ScoresandStats.com Latest Sports Previews

Atlanta begins a new chapter Friday night in Denver. The Hawks open a four-game Western Conference trip days after moving on from Trae Young, shifting the offense toward Jalen Johnson and a reshaped supporting cast that now includes CJ McCollum and Corey Kispert. Young’s absence has already forced Atlanta to adapt, and this game marks the first real test of that transition against an elite opponent. Denver continues to navigate life without Nikola Jokic, and the results have been impressive. The Nuggets closed a 3-4 road trip with wins over Philadelphia and Boston, leaning on ball movement, switching defense, and Jamal Murray’s expanded role. David Adelman said the stretch validated the group’s approach despite missing key starters. For broader league

Toronto arrives in Boston with momentum and a chance to climb into a tie near the top of the Eastern Conference. The Raptors have won five of six and are coming off a dramatic 97-96 win over Charlotte, capped by Immanuel Quickley’s buzzer-beating three. Toronto erased a double-digit fourth-quarter deficit and found rhythm late after struggling from deep early. Boston remains steady despite a setback. The Celtics saw a four-game win streak snapped by Denver on Wednesday, but they have still won eight of their last ten. Jaylen Brown carried the scoring load, and the interior work from Neemias Queta stood out as Boston generated 27 second-chance points. For broader slate context, visit the NBA previews hub. Boston opened -5.5

Sunday night in Foxborough is usually about nerves, footing, and one or two drives that swing the whole thing. This wild-card matchup brings a real clash of styles: the Chargers want Justin Herbert upright long enough to let their skill talent work, while the Patriots want Drake Maye to stay on schedule against a defense that can heat up the pocket. Kickoff is set for 8:00 PM ET at Gillette Stadium on NBC. It’s expected to be very cold with light rain and a breeze, which can turn ball security and pass protection into the entire handicap, especially late when the field gets slick. These are current betting lines, and bettors should monitor updated NFL odds leading into Sunday night

Oklahoma City brings remarkable consistency into Memphis. The Thunder have beaten the Grizzlies 15 straight times, and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander remains the constant driver regardless of circumstances. He poured in 46 points in an overtime win over Utah on Wednesday, carrying a short-handed Thunder roster through pressure moments. Memphis continues to search for stability. The Grizzlies have dealt with injuries all season and were overwhelmed by Phoenix on Wednesday, committing 18 turnovers that led directly to 25 points. Tuomas Iisalo said his team lacked energy on the back end of a back-to-back, an issue that has surfaced often with so many rotation pieces unavailable. For broader slate context, visit the NBA previews hub. Oklahoma City opened -7 and has moved to