標籤: Streak

A new report offers reason to wonder if Karl-Anthony Towns’ recent hot streak for the New York Knicks may be partially motivated by the opportunity to score one last monster contract.

The version of Towns that Knicks fans have seen over the past few weeks may be the best version they’ve seen during his two seasons with the team. The strangest thing about this is that in his last four games, he has scored 20 or more points only once.

The All-Star who claims he is the best shooting big man of all time looks like an Eastern version of Nikola Jokic with some excellent passing and serves as a facilitator on top of that guy. However, he has also given maximum effort on the defensive side. The Knicks probably wouldn’t be in this recent playoff contest without this version of KAT.

A month ago, there was speculation about his spot on this roster and coach Mike Brown not making adjustments to get the most out of the six-time All-Star. It seemed that his days in New York would be numbered. Especially after the Knicks lost their series against the Atlanta Hawks 2-1.

However, he has started to work on defense, and Brown has finally found a way to get the most out of his talent. But all this requires a level of sacrifice that towns have rarely shown. Something changed, where he decided to change his style and do whatever was necessary for the team to win and reach the finals. This is a great thing for Knicks fans and shows a new level of dedication.

Is Karl-Anthony Towns’ recent play inspired by receiving a new max deal from the NY Knicks?

Still, for Towns, his recent play and mental pivot may be more inspired than his first trip to the NBA Finals. In a new report from ESPN’s Tim Bontemps and Brian Windhorst, NBA insiders reveal Towns could opt out of the final year of his deal next summer. Opting out of a deal that pays him $61 million seems strange, but the goal will be to get an extension.

They report, “The Knicks could give him a max deal of up to four years and $260 million.” At the age of 30, this would be the last major deal he would receive as a professional. So it means a lot for him to be the best version of himself and for the team to have a real chance to reach and win the NBA Finals.

Bontemps and Windhorst noted that the Knicks have invested about $170 million in Jalen Brunson, OG Anunoby, Mikal Bridges and Josh Hart for the 2027-28 season. However, if the Knicks reach the Finals or win their first title in 43 years, Towns puts them in a difficult position where they may have to pay him off and make another title run.

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The Montreal Canadiens host the New Jersey Devils on Sunday night, looking to extend their winning streak to nine games.

Before Sunday, the Habs knew they would have to defeat the Devils in their second game against the club in as many nights to qualify for the playoffs, however, the Detroit Red Wings had the playoff berth clear before they even took to the ice.

By losing 5–4 to the Minnesota Wild, the Red Wings ensured that the Canadiens officially qualified for the 2026 NHL playoffs.

This led to an unexpected lack of punches from the Habs, giving the Devils a 3-0 decision.

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Let’s look at the highlights!

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The Habs managed to generate only two high-danger chances at 5v5 during 40 minutes of play, while the Devils were allowed to take six high-quality shots.

As a result, the Devils took a two-goal lead into the second intermission on goals from Timo Meier and Cody Glass.

The latter scored a particularly good goal from a strong individual effort.

On a solo mission. pic.twitter.com/TXk9ToOXut

– New Jersey Devils (@NJDevils) 6 April 2026

Sparks fly

Montreal’s energy level improved early in the third period, following a vicious strike from Zachary Bolduc that fouled Luke Hughes.

The chaotic play led to a Canadiens power play, not to mention a questionable decision by Hughes when Bolduc began throwing punches while being tackled by a linesman.

Unfortunately, the Habs failed to take advantage on the power play, allowing what little excitement there was to fizzle out quickly. Even though the Canadiens lacked punch for most of the game, they missed three chances to score with the man advantage, eliminating any chance of another comeback late in the game.

Luke Hughes threw punches at Bolduc while he was restrained by the linesman. Not a great look. pic.twitter.com/SLLsQf6lIX

– Montreal Hockey Now (@MTLhockeynow) 6 April 2026

The Montreal Canadiens are back in action on Tuesday facing the Florida Panthers at the Bell Centre. Puck drop is scheduled for 7pm ET.

All Montreal Canadiens stats are 5v5, via Natural Stat Trick, unless otherwise noted.

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Brooklyn Nets They’ll have a chance to win back-to-back games for the first time in nearly a month when they host charlotte hornets On Tuesday.

However, they will be cut short when they attempt to do so. With Michael Porter Jr., Igor Demin and De’Ron Sharp sidelined indefinitely, the Nets also have Terrence Mann (left Achilles soreness) and Danny Wolf (left ankle sprain) out for the matchup.

Mann has played a vital role in Brooklyn’s rotation this season. The veteran forward has appeared in 62 games so far with 50 starts and is averaging 7.2 points, 3.2 rebounds and 3.0 assists on .455/.358/.788 shooting splits.

Meanwhile, Wolf will miss his fifth consecutive game due to an ankle injury. The rookie forward also missed the start of the season with the same ankle sprain.

Mann, Wolf injuries add to lengthy Nets injury report before Charlotte game

With Sharp sidelined for the season, Wolf had faced an increased workload in the Brooklyn Nets frontcourt prior to his injury. The No. 27 seed has made several encouraging changes during his rookie campaign.

He averaged 8.9 points, 4.9 rebounds and 2.2 assists on 40.5% shooting from the floor in 20.8 minutes per game in 57 games this season.

However, with Mann and Wolf sidelined, rookie guard Drake Powell and two-way forward Cheney Johnson should see increased minutes against Charlotte.

Brooklyn snapped a 10-game losing streak by defeating the Sacramento Kings 116-99 at Barclays Center on Sunday.

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The Minnesota Timberwolves completed a historically unprecedented comeback victory over the Houston Rockets in a 110–108 victory. After the game went into overtime, the Timberwolves came back from a 13-point deficit to win by two points and broke several records along the way.

Most notably, they broke the 0-180 trend for NBA teams trailing by 10+ in OT over the past 29 seasons and marked the largest overtime comeback in the play-by-play era, according to a post by the
Keerthika Uthayakumar. Minnesota was down 108–95 with just over three minutes left in overtime after Houston started the extra period with 13 unanswered points, scoring on its first six possessions.

From that point, the Timberwolves executed a perfect 15–0 closing run, scoring on six consecutive possessions, while holding Houston scoreless the rest of the way. The Timberwolves saw several key plays come together in the final minutes.

This included a Mike Conley three, a Kyle Anderson three-point play, and Donte DiVincenzo’s tying triple, before Julius Randle hit the go-ahead jumper with 8.8 seconds remaining. The Timberwolves also forced significant defensive failures, including an 8-second violation and several empty Houston possessions.

Houston went ahead early in OT with six straight field goals, but failed to score again after the 3:01 mark. This win will be a major confidence boost for Wolves.

This came despite the absences of Anthony Edwards and Ayo Dosunmu, which was exacerbated by an injury to Jaden McDaniels in the fourth quarter. Additionally, Rudy Gobert fouled out while Naz Reed was also ejected early in overtime. Despite not playing the full game, McDaniels top-scored with 25 points, while Julius Randle had 24 points, six rebounds and six assists, while Gobert finished with a double-double of 14 points and rebounds.

The Charlotte Hornets are comfortably in a play-in spot in the Eastern Conference this season, but given the home-court advantage they’ve been getting from the Spectrum Center recently, the seventh seed could be advantageous to get a decisive game on their court. x According to a release from the team, previously released via Twitter, Charlotte is just 18-17 at home this season, but the recent increased interest from fans has been notable.

Hornets PR posted, “With a sellout crowd of 19,450 tonight, the Hornets have now sold out nine-straight games at the Spectrum Center and have a total of 19 sellouts on the season.”

