The next step for five-star guards Darius Acuff Jr. and Meleek Thomas is to step foot on campus, as the two Arkansas signees competed in the McDonald's All-American Game on Tuesday night. Acuff and Thomas were pitted against each other, as Acuff played for the West Team while Thomas played for the East Team. The West Team won 105-92, which ended a four-game skid against the East Team.
Kings vs. Wizards Predictions: Odds, expert picks, recent stats, trends and best bets for April 2
It’s Wednesday, April 2, and the Sacramento Kings (36-39) and Washington Wizards (16-59) are all set to square off from Capital One Arena in Washington.
The Kings are currently 17-20 on the road with a point differential of 0, while the Wizards have a 2-8 record in their last ten games at home. Sacramento won the only meeting with Washington by 23 points this season.
Sacramento is 1-6 over the last seven games, including a two-point loss to Indiana on Monday. Washington has dropped the past three games and eight of the previous nine.
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- Date: Wednesday, April 2, 2025
- Time: 7:00PM EST
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- City: Washington, DC
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Game odds for Kings vs. Wizards
The latest odds as of Wednesday:
- Odds: Kings (-714), Wizards (+508)
- Spread: Kings -12.5
- Over/Under: 231 points
That gives the Kings an implied team point total of 120.98, and the Wizards 114.47.
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Expert picks & predictions for Wednesday’s Kings vs. Wizards game
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Vaughn Dalzell (@VmoneySports) leans the Kings to cover:
"The Kings are coming off a tough two-point loss to the Pacers in a game that Sacramento should have won. This is an ideal matchup for the Kings to roll the Wizards and get back in the winning column. It's Kings or pass for me."
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Here are the best bets our model is projecting for today’s Kings & Wizards game:
- Moneyline: NBC Sports Bet is recommending a play on the Sacramento Kings on the Moneyline.
- Spread: NBC Sports Bet is leaning towards a play ATS on the Washington Wizards at +12.5.
- Total: NBC Sports Bet is staying away from a play on the Game Total of 231.
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Important stats, trends & insights to know ahead of Kings vs. Wizards on Wednesday
- The Wizards have lost 18 of their last 20 home games
- The Under is 7-3 in the Kings' last 10 road games
- The Kings have failed to cover in 43 of their 75 games this season
- The Kings have failed to cover in 43 of their 75 games this season
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Pelicans vs. Clippers Predictions: Odds, recent stats, trends, best bets for April 2
New Orleans Pelicans vs. Los Angeles Clippers Preview
The New Orleans Pelicans (21-54) and Los Angeles Clippers (43-32) are all set to square off from Intuit Dome in Inglewood.
Zion Williamson and CJ McCullom have both been shut down for the season.
The Clippers are in great shape and playing very good basketball. They have won eight of their last 10 games.
The Pelicans are currently 7-30 on the road with a point differential of -9, while the Clippers have a 8-2 record in their last ten games at home.
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- Date: Wednesday, April 2, 2025
- Time: 10:30PM EST
- Site: Intuit Dome
- City: Inglewood, CA
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Game odds for Pelicans vs. Clippers
The latest odds as of Wednesday:
- Odds: Pelicans (+1020), Clippers (-2000)
- Spread: Clippers -18
- Over/Under: 218 points
That gives the Pelicans an implied team point total of 108.2, and the Clippers 117.57.
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Expert picks & predictions for Wednesday's Pelicans vs. Clippers game
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Here are the best bets our model is projecting for today’s Pelicans & Clippers game:
- Moneyline: NBC Sports Bet is staying away from a play on the Moneyline.
- Spread: NBC Sports Bet is leaning towards a play ATS on the New Orleans Pelicans at +18.
- Total: NBC Sports Bet is staying away from a play on the Game Total of 218.
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Important stats, trends & insights to know ahead of Pelicans vs. Clippers on Wednesday
- The Pelicans have won 5 straight games at the Clippers
- The Over is 28-20 in the Pelicans' matchups against Western Conference teams this season
- The Pelicans have covered the Spread in 16 of their last 19 games against the Clippers
- The Pelicans are on a 5-game win streak at the Clippers
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Hornets vs. Pacers Predictions: Odds, expert picks, recent stats, trends and best bets for April 2
It’s Wednesday, April 2, and the Charlotte Hornets (19-56) and Indiana Pacers (44-31) are all set to square off from Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis.
