NBA Power Rankings: The Nets are the league's hottest team; Luka magic strikes again
Warriors BetMGM has Golden State favored by 3.5 points over the Celtics in Game 1, and all of our experts picked the Warriors to win the NBA Finals' opening game Thursday night at the Chase Center. ... Warriors vs. Celtics expert picks and predictions for Game 1.
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Cole Huff | Warriors |
Mike Vorkunov | Warriors |
NBA single-game scoring reaches new heights in 2022-23 season. The next non-Chamberlain 70-point game after Baylor's came in April 1978 when David Thompson poured in 73 points with the Denver Nuggets. That was followed by The Admiral, former San Antonio Spurs big man David Robinson, in April 1994 with a 71-point game.
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NBA single-game scoring reaches new heights in 2022-23 season. The next non-Chamberlain 70-point game after Baylor's came in April 1978 when David Thompson poured in 73 points with the Denver Nuggets. That was followed by The Admiral, former San Antonio Spurs big man David Robinson, in April 1994 with a 71-point game.
BetMGM features the following championship odds: Celtics (+350), Bucks (+500), Nets (+800), Clippers (+900), Suns (+900), Warriors (+1000), Nuggets (+1300), Grizzlies (+1300), Philadelphia 76ers (+1600), Cavaliers (+2000), Pelicans (+2000), Dallas Mavericks (+4000) and Heat (+4000).
The Boston Celtics Who Has the Best Odds to Win the 2023 NBA Finals? The Boston Celtics are the favorite to win the NBA title at +390 odds, followed by the Milwaukee Bucks at +550 odds . The Brooklyn Nets hold on at +800, while the Golden State Warriors improved to +850 odds.
The organization has one of the richest legacies in league history and a fan base that is very loyal to their team. The city of Boston loves its sports, whether it's the Celtics, Red Sox, or the New England Patriots. When it comes to basketball, the Celtics have one of the most loyal fan bases in the league.
On March 2, 1962, Wilt Chamberlain set the NBA single-game scoring record by tallying 100 points for the Philadelphia Warriors in a 169-147 victory over the New York Knicks. Not 98 points, not 102, but a nice, round 100 — an imposing record set by a most imposing player.
Jordan is superior in the scoring department, but James grabs rebounds and dishes out assists at a higher rate. While both players are known for tenacious defense on the wing, Jordan finished first in the league in steals three times in his career. James has not yet claimed a steals title.
Impact Antetokounmpo continues to deal with a sore right knee, but it appears likely that he'll be able to suit up for a fifth consecutive game. He hasn't missed a beat since returning from a five-game absence, averaging 38.3 points, 12.8 rebounds and 4.5 assists in 30.5 minutes per game over his last four appearances.
2022 NBA Power Rankings: Utah Jazz take top spot after hot streak
Kobe Bryant's Kobe Bryant's 81-point game against the Raptors in 2006 is one of the best performances in NBA history. Relive one of the best performances in NBA history: Kobe Bryant's 81-point barrage against Toronto in 2006. NBA.com takes a look back at the top moments that define the history of the NBA.
NBA single-game scoring reaches new heights in 2022-23 season. The next non-Chamberlain 70-point game after Baylor's came in April 1978 when David Thompson poured in 73 points with the Denver Nuggets. That was followed by The Admiral, former San Antonio Spurs big man David Robinson, in April 1994 with a 71-point game.
61 percent of people claimed that Michael Jordan was the G.O.A.T (greatest of all time) while 39 percent claimed LeBron was the G.O.A.T. An interesting occurrence about the replies was that the teachers who got to witness both LeBron James and Michael Jordan play, typically replied that M.J was the greater player.
2013–14 The 2013–14 NBA season was the Bucks' 46th season in the NBA. They finished with 15 wins and 67 losses, the worst record in the NBA. It was the Bucks' worst season record in franchise history, five fewer wins than their previous low-mark in 1993–94.
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Moses Malone, Larry Bird and Magic Johnson each won the award three times, while Bob Pettit, Karl Malone, Tim Duncan, Steve Nash, Stephen Curry, Giannis Antetokounmpo and Nikola Jokić have each won it twice. Russell, Chamberlain, and Bird are the only players to win the award in three consecutive years.
1995 Houston Rockets 1995 Houston Rockets The Rockets entered the playoffs seeded sixth in the Western Conference with a 47-35 record. But they became the lowest-seeded team to win an NBA title, beating four 50-game winners in the process -- Utah, Phoenix, San Antonio and the Magic, who they swept in the finals.
NBA Power Rankings: The Nets are the league's hottest team; Luka magic strikes again
the Los Angeles Lakers The Celtics and the Lakers are the two most storied franchises in the NBA, and the rivalry has been called the greatest in the NBA. The Boston Celtics and the Los Angeles Lakers have met a record 12 times in the NBA Finals, with their first such meeting being in 1959.
2022 NBA Power Rankings: Utah Jazz take top spot after hot streak
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guard Michael Jordan Who is the GOAT in the NBA? The most common (and correct) answer to this question is former Chicago Bulls guard Michael Jordan. 'Air Jordan' won no fewer than six NBA championships during his time with the Chicago Bulls, claiming the Finals MVP award on all six occasions.
Jordan is superior in the scoring department, but James grabs rebounds and dishes out assists at a higher rate. While both players are known for tenacious defense on the wing, Jordan finished first in the league in steals three times in his career. James has not yet claimed a steals title.
Khris Middleton's start to the 2022-23 season has been far from ideal. After missing the first 20 games while recovering from offseason wrist surgery, Middleton appeared in seven of eight games before being sidelined with a knee injury on Dec. 17. He has not played since.
Bulls, Bucks at last on cusp of restoring their rivalry
The two-time league MVP and 2021 NBA Finals MVP has firmly established himself as the greatest Buck ever; he took the franchise scoring record last March (on a three, no less!) from Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, and has cemented himself as the most important athlete in franchise – and Milwaukee – history.