The hornets sit in the middle of the pack this season, which is a far cry from two years ago, when they were last dead. This reflects the impact of an exciting young team, led by LaMelo Ball, who is breaking records and playing a fun brand of basketball for Charlotte.

Charlotte defeated the struggling Sacramento Kings by 44 points on Tuesday night, but it’s not like they’re only having success against lower-tier players. The Hornets also have impressive wins against the Memphis Grizzlies, Orlando Magic, and Miami Heat on this homestand. Specifically, the Magic and Heat are two potential opponents for the Hornets in the play-in tournament.

The Hornets conclude their seven-game homestand with games against the New York Knicks, Philadelphia 76ers and Boston Celtics. If they can continue their winning ways against some of those teams, it may be time to start a more serious conversation about their prospects in the Eastern Conference.

The LA Clippers were the hottest team in the NBA entering Saturday night’s contest against the worst team in the NBA. The Sacramento Kings entered the contest with a league-worst record of 16–51, while the Clippers had won 28 of their previous 39 games, coming back from 15 games under .500 in a single season to climb above .500 for the first time.

What followed was a potentially season-changing play.

The Clippers lost the game against the shorthanded Kings, 118–109, but it was a contest in which they fell behind by 20 points and never got involved. There was a stretch in the fourth quarter where the Clippers got within three, but it coincided with Kawhi Leonard, who suffered an injury in the first half that required stitches, exited the game with 9:27 remaining in the fourth quarter and did not return due to a sprained left ankle.

Leonard was out of favor in the next game against the San Antonio Spurs, leading to another loss against the second-best team in the NBA despite holding an 18-point lead in the first half. Benedict Mathurin suffered a toe injury in that loss that has kept him out of the Clippers’ three-game road trip, and depending on how his toe responds to rehab and treatment, it could keep him out even longer.

On Wednesday and Thursday the Clippers head to New Orleans to take on the Pelicans, a venue that has famously suited the franchise over the past half-decade. And if you’re a fan of the team, it was no surprise that the Clippers lost both games that Kawhi Leonard and Darius Garland played in, with both having to sit out.

This was seen as a huge opportunity for the Clippers to make a run at the Western Conference standings and potentially clinch a play-in berth. It was a long shot, but entering the Kings game on March 14, the Clippers climbed to a 34–32 record, trailing the seventh-seeded Phoenix Suns by just four games in the loss column and the Denver Nuggets by six games in the loss column.

The Clippers are now in a three-way tie for the 8th seed. The injuries came at the worst possible time, as they have now lost 4 games in a row (including the 3rd worst teams in the league).

LA has lost all its momentum and is unable to make any headway on the Suns, who have also lost 4 games… pic.twitter.com/qjZXrDvSCk

– Tomer Azarly (@TomerAzarly) 20 March 2026

LA had a very favorable schedule based on strength of schedule and remaining advantage games compared to their opponents, while the Suns were facing a road trip that included the Toronto Raptors, Boston Celtics, Minnesota Timberwolves, and San Antonio Spurs.

Now the Clippers are riding a four-game losing streak, holding no lead on Phoenix despite their four-game losing streak, while the Golden State Warriors and Portland Trail Blazers come right behind them to try to avoid the dreaded 9-10 play-in game.

The Clippers are considered one of the easiest remaining schedule powers, with several games against the Dallas Mavericks and Milwaukee Bucks still on tap. However, it appears this season will be reduced to three games:

March 31 vs. Portland Trail Blazers
April 10 @Portland Trail Blazers
April 12 vs. Golden State Warriors

Entering Friday, the Clippers, Blazers and Warriors are all tied in the loss column with 36 losses. The Clippers are dealing with injuries to Kawhi Leonard and Benedict Mathurin, the Blazers are still without Shaddon Sharp, and the Warriors are without Stephen Curry and Jimmy Butler.

LA currently holds a 2-1 series lead over the Warriors with one game remaining on the final day of the season. Last season, the Clippers and Warriors played a game on the final day of the NBA regular season to decide who would receive a top-six seed and who would advance to the play-in tournament.

The Clippers currently lead 2–0 in their season series against the Trail Blazers, with two more games in the final two weeks of the season.

It remains to be seen how troublesome Kawhi Leonard’s ankle injury is and how serious Benedict Mathurin’s toe injury is, but with the Blazers having won four of their last six games and the Warriors expected to get Stephen Curry back by the end of the month, we could be in for an epic battle for play-in positioning.

On Monday evening, the Atlanta Hawks picked up their tenth consecutive win with a home win over the Orlando Magic. It was an excellent game for guard Nickell Alexander-Walker, who set a career high with 41 points on nine three-pointers, and Jalen Johnson recorded his 13th triple double of the season in the win.

The basketball world has begun to pay attention to the Hawks now that they have posted their longest winning streak since their 60-win season in 2014-15, and one person joining in the praise is former NBA wing Chandler Parsons, who went on FanDuel’s “Run It Back” show to express his thoughts.

“This is the hottest team in the NBA right now… They’re playing their best basketball at the right time,” Parsons said, according to Axe, formerly of Run It Back, on Twitter.

Indeed, NBA teams typically try to prepare in March and April to play their best basketball, which is what the Hawks have been able to do over the past few weeks, losing just one game since the All-Star break.

Atlanta currently sits in eighth place in the Eastern Conference at 37-31, but is just 1.5 games out of the fifth seed, which could be very well within reach if the team continues its winning ways.

Through it all, Johnson has continued to establish himself as a rising superstar following his first All-Star appearance, and Alexander-Walker looks poised to compete for the Most Improved Player of the Year award. If he wins it, he will be the second consecutive Hawks player to win the award, joining Dyson Daniels.

The Hawks will next take the field against the Dallas Mavericks on Wednesday evening as they look to take their win streak to 11.

Los Angeles Lakers guard Luka Doncic just got the best of NBA legend Kobe Bryant.

Doncic led the Lakers to their sixth straight win in defeating the Houston Rockets 100-92 at Toyota Center on Monday. He had a game-high 36 points on 14-of-27 shooting, six rebounds, four assists and two steals.

It was a strong follow-up to his courageous performance against the Denver Nuggets at Crypto.com Arena on Saturday, in which he scored the game-winning bucket, 127-125, in overtime. He finished with a triple-double of 30 points, 11 rebounds and 13 assists.

Oh, he also dropped 51 points in Thursday’s 142-130 win at home over the Chicago Bulls.

According to ESPN Insights, Doncic has averaged 37.8 points in his last six games. Most in team history Bryant’s 39.5 points in a six-game span since the 2011–2012 season.

Luka Doncic has averaged 37.8 PPG over his last six games, the most by a Lakers player over a 6-game span within a season since Kobe Bryant (39.5) in 2011–12. pic.twitter.com/eom3aR50Iv

– ESPN Insights (@ESPNInsights) 17 March 2026

While he is more of a passer than Bryant, Doncic can easily make it on offense when needed. After all, he is the league’s leading scorer with 32.8 points – the second-highest total in his career. He is on his way to winning his second scoring title.

The 27-year-old star has often praised Bryant, the two-time scoring champion, for being an inspiration, including mentoring him during his freshman year.

“I remember meeting him for the first time before I started my NBA season. One thing he said was, ‘Look, you’re European, they’re going to come after you.’ You know, he was right,” Doncic told Yahoo! Shared in a report. Sports’ Bruno Felix.

