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Grizzlies fire head coach Taylor Jenkins with 9 games left in regular season

Grizzlies fire head coach Taylor Jenkins with 9 games left in regular season originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston

The Memphis Grizzlies announced they have parted ways with head coach Taylor Jenkins.

Jenkins, 40, became Grizzlies head coach in 2019 after spending five seasons as an assistant coach with the Atlanta Hawks and one season as an assistant with the Milwaukee Bucks.

He went 250-214 in the regular season with Memphis, making him the winningest head coach in franchise history, and guided the team to three playoff berths. He also finished second in NBA Coach of the Year voting in 2021-22.

Memphis is poised to make the playoffs once again in 2024-25. The team sits at 44-29, putting them in a tie with the Los Angeles Lakers for the fourth spot in the Western Conference standings despite the team battling injuries across the roster. The team has lost four of its last five games and is 8-11 since the All-Star break.

With just nine games remaining in the regular season, the Grizzlies will now look to different leadership.

“I’m genuinely appreciative of Taylor’s contributions to this team and this city over the past six seasons,” Grizzlies president and GM of basketball operations Zach Kleiman said in a statement. “This was a difficult decision given the consistent and tangible development of our players and overall success under Taylor’s leadership. I wish Taylor the very best going forward.”

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Grizzlies fire head coach Taylor Jenkins with 9 games left in regular season

Grizzlies fire head coach Taylor Jenkins with 9 games left in regular season originally appeared on NBC Sports Philadelphia

The Memphis Grizzlies announced they have parted ways with head coach Taylor Jenkins.

Jenkins, 40, became Grizzlies head coach in 2019 after spending five seasons as an assistant coach with the Atlanta Hawks and one season as an assistant with the Milwaukee Bucks.

He went 250-214 in the regular season with Memphis, making him the winningest head coach in franchise history, and guided the team to three playoff berths. He also finished second in NBA Coach of the Year voting in 2021-22.

Memphis is poised to make the playoffs once again in 2024-25. The team sits at 44-29, putting them in a tie with the Los Angeles Lakers for the fourth spot in the Western Conference standings despite the team battling injuries across the roster. The team has lost four of its last five games and is 8-11 since the All-Star break.

With just nine games remaining in the regular season, the Grizzlies will now look to different leadership.

“I’m genuinely appreciative of Taylor’s contributions to this team and this city over the past six seasons,” Grizzlies president and GM of basketball operations Zach Kleiman said in a statement. “This was a difficult decision given the consistent and tangible development of our players and overall success under Taylor’s leadership. I wish Taylor the very best going forward.”

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Why Warriors' 2022 title was ‘sweetest' moment of Draymond's career

Why Warriors' 2022 title was ‘sweetest' moment of Draymond's career originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area

Warriors star Draymond Green has experienced the highest of highs during his 13-year NBA career, but one moment stands apart from the rest.

Golden State shocked the NBA world when it defeated the Boston Celtics in the 2022 NBA Finals, and Green recently explained on “Dubs Talk” why it was the most rewarding moment from his time in the league.

“I think the sweetest moment for me was winning the championship in 2022,” Green told NBC Sports Bay Area’s Monte Poole and Kerith Burke. “And the reason that was the sweetest moment for me was [that] I caught so much flak when [Kevin Durant] left. ‘You ran KD off, you’re an idiot.’ Like, it’s crazy that I caught flak for KD coming [to the Warriors]. ‘You cried to KD to get him to come here. You cried in the car. Go cry again.’ And then I caught flak for him leaving.

“And so with that, it was so deeply embedded in me that I wanted to prove that I can win again, because y’all are telling me I ruined this franchise because KD decided that he wanted to do something else with his life, that he wanted to live in a different city. He wanted a different challenge … and I catch flak for that, that [I] ruined the franchise. And so in saying that, I’m a competitor, so how do I shut all of those people up? You go win another championship. And so I think that was one of the biggest moments. Also, everybody saying, ‘Oh man, they’re done. They can’t do it again. It’s over.’