The Hornets are currently 7-30 on the road with a point differential of -8, while the Pacers have a 9-1 record in their last ten games at home. Charlotte is 2-0 against Indiana this season with wins of 20 and four points.
Charlotte snapped a five-game losing streak on Monday with a four-point win over Utah. Indiana is 7-2 over the last nine games and coming off a two-point comeback win over Sacramento on Monday.
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- Date: Wednesday, April 2, 2025
- Time: 7:00PM EST
- Site: Gainbridge Fieldhouse
- City: Indianapolis, IN
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Game odds for Hornets vs. Pacers
The latest odds as of Wednesday:
- Odds: Hornets (+677), Pacers (-1064)
- Spread: Pacers -14.5
- Over/Under: 225 points
That gives the Hornets an implied team point total of 111.57, and the Pacers 119.13.
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Expert picks & predictions for Wednesday’s Hornets vs. Pacers game
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Vaughn Dalzell (@VmoneySports) leans the Pacers to cover:
"Indiana lost both meetings with Charlotte by four and 20 points, and I would not be shocked if the Pacers win this game by 24 points. This is the get-back matchup and Charlotte is resting or decreasing most of their starters' minutes in the third and fourth quarters, so they are clearly tanking. This is an Indiana or pass spot as they are 2.0 games over the Pistons, who take on the Thunder tonight. This is a must-win for the Pacers."
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Here are the best bets our model is projecting for today’s Hornets & Pacers game:
- Moneyline: NBC Sports Bet is staying away from a play on the Moneyline.
- Spread: NBC Sports Bet is leaning towards a play ATS on the Charlotte Hornets at +14.5.
- Total: NBC Sports Bet is leaning towards a play on the under on the Game Total of 225.
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Important stats, trends & insights to know ahead of Hornets vs. Pacers on Wednesday
- The Hornets have lost 5 straight road games
- Each of the last 4 matchups between the Hornets and the Pacers have stayed under the Total
- The Hornets have failed to cover in 8 of their last 10 games (80%) as an underdog
- Each of the last 4 matchups between the Hornets and the Pacers have stayed under the Total
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Spurs vs. Nuggets Predictions: Odds, recent stats, trends, best bets for April 2
San Antonio Spurs vs. Denver Nuggets Preview
The San Antonio Spurs (31-44) and Denver Nuggets (47-29) are all set to square off from Ball Arena in Denver.
Last night, the Denver Nuggets and the Minnesota Timberwolves had a game for the ages. They played two double overtimes, and Nikola Jokic had a 60-point double-double. Unfortunately for the Nuggets, they fouled a three-point shooter as time expired and lost the game.
They will likely be extremely shorthanded in this game.
The Spurs also are on a back-to-back, after losing to the Orlando Magic last night.
The Spurs are currently 11-24 on the road with a point differential of -3, while the Nuggets have a 5-5 record in their last ten games at home.
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- Date: Wednesday, April 2, 2025
- Time: 9:00PM EST
- Site: Ball Arena
- City: Denver, CO
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Game odds for Spurs vs. Nuggets
The latest odds as of Wednesday:
- Odds: Spurs (+310), Nuggets (-398)
- Spread: Nuggets -9.5
- Over/Under: 231 points
That gives the Spurs an implied team point total of 114.34, and the Nuggets 119.3.
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Expert picks & predictions for Wednesday's Spurs vs. Nuggets game
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Brad Thomas (@MrBradThomas) is leaning towards Spurs +9.5…
Thomas: “This game is gross. I don’t have a strong lean, but it should be a fade to consider when a team is on a back-to-back and played double overtime in the game before. Especially with the limited availability of players.”
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Here are the best bets our model is projecting for today’s Spurs & Nuggets game:
- Moneyline: NBC Sports Bet is recommending a play on the Denver Nuggets on the Moneyline.
- Spread: NBC Sports Bet is leaning towards a play ATS on the San Antonio Spurs at +9.5.
- Total: NBC Sports Bet is leaning towards a play on the under on the Game Total of 231.
