spot in the Eastern Conference.
Game Preview: Pacers at Raptors
Sunday, May 16, 2021 at 1:00 PM ET at Amalie Arena in Tampa, Florida Matchup The Pacers (33-38) have one final tuneup on Sunday afternoon before a do-or-die Play-In game on Tuesday. Indiana will close out a surreal 2020-21 regular season in a surreal setting: in Tampa, Florida against the Toronto Raptors (27-44). The Raptors have operated out of Tampa this season due to Canada's COVID-19 travel restrictions.
Game Preview: Pacers vs Lakers
Saturday, May 15, 2021 at 1:00 PM ET at Bankers Life Fieldhouse Matchup The Pacers (33-37) could see the return of LeBron James when the Los Angeles Lakers (40-30) visit Bankers Life Fieldhouse for Indiana's final regular-season home game on Saturday afternoon. It would be the superstar's third appearance in the last 28 Lakers games after dealing with a high ankle sprain. Indiana has been no stranger to the injury bug this season as well — especially down the stretch.
Game Preview: Pacers vs Bucks
Thursday, May 13, 2021 at 7:00 PM ET at Bankers Life Fieldhouse Matchup After securing a spot in the Play-In Tournament with an impressive win on Tuesday, the Pacers (33-36) will look to improve their seeding as they host Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Bucks (44-25) on Thursday night at Bankers Life Fieldhouse. The Blue & Gold will play at least one game after the regular season thanks to Tuesday's 103-94 victory over East-leading Philadelphia.
Game Preview: Pacers vs 76ers
Tuesday, May 11, 2021 at 8:00 PM ET at Bankers Life Fieldhouse Matchup After pulling out a win on Monday night in Cleveland, the Pacers return to Bankers Life Fieldhouse for their final homestand of the season, which tips off Tuesday when Indiana (32-36) hosts East-leading Philadelphia (47-21) on the second night of a back-to-back. The Pacers' magic number to secure a berth in the NBA's new Play-In Tournament is down to two following a 111-102 victory over the Cavs.
Game Preview: Pacers at Cavaliers
Monday, May 10, 2021 at 7:30 PM ET at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse Matchup After suffering a tough one-point overtime loss to the Washington Wizards, the Pacers (31-36) look to rebound against the struggling Cleveland Cavaliers on Monday night at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse. Depending on the outcome of the Bulls' game against the Detroit Pistons on Sunday night, Indiana's magic number to clinch a spot in the Play-In Tournament is currently three.
Game Preview: Pacers vs Wizards
Saturday, May 8, 2021 at 7:00 PM ET at Bankers Life Fieldhouse Matchup After picking up a crucial win against the Atlanta Hawks on Thursday, Indiana (31-35) is preparing to face off against the Washington Wizards (31-36) for the second time in five days. The two teams are separated by just a half-game in the Eastern Conference standings. Washington sits in the tenth and final playoff play-in spot, 3.5 games above the 11th-place Chicago Bulls.
Game Preview: Pacers vs Hawks
Thursday, May 6, 2021 at 8:00 PM ET at Bankers Life Fieldhouse Matchup After falling to the Kings on Wednesday night, the Pacers (30-35) will look to bounce back on Thursday when they host the Atlanta Hawks (37-30) on the second night of a back-to-back. Indiana has now dropped four of its last five following a 104-93 loss to the Kings. While the defense surrendered 154 points in Monday's loss in Washington, it was the offense that faltered against Sacramento.
Game Preview: Pacers vs Kings
Wednesday, May 5, 2021 at 8:00 PM ET at Bankers Life Fieldhouse Matchup After surrendering a season-high 154 points in a 13-point loss in Washington, the Pacers (30-34) return home to host the Sacramento Kings (27-37) on Wednesday night. It will be the second night of back-to-back road contests for the visitors. While Indiana's offense has been rolling, the absences of its big men have proven to be a tough defensive obstacle for them lately.