The Lakers improved to 43–25 and moved into third place in the Western Conference, surpassing the Rockets.

Momentum continues to build for the Atlanta Hawks as their winning streak reaches a milestone not seen in over a decade. This surge has quickly become one of the most compelling stories shaping the Eastern Conference playoff race.

Atlanta extended its streak to 10 straight wins with a 124-112 win over the Orlando Magic on Monday night. The result improved the Hawks to 38–31 and moved them up to eighth in the standings, solidifying their push for the postseason.

The run is the franchise’s longest winning streak since the 2014–15 season, when the Hawks won a franchise-record 60 games and had a historic 19-game streak. The comparison puts this current group in rare company in team history.

This streak developed during a dominant homestand at State Farm Arena, where the Hawks controlled the tempo and generated consistent offensive production. Wins over the Dallas Mavericks, Brooklyn Nets, Milwaukee Bucks and Orlando show the team’s ability to close out games and maintain momentum.

CA-CAW!

Hawks have won 10 consecutive games

This is Atlanta’s longest winning streak since the 2014–15 season. pic.twitter.com/JPg2RZ1ZqM

– ClutchPoints (@clutchpoints) 17 March 2026

Several players have fueled the uptrend. Jalen Johnson has been particularly impressive, averaging 20.5 points, 9.5 rebounds and 8.1 assists over the last 10 games, and recording three triple-doubles during that span. CJ McCollum has averaged 16.9 points, 4.1 rebounds and 4.0 assists over the last 10 games, providing consistent scoring and playmaking. Nickeil Alexander-Walker has also contributed significantly, averaging 22.3 points, 3.7 assists and 2.9 rebounds over that span.

Defensively, the Hawks have also improved. Dyson Daniels has recorded 24 steals over his last 10 games for an average of 2.4 per game, while Onyeka Okongwu has pulled down 8.5 rebounds per game during that span, giving the team a strong interior presence.

If this trend continues, the Hawks’ first season struggles will feel like a distant memory as their push for the Eastern Conference standings begins to gain real momentum.

OKLAHOMA CITY – Snapping a 63-year-old streak with his 127 consecutive 20+ point performances in a 104-102 win against the Boston Celtics, Oklahoma City Thunder All-Star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander almost saw his streak end there. Midway through the fourth quarter, despite maintaining a 12-point lead, it was still behind by 10 points. Then, Gilgeous-Alexander went into closeout mode, helping them save their streak and lead a 116–103 win against the Minnesota Timberwolves.

After scoring five points on back-to-back possessions, including a contested 3-pointer from Timberwolves All-Star Anthony Edwards, Gilgeous-Alexander drew a shooting foul on Edwards to complete a 3-point game to reach 20 points. During the Timberwolves’ ensuing timeout, Gilgeous-Alexander looked up and realized What was the standing ovation at the Paycom Center for?

Gilgeous-Alexander said, “I didn’t realize until they were yelling after the free throws. I was a little confused.” “Then I realized, ‘Oh, this, the 20-point streak.’ Hello friends tonight. He did a great job of taking what the game gave him and being prepared. I had 10 assists tonight, and they were ready to hit shots. So, hats off to those guys.”

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander on when he realized he extended his 20+ point streak to 128: “I didn’t realize until they were yelling after the free throws. I was a little confused…

Then I realized, ‘Oh, this, the 20-point streak.” pic.twitter.com/pigozVokah

-Joshua Peacock (@Joe_Sway) 15 March 2026

Gilgeous-Alexander’s 20 points made him one of three Thunder players to finish with 20+ points in Sunday’s win, joining All-Star Chet Holmgren (21 points) and Isaiah Joe (20 points), who shot 8 of 14 from the floor, including four threes. Jared McCain added 15 points on 5 of 9 3-point attempts.

SGA extends 20+ point streak to 128 in Thunder win

Thunder All-Star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander extended his streak of consecutive 20+ point games to the most in NBA history by scoring 10 points in the final six minutes of Sunday’s 13-point win (116-103) against the Timberwolves. Gilgeous-Alexander extended his 20+ point streak from the free-throw line on a 3-point play, drawing a shooting foul on Timberwolves All-Star Anthony Edwards.

After the win, Gilgeous-Alexander reflected on the final frame, reminding reporters that the Thunder would go beyond doing everything in their power to ensure a win to continue their historic 20+ point game streak.

“I didn’t care about anything other than winning the game, like always,” Gilgeous-Alexander said. “Tonight’s game was very sloppy, low-scoring, they’re obviously a good defense, we’re a good defense; so, it’s no surprise. To me, these types of things never matter. It’s always about getting out of here with a W.

“If I have a night like tonight, and we win for the rest of the season like we won tonight, I’ll be the happiest person on Earth. So, all that matters is winning.”

The Thunder will look to extend their winning streak when they begin their five-game road trip with Tuesday’s matchup against the Magic.

Oklahoma City Thunder superstar Shai Gilgeous-Alexander recently made history by breaking Wilt Chamberlain’s streak of scoring at least 20 points in consecutive games. In the next game after breaking the record, the incredible streak found itself in serious danger.

The reigning NBA MVP was well below the 20-point mark in the fourth quarter of Sunday’s contest with the Minnesota Timberwolves. However, as they have done repeatedly during the streak, they turned it on in the final 12 minutes. Gilgeous-Alexander eventually drained a jumper after a foul on Anthony Edwards late in the fourth before sinking a free throw and scoring 20 points for his 128th consecutive game.

The Thunder already had the game in hand, and SGA gave a hearty applause after seeing their squad close in on a 116–103 victory over their Western Conference rivals.

Gilgeous-Alexander only had 10 points in the fourth quarter, so he really had to step things up to keep the historic streak going.

Although he still got 20 points, it was far from Gilgeous-Alexander’s best performance in Sunday’s win over Minnesota. The MVP favorite shot just 7 of 22 from the field to score his 20 points, but he added 10 assists in the process.

This is a big win in the standings for the Thunder, who are still trying to avoid the Spurs for the top seed in the Western Conference playoff picture. With the Pistons struggling a bit at the top of the Eastern Conference, the top seed in the West will likely mean home-court advantage throughout the playoffs.

Gilgeous-Alexander has been one of the most consistent forces in basketball throughout the season and over the past few years, and this streak is a perfect example of that. Even on his worst days, he can keep it going and that’s what he showed on Sunday.

OKLAHOMA CITY – Oklahoma City Thunder head coach Mark Daigneault did his best to put All-Star guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s new record-breaking streak of scoring 20+ points in 127 consecutive games into words best suited for the reigning MVP. After breaking the 63-year-old record, Gilgeous-Alexander reflected on how he has emerged as one of the NBA’s elite scorers before Daigneault delivered his flowers to the SGA.

Talking about who Gilgeous-Alexander is as a player, a leader and a person, Daigneault it took time to explain What makes his All-Star guard so special during his post-game media availability?

“Number one, he’s skilled at his craft. Nobody is more precise at his craft than him. Number two, the streak his entire life hasn’t stopped us from having a ton of team success and hasn’t stopped his teammates from being successful as well,” Daigneault said. “The individual scoring streak hasn’t come at the expense of the team or his teammates. And again, great father, great husband, great teammate.

“He treats everyone in the building with respect from top to bottom. So, he’s obviously a great basketball player, but he’s such a guy that you couldn’t be happier when he accomplishes something like this. So, huge congratulations to him.”

