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Knicks seeking ninth straight win, face struggling Jazz Under the calm leadership of head coach Tom Thibodeau and team captain Jalen Brunson, the New York Knicks have emerged as serious contenders in the NBA. While they may not publicly declare championship aspirations, their performance throughout 2024 sends a clear message: the Knicks are determined to end their 50-year title drought.

Heat battling distractions ahead of game vs. lowly Pelicans The Miami Heat aim to maintain focus amidst swirling distractions as they prepare to host the New Orleans Pelicans on Wednesday night. With All-Star Jimmy Butler’s return from illness and off-court drama looming large, the Heat must rally to stay on track in the competitive Eastern Conference. Meanwhile, the Pelicans are

76ers carry run of good form into New Year’s clash with Kings The Philadelphia 76ers, in their best form of the season, take on the Sacramento Kings on Wednesday night as both teams aim to carry their recent momentum into the new year. The game features intriguing storylines, including coaching connections, player milestones, and the impact of roster adjustments. Philadelphia

Rockets Seek to Improve Late-Game Execution Against Mavericks The Houston Rockets return to action on Wednesday, hosting the Dallas Mavericks in a game that highlights Houston’s recent struggles with late-game execution. Coming off back-to-back frustrating losses during a five-game homestand, the Rockets aim to address their late-game offensive woes against a Mavericks squad dealing with significant roster absences. Rockets’ Late-Game

Hawks hope to continue hot streak, get revenge vs. Nuggets The Atlanta Hawks are riding a wave of momentum as they prepare for a New Year’s Day clash with the Denver Nuggets. With four consecutive wins under their belt, the Hawks are aiming to continue their upward trajectory and avenge their earlier loss to Denver, a 141-111 blowout on Dec.

No. 10 Kentucky Ready to Bounce Back Against Brown Kentucky’s heading back to the court on Tuesday, and let’s just say they’ve got something to prove. After a rough 85-65 loss to Ohio State on Dec. 21, the Wildcats are looking to shake off the frustration and get back on track against Brown. Kentucky’s Time to Reset That loss to

No. 1 Tennessee Gears Up to Face Norfolk State The Tennessee Volunteers are back after an eight-day break, ready to close out their nonconference schedule against Norfolk State on Tuesday in Knoxville. With an undefeated record (12-0) and momentum on their side, the top-ranked Vols look to keep rolling. Tennessee’s On Fire This Season The Vols have been dominating their

Los Angeles Lakers vs Cleveland-Cavaliers December 31st 2024 At 9:00 ET, the Cavaliers (-177) will be in Los Angeles to take on the Lakers (+150) at Crypto.com Arena. This non-conference matchup will be televised on SN-LA. Cleveland comes into this game as the 1st seed in the Eastern Conference with a record of 28-4 and a 7-game win streak. On

Boston Celtics vs Toronto-Raptors December 31st 2024 At 3:00 ET, the Raptors will be in Boston to take on the Celtics in a division matchup. The Celtics are favored by 17 and the over/under line is sitting at 233.5. Toronto is currently on a 10-game losing streak and has a record of 7-25. The Celtics are 2nd in the Eastern