“To do that again, I’d say that’s one of the biggest moments.”

The Warriors built a dynasty thanks in part to Durant, winning two of their three NBA championships from 2015 to 2018 with Slim Reaper in the Bay. While many criticized Golden State for building a “super team” by signing Durant after their 2016 Finals loss to the Cleveland Cavaliers, Green also shouldered plenty of blame for Durant’s eventual departure in the summer of 2019 after a series of disagreements, culminating with a heated in-game exchange on Nov. 12, 2018.

There was plenty of disappointment — and losses — in the years after Durant, with NBA pundits and fans alike wondering if the Warriors ever would win again without him.

But in 2022 came another Larry O’Brien Trophy, and Steph Curry’s now-famous retort: “What they gonna say now?”

And for Green, that was the sweetest feeling.

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Clippers vs. Nets Predictions: Odds, expert picks, recent stats, trends and best bets for March 28

It’s Friday, March 28, and the Los Angeles Clippers (41-31) and Brooklyn Nets (23-50) are all set to square off from Barclays Center in Brooklyn.

The Clippers are currently 16-20 on the road with a point differential of 3, while the Nets have a 3-7 record in their last ten games at home. Los Angeles won the only meeting of the season, 126-67 on January 15. The Nets were held to 30.1% from the field and 17.9% from three in that loss to the Clippers.

Brooklyn has lost five straight games and eight of the previous nine contests. Los Angeles is 6-1 in the past seven games with the lone loss coming by two points to the Thunder.

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 Clippers vs. Nets live today

  • Date: Friday, March 28, 2025
  • Time: 7:30PM EST
  • Site: Barclays Center
  • City: Brooklyn, NY
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Game odds for Clippers vs. Nets

The latest odds as of Friday:

  • Odds: Clippers (-699), Nets (+498)
  • Spread:  Clippers -12.5
  • Over/Under: 215 points

That gives the Clippers an implied team point total of 112.97, and the Nets 106.45.

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Expert picks & predictions for Friday’s Clippers vs. Nets game

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Vaughn Dalzell (@VmoneySports) leans the Under between L.A. and Brooklyn:

"Backing the Clippers by double-digits is a tough ask most nights and the Nets are a tough team to bet on because they are capable of staying within the number. Over the last two games though, Brooklyn has scored 101 and 86 points, so they are trending in the wrong direction and Los Angeles prefers playing in the halfcourt offense. With five straight losses for the Nets, I'd lean toward the Clippers here, but I like the game Under more. I expect the Nets to score more than 67 points this time, but even 97 could be a stretch."

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Once the model is finished running, we put its projections next to the latest betting lines for the game to arrive at a relative confidence level for each wager.

Here are the best bets our model is projecting for today’s Clippers & Nets game:

  • Moneyline: NBC Sports Bet is recommending a play on the Los Angeles Clippers on the Moneyline.
  • Spread: NBC Sports Bet is leaning towards a play ATS on the Brooklyn Nets at +12.
  • Total: NBC Sports Bet is leaning towards a play on the over on the Game Total of 215.

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Important stats, trends & insights to know ahead of Clippers vs. Nets on Friday

  • The Clippers are on a streak of 3 straight road wins
  • The Over is 4-1 in the Clippers' last 5 road games
  • The Clippers have covered in 6 of their 9 matchups against Eastern Conference Atlantic Division teams this season
  • The Clippers have a winning record (18-8) in matchups against Eastern Conference teams this season

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Hornets vs. Raptors Predictions: Odds, expert picks, recent stats, trends and best bets for March 28

It’s Friday, March 28, and the Charlotte Hornets (18-54) and Toronto Raptors (26-47) are all set to square off from Scotiabank Arena in Toronto.

The Hornets are currently 7-28 on the road with a point differential of -8, while the Raptors have a 4-6 record in their last ten games at home. Charlotte won the only meetings this season 138-133 on October 30. This is the second of three meetings.