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Important stats, trends & insights to know ahead of Spurs vs. Nuggets on Wednesday
- The Nuggets have won 4 of their last 5 matchups against Western Conference Southwest Division teams
- 6 of the Spurs' last 8 road matchups against the Nuggets have stayed under the Total
- The Spurs have covered in 10 of their 16 matchups against Western Conference Northwest Division teams this season
- The Nuggets are 3-7 against the spread in their last 10 games
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Heat vs. Celtics Predictions: Odds, expert picks, recent stats, trends and best bets for April 2
It’s Wednesday, April 2, and the Miami Heat (34-41) and Boston Celtics (56-19) are all set to square off from TD Garden in Boston.
The Heat are currently 15-22 on the road with a point differential of 0, while the Celtics have an 8-2 record in their last ten games at home. Boston has won all three meetings versus Miami this season by double-digits.
The Celtics have won nine straight games entering this matchup, while the Heat are on a five-game winning streak.
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- Date: Wednesday, April 2, 2025
- Time: 7:30PM EST
- Site: TD Garden
- City: Boston, MA
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Game odds for Heat vs. Celtics
The latest odds as of Wednesday:
- Odds: Heat (+425), Celtics (-578)
- Spread: Celtics -11
- Over/Under: 214 points
That gives the Heat an implied team point total of 105.95, and the Celtics 111.69.
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Expert picks & predictions for Wednesday’s Heat vs. Celtics game
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Vaughn Dalzell (@VmoneySports) leans the Celtics to cover:
"Both teams are on winning streaks and while Miami earning five consecutive wins might be surprising, it isn't really when you look at who they beat. Miami has beaten Charlotte, Golden State, Atlanta, Philadelphia, and Washington in that stretch. Boston is superior to those squads and I think the double-digit spread implies that. It's Boston or pass for me."
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Here are the best bets our model is projecting for today’s Heat & Celtics game:
- Moneyline: NBC Sports Bet is leaning towards a play on the Boston Celtics on the Moneyline.
- Spread: NBC Sports Bet is leaning towards a play ATS on the Miami Heat at +11.
- Total: NBC Sports Bet is staying away from a play on the Game Total of 214.
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Important stats, trends & insights to know ahead of Heat vs. Celtics on Wednesday
- The Celtics have won 13 of their last 20 home games
- The Heat's last 3 versus the Celtics have stayed under the Total
- The Heat have covered in their last 5 games
- The Heat have covered as an underdog 3 times in a row
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Knicks vs. Cavaliers Predictions: Odds, expert picks, recent stats, trends and best bets for April 2
It’s Wednesday, April 2, and the New York Knicks (48-27) and Cleveland Cavaliers (60-15) are all set to square off from Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse in Cleveland.
The Knicks are currently 22-15 on the road with a point differential of 4, while the Cavaliers have an 8-2 record in their last ten games at home. Cleveland has won both meetings versus New York by six and 37 points.
New York is on a three-game winning streak and is 5-1 over the last six games, including a 14-point win over the 76ers last night. Cleveland is 4-1 over the past five games and coming off a five-point win over the Clippers on Sunday.
We’ve got all the info and analysis you need to know ahead of the game, including the latest info on how to catch tipoff, odds, recent team performance, player stats, and of course, our predictions, picks & best bets for the game from our modeling tools and staff of experts.
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Game details & how to watch Knicks vs. Cavaliers live today
- Date: Wednesday, April 2, 2025
- Time: 7:00PM EST
- Site: Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse
- City: Cleveland, OH
- Network/Streaming: ESPN
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Game odds for Knicks vs. Cavaliers
The latest odds as of Wednesday:
- Odds: Knicks (+404), Cavaliers (-549)
- Spread: Cavaliers -10.5
- Over/Under: 230 points
That gives the Knicks an implied team point total of 113.96, and the Cavaliers 119.44.
