Category: Basketball

Want to get more Covers content? Add us as a preferred source on your Google account here.

Two teams heading in opposite directions will face off on Tuesday night as the Dallas Mavericks visit the Atlanta Hawks.

Dallas has been struggling for over a month, and I like Atlanta to cover tonight in my Mavericks vs. Hawks predictions.

Let’s dive into how bettors can approach tonight’s game in my free NBA picks for Tuesday, March 10.

Mavericks vs Hawks prediction

Mavericks vs Hawks best bet: Hawks -9.5 (-110)

While the Dallas Mavericks have lost seven straight games and 17 of their last 19 overall, the Atlanta Hawks come into tonight’s game riding a six-game winning streak. Most importantly for bettors, Atlanta has covered in each of those six wins.

Dallas is struggling to score points. The Mavs are averaging 101.3 ppg over their last nine games, and have scored 100 points or less in four of those contests. That’s led to a series of blowouts, as they’ve lost by double digits in five of those games.

I see it happening again tonight, and I’m taking the Hawks to cover.

Mavericks vs Hawks same-game parlay

Dallas has hit the Under in six consecutive games, due mostly to an inability to consistently score points. I’m going to take the Under for my SGP, while throwing in a bet on Dyson Daniels to hit his PRA Over. Daniels has put up at least 24 PRA in each of his last four contests.

Mavericks vs Hawks SGP

• Hawks -9.5
• Under 240.5
• Daniels Over 23.5 P/R/A

Our "from downtown" SGP: Hawks offense shows out

I’m sticking with my Hawks and Under picks for my longshot parlay tonight, but I’m going to find a couple of Hawks prop bets that have good value to pair with them. 

That starts with taking Onyeka Okongwu to record a double-double, something he’s done in four of his last six games. I’m also backing Nickeil Alexander-Walker to hit Over 2.5 threes, a target he’s hit in five out of his last six contests.

Mavericks vs Hawks SGP

• Hawks -9.5
• Under 240.5
• Okongwu double-double
• Alexander-Walker Over 2.5 threes

Mavericks vs Hawks odds

• Spread: Mavericks +9.5 | Hawks -9.5
• Moneyline: Mavericks +325 | Hawks -426
• Over/Under: Over 240.5 | Under 240.5

Mavericks vs Hawks betting trend to know

Atlanta is 6-0 ATS in its last six games overall. Find more NBA betting trends for Mavericks vs. Hawks.

How to watch Mavericks vs Hawks

Mavericks vs Hawks latest injuries

This article originally appeared on Covers.com, read the full article here and view our best betting sites or check out our top sportsbook promos.

Want to get more Covers content? Add us as a preferred source on your Google account here.

The stage is set for a potential NBA Finals preview as a pair of No. 2 seeds square off at Frost Bank Center tonight.

My Celtics vs. Spurs predictions put faith in the dynamic duo of Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown in a game that should be epic.

Here are my free NBA picks for this premier matchup on Tuesday, March 10.

Celtics vs Spurs prediction

Celtics vs Spurs best bet: Celtics moneyline (+125)

The Boston Celtics are 22-11 straight up on the road, winning five of their last six outside Boston. 

A major part of that success was their Top 5 defensive rating, which held the Cavaliers' No. 4-ranked offense to 98 points in Cleveland.

A one-bucket spread shows oddsmakers expect a close game, and in close games, it's hard not to trust Jaylen Brown and Jayson Tatum over the San Antonio Spurs' young stars. 

This defense will flex its muscles once more to remain undefeated since Tatum returned.

Celtics vs Spurs same-game parlay

These are two of the best defenses in the Association, and the C's have been even more effective on the road, boasting a 110.6 defensive rating. Tonight's matchup will be a hard-fought, defensive battle.

Jayson Tatum posted 34 and 25 PRA in his first two games of the season, miraculously returning to the court ahead of schedule without much rust.

He doesn't need to score a ton of points to hit the Over on this line, as he went for 15/12/7 in his season debut.

Celtics vs Spurs SGP

• Celtics moneyline
• Under 222.5
• Jayson Tatum Over 31.5 points+rebounds+assists

Our "from downtown" SGP: Dynamic duo

Jaylen Brown's career-best 28.7 points per game have been a huge part of Boston's success this season, and the return of Tatum won't knock Brown's scoring average down significantly.

The 2024 NBA Finals MVP has scored 25+ in 41 of 57 appearances, and I expect him to step up against a formidable opponent in prime time.

