Rafael breaks down half-court sets, pick-and-roll defensive schemes, and advanced metrics across local and international competitions.
In an emotional clash against his former team, Karl-Anthony Towns pairs with Jalen Brunson (24 pts) to outlast Anthony Edwards' 31-point masterclass at Madison Square Garden.
Stephen Curry and Jonathan Kuminga lead a balanced perimeter attack while rookie Bronny James catches fire for 17 points in his most composed preseason showing to date.
Houston Rockets powered past Oklahoma City Thunder 97–79 in National Basketball Association action at NBA Arena, USA. Read our complete post-game blog recap, quarter-by-quarter box score breakdown, and key takeaways.
New York Knicks powered past Toronto Raptors 99–96 in National Basketball Association action at NBA Arena, USA. Read our complete post-game blog recap, quarter-by-quarter box score breakdown, and key takeaways.
Japan B.League powerhouse Ryukyu Golden Kings test PBA contenders Meralco Bolts with relentless full-court perimeter pressure in East Asia Super League action.
Defending champions Boston Celtics host LaMelo Ball and the fast-breaking Charlotte Hornets at TD Garden in tomorrow’s opening preseason showcase. Expert Pick: Celtics -6.5 (WIN: 114–93) (Projected Score: CHA 93 - BOS 114).
Victor Wembanyama and the San Antonio Spurs square off against Devin Booker and the Phoenix Suns in a high-octane Western Conference measuring stick. Expert Pick: Spurs -6.5 & Over 224.5 (WIN: 123–103) (Projected Score: PHX 103 - SAS 123).
Southwest Division rivals collide at American Airlines Center as Kyrie Irving and the Dallas Mavericks welcome Zion Williamson’s explosive New Orleans Pelicans. Expert Pick: Pelicans +1.5 Outright (101–97) (Projected Score: NOP 101 - DAL 97).
Central Division rivals Chicago Bulls and Milwaukee Bucks meet at Fiserv Forum with a sky-high 231.5 total and a tight 1.5-point spread. Expert Pick: Bulls -1.5 (WIN: 125–104) (Projected Score: CHI 125 - MIL 104).
Three-time MVP Nikola Jokić and the Denver Nuggets visit Inglewood’s Intuit Dome to battle Kawhi Leonard and James Harden in tomorrow’s late-window main event. Expert Pick: Clippers +2.5 & Over 224.5 (122–110) (Projected Score: DEN 110 - LAC 122).
Pacific rivals Golden State Warriors and Los Angeles Lakers clash in a primetime preseason battle featuring Stephen Curry, LeBron James, and Walker Kessler. Expert Pick: Warriors -3.5 (Projected Score: GSW 110 - LAL 98).
Tyrese Haliburton leads the run-and-gun Indiana Pacers into Paycom Center to face Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and the defending West powerhouse Thunder. Expert Pick: Thunder -5.5 & Over 232.5 (Projected Score: IND 98 - OKC 148).
Atlantic Division rivals square off at Scotiabank Arena as Jalen Brunson and Karl-Anthony Towns test Toronto’s athletic wing defense. Expert Pick: Raptors +2.5 & Over 223.5 (Projected Score: NYK 112 - TOR 114).
Eastern Conference playoff rivals Cleveland and Orlando renew hostilities at Kia Center as Paolo Banchero’s physical frontline tests Cleveland’s spacing. Expert Pick: Magic -4.5 & Over 221.5 (Projected Score: CLE 116 - ORL 132).
Portland’s athletic young core visits Golden 1 Center looking to outrun Domantas Sabonis and the Sacramento Kings in the late West Coast window. Expert Pick: Trail Blazers +3.5 (Outright Win) (Projected Score: POR 101 - SAC 89).