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Expert picks & predictions for Wednesday’s Knicks vs. Cavaliers game
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Vaughn Dalzell (@VmoneySports) leans the Cavs on the spread and Mobley Over his stocks prop:
"The Knicks playing last night as -14 point favorites then turning around and being 10-point underdogs is not ideal. The Knicks are not full strength and it'll be a tough task to hang with the Cavs. Evan Mobley is coming off a three-block game and had four combined blocks and steals in the previous meeting versus New York, plus three blocks in the first meeting. If you get +100 or better on his Over 2.5 blocks and steals prop, that's another lean of mine as he continues to build his Defensive Player of the Year campaign."
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Here are the best bets our model is projecting for today’s Knicks & Cavaliers game:
- Moneyline: NBC Sports Bet is recommending a play on the Cleveland Cavaliers on the Moneyline.
- Spread: NBC Sports Bet is leaning towards a play ATS on the New York Knicks at +10.5.
- Total: NBC Sports Bet is leaning towards a play on the under on the Game Total of 230.
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Important stats, trends & insights to know ahead of Knicks vs. Cavaliers on Wednesday
- The Cavaliers have won 12 of their last 14 games when having a two-day rest advantage
- The Over is 20-17 in the Knicks' road games this season
- The Cavaliers have covered in 11 of their 17 matches against Eastern Conference Atlantic Division teams this season
- The Cavaliers have won 12 of their last 15 home games but could be pushed by a New York Knicks outfit who head to the Rocket Arena following five wins in their last six.
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Hawks vs. Mavericks Predictions: Odds, recent stats, trends, and best bets for April 2
Atlanta Hawks vs. Dallas Mavericks Preview
The Atlanta Hawks (36-39) and Dallas Mavericks (37-39) are all set to square off from American Airlines Center in Dallas.
The Hawks are coming off an embarrassing home loss to the Portland Trail Blazers last night. They must turn around and play on the road against the Mavericks.
The Hawks are currently 17-20 on the road with a point differential of -2, while the Mavericks have a 4-6 record in their last ten games at home.
We’ve got all the info and analysis you need to know ahead of the game, including the latest info on the how to catch tipoff, odds, recent team performance, player stats, and of course, our predictions, picks & best bets for the game from our modeling tools and staff of experts.
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- Date: Wednesday, April 2, 2025
- Time: 8:30PM EST
- Site: American Airlines Center
- City: Dallas, TX
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Game odds for Hawks vs. Mavericks
The latest odds as of Wednesday:
- Odds: Hawks (+140), Mavericks (-165)
- Spread: Mavericks -4
- Over/Under: 237 points
That gives the Hawks an implied team point total of 117.67, and the Mavericks 119.75.
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Expert picks & predictions for Wednesday's Hawks vs. Mavericks game
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Here are the best bets our model is projecting for today’s Hawks & Mavericks game:
- Moneyline: NBC Sports Bet is recommending a play on the Dallas Mavericks on the Moneyline.
- Spread: NBC Sports Bet is leaning towards a play ATS on the Atlanta Hawks at +4.
- Total: NBC Sports Bet is leaning towards a play on the under on the Game Total of 237.
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Important stats, trends & insights to know ahead of Hawks vs. Mavericks on Wednesday
- The Mavericks have lost 4 of their last 5 home games
- 7 of the Hawks' last 8 road games have gone over the Total
- The Hawks have covered the spread in 4 of their last 5 games against teams with better records
- The Mavericks have won 4 of their last 5 matchups against Eastern Conference Southeast Division teams
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Pistons vs. Thunder Predictions: Odds, recent stats, trends and, best bets for April 2
Detroit Pistons vs. Oklahoma City Thunder Preview
The Detroit Pistons (42-33) and Oklahoma City Thunder (63-12) are all set to square off from Paycom Center in Oklahoma City.
The Pistons are having a great season. They are fifth in the Eastern Conference and just a few wins away from clinching a playoff berth. They have won six of their last 10 games and will be playing in the playoffs for the first time since the 2018-2019 season.
The Thunder have the best record in the NBA and continue to roll. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is on his way to his first league MVP.
The Pistons are currently 21-17 on the road with a point differential of 2, while the Thunder have a 8-2 record in their last ten games at home.
