Category: nba

Is Nikola Jokić, Giannis Antetokounmpo or Joel Embiid this year's MVP? | SPEAK

The NBA regular season is wrapping up, which means MVP talks are heating up. Nikola Jokić, Giannis Antetokounmpo and Joel Embiid are in a tight race for the regular season MVP award. However, Steph Curry said that he is picking Embiid because he quote: ‘took a leap, which people did not expect.’ Emmanuel Acho, Joy Taylor, LeSean McCoy and Ric Bucher reveal their MVP votes.

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Could Warriors winning the title tank Nick's career? | What's Wright?

The Warriors couldn’t get a road win over the Nuggets Sunday night, despite Nikola Jokić sitting out for Denver. Golden State is now 9-30 on the road this season and sit in the 6th seed in the West. Nick and Damonza explore the playoff picture in the Western Conference with the Lakers, Warriors, Clippers, and Pelicans fighting for the highest possible seed.

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LeBron, Lakers championship odds make huge leap in Nick's NBA Title Pie | FIRST THINGS FIRST

Nick Wright alongside Chris Broussard and Kevin Wildes releases his latest edition of NBA Title Pie. Nick ranks all 30 NBA teams chances to win the 2023 NBA Finals. Notably the Los Angeles Lakers, Milwaukee Bucks, Phoenix Suns, Boston Celtics and Golden State Warriors have a unique chance win the Larry O’Brien trophy.

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Mavericks reportedly considering shutting down Kyrie Irving, Luka Dončić | UNDISPUTED

According to Shams Charania, the Dallas Mavericks are giving serious consideration to the idea of shutting down Kyrie Irving and Luka Dončić for the rest of the season. With three games left to play, Dallas is currently 11th in the Western Conference and one game behind the Oklahoma City Thunder for the final play-in spot. Shannon Sharpe explains why the Mavs would make a mistake to shut the duo down.

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Joel Embiid, 76ers host Jayson Tatum & Celtics in pivotal conference matchup | UNDISPUTED

The Boston Celtics travel to Philadelphia tonight to take on the Philadelphia 76ers in a national TV matchup between the second and third seeds in the Eastern Conference. MVP front runner Joel Embiid and the Sixers look to close in on Jayson Tatum and the Celtics 2nd seed in the NBA’s Eastern Conference. Skip Bayless and Shannon Sharpe preview Celtics @ 76ers.

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Should Mavs regret the Kyrie Irving trade? | SPEAK

Yesterday, Kyrie Irving had 41 points in the 132-130 overtime loss to the Atlanta Hawks. The Dallas Mavericks have now lost three straight and seven of their last eight. The Mavs are now a full game out of the Play-In. Emmanuel Acho, LeSean McCoy, Joy Taylor, and Ric Bucher discuss whether the Mavs should regret trading for Kyrie.

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Are LeBron, Lakers a legit threat in the Western Conference? | SPEAK

The Los Angeles Lakers have won their third straight victory with a 134-109 win over the Houston Rockets. Anthony Davis led the way with 40 points and nine rebounds. The purple and gold now sit half a game out of the sixth seed (guarantee playoff spot) in the Western Conference, where the Golden State Warriors currently stand at. Ric Bucher explains why the Lakers are not legitimate contenders to win the West.

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Mavs fall to Hawks, Kyrie: 'still have a glimmer of hope' ahead Play-in | FIRST THINGS FIRST

The Dallas Mavericks lost to the Atlanta Hawks in overtime yesterday after Kyrie Irving committed a late foul, allowing the game-winning free throws. The Mavs are now a full game out of the Play-In Tournament with less than a week to play. Nick Wright, Chris Broussard, and Kevin Wildes discuss whether they have officially given up on the Mavs.

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Jayson Tatum & Jaylen Brown combine for 70 Pts in Celtics win vs. Bucks | FIRST THINGS FIRST

Nick Wright, Chris Broussard and Kevin Wildes discuss the Boston Celtics 140-99 win vs. Milwaukee Bucks. Jaylen Brown and Jayson Tatum combined for 70 points in the win. Giannis Antetokounmpo was held to 24 pts, his teammate Jrue Holiday was held to just 6 points after a season-high 51 points vs. Indiana Pacers.

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Mavericks fall to 9-14 with Kyrie Irving after loss vs. 76ers | THE HERD

The Dallas Mavericks fell to the Philadelphia 76ers 116-108 and are now 9-14 with Kyrie Irving on the team. Kyrie expressed his feelings about the team after the game, saying quote: ‘I think that now, again, just where we are in the season, and where other teams are positioned already, it kind of looks like a bit of a clusterf—, to be honest with you.’ Colin Cowherd reacts to Kyrie’s comments and explains why he is a ‘great scorer, not a great player.’

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How open is the West with KD's return to Suns, Steph Curry, LeBron leading the way? | SPEAK

The Golden State Warriors trailed the New Orleans Pelicans by as much as 20 points last night before going on to win 120-109 at home. They are currently the sixth seed in the Western Conference. Meanwhile, Kevin Durant is finally making his return to the court for his long awaited home debut tonight against the Minnesota Timberwolves. The Phoenix Suns are currently the fourth seed. The T-Wolves, New Orleans Pelicans, Los Angeles Lakers, Oklahoma City Thunder and Dallas Mavericks are all at least 2.5 games from the sixth seed. Ric Bucher take a look at the West and predict who will not only win the conference and also which teams make the playoffs.

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Celtics, Sixers & Bucks headline Brou's Wild, Wild, East rankings | FIRST THINGS FIRST

Chris Broussard alongside Nick Wright and Kevin Wildes reveals his top 10 teams in the NBA’s Eastern Conference including: Atlanta Hawks, Brooklyn Nets, Chicago Bulls, Toronto Raptors, New York Knicks, Miami Heat, Cleveland Cavaliers, Philadelphia 76ers, Boston Celtics and Milwaukee Bucks.

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