Yahoo Sports’ Jason Fitz, basketball analyst Isis ‘Ice’ Young and former Big 12 player of the year Marcus Morris Sr. look ahead to Monday night's title game between two teams who have been ranked amongst the best in the nation all season long.
Sam Hauser wants C's fans to join in on this Luke Kornet celebration
Sam Hauser wants C's fans to join in on this Luke Kornet celebration originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston
Luke Kornet showed again Sunday night why he is a fan favorite at TD Garden.
The Boston Celtics big man enjoyed another strong performance, logging 13 points and 14 rebounds (nine offensive) in a 124-90 rout of the Washington Wizards. After bringing down an offensive board and making a hustle play to give Boston possession, Kornet celebrated by barking like a dog:
The TD Garden crowd chanted “Luke!” after the sequence, but teammate Sam Hauser wants to hear more barking from Celtics fans next time Kornet makes a big play.
“If we can get the fans to join in with it and bark with him, I think it’s going to be something,” Hauser told NBC Sports Boston’s Abby Chin after the victory.
Kornet led a C’s team that recorded a season-high 62 rebounds (25 offensive) in the lopsided win. Hauser accounted for eight of them to go along with his 18 points off the bench.
“It reminded me of a good charcuterie board back home in Wisconsin,” Hauser said of the Celtics’ rebounding. “Like, everything you need. Cheese, crackers, grapes, fig dip, a little bit of honey. It was good.”
Hauser accounted for four of the Celtics’ 24 makes (24-52) from 3-point range. Threes and rebounds were the difference as Washington shot just 12-45 (26.7 percent) from deep with only 32 boards.
We’ll have to wait a few days to hear more barking at TD Garden. The Celtics will hit the road for matchups against the New York Knicks on Tuesday and Orlando Magic on Wednesday. They will return home to wrap up their regular season with back-to-back games against the Charlotte Hornets on Friday and Sunday.
Alijah Martin’s emphatic impact for Florida in this Final Four comes after 2023 heartbreaker at FAU
Alijah Martin never really liked talking too much about his first Final Four experience because of the heartbreaking way it ended with Florida Atlantic two years ago. Now in what will be the graduate transfer guard's only season with Florida, he will get to play in the national championship game.
Florida’s Walter Clayton Jr. is rolling into the NCAA title game. Next up: Houston’s rugged defense
Walter Clayton Jr. is running hot and playing with unshakeable belief, fueled by his Florida teammates' insistence that any shot he takes is a good one. "Sometimes you can't," Clayton said with a chuckle. Houston has been the defensive force of the tournament, either slowing or downright locking down some of the best offenses in the game.
How can Cooper Flagg learn from his Final Four heartbreak?
Yahoo Sports’ Jason Fitz, basketball analyst Isis ‘Ice’ Young and 13-year NBA veteran Marcus Morris Sr. discuss how the Duke star can move forward following his team’s devastating loss in the Final Four and prepare for the next stage of his career.
How does Houston follow up its Final Four comeback?
Yahoo Sports’ Jason Fitz, basketball analyst Isis ‘Ice’ Young and former Big 12 player of the year Marcus Morris Sr. discuss the Cougars’ mindset after shocking Duke in the national semifinal and now quickly moving forward to Monday’s championship game against Florida.
Kings, Christie show ‘who they are' in sweep of East-leading Cavs
Kings, Christie show ‘who they are' in sweep of East-leading Cavs originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area
The Kings’ 2024-25 NBA season has been littered with too many ups and downs to count, but there’s at least one constant to note after Sunday.
Powered by a hard-fought team performance, Sacramento’s 120-113 win over the Cleveland Cavaliers at Rocket Arena completed a two-game regular-season sweep of the Eastern Conference leaders.
Yes, with the Cavaliers looking to seal the East’s No. 1 seed after what has been a stellar campaign, the Kings, in the midst of a subpar six-game road trip, spoiled the party.
That’s partly thanks to notable production from Sacramento’s star power.
“Those are our guys, big-time players, and they step up in the big moments,” Christie told reporters after the Kings’ 38th win of the season.
NBA All-Stars Domantas Sabonis, DeMar DeRozan and Zach Lavine – for a second consecutive game – carried Sacramento’s offensive workload, combining for a total of 92 points. LaVine scored a game-high 37 points on 6-of-10 shooting from beyond the arc.
The 30-year-old’s productivity was pivotal as Sacramento looked to decelerate Cleveland’s fourth-quarter resurgence.
Zach with a LETHAL step-back bucket in the clutch 😈 pic.twitter.com/VPpVd8CAXZ
— Kings on NBCS (@NBCSKings) April 7, 2025
DeRozan, on the other hand, contributed 28 points, passing Naismith Basketball Hall of Famer Jerry West for 26th on the NBA’s all-time scoring list.
