In today’s Dub Hub:

• Steve Kerr, Warriors teammates react to Moses Moody’s knee injury after 137-131 OT win vs. Mavericks.
• In an interview with 95.7 The Game, The Athletic’s Nick Friedell recalls the scene following Moses Moody’s knee injury.
• In a recent article by The Athletic, Spurs’ Victor Wembanyama makes his case for this year’s MVP award.

The Golden State Warriors picked up a much-needed win over the Dallas Mavericks on Monday night, but it came at a devastating cost.

Moses Moody, who had just returned after missing 10 games due to a wrist injury, went down late in the game with a left knee injury on a non-contact play. He was eventually stretchered off the floor as players, coaches, and everyone in attendance looked on in silence.

Despite the Warriors’ 137-131 overtime win, all anyone could think about was Moody’s status after the game.

“We don’t know what it is, but it sure looked bad,” said Warriors head coach Steve Kerr. “Just hoping for the best.”

Moody was arguably the Warriors’ best player on the night before the injury, leading the team with 23 points in 34 minutes in what should have been a celebratory end to a rough six-game road trip. But that all changed after what appeared to be a routine fast break dunk instantly shifted the tone of the night.

“[Moses Moody] is such a great human being, great teammate, and a wonderful guy to coach,” Kerr said. “He just puts in the work every day and was brilliant, by the way. He played so well defensively changing the game for us with his ball pressure and knocking down big shots. It was so great to finally have him back after missing [10 games] and then for that to happen, we’re just praying it’s not too serious, but it sure looked serious.”

That sentiment carried throughout the locker room, especially for a Warriors team already hammered by season-altering injuries. It’s yet another tough blow, and for now, all eyes are on Moody as the team awaits further evaluation.

For more on this and other news around the NBA, here is our latest news round-up for Tuesday, March 24th:

Warriors News:

Warriors’ Moses Moody suffers noncontact knee injury in OT win | ESPN

“It’s brutal, you know we’ve been waiting to get back healthy,” Green told NBA on ESPN Radio after the game. “Moses is a guy who does everything right … and he changed the game for us tonight.

“Everything started going bad, he picked up his defensive intensity, knocked shots down, he changed the game for us. To see him go out like that [was] bad.”

Jonathan Kuminga posts distraught reaction to Moses Moody’s knee injury | NBC Sports Bay Area

Despite no longer being teammates, Kuminga, in a post on Threads, was one of many NBA players who reacted to Moody’s gruesome knee injury in Golden State’s 137-131 overtime win vs. the Dallas Mavericks on Monday at American Airlines Center.

The Athletic’s Nick Friedell recalls the scene following Moses Moody’s injury

NBA News:

Victor Wembanyama says he’s the NBA MVP. I asked him to debate his case | The Athletic

“My first one would be that defense is 50 percent of the game and that is undervalued, so far, in the MVP race,” Wembanyama said. “I believe I’m the most impactful player defensively in the league. Second argument would be that we almost swept OKC in the season and we dominated them three times with their real team and four times with the, you know, more rotation players. My third argument would be that offense impact is not just points.”

Bucks waive guard Cam Thomas, per ESPN’s Shams Charania

In case you missed it at Golden State of Mind:

Steph Curry not cleared for scrimmage in Atlanta

However, it turns out that Curry did not scrimmage in Atlanta. Rick Celebrini, the Warriors’ director of sports medicine and performance, did not clear Curry for a scrimmage. Instead, he and Curry did more court/rehab work. According to the Warriors, this doesn’t necessarily signal a setback; rather, that Curry just wasn’t ready to progress to the next stage of recovery.

Follow @unstoppablebaby on X for all the latest news on the Golden State Warriors.

With the Western Conference a tight-knit race yet again this season, this series will look at the standings and games to watch across the league as the Lakers look to secure home court and move up the standings.

The Lakers’ winning streak has come to an end, with a loss against the Pistons, but they’ve maintained distance from the teams they are bunched up with in the West.

Currently, they remain the third seed and with multiple teams in the standings playing each other this week, they will be gaining ground on a couple of these rivals.

Here’s a look at the current playoff standings in the middle of the conference:
3. Lakers — 46-26, 11 GB
4. Nuggets — 44-28, 13 GB
5. Wolves — 44-28, 13 GB
6. Rockets — 43-28, 13.5 GB
7. Suns — 40-32, 17 GB

While the Lakers have gone 9-1 in their last 10 games, the rest of their competition has meandered in mediocrity. The Wolves, Rockets and Suns have gone 5-5, and the Nuggets have only been slightly better at 6-10.

With just 10 or so games left on the season, another strong week for LA could all but secure homecourt for the opening round of the playoffs.

Let’s take a look at the big games to watch around the league for the next couple of days and who Lakers fans should be rooting for.

