We compiled another comprehensive and complete list detailing the top 50 all-time points scoring leaders in the NBA. Kareem Abdul-Jabbar set the record with 38,387 career points and held the top spot ever since he passed Wilt Chamberlin nearly 37 years ago. LeBron James, currently third on the list, recently […]
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NBA High Guys: Philly’s Joel Embiid Destroys Da Bulls with Career-High 50 Points
No Ben Simmons? No problem. Joel Embiid torched the Chicago Bulls for a career-high 50 points to lead the Philadelphia 76ers to their 20th win of the season. No one on Chicago could stop Embiid, who hauled down 17 rebounds in a 112-105 victory. The 50 points helped, but Embiid […]
Hot Hand: Denver’s Jamal Murray Erupts for 50 Points and 8 Treys (Video)
The Cleveland Cavs just woke up a sleeping giant. Jamal Murray, long overdue for a monstrous performance, dropped 50 points against the Cleveland Cavs in a much-needed win for the Denver Nuggets (16-13). The Nuggets ended a two-game skid and Murray set a new regular-season high. Murray put on a […]
LeBron James Passes 35,000 Points, Trails Abdul-Jabbar and the Mailman
Another day, another milestone for LBJ. LeBron James passed 35,000 points with a free throw for the Los Angeles Lakers in a loss against the Brooklyn Nets last night. LeBron continues to chase the top two scorers in NBA history, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar and Karl “The Mailman” Malone. LeBron passed Kobe […]
Downtown Dame and Portland Trail Blazers Surging on 6-Game Winning Streak
The Portland Trail Blazers have won six in a row during their latest winning streak, thanks to sharpshooting from Damian Lillard. “Dame” put the Blazers on his back once again and carried them while backcourt mate CJ McCollum recovers from a foot injury. The Trail Blazers (18-10) are 9-2 in […]
Bad Teams: Houston Rockets Losing Streak Reaches 7 Games
The Houston Rockets hit the skids and are now stuck in the doldrums of a seven-game losing streak. The Rockets seriously miss Victor Oladipo and Christian Wood, who are both out. Wood, the top player on the Rockets averaging 22 points and 10.2 rebounds, missed the last two weeks with […]
NBA Weekend Betting Preview: LA Clippers Host Utah Jazz and Brooklyn Nets
The Los Angeles Clippers have two big home games in LA this weekend including a revenge game against the sizzling Utah Jazz, but both Kawhi Leonard and Paul George are dinged up. The Brooklyn Nets already made the most of their trip to Hollywood with a big win over the […]
Struggling Miami Heat Still Favorites to Win Worst Division in NBA
The NBA Southeast has become the worst division in the league, with all five members below .500. The Charlotte Hornets (13-15) sit in first place in the Southeast, but the third-place Miami Heat (11-15) are the favorites to win the division at -152 odds via DraftKings. Jimmy Butler and the […]
Greek Freak Not Freaking Out Due to Milwaukee Bucks’ Four-Game Skid
The Milwaukee Bucks lost four games in a row, posting their longest losing streak of the season and their longest skid since 2018. Jrue Holiday, one of the NBA’s top two-way players, missed five games for the Bucks while recovering from COVID-19. At least the Bucks got their fans back, […]
NBA High Guys: Triple-Double Time for Domantas Sabonis, Jimmy Butler, and James Harden
Domantas Sabonis was the ultimate NBA high guy this week with a 36-point triple-double Wednesday night for the Indiana Pacers in an overtime victory against the Minnesota Timberwolves. On Monday night, James Harden posted a triple-double for the Brooklyn Nets. Meanwhile, Jimmy Butler became the first player in Miami Heat […]
NBA Division Betting: Atlantic Race Down to Brooklyn Nets or Philadelphia 76ers
The Brooklyn Nets (18-12) and the Philadelphia 76ers (18-10) are co-favorites at +110 odds to win the Atlantic Division. With the Boston Celtics in a slump, it’s become a two-horse race for the division crown. We’re approximately 40% of the way through the NBA season, and the division title is […]
Hot Teams: Utah Jazz 19-1 in Last 20 Games, Win 8 Straight
The Utah Jazz (23-5 SU, 21-7 ATS) are continuing their domination of the NBA by winning 19 out of their last 20 games. The Jazz and their eight-game winning streak are on the line with back-to-back games against the Los Angeles Clippers (21-8) this week. The Clippers are fourth-best in […]
Bad Teams: Cleveland Cavs Now 0-9 ATS, Losing Skid Hits 8
The Cleveland Cavaliers (10-19) saw their losing streak hit eight games in a row after a 31-point loss against the Golden State Warriors on Monday night. For bettors fading Cleveland, the Cavs are 0-9 against the spread in their last nine games and they have the worst ATS record in […]
NBA Injury Report: D’Angelo Russell (Knee) and Cole Anthony (Ribs) Out
Two starting point guards are on the latest NBA injury report. The unlucky Orlando Magic are down another starter after losing rookie point guard Cole Anthony for a couple of weeks with an injury to his ribs. Minnesota Timberwolves star D’Angelo Russell has a left knee injury and will miss […]
Bettor Banks $5 Million if Washington Wizards Win 2021 NBA Title
A bold sports bettor fired away with a $10,000 wager on the Washington Wizards to win the 2021 NBA Championship at 500/1 odds (or +50000), which would pay out $5 million. BetMGM reported that they accepted the moon-shot wager on the Wizards. There’s no word yet on the identity of […]
NBA Postpones Multiple Games to Contain COVID-19 Outbreak Among San Antonio Spurs
Four members of the San Antonio Spurs tested positive for COVID-19 and the NBA postponed the team’s next four games in accordance with the league’s health and safety protocols. The NBA also postponed tomorrow night’s game between the Charlotte Hornets and the Chicago Bulls, and bumped Friday night’s Charlotte game […]
Knicks Lose Center Mitchell Robinson 4-6 Weeks with Fractured Hand
The much-improved New York Knicks (14-15) are in the hunt for a playoff spot, but their postseason pursuit just got a little bit harder after losing starting center Mitchell Robinson due to a hand injury. Backups Noel Nerlens and Taj Gibson will split playing time for the Knicks at center […]
Lakers Dodge Huge Bullet, Anthony Davis Out 2-3 Weeks with Calf Strain
The Los Angeles Lakers will shut down Anthony Davis for two to three weeks while he recovers from a calf strain on his lower right leg after suffering the injury in a game against the Denver Nuggets over the weekend. Davis said he experienced pain in the lower calf area […]
NBA Weekend Betting: Kevin Durant Returns to NoCal to Play the Warriors
The Milwaukee Bucks and the Greek Freak play the hottest team in the NBA when they take on the Utah Jazz, who won 16 out of their last 17 games. The big game this weekend features Kevin Durant playing the Golden State Warriors for the first time as a member […]
NBA High Guys: Triple-Double for LeBron James and Luka Doncic, LaVine’s 46-Point Day
In the latest installment of NBA High Guys, LeBron James and Luka Doncic both secured triple-doubles this week. Meanwhile, Zach LaVine lit up the New Orleans Pelicans with nine 3-pointers, scoring 46 points in an impressive victory for the Chicago Bulls. Giannis Antetokounmpo also had a milestone night when the […]