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Game details & how to watch Pistons vs. Thunder live today
- Date: Wednesday, April 2, 2025
- Time: 9:30PM EST
- Site: Paycom Center
- City: Oklahoma City, OK
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Game odds for Pistons vs. Thunder
The latest odds as of Wednesday:
- Odds: Pistons (+715), Thunder (-1136)
- Spread: Thunder -14.5
- Over/Under: 231 points
That gives the Pistons an implied team point total of 114.61, and the Thunder 122.16.
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Expert picks & predictions for Wednesday's Pistons vs. Thunder game
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Brad Thomas (@MrBradThomas) is leaning towards Thunder -13…
Thomas: “The Thunder get to play the shorthanded Pistons at home. They have covered in five straight, and continue to be the best team in the NBA. Without Cade Cunningham, the Pistons have an uphill battle just to cover the spread.”
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Here are the best bets our model is projecting for today’s Pistons & Thunder game:
- Moneyline: NBC Sports Bet is staying away from a play on the Moneyline.
- Spread: NBC Sports Bet is leaning towards a play ATS on the Detroit Pistons at +14.5.
- Total: NBC Sports Bet is leaning towards a play on the under on the Game Total of 231.
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Important stats, trends & insights to know ahead of Pistons vs. Thunder on Wednesday
- The Thunder have won 5 straight home games
- 6 of the Pistons' last 8 matchups with the Thunder have stayed under the Total
- The Pistons have covered in 23 of their 38 road games this season
- The Thunder have won 17 of their last 20 games at home
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Embiid to undergo arthroscopic surgery on knee, Sixers say
Embiid to undergo arthroscopic surgery on knee, Sixers say originally appeared on NBC Sports Philadelphia
Joel Embiid has decided on his next step.
The Sixers released the following statement Wednesday on their star center, who was ruled out for the season on Feb. 28 because of persistent left knee problems:
“Following consultations with medical experts, it has been determined that Joel Embiid will undergo arthroscopic surgery next week to address his left knee. Further updates will be provided following the procedure.”
ESPN’s Shams Charania reported Embiid “will be re-evaluated in six weeks and is expected to make a full recovery.”
Embiid had been considering treatment options. Sixers head coach Nick Nurse recently said that the team’s vice president of athlete care, Simon Rice, was also a key part of those conversations with doctors.
Embiid publicly indicated multiple times this season that non-surgical approaches were not working and his knee continued to bother him. He ultimately played in just 19 games for the injury-riddled Sixers, who have fallen far out of playoff contention.
“I wish I could play every game,” Embiid said on Feb. 4. “My goal is to be available and play every game. Whatever God decides, from that point on, I can’t control it. I can only control what I can do every single day, what I should focus on, what keeps me on the floor. And whatever happens, happens.
“I don’t really worry about how many games I’m going to play, how much I’m going to be available. The goal is to be available every single night and if God wants it to happen, good. If he doesn’t, back to the drawing board.”
The Sixers went 8-11 in his appearances and Embiid averaged 23.8 points, 8.2 rebounds and 4.5 assists. For the most part, he did not come close to reaching the MVP contender level he’d grown accustomed to over the prior four seasons.
“The way I was playing a year ago is not the way I’m playing right now and it sucks,” Embiid said on Feb. 20. “But I believe I probably need to fix the problem and I’ll be back at that level. But it’s hard to have the trust when you’re not yourself.
“I’m not as dominant as I was a couple months ago, but that doesn’t mean I still can’t have a lot of impact on the game. … But my dominant self, I’ll get there. It’s just tough because you know you can do so much more. There’s no excuses; it’s just the way it is. Just got to keep finding ways to figure it out and get better.”
Last February, Embiid underwent surgery on his left lateral meniscus. He returned for the end of the regular season and the playoffs, then played in the Paris Olympics and earned a gold medal with Team USA.
He missed the beginning of the 2024-25 regular season. The Sixers started horrendously and never truly recovered. They’ve used an NBA-record 52 different starting lineups and are 23-53 overall.
Along with Embiid, Paul George (adductor and left knee injuries), Jared McCain (left lateral meniscus surgery) and Eric Gordon (right wrist surgery) have been ruled out for the remainder of the year. Tyrese Maxey hasn’t played since March 3 because of a right finger sprain.
Joel Embiid to undergo arthroscopic surgery on knee, Sixers say
Joel Embiid to undergo arthroscopic surgery on knee, Sixers say originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston
Joel Embiid has decided on his next step.