Toronto won the past two games after losing four straight to enter this matchup. Charlotte has lost three straight games and five of the past six.

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 Hornets vs. Raptors live today

  • Date: Friday, March 28, 2025
  • Time: 7:30PM EST
  • Site: Scotiabank Arena
  • City: Toronto, ON
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Game odds for Hornets vs. Raptors

The latest odds as of Friday:

  • Odds: Hornets (+194), Raptors (-235)
  • Spread:  Raptors -5.5
  • Over/Under: 216 points

That gives the Hornets an implied team point total of 107.06, and the Raptors 109.93.

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Expert picks & predictions for Friday’s Hornets vs. Raptors game

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Vaughn Dalzell (@VmoneySports) leans the Raptors as ML parlay piece:

"Toronto is back on their feet with a few consecutive wins, while Charlotte is the opposite, but I couldn't lay the points or take the points with either side in this matchup. Charlotte won the only meeting and it came in October. Neither of these teams is in good shape, but Toronto is in better shape, so I would take the Raptors ML in a parlay, but ultimately pass on betting this game."

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Once the model is finished running, we put its projections next to the latest betting lines for the game to arrive at a relative confidence level for each wager.

Here are the best bets our model is projecting for today’s Hornets & Raptors game:

  • Moneyline: NBC Sports Bet is recommending a play on the Toronto Raptors on the Moneyline.
  • Spread: NBC Sports Bet is leaning towards a play ATS on the Charlotte Hornets at +5.
  • Total: NBC Sports Bet is leaning towards a play on the over on the Game Total of 216.

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Important stats, trends & insights to know ahead of Hornets vs. Raptors on Friday

  • The Raptors are on a 7-game win streak at home to the Hornets
  • 5 of the Raptors' last 6 games (83%) have stayed under the Total
  • The Raptors are 23-14 ATS at home this season
  • The Raptors have won 15 of their last 18 home games against the Hornets

If you’re looking for more key trends and stats around the spread, moneyline and total for every single game on the schedule today, check out our NBA Top Trends tool on NBC Sports!

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Knicks vs. Bucks Predictions: Odds, expert picks, recent stats, trends and best bets for March 28

It’s Friday, March 28, and the New York Knicks (45-27) and Milwaukee Bucks (40-32) are all set to square off from Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee.

The Knicks are currently 21-15 on the road with a point differential of 4, while the Bucks have a 6-4 record in their last ten games at home. New York is 2-0 against Milwaukee with wins of 22 and 34 points. This is the final matchup of the year between them.

New York is coming off a 13-point loss to the Clippers that snapped a two-game winning streak, while Milwaukee is looking to snap its two-game losing streak.

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. Bucks live today

  • Date: Friday, March 28, 2025
  • Time: 8:00PM EST
  • Site: Fiserv Forum
  • City: Milwaukee, WI
  • Network/Streaming:

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Game odds for Knicks vs. Bucks

The latest odds as of Friday:

  • Odds: Knicks (-115), Bucks (-104)
  • Spread:  Knicks -1
  • Over/Under: 221 points

That gives the Knicks an implied team point total of 110.77, and the Bucks 110.25.

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Expert picks & predictions for Friday’s Knicks vs. Bucks game

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Vaughn Dalzell (@VmoneySports) leans the Bucks to cover against the Knicks:

"Without Jalen Brunson, the Knicks are beating bad teams and losing to average or good squads. Not that the Bucks are much different without Damian Lillard, but we've seen Milwaukee beat Sacramento, Los Angeles, and Indiana in the last two weeks, compared to New York edging out Washington, Dallas, and Miami in that same span. It's Bucks or pass for me, especially after being blown out by the Knicks in the two meetings this season."

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Once the model is finished running, we put its projections next to the latest betting lines for the game to arrive at a relative confidence level for each wager.