Celtics vs Spurs SGP

• Celtics moneyline
• Under 222.5
• Jayson Tatum Over 31.5 points+rebounds+assists
• Jaylen Brown Over 24.5 points

Celtics vs Spurs odds

• Spread: Celtics +3.5 | Spurs -3.5
• Moneyline: Celtics -150 | Spurs +125
• Over/Under: Over 222.5 | Under 222.5

Celtics vs Spurs betting trend to know

The Boston Celtics have hit the game total Under in 30 of their last 40 games (+19.00 Units / 43% ROI). Find more NBA betting trends for Celtics vs. Spurs.

How to watch Celtics vs Spurs

Celtics vs Spurs latest injuries

This article originally appeared on Covers.com, read the full article here and view our best betting sites or check out our top sportsbook promos.

Want to get more Covers content? Add us as a preferred source on your Google account here.

The Minnesota Timberwolves laid an absolute egg on Saturday, a loss that should refocus them to such an extent that it should worry the Los Angeles Lakers tonight.

My Timberwolves vs. Lakers predictions and these NBA picks recognize Minnesota’s greatest edge in this matchup on Tuesday, March 10.

Timberwolves vs Lakers prediction

Timberwolves vs Lakers best bet: Under 234.0 (-110)

When the Minnesota Timberwolves dispatched the Los Angeles Lakers with ease in last year’s first round, it was largely a credit to how easily their defense mitigated the Lakers’ post game. Removing rim runners from Luka Doncic’s peripheral vision reduces Doncic’s overall effectiveness.

Thus, LA fell short of 105 points in four of the five games.

As Minnesota’s offense currently undergoes fits and starts, the best bet tonight should be doubting both it and Doncic’s ability to find teammates. A few botched drives because Jaxon Hayes and DeAndre Ayton cannot capitalize should be enough to doom this total.

Timberwolves vs Lakers same-game parlay

While these two met in the second game of the season, and Doncic tallied eight assists, that has been his only chance against the Timberwolves since last postseason. In those five games, Doncic averaged 5.8 assists. Minnesota knows how to slow his tosses to big men like DeAndre Ayton.

Timberwolves vs Lakers SGP

• Under 234
• Luka Doncic Under 7.5 assists
• DeAndre Ayton Under 8.5 points

Our "from downtown" SGP: Gobert's control

Rudy Gobert’s defense needs to become a Minnesota emphasis, and oftentimes, the Timberwolves reward his defense with added offense, part of how Gobert cleared this prop in each of his last two games.

Timberwolves vs Lakers SGP

• Under 234
• Luka Doncic Under 7.5 assists
• DeAndre Ayton Under 8.5 points
• Rudy Gobert Over 10.5 points

Timberwolves vs Lakers odds

• Spread: Timberwolves -3 | Lakers +3
• Moneyline: Timberwolves -150 | Lakers +125
• Over/Under: Over 234 | Under 234

Timberwolves vs Lakers betting trend to know

Minnesota’s last five games have all gone Under their totals and by an average of 22.3 points. Find more NBA betting trends for Timberwolves vs. Lakers.

How to watch Timberwolves vs Lakers

Timberwolves vs Lakers latest injuries

This article originally appeared on Covers.com, read the full article here and view our best betting sites or check out our top sportsbook promos.

Want to get more Covers content? Add us as a preferred source on your Google account here.

It’s a jam-packed night of NBA action with 11 games gracing the slate. That means plenty of star power on the court, and I’ve pinpointed some standout player props to watch.

My top picks tonight include Victor Wembanyama hosting another block party against the Celtics and Anthony Edwards lighting it up in Los Angeles. 

Find out more in my NBA picks for Tuesday, March 10.

Best NBA player props today

Player	Pick
Ty Jerome	Over 16.5 points	-115
Victor Wembanyama	Over 3.5 blocks	+130
Anthony Edwards	Over 3.5 threes	+100

Prop #1: Ty Jerome Over 16.5 points

-115 at bet365

Backing Ty Jerome continues to be one of my favorite plays. 

The Memphis Grizzlies are thin on scorers, so Jerome’s ability to put points on the board is a huge asset.

In the 10 games since returning to the Memphis lineup, he’s averaging 19.4 points while shooting 40.3% from beyond the arc.

Jerome's total for tonight’s game against the Philadelphia 76ers is 16.5. Philly ranks 17th in defensive rating and 23rd in points allowed per game to opposing guards, and Jerome has eclipsed this number in eight of his last 10 games.

