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Steph Curry, widely regarded as one of the greatest shooters in the History of the NBA , had a difficult time on December 17, 2023, when the Golden State Warriors played against the Portland Trail Blazers. Curry’s remarkable streak of making at least one 3-pointer in 268 consecutive Game s ended that night. JUST HOW WILD WAS CURRY’S RECORD 3-POINT STREAK? For more than five years — from Dec. 1, 2018 until Dec. 17, 2023 — Stephen Curry made at least one 3-pointer in 268 consecutive Game s. ▪️ That’s 1,842 days of never having an 0-for night in the NBA ▪️ Curry’s 268- Game run is the… pic.twitter.com/27SHmaDcJV — NBA (@NBA) December 19, 2023 Despite being the two-time MVP and a four-time NBA champion, Curry struggled to find his rhythm during the game . He finished with only 7 points, shooting 2-for-12 (16.7%) from the field and 0-for-8 from beyond the arc . This was a rare occasion, as Curry has been a prolific scorer from a distance, consistently making more than 40% of hi...

Amid an impressive career, Joel Embiid is currently experiencing what many consider his best stretch of performance on the hardwood. However, his aspirations extend beyond individual accomplishments, with his eyes set on winning multiple MVPs and championships. Embiid emphasizes that, in his view, achieving multiple championships and individual awards is what defines all-time greatness in the NBA . When questioned about why he considers MVPs and titles benchmarks for greatness, Embiid explained, “ To be the best, you got to have a bunch of championships and different individual awards. My goal is to be the best, and I understand that to be the best, you have to have something to show—championships, MVPs, and whatever else, like Defensive Player of the Year six times. ” The Philadelphia 76ers’ star acknowledges the importance of tangible achievements to solidify one’s legacy in the league. Despite securing an MVP title last year, Embiid remains driven to achieve more, especially in th...

The Warriors’ offseason strategy is clear: they are all in for a championship run. This commitment to immediate success was vividly demonstrated by the trade that sent young guard Jordan Poole packing in exchange for 38-year-old Chris Paul . The team’s veteran core is unwavering in their belief that another NBA title is within reach, but the foundation for such aspirations must be laid during the regular season. The upcoming season promises a mix of challenges and opportunities for Golden State. Golden State Warriors 2023-24 NBA schedule: key dates NBA Cup Showdown: December 2-12 From December 2 to 12, the NBA Cup will take center stage. The Quarter-finals will unfold on December 4-5, followed by the semi-finals on December 7 and the Grand Final on December 9. Teams not engaged in the Cup action will take to the court for two regular season games during this period. Meanwhile, those who exit the Quarter-finals will play an extra regular season game to keep their competitive edge. All-...

Happy New Year! 2023 is in the books and what better way to start 2024 than with a fresh 8-game NBA slate. After a long and thorough analysis, I’ve prepared a 3-leg NBA Mega Parlay which is available below. I’ve settled for one team on the Money Line and two teams to cover the spread. For in-depth predictions on the spread and total for all upcoming Game s in 2024, simply head over to our NBA predictions page. Now let’s dive into my bet! DET Pistons ML (+260) DAL Mavericks -3 (-110) MIA Heat +7.5 (-112) Parlay odds: +1200 DET Pistons ML vs HOU Rockets (+260) Well, the Detroit Pistons have finally done it. The 28-game losing streak is a thing of the past and now they can focus on not becoming the team with the worst win/loss record in NBA history. They’ll need some wins to achieve that, wouldn’t it be funny if they won back-to-back games after all those losses? They’re in Houston to take on the struggling Rockets tonight. The home team has lost 3 straight Game s against India...

All 67 games played in both stages of the In-Season Tournament will count towards the regular-season standings, except for the Championship game. The 2023-24 season will still consist of 82 regular-season games, including the games played in the Group Play and Knockout Rounds. The Knockout Rounds will be single-elimination games for the top eight teams that advance from Group Play. The Quarterfinals will be held on Dec. 4-5, and the winners will advance to the neutral-site Semifinals on Dec. 7. The Championship game will be held on Dec. 9. IN-SEASON TOURNAMENT FINAL FOUR IS SET 🏆🔥 Who's winning it all? pic.twitter.com/zV65TbcP5E — Bleacher Report (@BleacherReport) December 6, 2023 The Quarterfinals and Semifinals will be count ed as Regular Season Game s for all purposes, but the Championship Game will not. This means that the Championship Game will not count towards a team’s Regular Season record or a player’s or team’s performance in the Regular Season statistics. Th...

The NBA preseason serves as an essential introduction to the intense 82-game regular season. Even though these early games may not be as significant as the ones to come, they play a unique role in the NBA . NBA stars do participate in preseason games. Preseason games are an essential part of the NBA calendar, allowing teams to fine-tune their strategies , test out new lineups , and get players back into game shape before the regular season begins. Preseason NBA basketball starts tomorrow ⭐️ pic.twitter.com/RAkOyGNkF8 — Legion Hoops (@LegionHoops) October 5, 2023 While pre season Game s may not be as intense as regular- season or playoff Game s, they allow star players to get some playing time and work on their skills. This also will enable fans to see their favorite NBA stars in action before the official season tip-off. The star player’s participation in pre season Game s may vary depending on factors like their team’s goals, the player’s Health , and individual team ...

The NBA has informed teams the 2023-24 regular season will begin on Oct. 24, 2023 and conclude on April 14, 2024, per Shams Charania. In addition to that news, The Athletic also reports that if the proposed in-season tournament gets approved, the NBA schedule would be set at 80 games, with additional games involving the teams that advance in the tournament. The topic of an in-season tournament has been in discussion for years now, with the latest reports suggesting that it could be installed as soon as next season. While the format and execution of the in-season tournament is still a little fuzzy, the general outline would be as follows: Teams would play "Cup games" through the month of November, all of which would count as regular-season games. The top eight teams would then advance to a single-elimination final where only the final two teams would play an additional game beyond the 82-game schedule. A...

The Los Angeles Lakers probably should have traded Russell Westbrook before the season. It's hard to argue otherwise when they're 8-12 through 20 games. As well as Westbrook has adapted to a bench role, there is simply no path to contention that involves a $47 million sixth man. The Lakers surely knew this before the season began. They didn't act on it. Part of the reported logic was a desire to see how this team would actually look on the floor. Well, the proposed 20-game timeline has come and gone. It's December. A quarter of the season is behind the Lakers, and while there are still questions to be answered, we have a pretty good idea of what this team is. So through more than a month of basketball, what have we learned ? What do the Lakers now know that they can act upon in trade negotiations? Here are the five biggest lessons this team has learned through the first month and a half of basket...