Mark Daigneault’s honest opinion on Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s streak of 127 consecutive 20+ point games, the most in NBA history, and his lead:

“There is no one more precise at his craft than him. The entire life of the streak did not prevent us from having a lot of team success… pic.twitter.com/WDNrrO2AZ5

-Joshua Peacock (@Joe_Sway) 13 March 2026

His 35 points on 13 of 18 attempts, nine assists, six rebounds, three blocks and two steals led the Thunder to the win. gilgeous-alexander Exceeded the 20-point threshold He received a standing ovation during the third quarter of a 104–102 win against the Boston Celtics at Paycom Center.

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander made NBA history with his 127th consecutive 20+ point game.

Historic Night at Paycom Center pic.twitter.com/lu7DrRPBWP

-Joshua Peacock (@Joe_Sway) 13 March 2026

In a matchup against the Celtics’ MVP candidate Jaylen Brown, who finished with 34 points, seven assists, six rebounds, two steals and a block, Gilgeous-Alexander exchanged key buckets to tie the game. Then, Thunder All-Star Chet Holmgren was fouled on a rebound, sending him to the line for two with 0.8 seconds remaining in the game.

Holmgren sealed the win for the Thunder by making two free throws, putting Oklahoma City ahead by two. He finished with 14 points and nine rebounds.

SGA issues subtle warning after making NBA history

Thunder All-Star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander believes his improvement every season over the past few years has made him the leading scorer he is today. Adding a string of most consecutive 20+ point performances to his trophy haul, Gilgeous-Alexander explained that this was no coincidence, but a testament to his dedication.

“Over the years, I’ve just built my game, watched the defense, and just attacked the defense with the tools I have,” Gilgeous-Alexander said. “It feels like every year I’m getting better and better at doing this, and I think that’s why. I just watch coverages, learn from them, try to get better, and implement them whenever possible.”

Thunder coach Mark Daigneault watched Thursday’s historic night, followed by a 129-126 win on Monday in another duel against Nikola Jokic and an MVP candidate in the rival Nuggets, where Gilgeous-Alexander tied Wilt Chamberlain’s streak for consecutive 20+ point performances, and became only the second player to finish with at least 35 points, 15 assists and zero turnovers. Went.

What is the reason why the St. Louis Blues goaltenders recently had some of their best games of the season against the Carolina Hurricanes?

The Hurricanes lost 3-1 against the Blues, a game that got off to a hot start…but ended quickly. Carolina led in almost every nightly statistic. They outshot them 32-17, defended them with 12 blocked shots versus nine, and even had a better hold on the puck with 11 giveaways versus 16.

However, the second and third periods lacked the same urgency and effectiveness as the first frame. Mark Jankowski was the only scorer for the Hurricanes, scoring his seventh goal of the season (in highlight reel-worthy fashion) just before half of the first period was played.

The Hurricanes looked great in the first twenty minutes, but struggled to keep the fire burning defensively and offensively for the next forty minutes.

Jimmy Snuggerud scored with a shot between the legs of Jakob Slavin, who also served as a screen for Brandon Bussey, and tied the game.

In the third period, with just under five minutes left to play, Snuggerud scored his second goal of the game after the puck bounced off Jalen Chatfield’s stick.

Moments later, with the net empty, Seth Jarvis’ pass was intercepted by Alexey Toropchenko, who passed it to Jack Finley, who sent it past goal scorer Pavel Buchnevich to seal the game 3–1.

difference maker

Storm’s downfall was not a complete loss of generation. In fact, they created 29 scoring chances and 15 high-danger scoring chances, compared to the Blues’ 16 and three. Instead, the collapse was caused by the efficient play of Jordan Binnington, who sparked his team with big saves and kept those flames burning with consistent stops. This appeared to be the 32-year-old veteran’s best performance of the season, as he posted a save percentage of .969 (his best non-shutout save percentage of the season) and made 31 saves.

silver linings

Brandon Bussey played brilliantly. Both goals scored on him were particularly difficult shots, one of which came from behind his own man’s screen – and through his skates – and the other managed to slip between pad and arm, stopping almost as soon as it was sealed.

However, one important difference was their persistence. In his last game, he struggled with this, which ultimately cost him a goal. In Thursday’s game, he made stretch passes down the ice, found teammates’ tape amid high-pressure situations and cleared the puck brilliantly. Sometimes goalkeepers may have off-days for certain aspects of the game, but this did not linger in their minds for their next start.

As for another look at the game, Logan Stankoven’s line operated as a true second line against the Blues, with Stankoven himself logging 16:30 of ice time. Typically, Jordan Staal’s line is given those heavy minutes, but the Tech third line was buzzing and definitely earned its minutes.

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It’s been a collective group effort for the Atlanta Hawks to get to where they are now, and the proof is in. He has led the league in assists for most of the season, as sharing the ball has been the driving force behind his success. Everyone from guard to center is committed to passing, and that’s a testament to how Quin Snyder wants them to play.

Dyson Daniels in particular has had a huge role moving the ball and his role has changed as the year has gone on. Since being included in the Trae Young trade, he has had the ball in his hands more, and is playing at a high level for his team. During the Hawks’ seven-game winning streak, Daniels had 50 assists and only four turnovers, which is very efficient for a guard.

As for Daniels, he credits his IQ and his teammates.

“A lot of my game is trying to get into the paint and find my teammates, whether it’s cutting, driving back, kick-out threes, things like that,” Daniels said. “They make my job easier by spacing, and I think we look really good when we run in transition. I want to keep our turnovers low and get the assists, so I hope we can keep that going.”

As far as his teammates, they’ve watched his progress in that role throughout the season, and it’s no surprise to them what he’s doing.

“He’s really steady,” Nichelle Alexander-Walker said. “He gets into the paint the way he wants, and he’s ready. He does a really good job of playing with two feet and staying in control, and I think that’s why he’s had success making plays for others, and he’s really starting to slow down, and the game is starting to slow down for him too.”

“Dyson has been huge for us,” Jalen Johnson said. “Not just on this winning streak, but all year long. Dyson brings every aspect of the game to the table, and he’s a guy that’s always ready to get better and always ready to learn. It’s just a testament to the work he’s done, and obviously, we need him to continue to be big for us.”

Not only is Daniel doing so on the offensive side, but he is still being a pest on defense. Over the past seven games, he has had 18 steals, and he guards the team’s best player almost every night.

After his best season last year, it almost feels like Daniel has gotten better, and he’s been a big factor for them through all the changes this season.

Bam Adebayo’s 83-point night is making all the headlines in the sports world right now, but the Atlanta Hawks have been quietly taking care of business on their own. On Tuesday night, the Hawks picked up their seventh consecutive win, stopping the Dallas Mavericks on their way to a 124-112 victory.

The Hawks are turning a corner, and they remain within striking distance of a full playoff spot in the East. One of the factors that has been energizing the Hawks lately has been the excellent play of Dyson Daniels. Daniels once again filled the stat sheet, recording 14 points, seven rebounds, 10 assists and three steals in the win against the Mavericks.

In doing so, Daniels became the first player in NBA history to record at least 80 points, 50 rebounds and 50 assists while recording five or fewer turnovers in a seven-game span, according to Hawks PR on

While most of the fanfare for the Hawks has fallen on Jalen Johnson and Nickell Alexander-Walker following Trae Young’s departure, Daniels has also expanded his offensive game, taking on more responsibilities and thriving as a result.

His three-point shooting may be off, but the rest of his game has improved by leaps and bounds.

Hawks still contending for sixth seed in East

At 34-31, the Hawks are just 2.5 games behind sixth place in the East, which is currently owned by the Miami Heat. The Hawks have a chance to extend their winning streak over the next few games as they face the Brooklyn Nets and Milwaukee Bucks in back-to-back games.