• Time: 7:00 p.m. ET
• Where to watch: FanDuel Sports Network Southeast-Memphis, NBCSP

Prop #2: Victor Wembanyama Over 3.5 blocks

+130 at bet365

We all know Victor Wembanyama is on another level, and his block numbers have been out of this world lately. I’m betting he keeps the block party going when the San Antonio Spurs host the Boston Celtics.

Wemby is averaging an absurd 4.5 blocks per game over his last 10 outings, rejecting at least four shots in nine of those games. His blocks prop is set at 3.5 for tonight’s matchup against the C's, with the Over offering solid odds.

The Celtics rank sixth in the NBA for getting blocked per game, making this a bet too good to pass up.

• Time: 8:00 p.m. ET
• Where to watch: Peacock

Prop #3: Anthony Edwards Over 3.5 threes

+100 at bet365

Anthony Edwards is on fire from beyond the arc. 

Over his last 10 games, the Minnesota Timberwolves forward is shooting an impressive 44.8% on 9.6 attempts per game, and he looks set to keep that rolling tonight against the Los Angeles Lakers.

Edwards has nailed 4+ threes in seven of his last 10 games, and L.A.’s perimeter defense is average at best, allowing the fourth-worst opponent effective field goal percentage in the Association. 

• Time: 11:00 p.m. ET
• Where to watch: Peacock

These props are available now at bet365, one of our best betting sites.

This article originally appeared on Covers.com, read the full article here and view our best betting sites or check out our top sportsbook promos.

Want to get more Covers content? Add us as a preferred source on your Google account here.

The Sacramento Kings are on a mini-heater and look to extend their one-game winning streak when they host the Indiana Pacers.

Fast-paced offenses meeting lousy defenses mean scoring, and my Pacers vs. Kings predictions expect a high-scoring affair at Golden 1 Center.

Read on for my NBA picks for Tuesday, March 10.

Pacers vs Kings prediction

Pacers vs Kings best bet: Over 236 (-110)

The Indiana Pacers have been a defensive disaster, allowing more than 125 points in eight straight games and giving up 126.9 points per game over their last 10.

The Sacramento Kings haven't been much better defensively, surrendering 114+ points in eight of their last 10 contests, and both teams rank in the bottom five in Defensive Net Rating during that stretch.

With both groups also playing at a top-five pace, the combination of extra possessions and awful stop units sets up as a high-scoring affair in Sacramento.

Pacers vs Kings same-game parlay

Maxime Raynaud has cleared his scoring prop in three of his last five games and now faces an Indiana Pacers defense allowing 61 points per game in the paint over its last five contests.

The Sacramento Kings may sit at the bottom of the Western Conference, but they’ve shown signs of life with wins over Chicago and Dallas in their last five games. Meanwhile, Indiana enters on a nine-game losing streak and has dropped five straight on the road.

Pacers vs Kings SGP

• Over 236
• Maxime Raynaud Over 16.5 points
• Kings moneyline

Our "from downtown" SGP: Monk makes it rain

Malik Monk is knocking down 45% of his long-range attempts and will jack up as many as 10 triple tries. He’ll meet an Indiana defense allowing over 16 made threes per game during their last five games.

Pacers vs Kings SGP

• Over 236
• Maxime Raynaud Over 16.5 points
• Kings moneyline
• Malik Monk Over 2.5 made threes

Pacers vs Kings odds

• Spread: Indiana +4 (-110) | Sacramento -4 (-110)
• Moneyline: Indiana +150 | Sacramento -180
• Over/Under: Over 236 (-110) | Under 236 (-110)

Pacers vs Kings betting trend to know

The Indiana Pacers have hit the Game Total Over in 14 of their last 19 games (+8.50 Units / 41% ROI). Find more NBA betting trends for Pacers vs. Kings.

How to watch Pacers vs Kings

Pacers vs Kings latest injuries

This article originally appeared on Covers.com, read the full article here and view our best betting sites or check out our top sportsbook promos.

GOODYEAR, Ariz. (AP) — Cincinnati Reds’ ace Hunter Greene is scheduled to undergo surgery Wednesday on his right elbow and could miss up to the first four months of the season.

The Reds said Greene was diagnosed with bone chips and loose bodies in his elbow. Greene needed an MRI last week after he left spring training camp due to right elbow stiffness.

