Wolves victory over Thunder gives team confidence boost

Just when it seemed like the Oklahoma City Thunder would beat Wolves again, the Minnesota Timberwolves turned the game around in the second half. Already down by 25 points, Minnesota pulled off a shocking 131-128 comeback victory in Oklahoma City on Monday night. Even some Minnesota players doubted that they could finish with a a win. When asked about the game, Nickeil Alexander-Walker admitted, “Probably not, because this one felt impossible,” “I thought the game was over, but how we finished would set the tone for the next one.” After an inconsistent season, it’s good to see the Timberwolves are slowly regaining their confidence.

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LaVine shines with 42-point game in Kings’ win

Zach LaVine left fans stunned playing for the Kings on Monday night. He scored 42 points and led his team to a dominant 130-88 win over Charlotte. LaVine who was traded from Chicago in February has been relentless on the court, however this performance stood out. He shot an impressive 16-of-19 from the field, including 8-of-9 from three, making him just the fourth player this season to score 40 or more points on fewer than 20 shots, joining James Harden, Devin Booker, and Jalen Green.

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Shaedon Sharpe hit his best dunk in Portland VS Wizard game

Shaedon Sharpe delivered the best dunk of his career with a powerful one-handed slam over Washington’s Justin Champagnie. The 21-year-old Portland player has been impressive since he was drafted in 2022, it didn’t take long for his dunking talents to be noticed and praised as one of the season’s best. Sharpe showed out in a standout performance in Portland’s 129-121 win over the Wizards. Sharpe dunked with such power that he briefly fell to the court after the ball went through the net. After the game, Portland coach Chauncey Billups praised the slam saying, “I just started like laughing, like, ‘Wow, man. Poor kid up under him,” “That was pretty incredible.” “I don’t know where he got it from,” Blazers forward Deni Avdija said. “I asked him on the bench, ‘If I’m going to work as hard as I can, will I be able to jump like you?’ I don’t know, it’s just genes.” When asked what motivated him to dunk that hard, Shaedon Sharpe explained, ‘I seen the dude in the way,” “so I just jumped and tried to dunk it. And it went in.”

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Three-time WNBA champion Diana Taurasi retires after 20 seasons

Diana Taurasi has announced her retirement after playing in the WNBA for 20 seasons. The three time WNBA champion is officially ending her career as one of the greats of the WNBA. She announced the big news on Wednesday in an exclusive interview with Time Magazine. Diana Taurasi told Time, “Mentally and physically, I’m just full,” “That’s probably the best way I can describe it. I’m full and I’m happy.” Phoenix Mercury, her former WNBA team also confirmed her retirement.

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Penn State Abdul Carter Diagnosed with Stress Reaction

Test says the NFL Scouting Combine reveals that Penn State edge rusher Abdul Carter has a stress reaction in his right foot, according to NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport. Abdul Carter who’s a potential top pick in the 2025 NFL Draft may require surgery to treat the issue. His agent, Drew Rosenhaus, said the young player has two options for treatment: one is to undergo surgery and recover in about eight weeks or skip surgery and work out in front of scouts at Penn State’s pro day on March 28 to prove that he may not require surgery after all.

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Rams focused on bringing back Matthew Stafford as QB

The Rams allowing quarterback Matthew Stafford to explore his market value with other teams has sparked offseason buzz. But as far as Rams coach Sean McVay’s is concerned, he wants Matthew Stanford to remain in Los Angeles. His big idea is to use the information gathered from Matthew’s exploits to put together an agreement that he cannot reject. “When you talk about the elephant in the room, these are the things that are really challenging,” McVay said on the Fitz & Whit podcast. “Because there’s no discrepancy on us wanting him to continue to lead the way and be our quarterback. The interesting and the challenging dilemma and dynamics within this are, hey, how do you continuously as a head coach look at the short term and the long term and be able to figure out what does that really look like? “There is no dispute, and let’s not get it twisted in regards to anybody wanting him to be our quarterback. Now, there’s layers to it. You have to be able to say, hey, how do we continuously build? How do we support him? How do we make sure that he’s getting what is his worth relative to those things? So, at the end of the day, we had something in mind, he had something in mind, and nobody was right or wrong. And then ultimately you’re saying there’s a ton of interest because this guy is an incredible player.”

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NBA Expert Picks: Phoenix Suns VS New Orleans Pelicans

The New Orleans Pelicans take on the Phoenix Suns in one of five NBA games scheduled for Friday. Read the preview for New Orleans Pelicans VS Phoenix Suns. Both teams have met 86 times in the regular season, with the Suns winning 57 and the Pelicans 29. Tip-off for the game is set for 9:00 p.m. ET at Footprint Center. Match Plug provides the preview for the all NBA game. Before you lock in any picks, check out the odds, and analysis we laid out in this preview. Betting Preview for Phoenix Suns VS New Orleans Pelicans Betting On The Phoenix Suns The Suns have lost back-to-back games, including a 151-148 overtime defeat to the Grizzlies in a high-scoring matchup. Devin Booker posted a double-double with 28 points and 10 assists. Betting On New Orleans Pelicans The Pelicans have won two straight games and three of their last four. They beat the Spurs 109-103 on Tuesday, with Trey Murphy III leading the team with 24 points, four rebounds, four assists, two steals, and two blocks. MatchPlug Prediction For Phoenix Suns VS New Orleans Pelicans In this fixture, the Suns are strong favorites. The addition of Durant-Booker-Bradley Beal as part of the starting lineup could be a tough challenge for New Orleans Pelicans. Our predictions for the Suns VS Pelicans is the Phoenix Suns. Final Prediction: Phoenix Suns Over/Under