After that, they will face the Orlando Magic in a game that could have direct implications. For now, Atlanta will take one game at a time.

So, it’s really all or nothing for the New Jersey Devils this season.

They look very impressive when they win. When they are defeated, they lay an egg. And that’s what happened Sunday night as the Motor City goaltenders hosted the Detroit Red Wings in a combined shutout.

The Devils played particularly well for 40 minutes. In fact, he put two on the sticks of Connor Brown and Lenny Haminaho.

However, their luck didn’t change and Jacob Markstrom’s second start of the weekend snapped the Devils’ four-game winning streak.

It was a good start for the Devils, who controlled the tempo of the game for the first three and a half minutes of play, and put good pressure on Red Wings goaltender John Gibson early.

However, the Red Wings took an early 1–0 lead when Markstrom was checked by traffic and found twine on the wrist of Moritz Seider from the point.

Regardless of the score, the Devils controlled the pace of the game for the remainder of the first period, but could not solve Gibson before the first intermission.

The same thing happened in the second period as New Jersey maintained control of the game despite falling behind on the scoreboard.

Detroit doubled its lead at the 6:37 mark of the second period after James van Riemsdyk gave the Red Wings a 2–0 lead after Markstrom redirected Seider’s shot from the blueline.

A fast-paced game came to a head when Brendan Dillon combined with Andrew Copp to push the Red Wings forward. Dillon was called for a two-minute intervention after several scuffles broke out between whistles.

However, the Devils coughed up the minor penalty.

When the Devils and Red Wings emerged from their respective locker rooms after the second intermission, Detroit made a goal-tending change. Gibson remained in the Detroit locker room, while Cam Talbot took the net in relief.

And then the Red Wings took over.

The Devils could not keep up with Detroit, who took control of the game not only on the scoreboard, but on the ice as well.

Dominic Shine scored his first NHL goal by tapping Van Riemsdyk’s cross ice pass past Markstrom to increase the Red Wings’ lead to 3–0 and seal the victory for Detroit.

Markstrom made 27 saves on 30 shots and suffered his 15th loss of the season.

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After the Charlotte Hornets extended their winning streak to six with a 118-89 win against the Boston Celtics, head coach Charles Lee may have reminded Philadelphia 76ers fans of his old “trust the process” slogan. Injuries have been a frequent hindrance for the Hornets, limiting their growth in the past. With a young team like Charlotte’s, some parallels can be drawn with the young, promising 76ers of nearly a decade ago.

Lee says health has limited the Hornets’ potential, which is now blossoming this season, amid a team’s playoff potential that has boosted its record over .500 to 32-31, he said, according to Roderick Boone of the Charlotte Observer.

“It’s been good to have a healthy roster,” Lee said. “It’s definitely played a role in some of the changes we’ve made. But I think our guys have embraced the process even more. It started in the offseason. I thought everyone has increased their work habits, their work standards and their togetherness about how we can lift each other up. We’ve come out stronger through all of this.”

For Hornets center Moussa Diabate, beating the Celtics, who are in second place in the Eastern Conference standings, is an impressive feat for a young team, but it is also a testament to how much the Hornets have improved.

“They [Celtics] is a great team, we also believe we are a great team,” Diabate said, per Boone. “At the end of the day, we’re not trying to focus too much on them. Obviously, we want to win the game, but if we focus on what we have to do it will win on its own. For us, that’s a great thing, it’s a good message to the league as well – understand that the Hornets are here.

Amid a six-game winning streak, Charles Lee and the Hornets have won seven of their last 10 games.

ESPN analyst warns about Hornets’ recent surge

One could argue that this is the most exciting time to be a Hornets fan since the 1990s, as head coach Charles Lee has led his team to a 32-31 record, which few expected ahead of the 2025-26 campaign. With only 19 games left in the regular season, the Hornets are moving at an ideal time, which could make them a tough first round opponent In the playoffs, as Alan Hahn reported on ESPN’s Get Up.

“There’s a dragon slayer hiding in plain sight. They’re in the play-ins right now. They’re seeded 9th. They’re finally at .500 for the first time, I think, since Grandmama and Muggy Boggs. We haven’t seen them play like this for a long time, but they’re that team with this offense, and a defense, by the way, that’s in the top 3 these 20 games,” Hahn said.

The Hornets’ well-balanced attack on both ends of the floor makes them a tough matchup for the top Eastern Conference teams.

“Not only are they playing great offense, they’re playing great defense,” Hahn said. “They’re the team that, if you’re a contender, if you’re a higher seed, No. 1, No. 2, or No. 3, and you have to face them in the first round, you don’t want to do that because they’re unknowns and they can play free as well.”

🗣️ @alanhahn: “A dragon slayer hiding in plain sight. They’re in the play-ins right now. They’re the 9th seed. I think, after Grandmama and Muggy Boggs, they’re finally at .500 for the first time. We haven’t seen them play like that in a long time, but they’re that team… pic.twitter.com/Gze5F5ANwA

– r/CharlotteHornets (@HornetsReddit) 5 March 2026

The Hornets will look to extend their winning streak to seven when they host the Heat on Friday.

Harrison Barnes is generally the gold standard for NBA credibility. Before Tuesday night, the San Antonio Spurs forward had not missed a single professional basketball game since the end of 2021. But even the league’s most durable giants are no match for the dangers of the mid-day snooze.

In one of the most bizarre injury reports you’ll ever see, Barnes was a late scratch for Tuesday’s matchup against the Philadelphia 76ers. The reason was as simple as it was frustrating: Via AP News, he woke up with left ankle pain after a pre-game nap.

The temporary injury officially broke his incredible streak of 364 consecutive games played. The last time Barnes was eliminated from a competition was in December. 4, 2021, when he was a member of the Sacramento Kings. Since then, he has been a fixture on the court, and has provided a steady veteran presence for whatever team he has represented.

Spurs head coach Mitch Johnson had to adapt quickly without his experienced forwards, but the rest of the roster left no stone unturned. San Antonio completely destroyed a shorthanded Philadelphia team in a 131-91 blowout loss at Xfinity Mobile Arena. Devin Vassell led the scoring charge with 22 points, including six three-pointers, while rookie Dylan Harper provided a big spark off the bench with his 22 points.

Victor Wembanyama didn’t have to carry the heavy scoring load, but remained a defensive terror, finishing with 10 points, eight rebounds and six blocks in just 24 minutes. Stephen Cassel also had a stellar performance with a 15-point, 10-assist double-double, while De’Aaron Fox led the offense with 11 points and seven assists. Tyrese Maxey, on the other hand, put up a lone battle for the Sixers and finished with 21 points and eight rebounds.

It’s a tough way to end a great “Iron Man” race. Barnes was not sidelined due to a hard screen or a playoff foul; He was betrayed only by his own bed. While Spurs have dominated without him, they will soon need his consistency. Barnes has already been ruled out for the upcoming game against the Detroit Pistons, meaning the wait for his new streak to start continues.

Kawhi Leonard accomplished an impressive feat in franchise history after his performance in the Los Angeles Clippers’ win over the New Orleans Pelicans on Sunday night.

Leonard is in the 15th season of his NBA career, his seventh with the Clippers. Despite injuries impacting his time with the franchise, he continued to shine as one of the league’s best veteran stars when healthy.