Greene went 7-4 with a 2.76 ERA last year, helping Cincinnati earn an NL wild card for its first playoff appearance since 2020.

Greene, whose 99.5 mph average four-seam fastball velocity led the major leagues among those throwing at least 1,250 pitches, was limited to a career-low 19 starts and 107 2/3 innings. Still, his 296 pitches of 100 mph or higher were second in the major leagues behind Mason Miller’s 422.

Greene was placed on the 15-day injured list on May 9 with a right groin strain. He returned on May 23 and made three starts before going back on the IL with the same injury. This time, he was sidelined until Aug. 13.

The 26-year-old Greene is entering his fifth big league season. He made the NL All-Star team for the first time in 2024 while going 9-5 with a 2.75 ERA in 26 starts. He also had 169 strikeouts in 150 1/3 innings despite spending time on the IL that year with elbow soreness.

___

AP MLB: https://apnews.com/hub/mlb

Want to get more Covers content? Add us as a preferred source on your Google account here.

The Detroit Pistons are in NYC tonight to take on the Brooklyn Nets at the Barclays Center, with tip-off scheduled for 7:30 p.m. ET.

Jalen Duren continues to ball out, and my Pistons vs Nets predictions are eyeing him to have a big evening in the Big Apple.

Read more in my NBA picks for Tuesday, March 10.

Pistons vs Nets prediction

Pistons vs Nets best bet: Jalen Duren Over 17.5 points (-110)

Jalen Duren has been a monster for the Detroit Pistons. Even amid a four-game losing skid, the big man is still doing his part. He's cashed the Over in points in four of his last seven contests, including a 24-point outing Sunday night in Miami.

The center is averaging 18.5 ppg overall and 22.7 points across three meetings with the Brooklyn Nets this season. In March, his average sits at 17.6 ppg.

Duren is set to cook Brooklyn and help Detroit end its losing streak tonight.

Pistons vs Nets same-game parlay

Cade Cunningham ranks second in the league in assists, producing 9.8 per game. He’s hit the Over in assists in three of his last four outings, including 10 against Miami on Sunday.

Meanwhile, the Pistons have eclipsed their team total Over in two of their last three matchups with Brooklyn.

It’s only a matter of time before one of the league’s top teams finds its rhythm again — they’re averaging 116.7 points per game this season.

Pistons vs Nets SGP

• Jalen Duren Over 17.5 points
• Cade Cunningham Over 9.5 assists
• Pistons team total Over 116.5

Our "from downtown" SGP: Duren Duren

Duren is averaging 11.7 rebounds against Brooklyn this season.

Pistons vs Nets SGP

• Jalen Duren Over 17.5 points
• Cade Cunningham Over 9.5 assists
• Pistons team total Over 116.5
• Jalen Duren Over 10.5 rebounds

Pistons vs Nets odds

• Spread: Pistons -15.5 (-110) | Nets +15.5 (-110)
• Moneyline: Pistons -1200 | Nets +750
• Over/Under: Over 217.5 (-110) | Under 217.5 (-110)

Pistons vs Nets betting trend to know

Detroit has cashed the game total Under in 28 of its last 45 games (+10.40 Units / 21% ROI). Find more NBA betting trends for Pistons vs. Nets.

How to watch Pistons vs Nets

Pistons vs Nets latest injuries

This article originally appeared on Covers.com, read the full article here and view our best betting sites or check out our top sportsbook promos.

If Indiana can be a football school, then why can’t Florida be a basketball school? The Gators were selling out the O'Connell Center this season, while lording over the SEC.

Todd Golden is looking to emulate Billy Donovan and guide the Gators to back-to-back national championships. As the SEC Tournament arrives, Florida has won 11 straight and is making a beeline for a No. 1 seed in March Madness.

Toppmeyer: March Madness loses its first Cinderella after 6 games in 6 days

Adams: No shortage of star power in SEC Tournament. What I'll be watching

In the meantime, can anyone stop Florida in Nashville?

On today’s basketball-themed episode of "SEC Football Unfiltered," a podcast from the USA TODAY Network, hosts Blake Toppmeyer and John Adams discuss top threats to Florida in the SEC Tournament and debate whether it’s hyperbolic to claim Florida is a basketball school.

Is Florida a basketball school?

Adams: For the moment, yes. Do you not remember the Gators holding up the trophy at the end of last basketball season? When you're hoisting the hoops hardware, and your football team is 29-34 the past five seasons, that's how you become a basketball school. As long as Golden is on Florida's sideline, Gators hoops is here to stay, too. Florida has better luck hiring basketball coaches than football coaches.