Here are the best bets our model is projecting for today’s Knicks & Bucks game:

  • Moneyline: NBC Sports Bet is recommending a play on the New York Knicks on the Moneyline.
  • Spread: NBC Sports Bet is leaning towards a play ATS on the New York Knicks at -1.
  • Total: NBC Sports Bet is staying away from a play on the Game Total of 221.

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Important stats, trends & insights to know ahead of Knicks vs. Bucks on Friday

  • The Knicks have won 4 straight games against the Bucks
  • 4 of the Knicks' last 5 road trips to the Bucks have gone over the Total
  • The Bucks have covered in 4 of their last 5 games
  • The Knicks have won 4 straight games against the Bucks

If you’re looking for more key trends and stats around the spread, moneyline and total for every single game on the schedule today, check out our NBA Top Trends tool on NBC Sports!

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Cavaliers vs. Pistons Predictions: Odds, expert picks, recent stats, trends and best bets for March 28

It’s Friday, March 28, and the Cleveland Cavaliers (59-14) and Detroit Pistons (41-32) are all set to square off from Little Caesars Arena in Detroit.

The Cavaliers are currently 28-9 on the road with a point differential of 10, while the Pistons have a 7-3 record in their last ten games at home. Cleveland has won all three meetings versus Detroit this season by 12, 19, and 3 points.

Cleveland is back on track after winning three consecutive games after dropping four straight. The Cavs are coming off a win versus San Antonio last night, while Detroit last played on Tuesday. The Pistons have won the last two games and four of the past five as they enter the season-finale with the Cavaliers.

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 Cavaliers vs. Pistons live today

  • Date: Friday, March 28, 2025
  • Time: 7:00PM EST
  • Site: Little Caesars Arena
  • City: Detroit, MI
  • Network/Streaming:

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Game odds for Cavaliers vs. Pistons

The latest odds as of Friday:

  • Odds: Cavaliers (-380), Pistons (+303)
  • Spread:  Cavaliers -8.5
  • Over/Under: 231 points

That gives the Cavaliers an implied team point total of 118.86, and the Pistons 114.45.

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Expert picks & predictions for Friday’s Cavaliers vs. Pistons game

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Vaughn Dalzell (@VmoneySports) likes the Pistons to cover and win:

"Detroit has a major rest advantage in this game having last played on Tuesday, while Cleveland played last night. This will be the third game in four days for the Cavaliers as well, so it's Detroit or pass for me and I'd sprinkle the Pistons' ML since they are 0-3 against the Cavaliers this season. This would be a spot they could win after losing by three points in the previous meeting."

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Our model calculates projections around each moneyline, spread and over/under bet for every game on the NBA calendar based on data points like recent performance, head-to-head player matchups, trends information and projected game totals.

Once the model is finished running, we put its projections next to the latest betting lines for the game to arrive at a relative confidence level for each wager.

Here are the best bets our model is projecting for today’s Cavaliers & Pistons 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 Detroit Pistons at +8.
  • Total: NBC Sports Bet is leaning towards a play on the under on the Game Total of 231.

Want even more NBA best bets and predictions from our expert staff & tools? Check out the Expert NBA Predictions pagefrom NBC Sports for money line, spread and over/under picks for every game on today’s calendar!

Important stats, trends & insights to know ahead of Cavaliers vs. Pistons on Friday

  • The Cavaliers have won 8 straight on the road at divisional opponents
  • 10 of the Pistons' last 11 matchups with the Cavaliers have stayed under the Total
  • The Cavaliers have covered in 4 of their last 5 matchups against divisional opponents
  • The Cavaliers have won 5 straight divisional matchups

If you’re looking for more key trends and stats around the spread, moneyline and total for every single game on the schedule today, check out our NBA Top Trends tool on NBC Sports!

Follow our experts on socials to keep up with all the latest content from the staff:

- Jay Croucher (@croucherJD)

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- Vaughn Dalzell (@VmoneySports)

- Brad Thomas (@MrBradThomas)