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4 Bulls in NBA safety protocol; will miss Wizards gameWASHINGTON (AP) Four Chicago Bulls players are in the NBA's health and safety protocol and are not available for Thursday's game with the Washington Wizards.Forwards Lauri Markkanen, the team's second leading scorer and top rebounder and Chandler Hutchison and...

Associated PressRaptors hold Knicks to 3 for 36 from 3, win without SiakamBy DICK SCANLONTAMPA, Fla. (AP) Fred VanVleet scored 25 points and the Toronto Raptors, playing without star forward Pascal Siakam, earned their first victory this season by beating the New York Knicks 100-83 on Thursday night.New...

Hawks' Kris Dunn to rest 2 weeks after ankle surgeryATLANTA (AP) Atlanta Hawks guard Kris Dunn will rest his right ankle for two weeks after having arthroscopic surgery to remove loose cartilage.Dunn, who has not played this season, will be placed in a walking boot and his status...

The ATLANTA and the BROOKLYN will both be gunning for a victory on 12/30/2020 at 7:35 PM when they meet in a game matchup. ATLANTA vs BROOKLYN When: 12/30/2020 7:35 PM Where: ROT TEAM PS OU ML 575 ATLANTA -6.5 (-110) 240.5 (-110) 210 -270 576 BROOKLYN TV: 7:35 PM LINE: -6.5 PREDICTION: BROOKLYN , ATLANTA Oddsmakers currently have the BROOKLYN listed as -6.5 point favorites versus the ATLANTA,...

The CHARLOTTE and the DALLAS will both be gunning for a victory on 12/30/2020 at 8:35 PM when they meet in a game matchup. CHARLOTTE vs DALLAS When: 12/30/2020 8:35 PM Where: ROT TEAM PS OU ML 577 CHARLOTTE -7.5 (-110) 222.5 (-110) 250 -330 578 DALLAS TV: 8:35 PM LINE: -7.5 PREDICTION: DALLAS , CHARLOTTE Oddsmakers currently have the DALLAS listed as -7.5 point favorites versus the CHARLOTTE,...

The LA LAKERS and the SAN ANTONIO will both be gunning for a victory on 12/30/2020 at 8:35 PM when they meet in a game matchup. LA LAKERS vs SAN ANTONIO When: 12/30/2020 8:35 PM Where: ROT TEAM PS OU ML 579 LA LAKERS 6 (-110) 231 (-110) -250 200 580 SAN ANTONIO TV: 8:35 PM LINE: 6 PREDICTION: SAN ANTONIO , LA LAKERS Oddsmakers currently have the SAN...

Spurs' Becky Hammon first woman to direct NBA teamBy Associated PressSAN ANTONIO (AP) Becky Hammon became the first woman to direct a team in NBA history, taking over the San Antonio Spurs on Wednesday night against the Los Angeles Lakers following Gregg Popovich's ejection in the first half.Popovich...

Spurs' Becky Hammon first woman to direct NBA teamBy Associated PressSAN ANTONIO (AP) Becky Hammon became the first women to direct a team in NBA history, taking over the San Antonio Spurs on Wednesday night against the Los Angeles Lakers following Gregg Popovich's ejection in the first half.Popovich...

Spurs' Becky Hammon first woman to direct NBA teamBy Associated PressSAN ANTONIO (AP) Becky Hammon became the first woman to direct a team in NBA history, taking over the San Antonio Spurs on Wednesday night against the Los Angeles Lakers following Gregg Popovich's ejection in the first half.Popovich...

Longtime Pacers executive Donnie Walsh announces retirementINDIANAPOLIS (AP) Longtime Indiana Pacers executive Donnie Walsh, the architect of the franchise's turnaround, announced his retirement on Wednesday.The 79-year-old Walsh first told The Indianapolis Star of his intention to retire.''Over my 30-year relationship with Donnie, I have been amazed to watch...

NBA ratings for opening week up significantly from 2019NEW YORK (AP) NBA viewers watched 81.5 million hours of live games on ABC, ESPN and TNT in the opening week of the season, up 95% from opening week in 2019.In terms of total hours, this season's opening week was...

The DENVER and the SACRAMENTO will both be gunning for a victory on 12/29/2020 at 10:05 PM when they meet in a game matchup. DENVER vs SACRAMENTO When: 12/29/2020 10:05 PM Where: ROT TEAM PS OU ML 569 DENVER 2.5 (-110) 224 (-110) -140 120 570 SACRAMENTO TV: 10:05 PM LINE: 2.5 PREDICTION: SACRAMENTO , DENVER Oddsmakers currently have the SACRAMENTO listed as 2.5 point favorites versus the DENVER,...