Toppmeyer: I strongly suspect football remains No. 1 in most Florida fans' hearts, but who doesn't like a winner? Since Urban Meyer left, the football team has let down Florida faithful as often as not, especially recently. Meanwhile, Florida basketball is a top-five job in the SEC, and Golden has made it look like a top-five job in the country. It's not an exaggeration to call Florida a basketball school — the past couple of years, anyway. A repeat national championship would strengthen that claim.

Is Florida basketball a serious threat to repeat as national champions?

Adams: Definitely. Within a deep SEC, Florida is the cream of the crop. Florida's frontcourt is as good as any team's.

Toppmeyer: Yes. I put Florida in the same group as Duke, Michigan and Arizona as the top-tier national title contenders. Everyone else is chasing those four.

Who's the top threat to Florida in the SEC Tournament?

Adams: Tennessee. With Vols star Nate Ament expected to be back for the conference tournament, Tennessee becomes the biggest challenger to Florida's throne.

Toppmeyer: Vanderbilt. The Commodores have several sharpshooters, including star guard Tyler Tanner. If they get cooking from 3-point range, look out.

Also in this episode

∎ The hosts weigh in on Bruce Pearl’s vendetta against Miami (Ohio).

∎ The hosts discuss the latest on March Madness expansion talk, and Adams explains why he likes the idea of a 76-team NCAA Tournament even less than he likes the idea of a 24-team playoff.

Where to listen to SEC Football Unfiltered

• Apple
• Spotify
• iHeart
• Google

Blake Toppmeyer is the USA TODAY Network's national college football columnist. John Adams is the senior sports columnist for the Knoxville News Sentinel. Subscribe to the SEC Football Unfiltered podcast, and check out the SEC Unfiltered newsletter, delivered straight to your inbox.

This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Todd Golden (and Billy Napier) turn Florida Gators into basketball school

If Tim Duncan was a normal basketball star, NBA history would be totally different. Anyone else who had Duncan’s level of individual success in college would have jumped to the NBA as soon as possible.

Duncan could have been the top pick in the 1996 NBA Draft or even the 1995 NBA Draft had he chosen to leave Wake Forest after his sophomore or junior season. Had he done so, the hypothetical ripple effect is wild. Duncan entering the NBA in ’96 would have changed the futures of everyone from Allen Iverson to Steve Nash to Kobe Bryant and their respective draft teams.

But Tim Duncan had unusual priorities as a player, a student, and a son, and because of that, he made an extremely unusual choice that, to his credit, played out even better than he could have hoped. Let’s go inside Tim Duncan’s unique, history-changing decision to stay in school.

HOUSTON (AP) — Randy Arozarena had vulgar words for Seattle teammate Cal Raleigh after he was left hanging at the World Baseball Classic.

Arozarena, a two-time All-Star outfielder, seemingly lashed out at Raleigh after the Team USA catcher did not accept a handshake before an at-bat in the United States’ 5-3 win over Mexico.

Speaking to Mexican journalist Luis Gilbert in Spanish, Arozarena said Raleigh “has to thank God that he has nice parents, well educated,” and said he recently hugged them during a friendly greeting at the team hotel.

He then used profane Cuban and Mexican slang to insult Raleigh before pivoting to English and saying Raleigh could shove his “good to see you” in his rear. Arozarena was born in Cuba but defected to Mexico to pursue an MLB career.

Arozarena had reached down to greet Raleigh in his catcher's squat at home plate, and Raleigh declined to offer his hand back. Raleigh appeared to say something to Arozarena during the exchange at the plate that could have set off the Mexican star.

Arozarena appeared to be visibly upset at Raleigh, though it wasn’t totally clear if he was just having fun at his teammates’ expense. The pair have been teammates since Arozarena was traded from Tampa Bay to Seattle during the 2024 season.

Aaron Judge hit a two-run homer and Roman Anthony added a three-run drive in a big third inning to lead the United States to the win. The U.S. improved to 3-0 and will meet Italy (2-0) on Tuesday night, seeking to secure a spot in the quarterfinals in Houston this weekend.

Jarren Duran homered twice for Mexico (2-1), which will face Italy on Wednesday night in the last game of Group B play.