His latest game against New Orleans was another example of his elite skills. In 29 minutes of action, Leonard finished with a stat line of 23 points, five assists, three rebounds and one steal. He shot 8 of 18 from the field, including 1 of 7 from beyond the arc and 6 of 7 from the free-throw line.

As a result, Leonard has maintained his 20-point streak for the 37th consecutive game. As a result, according to reporter Tomer Azzarly, he made franchise history by tying with Bob McAdoo in statistical scoring.

“Kawhi Leonard has extended his streak of 20+ point games to 37 straight. This is the third-longest streak in franchise history. Kawhi becomes the only player in franchise history to score 20 points in 37 consecutive games, joining Bob McAdoo,” Azarly wrote.

Kawhi Leonard, how the Clippers played against the Pelicans

Kawhi Leonard’s impressive performance continues, leading the Clippers to a dominant 137-117 win over the Pelicans.

Five players scored in double figures for Los Angeles in the win, including Leonard. Jordan Miller delivered a strong performance with 19 points, eight assists, three steals and two rebounds. He made 5 of 6 shots overall, including 1 of 1 from downtown and 8 of 11 from the charity stripe. Derrick Jones Jr. was next with 17 points and two rebounds, Brook Lopez had 16 points and seven rebounds, while John Collins provided 15 points and seven rebounds.

Los Angeles improved to a 28–31 record on the season and finished ninth in the Western Conference standings. They are above the Portland Trail Blazers and Memphis Grizzlies while trailing the Golden State Warriors and Phoenix Suns.

The Clippers will look forward to their next matchup while on the road. They will take on the Warriors as tip-off takes place on March 2 at 10 PM ET.

The New Orleans Pelicans will be without the services of tackle forward Zion Williamson for Sunday night’s game against the Los Angeles Clippers at the Intuit Dome in Inglewood, Los Angeles.

With the former Duke Blue Devils running back out of that contest due to a lower-body injury, his personal best streak in NBA games played has ended, as reported by NBA insider Marc Stein.

“After playing a career-high 35 consecutive games, New Orleans’ Zion Williamson (right ankle sprain) has been carted off the field against the LA Clippers,” Stein, formerly of the X, wrote via a social media post on Twitter.

Williamson, 25, suffered an ankle injury in the first half of last Saturday’s game against the Utah Jazz at the Delta Center in Salt Lake City. He exited that game in the second quarter and did not return.

Before leaving, he scored four points on 1-for-2 shooting with two assists and one rebound in just 11 minutes of action. Despite the former No. 1 overall pick being absent the rest of the way, the Pelicans found a way to defeat the Jazz 115–105, extending their winning streak to four games.

If New Orleans is to keep that undefeated run alive this Sunday, it will have to fill the huge void left by Williamson, who is averaging 21.5 points, 5.8 rebounds and 3.5 assists while shooting 58.5 percent from the field so far in the 2025-26 NBA regular season.

Williamson’s availability in the NBA has been significantly reduced due to injuries. He has yet to play a full season and has only appeared in 61 games or fewer in four of his first five campaigns since turning professional.

The New York Knicks ended the San Antonio Spurs’ 11-game winning streak, winning 114-89 on Sunday. The win improves New York to 38–22 on the season, 6.5 games behind the Detroit Pistons for the top record in the East. SNY’s Ian Begley says the much-maligned trade acquisition was key to victory.

Begley reported, “Mikel Bridges’ team-high 25 points and game-high five steals helped NYK defeat the Spurs, snapping SAS’ 11-game winning streak. It wouldn’t be an exaggeration to call this one of the most impressive wins of this Knick season; six players scored at least 10 points and the team’s defense remained strong all afternoon.”

Spurs’ 11-game winning streak ends against Knicks pic.twitter.com/3mOHMNss95

– ClutchPoints (@ClutchPoints) 1 March 2026

While the Spurs had won 11 consecutive games, Madison Square Garden has been a home of horrors for them. They have lost six consecutive games in Manhattan, with their last win coming in November 2019. Of course, this does not include the NBA Cup Finals, which the Knicks won in Las Vegas.

Bridges led the way for the Knicks on both ends of the floor, finishing with a team-high 25 points in addition to his defensive talent. Jalen Brunson was right behind him with 24 points, while Karl-Anthony Towns and Josh Hart both posted double-doubles. Defensively, Victor Wembanyama was held to 25 points on 1 of 7 shooting from three-point range.

The Knicks have now won four of their last five games, keeping pace with the top teams in the Eastern Conference. But with tough games ahead, Toronto’s journey will begin with a brutal stretch. Oklahoma City Thunder, Denver Nuggets and both Los Angeles clubs are at stake in the next five matches.

The Knicks are looking to make their fourth consecutive playoff appearance in the Jalen Brunson era. New coach Mike Brown has gone through some ups and downs this season, but should start March off on the right foot with a big win.

It’s a tough life for the Chicago Bulls. They are on a losing streak of 10 consecutive matches, their longest in seven years. At the same time, accusations of tanking are being made against the Bulls in order to achieve a higher ranking in the NBA Draft Lottery.

However, according to Joel Lorenzi of The Athletic, Matas Buzelis vehemently denied those claims. Instead, Bouzelis took advantage of his intense desire to win.

“I don’t really like that term. And people might think (we’re tanking), but I’m going out and trying to win every night. All these guys are too.”

Undoubtedly, the losing streak is taking a toll on Bouzelis. On Tuesday, Chicago lost its 10th straight to the Charlotte Hornets, 131-99. A game in which Bouzelis scored a season high of 32 points.

Asked about his ongoing development after the Chicago Bulls’ latest loss, Bouzelis said, “I’m sorry, I just… I want to win games, and that’s everything.”

Additionally, the Bulls are still in the adjustment phase with the new roster after several trades. Trades that sent Coby White, Ayo Dosunmu, Nikola Vucevic and Kevin Huerter.

But to hear Bouzelis tell it, that’s no reason not to play to win.

“When you trade half the team, and you bring in new guys, it’s tough,” Buzzellis said. “However, that’s no excuse. We have to come and figure it out. And I’m going to say it again: I know we’re capable of doing that.”

The Bulls will close out the month against the Portland Trail Blazers on Thursday. They are currently at 24-35.

No team in the NBA this season has blown more double-digit leads in the fourth quarter than the Toronto Raptors, a trend that reared its ugly head in a 110-107 loss to the San Antonio Spurs. Raptors head coach Darko Rajakovic was furious over a non-call in the first half, which came before Toronto gave up a 15-point lead in the final frame. Losing against the league’s better teams has also been a consistent trend.

According to Josh Levenberg of TSN Sports, the Raptors have lost 15 times against the NBA’s top teams.

“The Raptors are 4-15 against top-10 teams. Last night, Darko lamented the lack of focus to close out those games, but he’s going to have to wear that down,” Levenberg reported. “They were in control, up by 12 when they started the fourth without Barnes and Ingram (vs. Wembey). With that went a 7-0 run and gave up momentum. Unforced error.”

The Raptors’ lead was cut to 10 in the fourth quarter. The Spurs immediately made it a game. Devin Vassell’s 21 points led six Spurs players into double figures, including De’Aaron Fox (20 points) and Dylan Harper, who had 15 points off the bench.

Brandon Ingram (20 points) and Immanuel Quickley combined for 40 points on 15 of 34 attempts. The Spurs held the Raptors to 17 points in the final frame.

Scotty Barnes’ injury hurts Raptors’ momentum

Raptors All-Star Scottie Barnes has been hampered by a foot injury, according to reports. As fans were looking for answers after the game, as TSN’s Josh Levenberg reported, Barnes playing through pain was reportedly one of many obstacles the Raptors faced during the second half of their loss to the Spurs.