DeMar DeRozan passes Jerry West on the NBA's all-time scoring list 👏 pic.twitter.com/3zw1TFTbhY
— Kings on NBCS (@NBCSKings) April 6, 2025
Sabonis posted his league-leading 58th double-double of the season with 27 points, 10 rebounds and seven assists.
With the Kings’ final road trip coming to an end in Detroit on Monday, Christie acknowledges his team’s mentality is where it needs to be ahead of a crucial juncture.
“It’s about the mentality of owning who you are,” Christie added. “That is who we are. Now. we’ve played some games and we didn’t play to who we are.
“We let the refs, we let the opponents, we complained to each other, we did the things that we can’t do.”
On Sunday, Sacramento, industriously, did what they had to do, earning a much-needed win and adding a hint of consistency to a season riddled with unpredictability.
Draymond receives controversial Flagrant 1 foul on odd Şengün play
Draymond receives controversial Flagrant 1 foul on odd Şengün play originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area
Draymond Green has been known to get into trouble on the court, but the Warriors forward might have been a victim of his reputation in the third quarter of Golden State’s game against the Houston Rockets on Sunday at Chase Center.
After review, Green was assessed a Flagrant 1 foul for making contact with Rockets center Alperen Şengün as he went up for a layup. Green’s elbow appeared to strike Şengün in the face as he attempted to make the basket, and officials deemed the action unnecessary.
Draymond received a flagrant 1 for this controversial play pic.twitter.com/6r8SG0URbF
— Warriors on NBCS (@NBCSWarriors) April 7, 2025
The foul was Green’s third Flagrant of the 2024-25 NBA season, and his fifth personal foul of the game because it wasn’t the first time things got spicy between himself and Şengün.
With just over a minute left in the first half of a 47-47 tie game, Green received a technical foul after pushing up on Şengün and nudging him near the throat — Green’s 13th tech of the season.
Draymond received a tech for this sequence 😬 pic.twitter.com/PT1ytcTv80
— Warriors on NBCS (@NBCSWarriors) April 7, 2025
Green clapped in officiating crew chief Ben Taylor’s face after he called the foul, and after Rockets guard Jalen Green missed the technical free throw, Green walked up to Şengün and let out a visceral yell in his direction.
Draymond let Alperen Şengün know 😅 pic.twitter.com/yY2Fk8U8Lc
— Warriors on NBCS (@NBCSWarriors) April 7, 2025
It has been a tense contest between the two Western Conference foes, who are separated by 4 1/2 games in the playoff standings.
Look: Video shows Duke’s plummeting win chances in Final Four collapse vs Houston
Duke's win chances plummeted in the Blue Devils' Final Four collapse vs Houston, as a video from the NCAA illustrated:
Jalen Brunson set to return to Knicks lineup Sunday vs. Suns
It was reported earlier in the week that this could happen, and on Sunday it will become a reality.
Jalen Brunson is set to return to the Knicks lineup Sunday when New York hosts Phoenix, a story reported by Chris Haynes and multiple Knicks writers.
Earlier in the week, Brunson said he was cleared for basketball activities, the only question on his return was timing. With the Knicks on a back-to-back this weekend — they beat Atlanta Saturday — the real question was which one of the games he would play, because it was never going to be both.
Brunson would be a lock to make an All-NBA team this season except he has played in 61 games and needs to play at least 20 minutes in four more to reach the league's 65-game threshold to be eligible for postseason awards. The Knicks have five games remaining, including Sunday. Brunson is averaging 26.3 points a game this season with a 60.6% true shooting percentage, plus he's dishing out 7.4 assists a game.
Barring a highly unlikely total collapse in the season's final week, the Knicks will be the No. 3 seed in the East and host either Detroit or Milwaukee in the first round.
Suns vs. Knicks Predictions: Odds, expert picks, recent stats, trends and best bets for April 6
It’s Sunday, April 6, and the Phoenix Suns (35-42) and New York Knicks (49-28) are all set to square off from Madison Square Garden in New York.
The Suns are currently 12-27 on the road with a point differential of -2, while the Knicks have an 8-2 record in their last ten games at home.
New York won the only meeting of the season, 138-122 in Phoenix back on November 20. Over the last five games, Phoenix has lost all five, while New York is 4-1 in that stretch.
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- Date: Sunday, April 6, 2025
- Time: 7:00PM EST
- Site: Madison Square Garden
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Game odds for Suns vs. Knicks
The latest odds as of Sunday:
- Odds: Suns (+268), Knicks (-334)
- Spread: Knicks -7.5
- Over/Under: 228 points
That gives the Suns an implied team point total of 112.98, and the Knicks 116.89.