Tuesday

Nuggets at Suns — At this point, it seems Phoenix is destined for the play-in. So, Lakers fans should be rooting for the Suns to beat the Nuggets.

Denver’s potential as a title contender is obvious, but they’ve been up and down recently, beating top teams like the Spurs, but then losing to tankers like the Grizzlies.

If the Suns come out aggressive early, they can absolutely win this game.

Wednesday

Mavs at Nuggets — Dallas has no incentive to win, so fans have no incentive to watch.

Rockets at Wolves — This is a tough one to figure out what is best for the Lakers. They have the tiebreaker over each team, but who do they want to play? If Houston is the desired opponent, then them losing is what’s best. If the playoffs started now, they’d be playing the Lakers in the first round.

However, if a rematch with the Wolves is desired, an opposite outcome would help set it up.

Regardless, this should be a very entertaining game to watch.

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The Denver Nuggets need every win they can get right now, and they’re finally nearing full health at the perfect time. The Phoenix Suns, meanwhile, have a bit more breathing room as the postseason approaches.

Yet this line sits at just two possessions.

My Nuggets vs. Suns predictions and NBA picks expect Phoenix to key in on Nikola Jokic — and that defensive attention should open the door for a monster night on the glass, with Jokic clearing his rebound prop on March 24.

Nuggets vs Suns prediction

Nuggets vs Suns best bet: Nikola Jokic Over 13.5 rebounds (-110)

The obvious handicap is that Denver Nuggets star Nikola Jokic has cleared this prop in four of his last six games. There should still be some worry tonight, though.

The Phoenix Suns are slowing things down these days to hide their disadvantages as injuries expose their roster, but those injuries will play a big part in Joker eclipsing this number. 

Oso Ighodaro and Jordan Goodwin will mount only so much resistance to Jokic, and he'll dominate this frontcourt.

Nuggets vs Suns same-game parlay

Jokic should dominate his every matchup against the Suns, which should also reduce his need to pass the ball. Then, if Phoenix does indeed slow down the game, that should further lessen Jokic’s chances to move the ball to his teammates.

Not to mention, bet365 is offering a 30% boost on this same-game parlay, raising it to +780 if applied.

Nuggets vs Suns SGP

• Nikola Jokic Over 13.5 rebounds
• Nikola Jokic Over 28.5 points
• Nikola Jokic Under 10.5 assists

Our "from downtown" SGP: Let Jokic eat

Phoenix knows it is thin these days, yet the Suns rank No. 13 in offensive rating in March and No. 12 in defensive rating. They're hanging on in intentional ways. Tonight’s intention will be to let Jokic feast, but no other Nugget beats them.

Clearly, the Under on Jokic’s assists is correlated to the Under on Jamal Murray’s points. And both thoughts tie to the Suns setting tonight’s terms.

Nuggets vs Suns SGP

• Suns +5.5
• Under 232.5
• Jamal Murray Under 23.5 points
• Nikola Jokic Under 10.5 assists
• Nikola Jokic Over 13.5 rebounds

Nuggets vs Suns odds

• Spread: Nuggets -5.5 | Suns +5.5
• Moneyline: Nuggets -240 | Suns +195
• Over/Under: Over 232.5 | Under 232.5

Nuggets vs Suns betting trend to know

Phoenix has cashed four straight Unders, falling short of bookmakers’ expectations by an average of 8.5 points per game. Find more NBA betting trends for Nuggets vs. Suns.

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The Charlotte Hornets just keep winning games, and are going to be a team that no one wants to face in the playoffs.

The offense is buzzing, and they’re massive favorites for tonight’s matchup against the Sacramento Kings. That has my Kings vs. Hornets predictions locked in on a team total.

That and more NBA picks for this game set to tip off at 7:00 p.m. ET at the Spectrum Center on Tuesday, March 24.

Kings vs Hornets prediction

Kings vs Hornets best bet: Hornets team total Over 124.5 (-115)

The Charlotte Hornets are 11-3 in their last 14 games overall and have the second-highest net rating in the NBA over that span. 

The last three games have been particularly good, with Buzz City averaging 130 points while shooting 52.9% from the floor, and there’s no reason to think they’re going to slow down in this matchup against the Sacramento Kings.

The Kings are just playing out the season at this point, with their recent wins coming against the likes of the Nets and Jazz. Sacramento has the third-worst defensive rating and ranks next-to-last in opponent eFG%.

Kings vs Hornets same-game parlay

The Hornets are so dangerous because they have so many great shooters, with LaMelo Ball being just one of them. And Ball is on fire right now.

The Buzz City point guard is putting up 25.2 points while shooting 42.1% from 3-point range over his last five games, scoring 29 or more three times.

Another reason why buzz is so big around the Hornets has been the development of Brandon Miller.

He’s shooting nearly 50% from three-point range on 7.8 attempts per game over his last 15 games. He has drained four or more threes in three straight games, and eight times over this 15-game stretch.