Barnes was reportedly playing “on one leg” and he was “playing through the pain”, as head coach Darko Rajakovic told TSN’s Josh Levenberg after the game.

With 23 games left in the season, the Raptors’ recent struggles are a new development as they battle for position in the Eastern Conference.

The Los Angeles Lakers have been a bit of Jekyll and Hyde this season. When things go right, it looks like they can compete with any team in the league. But when things are not going well, the team does not look very competitive.

After being defeated by the Boston Celtics on Sunday, the Lakers suffered a blowout 110-109 loss to the Orlando Magic. The loss dropped Los Angeles to 34–23, two games ahead of the Phoenix Suns in the Pacific Division.

The teams will face off in the desert on Thursday. Thankfully for the Lakers, Phoenix will once again be missing some of their most important pieces.

According to AZ Central’s Duane Rankin, Devin Booker, Dillon Brooks, Jordan Goodwin, Haywood Highsmith and Cole Anthony have all been ruled out. Of course, Booker is the biggest loss for the Suns.

Booker strained his right hip last week against the San Antonio Spurs. In the three games since, Phoenix’s offense has been mediocre. The Celtics also beat them by 16 points, 97-81, on Tuesday night. In the first game against the Portland Trail Blazers, they were able to score only 77 points.

With the Lakers likely to play the Big Three, it could prove difficult for the Suns to keep up.

The second unit in Los Angeles could also get a boost. Backup center Jackson Hayes was upgraded to probable on Wednesday, while Rui Hachimura is listed as questionable due to illness.

The Lakers have had their share of troubles, but for the most part the offense has not been a part of them. The defensive end of the court has left a lot to be desired. But with Jalen Green struggling in his return, and the Suns lacking many other scoring options, Thursday appears to be a prime opportunity to get back in the win column.

This game could go a long way in determining the division winner. The Suns have won two of the first three meetings and a Lakers loss would ensure a tiebreak for Phoenix.

The Los Angeles Lakers haven’t been very inspiring in terms of being legitimate title contenders this season, as their defense has been so bad for so long that it’s hard to believe they can field a defense that’s good enough to compete, especially in the loaded West. But they have been excellent in clutch games and they have been good at maintaining leads, which is why they remain in the top six in the West standings despite concerns about the underlying numbers.

However, on Tuesday night, the Lakers failed at the things they should have been good at. They were ahead after three quarters in their contest against the Orlando Magic (80–79 after three), and they were in the midst of a clutch game against a Mideastern Conference team. They somehow lost, as a combination of late-game hesitation and late-game defensive issues doomed the Lakers.

According to X user @dmai21, the Purple and Gold have now lost their first game this season after the Magic broke the Lakers’ hearts 110-109 courtesy of Wendell Carter Jr.’s game-winner after leading after three quarters. They won their first 25 such games this season, but now, the Magic have dealt them a devastating blow.

Lakers’ defensive issues come to the fore in tough times

Luka Doncic suffered a tough shooting night, but began to bounce back toward the end of the game. It looked like he was going to take over the game, but instead, he hesitated to take the last shot, which put LeBron James in such a difficult situation with the clock running out – leading to the Lakers’ loss.

But it is LA’s defense that is to blame for their latest defeat. They allowed the Magic to score 58 points in the paint, with Paolo Banchero repeatedly driving to the basket. The game-winner he allowed came due to his inability to control the defensive boards.

The Lakers are going to have to do some soul-searching if they want to figure it out this season.

The Sacramento Kings are signing a former top-10 draft pick amid a historic losing streak. According to ESPN’s Shams Charania, Killian Hayes has agreed to a 10-day contract with the Kings, who have lost a franchise-record 16 consecutive games.

Hayes, the No. 7 pick in the 2020 NBA draft, spent three seasons with the Detroit Pistons before they released him midway through the 2023-24 campaign. He signed with the Brooklyn Nets last season and spent most of his time with the team’s G League affiliate before a short NBA stint on a 10-day contract.

The 6-foot-5 point guard averaged 9.0 points, 3.0 rebounds and 5.2 assists on 42/38/83 shooting splits in 27.0 minutes per game in six appearances with Brooklyn. However, the Nets decided not to re-sign Hayes at the conclusion of a 10-day deal.

Killian Hayes signs 10-day contract with Kings after Cavs G League stint

Hayes turned down interest from the EuroLeague this offseason and signed a contract with the Cleveland Cavaliers before training camp. The Cavaliers waived him and assigned him to their G League affiliate. He impressed during his G League tenure, averaging 22.4 points, 4.1 rebounds, 8.4 assists and 1.6 steals on .474/.318/.804 shooting splits in 19 appearances.

Hayes should get a chance to prove his worth with the struggling Kings, who recently signed Zach LaVine, Domantas Sabonis and De’Andre Hunter out for the season.

With LaVine sidelined, Russell Westbrook has served as Sacramento’s starting point guard in recent games. Devin Carter has filled the point guard minutes on the second unit.

The Kings will travel to face the Memphis Grizzlies on Monday.

It’s been a tough season for the Sacramento Kings, even by their standards.

Coming off a 139-122 loss to the San Antonio Spurs on Saturday, the Kings have been winless in their last 16 games spanning more than a month. And Charles Barkley, of course, for always speaking his mind. there was no going back When criticizing Sacramento’s terrible play, whether it was 15 or 16 in a row.

“You can’t play 15 good teams in a row… Come on, man,” Barkley said on ‘Inside the NBA’ via Brett Siegel of ClutchPoints. “These teams are doing things like the Harlem Globetrotters here (against them). Come on, man. These guys are doing things like the Globetrotters here.”

It’s certainly true that the Kings haven’t played 15 — or now 16 — good teams in a row. In fact, before losing to the Spurs and Orlando Magic, Sacramento played the New Orleans Pelicans and Utah Jazz, both of whom are much closer to competing for the first overall pick than a playoff spot. Despite Utah and New Orleans having the third and second worst records, respectively, in the Western Conference, the result was a pair of blowouts.

On February 9, the Pelicans defeated the Kings 120–94. Two days later, Sacramento also lost to the Jazz, 121–93. During this losing streak, the Kings have not played any team more than once, meaning they have lost to more than half the NBA in a little over a month.

Of course, that’s acceptable for Sacramento, which has its first-round draft pick this year. If that doesn’t happen, losing three players – Zach LaVine, Domantas Sabonis and De’Andre Hunter – to season-ending surgeries in the last few weeks would be the worst news. But for the Kings, it only solidifies that they will have the best chances in the NBA Draft Lottery.

The Kings, who recently set a new record for the longest losing streak in franchise history, can add to that tally on Monday evening when they play the Memphis Grizzlies as part of a five-game road trip.

The Sacramento Kings have entered historically difficult territory with a 15-game losing streak that not only represents the longest losing streak in franchise history, but also underscores the decline of a team that just two years ago looked poised for sustained Western Conference relevance. Sacramento’s 131–94 loss to the Orlando Magic pushed the team to 12–45, the worst record in the NBA, and extended its winless streak to January 16.

Keegan Murray, who returned after missing six weeks due to an ankle injury against the Magic, was at a loss for words after the game.

“It’s hard. Honestly, I don’t really have the words to explain it. I don’t know if anyone has the words to explain what’s happened over the last three or four years, but obviously we have to change something because it obviously can’t happen. Not many teams in NBA history have had 15 consecutive losing seasons,” he said, according to The Sacramento Bee.

