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METAIRIE, La. (AP) DeMarcus Cousins says his prayers have been answered. The New Orleans Pelicans' newest All-Star maintains that he liked Sacramento and initially wasn't happy the Kings traded him Sunday night, but had long been ''praying, praying, praying'' for more elite talent on the roster to help him win....

NEW ORLEANS (AP) New Orleans Pelicans coach Alvin Gentry says guards Jrue Holiday and E'Twaun Moore are sitting out a second straight game because of respective toe injuries during Thursday night's game against Philadelphia.Both players also missed Monday night's double-overtime loss to Memphis. Holiday has been averaging 15.4 points per...

The Houston Rockets and the New Orleans Pelicans will both be gunning for a victory on 3/17/2017 at 8:05 PM when they meet in a game matchup. Houston Rockets vs New Orleans Pelicans When: 8:00 PM  ET, Friday, March 17, 2017 Where: Smoothie King Center, New Orleans, Louisiana ROT TEAM PS OU ML 811 Houston Rockets 5 (-110) 229 (-110) -210 175 812 New Orleans Pelicans TV:...

OAKLAND, California (AP) Golden State's Klay Thompson had 60 points, an NBA season high and the most by a Warriors player in 42 years, as the hosts whipped Indiana 142-106 on Monday.Thompson scored 40 by halftime in just 18-plus minutes. He had a career-best 60 points through three quarters...

OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) Russell Westbrook is reaching historic heights on his triple-double binge and his Oklahoma City teammates are flourishing. The Thunder's dynamic point guard has entered rarified air with six consecutive triple-doubles - the most since Michael Jordan's seven straight in 1989. He's taken the leading role in the...

DALLAS vs CHARLOTTE When: 12/1/2016 7:05 PM ROT TEAM PS OU Money Line 701 DALLAS -10.5 (-110) 194 (-110) 500 -750 702 CHARLOTTE For the Charlotte Hornets, a 10-8 record is respectable but based on recent trends, it is not good enough. Coming off a 48-win season, Charlotte began this season by winning eight of its first 11 games and four of its first six...

If you take a close look at LeBron James' recent cover photo for Sports Illustrated's Sportsperson of the Year award, a safety pin can be spotted on the NBA superstar's lapel.No, James isn't suffering some sort of wardrobe malfunction. Since last month's presidential election, the safety pin has become...

The Portland Trail Blazers and the Utah Jazz will both be gunning for a victory on 4/4/2017 at 10:35 PM when they meet in a game matchup. Portland Trail Blazers vs Utah Jazz When: 9:00 PM  ET, Tuesday, April 4, 2017 Where: Vivint Smart Home Arena, Salt Lake City, Utah ROT TEAM PS OU ML 721 Portland Trail Blazers (-110) ...

The Memphis Grizzlies and the Golden State Warriors will both be gunning for a victory on 3/26/2017 at 8:05 PM when they meet in a game matchup. Memphis Grizzlies vs Golden State Warriors When: 8:00 PM  ET, Sunday, March 26, 2017 Where: Oracle Arena, Oakland, California ROT TEAM PS OU ML 715 Memphis Grizzlies -11 (-110) 207 (-110) 450 -650 716 Golden State Warriors TV: 8 p.m....

The Orlando Magic and the Charlotte Hornets will both be gunning for a victory on 3/10/2017 at 7:05 PM when they meet in a game matchup. Orlando Magic vs Charlotte Hornets When: 7:00 PM  ET, Friday, March 10, 2017 Where: Spectrum Center, Charlotte, North Carolina ROT TEAM PS OU ML 501 ORLANDO -8 (-110) 206 (-110) 280 -360 502 Charlotte Hornets TV: 7 p.m. ET, FSN Florida,...

The Brooklyn Nets and the Dallas Mavericks will both be gunning for a victory on 3/10/2017 at 9:05 PM when they meet in a game matchup. Brooklyn Nets vs Dallas Mavericks When: 9:00 PM  ET, Friday, March 10, 2017 Where: American Airlines Center, Dallas, Texas ROT TEAM PS OU ML 513 Brooklyn Nets -11.5 (-110) 212.5 (-110) 500 -750 514 Dallas Mavericks TV: 9 p.m. ET, YES...

The Boston Celtics and the Brooklyn Nets will both be gunning for a victory on 3/17/2017 at 7:35 PM when they meet in a game matchup. Boston Celtics vs Brooklyn Nets When: 7:30 PM  ET, Friday, March 17, 2017 Where: Barclays Center, Brooklyn, New York ROT TEAM PS OU ML 807 Boston Celtics 8 (-110) 218.5 (-110) -360 280 808 Brooklyn Nets TV: 7:30 p.m. ET, CSN...