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Expert picks & predictions for Sunday’s Suns vs. Knicks game
NBC Sports Bet Best Bet
Vaughn Dalzell (@VmoneySports) leans the Knicks to cover:
"The Suns have lost five straight games by double-digits, but this isn't the worst spot to back them as the Knicks have struggled since Jalen Brunson went down with an injury. New York is 4-1 over the last five games, but three of the four wins came against non-playoff teams. Phoenix needs to find its stride and with five straight losses, desperation will set in. I lean toward the Suns at +7.5 or better."
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- 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 Phoenix Suns at +7.5.
- Total: NBC Sports Bet is staying away from a play on the Game Total of 228.
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Important stats, trends & insights to know ahead of Suns vs. Knicks on Sunday
- The Knicks have won 8 of their last 10 home games, while the Suns have lost 14 in 16 on the road
- The Under has cashed in the Knicks' last 4 games
- The Knicks have covered in their last 5 games as a home favorite
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Wizards vs. Celtics Predictions: Odds, expert picks, recent stats, trends and best bets for April 6
It’s Sunday, April 6, and the Washington Wizards (17-60) and Boston Celtics (57-20) are all set to square off from TD Garden in Boston.
The Wizards are currently 9-28 on the road with a point differential of -12, while the Celtics have a 7-3 record in their last ten games at home. Boston is 3-0 against Washington this season with victories of 12, 14, and 20 points.
Boston has won 10 of the past 11 games, while Washington is 1-4 in the last five contests and 2-9 over the previous 11.
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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- Date: Sunday, April 6, 2025
- Time: 6:00PM EST
- Site: TD Garden
- City: Boston, MA
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Game odds for Wizards vs. Celtics
The latest odds as of Sunday:
- Odds: Wizards (+1450), Celtics (-3846)
- Spread: Celtics -20.5
- Over/Under: 226 points
That gives the Wizards an implied team point total of 112.34, and the Celtics 122.99.
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Expert picks & predictions for Sunday’s Wizards vs. Celtics game
NBC Sports Bet Best Bet
Vaughn Dalzell (@VmoneySports) leans a live bet angle between Boston and Washington:
"With three double-digit victories against Washington this season, there's no reason to think it won't happen again but laying -20.5 points in an NBA game is tough to do. I'd look at a live bet on the Celtics or a better number on the Wizards if this is truly a blowout."
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Here are the best bets our model is projecting for today’s Wizards & Celtics 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 Washington Wizards at +20.5.
- Total: NBC Sports Bet is leaning towards a play on the under on the Game Total of 226.
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Important stats, trends & insights to know ahead of Wizards vs. Celtics on Sunday
- The Celtics have won 7 straight games against the Wizards
- The Celtics' last 3 versus the Wizards have stayed under the Total
- The Wizards are 3-7 against the spread in their last 10 games
- The Celtics' last 3 versus the Wizards have stayed under the Total
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Kings vs. Cavaliers Predictions: Odds, expert picks, recent stats, trends and best bets for April 6
It’s Sunday, April 6, and the Sacramento Kings (37-40) and Cleveland Cavaliers (62-15) are all set to square off from Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse in Cleveland.
The Kings are currently 18-21 on the road with a point differential of 0, while the Cavaliers have a 9-1 record in their last ten games at home. Sacramento won the only meeting of the season at home versus Cleveland, 123-119 on March 19.
Cleveland won three straight games and six of the past seven, while Sacramento is coming off a win, but are 2-7 since beating the Cavaliers.
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Game details & how to watch Kings vs. Cavaliers live today
- Date: Sunday, April 6, 2025
- Time: 6:00PM EST
- Site: Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse
- City: Cleveland, OH
- Network/Streaming: NBA TV
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Game odds for Kings vs. Cavaliers
The latest odds as of Sunday:
- Odds: Kings (+362), Cavaliers (-474)
- Spread: Cavaliers -10
- Over/Under: 237 points
That gives the Kings an implied team point total of 117.42, and the Cavaliers 122.63.
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Expert picks & predictions for Sunday’s Kings vs. Cavaliers game
NBC Sports Bet Best Bet
Vaughn Dalzell (@VmoneySports) leans Evan Mobley Over 2.5 Blocks and Steals:
"The Defensive Player of the Year race is heavily favored toward Draymond Green, so Evan Mobley will have to make a strong impression to close the regular season. Mobley is coming off a three-block and one-steal performance versus San Antonio and recorded two or more blocks in six of the past seven games. In most games, this prop is juiced heavily or 3.5, but because he had one total block and steal, the value on this is an even -115 either way. I have to lean the Over for Mobley."
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Here are the best bets our model is projecting for today’s Kings & 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 Sacramento Kings at +10.
- Total: NBC Sports Bet is recommending a play on the under on the Game Total of 237.