The Sixers released the following statement Wednesday on their star center, who was ruled out for the season on Feb. 28 because of persistent left knee problems:
“Following consultations with medical experts, it has been determined that Joel Embiid will undergo arthroscopic surgery next week to address his left knee. Further updates will be provided following the procedure.”
ESPN’s Shams Charania reported Embiid “will be re-evaluated in six weeks and is expected to make a full recovery.”
Embiid had been considering treatment options. Sixers head coach Nick Nurse recently said that the team’s vice president of athlete care, Simon Rice, was also a key part of those conversations with doctors.
Embiid publicly indicated multiple times this season that non-surgical approaches were not working and his knee continued to bother him. He ultimately played in just 19 games for the injury-riddled Sixers, who have fallen far out of playoff contention.
“I wish I could play every game,” Embiid said on Feb. 4. “My goal is to be available and play every game. Whatever God decides, from that point on, I can’t control it. I can only control what I can do every single day, what I should focus on, what keeps me on the floor. And whatever happens, happens.
“I don’t really worry about how many games I’m going to play, how much I’m going to be available. The goal is to be available every single night and if God wants it to happen, good. If he doesn’t, back to the drawing board.”
The Sixers went 8-11 in his appearances and Embiid averaged 23.8 points, 8.2 rebounds and 4.5 assists. For the most part, he did not come close to reaching the MVP contender level he’d grown accustomed to over the prior four seasons.
“The way I was playing a year ago is not the way I’m playing right now and it sucks,” Embiid said on Feb. 20. “But I believe I probably need to fix the problem and I’ll be back at that level. But it’s hard to have the trust when you’re not yourself.
“I’m not as dominant as I was a couple months ago, but that doesn’t mean I still can’t have a lot of impact on the game. … But my dominant self, I’ll get there. It’s just tough because you know you can do so much more. There’s no excuses; it’s just the way it is. Just got to keep finding ways to figure it out and get better.”
Last February, Embiid underwent surgery on his left lateral meniscus. He returned for the end of the regular season and the playoffs, then played in the Paris Olympics and earned a gold medal with Team USA.
He missed the beginning of the 2024-25 regular season. The Sixers started horrendously and never truly recovered. They’ve used an NBA-record 52 different starting lineups and are 23-53 overall.
Along with Embiid, Paul George (adductor and left knee injuries), Jared McCain (left lateral meniscus surgery) and Eric Gordon (right wrist surgery) have been ruled out for the remainder of the year. Tyrese Maxey hasn’t played since March 3 because of a right finger sprain.
Former Knicks star Carmelo Anthony elected to Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame Class of 2025: report
Carmelo Anthony is a first-ballot Hall of Famer.
According to ESPN’s Shams Charania, Anthony has been notified that he’s been elected to the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame Class of 2025.
Anthony, who played parts of seven seasons with the Knicks, was a 10-time All-Star who ended up playing 19 seasons in the NBA with six different teams. He finished his career 10th on the NBA’s all-time scoring list with 28,289 points.
Acquired by the Knicks during the 2010-11 season in a blockbuster trade with the Denver Nuggets, Anthony helped the Knicks get back to the playoffs that season for the first time since 2003-04.
The peak of Anthony’s time in New York was the 2012-13 season, when the Knicks won 54 regular season games and advanced to the Eastern Conference Semifinals for the first time since 1999-2000.
In 412 regular season games as a Knick, Anthony averaged 24.7 points, 7.0 rebounds, and 3.2 assists per game.
Jazz vs. Rockets Predictions: Odds, recent stats, trends and best bets for April 2
Utah Jazz vs. Houston Rockets Preview
The Utah Jazz (16-60) and Houston Rockets (49-27) are all set to square off from Toyota Center in Houston.
The Jazz will be without Lauri Markkanen for at least seven days. He’s been ruled out due to injury.
The Rockets are coming off a loss on Monday against the Los Angeles Lakers. Before that loss, the Rockets had won three straight.
The Jazz are currently 7-30 on the road with a point differential of -9, while the Rockets have a 8-2 record in their last ten games at home.