The Kings were competitive against Orlando from the beginning and led 28–18. However, the Magic responded with typical efficiency, shooting 16-of-21 (76.2%) in the second quarter and making a franchise-record 27 three-pointers.

The losing streak comes with a real injury crisis. Domantas Sabonis (meniscus surgery) and Zach LaVine (hand surgery) are out for the season, removing Sacramento’s primary interior facilitator and leading scorer from the rotation.

In particular, the absence of Sabonis, who averaged 19.2 points, 11.4 rebounds and 4.1 assists, has hurt Sacramento’s offensive structure, which has been exacerbated by LaVine’s absence. Despite this, Murray’s return has given them a ray of hope.

He scored 15 points and eight rebounds on 6-of-13 shooting (3-of-7 from three) against the Magic and will only be expected to continue to grow from here. Despite this, there is no doubt that the Kings now have a mountain to climb to save themselves this season.

They will now face the San Antonio Spurs, which begins a five-game road trip.

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這些類型的促銷活動通常是分層的，根據您存入的金額為您提供一定數量的免費旋轉，以及提供較小存款（通常為 10 英鎊）的免費旋轉或現金旋轉。促銷活動通常針對某些遊戲，通常有 40 倍的下注要求，並且通常上限為獎金金額的 4 倍。

其他 Hot Streak 賭場獎金

除了免費旋轉和歡迎旋轉之外，該賭場不提供促銷活動。不過，最好經常查看促銷頁面，這樣您就不會錯過任何獎勵優惠。

Hot Streak 賭場的遊戲

Hot Streak Casino 提供超過 750 種賭場遊戲，其中大部分是可以在最佳老虎機網站找到的老虎機遊戲。下面，我將研究您可以玩什麼類型的賭場遊戲。賭場使用獨立測試機構 eCOGRA 確保其遊戲公平。

老虎機

Hot Streak Casino 幾乎是一家獨家的基於老虎機的在線賭場。有 700 多種老虎機遊戲可供選擇，從 Big Bass Bonanza 和 The Dog House Megaways 等熱門遊戲到 Wish Upon a Jackpot 和 Rainbow Riches Cluster Magic 等其他老虎機遊戲。您沒有太多可用的過濾器，但您可以使用遊戲類別來查找 Megaways 以及可與首次存款獎金一起使用的歡迎老虎機。

提供各種流行的老虎機提供商，如 Games Global、Pragmatic Play、Red Tiger、Iron Dog 等。您可以通過按搜索欄並使用過濾器選項查看並選擇您想要玩的提供商的遊戲來找到這些提供商。

真人娛樂場

真人賭場部分僅限於大約 15 個遊戲，為您提供輪盤賭、撲克遊戲（也可以在最好的撲克網站上找到）、百家樂以及 Andar Bahar 和 Teen Patti 等經典遊戲。您還可以享受 32 卡現場、骰寶和龍虎等有趣的選擇。賭場的缺點之一是沒有現場二十一點遊戲。

累積獎金

沒有找到頭獎的過濾器，但這並不意味著沒有累積老虎機。使用搜索欄查找各種提供商，並蒐索 Pot o' Riches Mega Moolah 等標題。

其他遊戲

除了老虎機之外，只有少數其他遊戲。不過，您可以找到一些視頻賓果遊戲，例如 Thunderstruck II 視頻賓果遊戲和 My Bingo Hall。您還可以進一步嘗試一些基本的桌面遊戲，例如高低二十一點、自動輪盤和超級骰寶。在撰寫本文時，桌面遊戲部分只有七個遊戲。

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如何在 Hot Streak Casino 存款和取款

Hot Streak Casino 的最低存款要求為 10 英鎊，並提供 PayPal、Visa Debit、Mastercard debit、MuchBetter 和 Trustly 等存款方式。 Hot Streak也是一款通過移動賭場付費的，太神奇了！最低提款額也是 10 英鎊。但是，任何低於 30 英鎊的提款均需支付 1.50 英鎊的手續費。否則，賭場方面不收取任何費用，並且您可以使用與存款相同的提款方式。

提款時，財務團隊會在兩到三個工作日內處理提款。處理完畢後，還需要三到五個工作日才能付款，具體取決於您的付款方式。由於英國賭博委員會的規定，沒有最高提款限額。

如何註冊 Hot Streak 賭場

創建您的帳戶很容易；您只需按標題中的黃色“註冊”按鈕後按照提示操作即可。下面概述了三個步驟：

1. 添加您的帳戶詳細信息，例如您的電子郵件、密碼、全名和出生日期
2. 添加您的地址 使用搜索欄或手動輸入
3. 添加您的手機號碼 接收驗證短信，並勾選所需的框

創建帳戶後，您必須使用通過在所需框中輸入代碼發送的短信來驗證它。但是，您仍然必須通過 KYC 流程驗證您的帳戶。頁腳中有一個指向驗證頁面的專用鏈接，您可以在其中上傳文檔並了解所需的身份證明、地址和銀行業務證明。

如何联系 Hot Streak Casino 客戶支持

英國玩家可以 24/7 全天候使用 Hot Streak 客戶支持渠道。實時聊天選項是快速支持的最佳選擇，客服人員友好且知識淵博，可幫助您解決遇到的任何問題。

除了實時聊天之外，您還可以填寫支持表格或短信。常見問題解答部分組織良好，包含大量常見問題。

如何加入 Hot Streak Casino 的 VIP 計劃

該賭場不提供傳統的 VIP 系統。相反，英國玩家可以選擇他們的帳戶來接收僅限邀請的特殊獎金優惠。當您繼續在平台上下注和玩遊戲時，支持團隊可能會通過電子郵件聯繫您並提供獎勵。這些獎勵包括比賽獎金、獲勝加成、獎金旋轉和現金獎勵。

您還可以獲得令人興奮的額外服務，例如每週新遊戲、專用累積獎金以及進一步的玩家關懷和保護。如果您想成為獎勵系統的一部分，請聯繫支持人員，他們將檢查您的帳戶並告知您是否符合資格。

Hot Streak Casino 如何鼓勵負責任的賭博？

Hot Streak Casino 擁有嚴格的安全賭博政策，鼓勵您使用各種負責任的賭博工具。它可以防止未成年人使用驗證程序，並提供 Net Nanny 等選項來幫助保護您的設備免受未成年人訪問賭博網站的影響。

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我會再次在 Hot Streak Casino 玩嗎？

我認為 Hot Streak Slots 是一個值得信賴的在線賭場平台，具有透明的條款和條件。數百種遊戲可供選擇，還有各種免費旋轉獎金，可幫助您享受該平台。雖然下注要求接近 40 倍，但您有 28 天的時間來完成，這是一個合理的時間。

它還擁有一個用戶友好的移動網站，但這還不是全部。移動 iOS 和 Android 玩家現在也可以下載移動應用程序，該應用程序提供與基於網絡的桌面網站相同的遊戲。

Grace Media Limited 持有英國賭博委員會許可證，該委員會對其進行監管，以確保平台的公平條款。該網站的公平性進一步獲得了 eCOGRA 認證，這使其更加可靠和值得信賴。雖然在線賭場有一些缺點，但我認為它對於英國玩家來說是一個值得的選擇。

更多賭場評論

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關於作者

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韋恩多年來一直在撰寫博彩內容，重點是尋找最佳賭場獎金並測試最新的老虎機遊戲。他來自英國，但曾居住在世界各地，斯洛文尼亞是他目前的基地。

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