Game Preview: Pacers at Wizards
Monday, May 3, 2021 at 7:00 PM ET at Capital One Arena Matchup After recording a historical blowout against the Oklahoma City Thunder, the Pacers (30-33) are gearing up for a pivotal bout against Russell Westbrook, Bradley Beal, and the Washington Wizards (29-35) on Monday night at Capital One Arena. After Washington fell 125-124 to the Dallas Mavericks, Indiana now sits 1.5 games ahead of the Wizards in the ninth spot in the Eastern Conference.
Game Preview: Pacers at Lakers
Friday, March 12, 2021 at 10:30 PM ET at Staples Center Matchup After eight days off for the All-Star break, the Pacers (16-19) return to action on Friday night, when they open a three-game road trip in Los Angeles against LeBron James and the Lakers (24-13). The break came at a welcome time for the Pacers, who were scuffling in the final days while playing a difficult schedule, dropping five of their last six.
Game Preview: Pacers vs Nuggets
Thursday, March 4, 2021 at 8:00 PM ET at Bankers Life Fieldhouse Game Time Change Notice Please note that start time for Sunday's game has been changed from the original schedule and will now tip off at 8:00 PM ET. Matchup After T.J. McConnell's heroics helped Indiana snap a four-game losing streak, the Pacers (16-18) return return to Bankers Life Fieldhouse to take on the Denver Nuggets (20-15) in their final game before the All-Star break.
Game Preview: Pacers at Cavaliers
The Pacers (15-18) will attempt to halt their four-game losing skid when they take on the Cleveland Cavaliers (14-21) Wednesday night at Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse. Indiana has won the last three straight regular season games against Cleveland, and nine of the last 12. Despite their record, the Cavaliers have been playing great basketball as of late. The hosts will be riding a four-game winning streak, including an impressive 112-109 overtime victory against the Philadelphia 76ers on Feb. 27.
Game Preview: Pacers at 76ers
Monday, March 1, 2021 at 7:00 PM ET at Wells Fargo Center Matchup The Pacers (15-17) continue a four-game road trip on Monday night in Philadelphia against Joel Embiid and the 76ers (22-12). Indiana has dropped three straight contests by narrow margins. The Blue & Gold were within one possession in the final minute against each of Golden State, Boston, and New York, but in each game they failed to make one or two key plays down the stretch that might have changed the outcome.
Game Preview: Pacers at Knicks
Saturday, Feb. 27, 2021 at 8:00 PM ET at Madison Square Garden Matchup After dropping two straight games, the Pacers (15-16) will look get back in the win column on Saturday night at Madison Square Garden when they face off against the Knicks (16-17) on the second night of a back-to-back. Indiana fell on Friday night in Boston, dropping a 118-112 decision to the Celtics.
Game Preview: Pacers at Celtics
Friday, Feb. 26, 2021 at 7:30 PM ET at TD Garden Matchup After a tough loss to Golden State on Wednesday, the Pacers (15-15) are headed east to take on the slumping Boston Celtics (15-17) at TD Garden Friday night. The squads split their first two contests of the year at Bankers Life Fieldhouse. The Celtics — losers of four straight and eight of 11 overall — are coming off a wire-to-wire, 127-112 defeat to the Atlanta Hawks.
Game Preview: Pacers vs Warriors
Wednesday, Feb. 24, 2021 at 7:30 PM ET at Bankers Life Fieldhouse Game Time Change Notice Please note that start time for Sunday's game has been changed from the original schedule and will now tip off at 7:30 PM ET. Matchup After an unexpected week off, the Pacers (15-14) will finally be back in action on Wednesday night, when they host the Golden State Warriors (16-15) at Bankers Life Fieldhouse.
Game Preview: Pacers at Rockets
Saturday, Feb. 20, 2021 at 8:00 PM ET at Toyota Center Matchup The Pacers (15-14) will look to pick up their fourth win in their last five games on Saturday night, when they travel to Houston to take on the Rockets (11-17). Saturday's game is the last in a stretch of five straight contests for the Blue & Gold against teams with a sub-.500 record. Indiana has gone 3-1 through the first four games, though it hasn't been easy work.