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NBA Expert Picks: Golden State Warriors VS Orlando Magic

The Golden State Warriors VS Orlando Magic is live at Kia Center on Friday, February 28, 2025, at 1:00 AM. The Magic currently sit seventh in the Eastern Conference, while the Warriors hold the eighth spot in the West. Read on for our match preview and prediction. Match Plug provides the latest analysis and odds for the game. Betting Preview for Golden State Warriors VS Orlando Magic Betting On Golden State Warriors  The Warriors have won their last three meetings with the Magic, including their last two games in Orlando. They enter this matchup in strong form, riding a four-game winning streak, with their last three victories coming by over 20 points. Top player, Jonathan Kuminga remains out with an ankle injury, while Trayce Jackson-Davis is uncertain to play. The Golden State are now going into this game with 31 wins, sitting four games above .500. Betting On Orlando Magic The Magic are coming off a tough 40-point loss to the Cavaliers, struggling from start to finish. Inconsistent this season, they have now lost two of their first three games in a seven-game homestand. With 31 losses, they sit two games below .500. Star player, Jalen Suggs will be absent for this match, while Cole Anthony is not certain. MatchPlug Prediction For Golden State Warriors VS Orlando Magic Given the Warriors’ recent form and dominant wins, they have the upper hand heading into this matchup. Meanwhile, the Magic’s have been inconsistent this season, struggling with losses, including a heavy defeat to the Cavaliers. Judging from both teams stats, Our prediction for the match is a win for the Golden State Warriors.  Final Prediction: Golden State Warriors Spread

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NBA Expert Picks: Denver Nuggets VS Milwaukee Bucks

The Denver Nuggets take on the Milwaukee Bucks on Thursday 27th of February, 2025. Denver, currently struggling with inconsistent score lines playing against the Bucks in the last three years will aim to open the season series with a win. Read our preview of the Denver Nuggets VS Milwaukee Buck. The match is scheduled for 02:00 AM at the Fiserv Forum. Match Plug provides the latest analysis and odds for the Denver Nuggets VS Milwaukee Bucks game. Betting Preview for Denver Nuggets VS Milwaukee Bucks Betting On The Denver Nuggets  The Nuggets have been in top form this month, winning 10 of 11 games in February. With a 38-20 record, they are tied for the second-best spot in the Western Conference. Denver started their four-game Eastern road trip with a 125-116 win over the Pacers. Nikola Jokic, a leading MVP candidate, is available and set for an exciting matchup with Giannis Antetokounmpo. Peyton Watson is sidelined, while Aaron Gordon and Jamal Murray are listed as probable. Betting On VS Milwaukee Bucks The Bucks had their four-game winning streak ended in a 100-97 loss to Houston, dropping them back to fifth in the standings with their 25th defeat of the season. Giannis Antetokounmpo, a top MVP contender, is probable as he manages a calf issue and will look to shine against a strong opponent. Pat Connaughton remains sidelined due to injury. MatchPlug Prediction For Denver Nuggets VS Milwaukee Bucks With the Nuggets in excellent form, they have a strong chance to extend their winning run. The Bucks, coming off a narrow loss, will rely on Antetokounmpo to avoid a win, but this may be an almost impossible goal because Denver’s momentum is impeccable and they have the winning edge in this matchup. Therefore, our prediction for the Milwaukee Bucks-Denver Nuggets match is Milwaukee Bucks wins the match. Final Prediction: Denver Nuggets Moneyline

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NBA Expert Picks: Charlotte Hornets VS Sacramento Kings

The Sacramento Kings will take on the Charlotte Hornets at the Golden 1 Center on Tuesday, 25th February, 2025. Read our match preview for the Charlotte Hornets VS Sacramento Kings. The Kings enter this match holding the 10th best record in the Western Conference, while their opponents are close to the bottom of the table in the East. Match Plug offers the latest analysis and odds for NBA games. Read the preview for the matchup. Betting Preview for Hornets VS Kings Betting On Charlotte Hornets  The Hornets are out of the playoff race and have struggled in their recent games. They have lost two straight games and won just two of their last ten. With a 14-41 record, they sit 14th in the East and are at risk of another near-bottom finish in the conference. Going into this match, their situation is even worse as their star player. Brandon Miller is sidelined for the season as well as other multiple key players – all due to injuries. Betting On Sacramento Kings Sacramento on the other hand, are top contenders for the playoffs if they can build a winning streak. With 26 games left, they need consistent victories to move beyond the play-in spot, where they currently sit in tenth place in the West.   MatchPlug Prediction For Charlotte Hornets VS Sacramento Kings This will be the first meeting between both teams this season and the Kings have the upper hand in this match. Our prediction for this match is the Sacramento Kings with a handicap -10.5  Final Prediction: Sacramento Kings handicap

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