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Important stats, trends & insights to know ahead of Kings vs. Cavaliers on Sunday
- The Cavaliers have won 8 of their last 10 games against teams with losing records
- 4 of the Kings' last 5 matchups with the Cavaliers have gone over the Total
- The Cavaliers are 1-4 against the spread in their last 5 games
- The Cavaliers have won 13 of their last 16 games at home
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Jazz vs. Hawks Predictions: Odds, expert picks, recent stats, trends and best bets for April 6
It’s Sunday, April 6, and the Utah Jazz (16-62) and Atlanta Hawks (36-41) are all set to square off from State Farm Arena in Atlanta.
The Jazz are currently 7-32 on the road with a point differential of -9, while the Hawks have a 6-4 record in their last ten games at home. Atlanta won the only meeting of the season in Utah, 124-121.
Atlanta has lost three straight games and five of the past six compared to Utah who has dropped eight consecutive outings and 18 of the previous 19.
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 Jazz vs. Hawks live today
- Date: Sunday, April 6, 2025
- Time: 6:00PM EST
- Site: State Farm Arena
- City: Atlanta, GA
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Game odds for Jazz vs. Hawks
The latest odds as of Sunday:
- Odds: Jazz (+445), Hawks (-602)
- Spread: Hawks -12
- Over/Under: 243 points
That gives the Jazz an implied team point total of 120.4, and the Hawks 126.65.
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Expert picks & predictions for Sunday’s Jazz vs. Hawks game
NBC Sports Bet Best Bet
Vaughn Dalzell (@VmoneySports) leans Dyson Daniel to go Over his 26.5 PRA prop:
"As the season closes, Dyson Daniels inches closer to winning Most Improved Player of the Year and a team like the Utah Jazz provides a quality opponent for him to pad some stats. Daniels went Under in his past outing, so I like this spot as a bounce back Over for Daniels."
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Here are the best bets our model is projecting for today’s Jazz & Hawks game:
- Moneyline: NBC Sports Bet is recommending a play on the Atlanta Hawks on the Moneyline.
- Spread: NBC Sports Bet is leaning towards a play ATS on the Utah Jazz at +12.
- Total: NBC Sports Bet is recommending a play on the under on the Game Total of 243.
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Important stats, trends & insights to know ahead of Jazz vs. Hawks on Sunday
- The Hawks have won 12 of their last 20 home games against teams with losing records
- The Over is 7-3 in the Hawks' last 10 games
- The Jazz have covered in all nine of their matchups against Eastern Conference Southeast Division teams this season
- The Atlanta Hawks were woeful against the New York Knicks last time and a -12.5 is unlikely to be covered by Quin Snyder's inconsistent side. The Jazz have covered in all nine of their matchups against Eastern Conference Southeast Division teams this season and can keep things tight in Georgia.
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Raptors vs. Nets Predictions: Odds, expert picks, recent stats, trends and best bets for April 6
It’s Sunday, April 6, and the Toronto Raptors (28-50) and Brooklyn Nets (25-52) are all set to square off from Barclays Center in Brooklyn.
The Raptors are currently 11-27 on the road with a point differential of -5, while the Nets have a 2-8 record in their last ten games at home. Toronto is 2-1 versus Brooklyn this season with the last two wins coming by 17 and 30 points.
Brooklyn is coming off a 15-point loss that snapped a two-game winning streak. The Nets are 2-7 over the last nine games, while the Raptors are 0-3 over the past three contests and 4-7 over the previous 11.
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 Raptors vs. Nets live today
- Date: Sunday, April 6, 2025
- Time: 3:30PM EST
- Site: Barclays Center
- City: Brooklyn, NY
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Game odds for Raptors vs. Nets
The latest odds as of Sunday:
- Odds: Raptors (-131), Nets (+110)
- Spread: Raptors -2
- Over/Under: 214 points
That gives the Raptors an implied team point total of 107.57, and the Nets 106.52.
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Expert picks & predictions for Sunday’s Raptors vs. Nets game
NBC Sports Bet Best Bet
Vaughn Dalzell (@VmoneySports) leans the Raptors on the ML:
"Toronto has won the last two meetings by a combined 47 points after losing the first meeting by seven points. While the Nets have the slight rest advantage, I would lean toward the Raptors here, especially since they opened as slight favorites. It's Toronto ML or pass."
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Here are the best bets our model is projecting for today’s Raptors & Nets 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 Brooklyn Nets at +2.
- Total: NBC Sports Bet is leaning towards a play on the over on the Game Total of 214.
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Important stats, trends & insights to know ahead of Raptors vs. Nets on Sunday
- The Raptors have won their last 3 matchups against divisional opponents
- Each of the Nets' last 5 home games against the Raptors have stayed under the Total
- The Nets have covered in 26 of their 48 matchups against Eastern Conference teams this season
- The Nets have covered in 26 of their 48 matchups against Eastern Conference teams this season
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