Game Preview: Pacers vs Bulls
Monday, Feb. 15, 2021 at 7:00 PM ET at Bankers Life Fieldhouse Matchup Coming off two straight wins to close out a three-game road trip, the Pacers (14-13) will be back at Bankers Life Fieldhouse on Monday night to host their old Central Division rivals, the Chicago Bulls (10-15). The Pacers pulled away down the stretch for a 125-113 win in Atlanta on Saturday night.
Game Preview: Pacers at Hawks
Saturday, Feb. 13, 2021 at 7:30 PM ET at State Farm Arena Matchup The Pacers (13-13) look to win their second game on the last leg of their three-game road trip as they head South to take on the Atlanta Hawks (11-13) at State Farm Arena. The Blue & Gold hope to keep their momentum rolling after defeating the Detroit Pistons on Thursday night to stop a four-game skid. As a team, Atlanta appears much-improved from last season.
Game Preview: Pacers at Hornets
Wednesday, Jan. 27, 2021 at 7:00 PM ET at Spectrum Center Matchup Despite losing Domantas Sabonis to a left knee contusion after the first quarter, the Pacers (10-7) put together their best offensive night of the season against the Toronto Raptors Monday night. The victory forced a 1-1 series split in their consecutive contests against the visitors. The Blue & Gold hope to use that performance moving forward.
Game Preview: Pacers vs Raptors
Monday, Jan. 25, 2021 at 7:00 PM ET at Bankers Life Fieldhouse Matchup After a tough loss on Sunday afternoon, the Pacers (9-7) will look to exact revenge on the Raptors on Monday night, when they host Toronto (7-9) for the second time in as many days. The Raptors' defense gave the Pacers plenty of problems on Sunday. Toronto forced Indiana into a season-high 19 turnovers while also shutting down the Pacers' two leading scorers, Malcolm Brogdon and Domantas Sabonis.
Game Preview: Pacers vs Raptors
Sunday, Jan. 24, 2021 at 1:00 PM ET at Bankers Life Fieldhouse Game Time Notice Please note that start time for Sunday's game has been changed from the original schedule and will now tip off at 1:00 PM ET. Matchup After Pacers fans witnessed the swearing-in of Malcolm Brogdon as Bankers Life Fieldhouse's new president, Indiana (9-6) gears up to take on the Toronto Raptors (6-9) in a matinee bout. This will be the first of a back-to-back series against the Raptors.
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Indiana Pacers survive late rally from James Harden, Houston Rockets
Read more NBA tweets from TSN! 12m ago The Canadian Press Justin Holiday and Doug McDermott , The Canadian Press LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. — Myles Turner had 18 points, reserve Edmond Sumner added a season-high 17 and Indiana held off a late rally by Houston and James Harden to break a five-game losing streak to the Rockets, 108-104 on Wednesday. It looked as if the Pacers had locked up the win when they went up 104-90 with 5:05 remaining.
Grizzlies drop 17th straight as Mavericks roll to win
DALLAS — If the Dallas Mavericks are tanking for a high draft pick, as owner Mark Cuban suggested in an interview that cost him $600,000, they've got some work to do to catch the Memphis Grizzlies. And they lost more ground Saturday night. Harrison Barnes scored 25 points and the Mavericks beat Memphis 114-80, extending the Grizzlies' losing streak to 17 games.
How to Play for My Dad | By Doug McDermott
By the end of my four years at Creighton in 2014, my dad and I had been part of a record-setting run for the basketball program. But our time in Omaha didn’t exactly start off with a bang. It started out � awkward. When my dad, Greg McDermott, took the Creighton job in April 2010, following a tough few years as the coach at Iowa State, the school had a big introductory press conference. We had just moved to Omaha and my family was all there.
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