___

AP MLB: https://apnews.com/hub/mlb

And just like that, the Nets took care of business yet again! We’re streaking! The Memphis Grizzlies were lacking their eight highest paid players. So, Brooklyn used a balance of perimeter offense and size down low to literally out man the Grizzlies. As I predicted, Day’Ron Sharpe did his thing with 19 points on 8-of-11 shooting, which means I can now deem myself the official fortune teller of the franchise! Nolan Traore also had a great game with a 17 point performance. 

With all the smiles and bench celebrations the Nets had last night, tonight brings a reality check. They will take on the Detroit Pistons. No, this will not be the same banged up Pistons team that fell short to Brooklyn two games back. Tonight, this will be a Cade Cunningham-led Pistons squad that is looking to make a strong push in the playoffs. As the No. 1 seed, Detroit will look to assert its dominance as a potential championship contender.

Where to Watch

Catch the action on the YES Network and NBA League Pass, as well as streaming on the Gotham Sports App.

Injury Report

Don’t know about the Nets just yet, but we do know that Egor Demin won’t be playing. He’s out for the rest of the season. Michael Porter Jr. was out last night for rest so presumably he’ll be back.

For the Pistons, our old buddy Caris Levert (left wrist sprain) and Ausar Thompson (right ankle sprain) will be out.

The Game

A couple of seasons ago, the Detroit Pistons had a record of 14-68. The situation was so bad, that Cade Cunningham went viral for his distraught at his own franchise after they had lost their 25th straight game.

Even three straight years with the NBA’s worst record didn’t help in the lottery. They kept falling to No. 5, the worst possible luck.

Now, the Pistons hold the best record in the Eastern Conference, Cunningham has transformed into an MVP candidate, and the city of Detroit now has something that could remind them of that championship taste they had back in 2004.

While there are other teams that basketball minds believe are a step further along than the Pistons, like the Knicks and the Boston Celtics, who now have Jayson Tatum back. That said, the future in Motor City is looking very scary considering that Cunningham is only 24 and his Robin in Jalen Duren is 22.

Indeed, the New Bad Boys have special motivation to kick Brooklyn’s butt following that ignominious loss a couple of days back and that loss is part of an ongoing four-game losing streak. There’s no panic (yet) in Motor City but a loss to the 16-win Nets would probably bring it on. For Brooklyn, the motivation is simple as well: they have the chance at a three-game winning streak, a first this season.

Ausar Thompson is arguably the best athlete in the NBA, the only one who could take his place is his twin in Houston. , injured his ankle last week against the San Antonio Spurs. Since then, Detroit has lost a generational defender who can guard multiple positions. With MPJ possibly back, this can lead to him getting many more clean looks and chances to get his teammates involved. Brooklyn lost some of its shooting with Egor now out for the rest of the season, but if Porter Jr. can balance creating offense for himself and for others, this can be a closer game than we think.

Player to Watch

Tobias Harris is the quintessential role player at this point in his career and with injuries to the Pistons core, many in Detroit see him as the key guy to step up and bridge the gap. Now 33, he can still make a point both on the court and in the locker room. Sports Illustrated this week suggested that the Pistons need him now and in the post-season.

Throughout his NBA career, Tobias Harris has proven to be a reliable role player, however he’s also shown flashes of inconsistency. Just ask Philadelphia 76ers fans, who Harris played for from 2018 to 2023. In the Pistons’ recent loss to the Miami Heat, Harris scored nine points, three blocks, and one rebound. 

As the team’s third leading scorer, Harris has the opportunity to be a difference maker for the Pistons. His offensive performance, along with Cunningham’s and Duren’s, will fuel a playoff run for the Pistons. One poor performance by Harris in a postseason game could be the difference between the Pistons winning a playoff series and being eliminated. 

Look for the Pistons to look to him tonight to pull it together.

The Vault

With Detroit coming to Brooklyn, I think it’s a good time to honor one of the greatest hip hop songs of all time with two of arguably the greatest rappers of all time, who are from Brooklyn and Detroit. Enjoy.

More reading: Detroit Bad Boys, SB Nation NBA, New York Post, New York Daily News, Clutch Points, Nets Wire, Steve’s Newsletter

• Brooklyn Nets Game Notes – Brooklyn Nets
• Detroit Pistons Game Notes – Detroit Pistons
• Detroit takes on Brooklyn, looks to halt 4-game slide – AP
• Jordi Fernandez explains why Nets rode veteran-heavy rotation to win despite tight tank race – Erik Slater – Clutch Points