Kings vs Hornets SGP

• Hornets team total Over 123.5
• LaMelo Ball Over 20.5 points
• Brandon Miller Over 3.5 threes made

Our "from downtown" SGP: Buzz 3-ball

Buzz City lets it fly against a Kings team that surrenders the second-worst opponent 3-point shooting percentage in the NBA. 

Kings vs Hornets SGP

• Brandon Miller Over 3.5 threes made
• LaMelo Ball Over 3.5 threes made 
• Kon Knueppel Over 3.5 threes made
• Coby White Over 2.5 threes made

Kings vs Hornets odds

• Spread: Kings +17.5 | Hornets -17.5
• Moneyline: Kings +1000 | Hornets -2000
• Over/Under: Over 231.5 | Under 231.5

Kings vs Hornets betting trend to know

The Hornets have covered the spread in 34 of their last 50 games for +17.50 Units and a 32% ROI. Find more NBA betting trends for Kings vs. Hornets.

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The Knicks are back on the schedule to face Zion’s Pelicans on Tuesday evening.

New York is just half a game behind the Celtics for the No. 2 seed in the East. Would you believe it!?

Here’s the latest.

Mike Brown

On Mikal Bridges’ history of production:

“He’s shown time after time that he’s a high-level player. And he’s done it. I’ve been around many players who have gone through their ups and downs throughout the course of the season. And he works at it very hard. And he cares at a high level. Usually when you have that combination from a veteran guy that’s produced the way he’s produced in the NBA, it tends to lead to good results, eventually.”

On Tyler Kolek playing two games in one day:

“That’s an amazing feat. To play in a G-League game in the afternoon and come play in an NBA game, it’s gotta be a weird feeling. But these guys are pro athletes, they do a great job taking care of their bodies and our performance group does a good job with them in that area too. For them to be able to do that, to me, is an amazing thing. And then the group came out and I thought they played well. It was fun to see Tyler hit some shots and hear the crowd cheering his name.”

On Jordan Clarkson setting an example:

“One hundred percent. Not just for guys who are in a funk, but guys who are not playing. You might only play 20 minutes tonight — or may only get five shots. You may sit down here. But you’re talking about the former Sixth Man of the Year — that should tell anybody and everybody that if he can handle that as professional as he is, then anybody on this team should be able to handle it. From minutes to shots to whatever it may be. That should definitely send a message to everybody loud and clear.”

Josh Hart

On the unfair criticism of Mikal Bridges:

“He’s been doing what’s been asked of him. And I’ve said it before — when you’re a guy who, for a year and a half with the Brooklyn Nets when you’re the No. 1 guy and he’s getting those plays called for him. Last year, he didn’t have many plays called for him. This year, he probably has even less plays called for him. So obviously there’s a mental hurdle he needs to get through and that’s something where some of us can help him. I think he gets some of that unfair flak just because he’s doing what’s asked of him. And if we were to sit there and say, go shoot 15 shots a game, he would be efficient and he could do it. But that’s not what’s been asked of him.”

On trying to help Bridges find his rhythm:

“Try to make sure to get him involved a little bit more, get him the ball when he’s running in transition, get him in position to be successful. He’s been doing what’s been asked of him.”

On Zion Williamson’s talent level:

“Extremely talented. When he’s locked in and he’s focused, he’s one of probably 15 or 20 top players in the league, if not better.”

On Williamson posing a challenge to the Knicks:

“He’s a freak of nature. I say that with all due respect. He’s obviously extremely explosive, the way he’s able to maneuver and contort his body, and he has a great touch around the rim. That’s going to be a challenge for us. We got to make sure we’re just solid. Don’t swipe down. Don’t smack down. And try to make him finish.”

On Williamson’s skill set and natural abilities:

“I think what’s really impressive is that first burst but also his second jump. When I first saw him, the way he shoots the ball around the rim, you’d think he has no touch. But he has an amazing touch. And the ones where he doesn’t, he has a quick enough second jump where he’s able to get the rebound and sometimes before guys even get off the ground.”

Jalen Brunson

On Tyler Kolek’s professionalism:

“It’s tough. He was able to play well down there and then came here and continued it. That’s just him being professional, that’s him being himself. We have a lot of guys on this team that are very high character, very good work ethic and he’s one of them. That’s just who he is.”

On Jordan Clarkson’s perseverance:

“It can be example for anybody. It doesn’t matter where you are in your career. Things may not be going your way and continue to work, continue to persevere. And you never know when things are going to fall into place.”

Karl-Anthony Towns

On Clarkson’s impact off the bench:

“When he’s doing that he’s playing with that fire and that passion he has, there’s not many players in the NBA coming off the bench you feel better about.”

On ignoring the standings:

“Honestly, I’m not even looking at the standings. I didn’t even know that. I’m just focused on this locker room and this team. We can’t control Boston losing, Detroit losing.”