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Game details & how to watch Jazz vs. Rockets live today
- Date: Wednesday, April 2, 2025
- Time: 8:00PM EST
- Site: Toyota Center
- City: Houston, TX
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Game odds for Jazz vs. Rockets
The latest odds as of Wednesday:
- Odds: Jazz (+1058), Rockets (-2083)
- Spread: Rockets -17.5
- Over/Under: 225 points
That gives the Jazz an implied team point total of 111.74, and the Rockets 120.85.
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Expert picks & predictions for Wednesday's Jazz vs. Rockets game
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Brad Thomas (@MrBradThomas) is betting on Johnny Juzang over 8.5 points…
Thomas: “With the Jazz shorthanded and a spread of 16.5, Juzang could see extended minutes in this contest.”
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Here are the best bets our model is projecting for today’s Jazz & Rockets game:
- Moneyline: NBC Sports Bet is staying away from a play on the Moneyline.
- Spread: NBC Sports Bet is leaning towards a play ATS on the Utah Jazz at +17.5.
- Total: NBC Sports Bet is staying away from a play on the Game Total of 225.
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Important stats, trends & insights to know ahead of Jazz vs. Rockets on Wednesday
- The Jazz have lost 6 games in a row
- The Under is 5-0 in the Jazz's last 5 road games
- The Rockets are 40-36 against the spread this season
- The Jazz's last 5 road games have stayed under the Total
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Arenas admits watching Steph's 50-burger over son's All-American game
Arenas admits watching Steph's 50-burger over son's All-American game originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area
Warriors superstar Steph Curry’s 50-burger caught everyone’s attention on Tuesday night.
One admirer was retried three-time NBA All-Star and former Golden State guard Gilbert Arenas. He spent his evening watching his son and USC commit Alijah play in the 2025 McDonald’s All-American Game at Barclays Center, but admitted his mind partially was elsewhere.
“I’m here at [2025 McDonald’s All-American Game] watching, everybody’s here, but (inaudible) all that,” Arenas said in a video shared to his X account. “Steph. Fifty-two. Fifty-two, eight and 10. Oh my God. Unreal. Ugh. I’m out here watching high school basketball; I know it’s the top 24, but they’re not Steph. They’re not out here being Steph – I mean, maybe combined. But 52 … congratulations, man.”
Aye Steph Curry, I stopped watching my son at McDonald's to tune in 🤷🏾♂️ Good shyt (50/10/8) 🔥 🗣️Lakers in 4 😂 pic.twitter.com/zCzUG7CTJj
— Gilbert Arenas (@NoChillGilZero) April 2, 2025
Who can blame Arenas?
For the All-American game’s West squad, Alijah finished with a formidable 11 points on 4-for-9 shooting from the field; but, sorry kid, you played on the same night as Curry.
In the Warriors’ 134-125 win over the Memphis Grizzlies at FedExForum, the four-time NBA champion finished with 52 points – on 16-of-31 shooting from the field, 12 of 20 on 3-point shots and 8 of 8 on free throws – with 10 rebounds, eight assists, five steals and one block.
Arenas couldn’t help but monitor Curry’s night. He also begged Golden State’s No. 30 to throw on the Los Angeles Lakers’ purple and gold, in what would be a universe Dub Nation, among others, couldn’t fathom.
“Listen, come on to the Lake Show so I can put you [as the] all-time GOAT,” Arenas pleaded. “I’ll put you in front of [Michael] Jordan for sure. For sure. Just put that Lakers jersey on … please. But congratulations, sir. Amazing.”
Don’t fret, though; Arenas made sure his son was recognized and was up front and center in supporting him at the All-American game and on his social media accounts.
Had to Switch and get that Game Worn Arenas Arenas Mcdonalds Jersey 🗣️Going in the Studio 🔥🔥 #mcdaaghttps://t.co/I6xlYZTt8Qpic.twitter.com/LZJmvMLUzC
— Gilbert Arenas (@NoChillGilZero) April 2, 2025
Final Four best bets, odds, picks, lines: Respected bettors give their best bets for Saturday’s Final Four games
Sharp handicappers share their best bets for the Final Four of the 2025 NCAA tournament.