Michigan State basketball is missing a bunch from outside from the outset for the third straight season. Tom Izzo believes shots will start falling.
Sixers know they’re far from ‘high ceiling’ at 2-10 and with NBA’s worst-rated offense
While the 2-10 Sixers expect for everything to click at some point, they know they’re far from the “high ceiling” they envision.
Northwestern State visits Rice after Thomas’ 20-point game
Northwestern State Demons (1-2) at Rice Owls (2-1) Houston; Saturday, 3 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Owls -9.5; over/under is 140 BOTTOM LINE: Northwestern State visits Rice after Micah Thomas scored 20 points in Northwestern State's 73-57 loss to the Oklahoma Sooners. Rice went 6-10 at home last season while going 11-21 overall.
Bailey leads Davidson against East Tennessee State after 24-point game
East Tennessee State Buccaneers (2-1) at Davidson Wildcats (2-0) Davidson, North Carolina; Saturday, 5 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Wildcats -5.5; over/under is 145.5 BOTTOM LINE: Davidson plays East Tennessee State after Reed Bailey scored 24 points in Davidson's 91-85 victory over the Bowling Green Falcons. Davidson went 9-7 at home a season ago while going 15-17 overall.
Missouri State hosts Tulsa following Willis’ 22-point showing
Tulsa Golden Hurricane (3-0) at Missouri State Bears (1-1) Springfield, Missouri; Saturday, 2 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Golden Hurricane -2.5; over/under is 147 BOTTOM LINE: Tulsa visits Missouri State after Keaston Willis scored 22 points in Tulsa's 85-76 victory against the Oral Roberts Golden Eagles. Missouri State went 17-16 overall with a 9-5 record at home during the 2023-24 season.
Oakland visits No. 1 Kansas following Dickinson’s 28-point showing
Oakland Golden Grizzlies (1-2) at Kansas Jayhawks (3-0) Lawrence, Kansas; Saturday, 6 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Jayhawks -26.5; over/under is 149 BOTTOM LINE: No. Kansas hosts Oakland after Hunter Dickinson scored 28 points in Kansas' 77-69 victory over the Michigan State Spartans.
3 observations after Sixers succumb to big Magic run, squander another great McCain game
The Sixers wasted another stellar Jared McCain outing Friday night and fell to a 98-86 loss to the Magic.
Heated Kerr avoids criticizing officiating after yelling at ref
Golden State Warriors coach Steve Kerr was heated with referees Brian Forte and Andy Nagy after Friday's win over the Memphis Grizzlies.
History says Warriors’ 10-2 start bodes well for NBA Finals chances
After the Golden State Warriors moved to a 10-2 record for the 2024-25 NBA season on Friday night, recent history under coach Steve Kerr bodes well for their chances to make the NBA Finals.
For first time in his career, LeBron James records four consecutive triple-doubles
It's hard for LeBron to have firsts at this point in his career, but he has done it.
Waters ruled out of Warriors-Grizzlies after hyperextending knee
Golden State Warriors guard Lindy Waters III landed awkwardly while contesting a dunk attempt and was forced to leave Friday's game.
Battered Warriors survive unsightly game to overcome rugged Grizzlies
The Golden State Warriors' 123-118 victory Friday was as much about its perseverance and ability to absorb punishment as outplaying the Memphis Grizzlies.
Mikal Bridges’ game-saving block shows potential impact on Knicks this season
Mikal Bridges had arguably the best game of his Knicks tenure so far on Friday against the Nets, capped by his game-saving block.
Tonje scores 41 points as Wisconsin tops No. 9 Arizona
John Tonje had a career-high 41 points — two shy of the Wisconsin record — to lead the Badgers over No. 9 Arizona 103-88 on Friday night.
What we learned as Warriors beat Grizz to stay undefeated in NBA Cup
The Golden State Warriors fought off early shooting struggles and outlasted the Ja Morant-less Memphis Grizzlies, 123-118, on Friday at Chase Center.