Stephen A, Jay Williams, and Kendrick Perkins debate if the Bucks loss to the Rockets is a big deal, Doug Pederson testing positive for the coronavirus and how much concern is there for the Lakers.
The Rockets and Raptors both upset top teams, while the Spurs and Trail Blazers fight for the No. 8 seed in the West.
The Rockets got the best of the Bucks in prime time, and the Celtics won a thriller against the Trail Blazers.
Russell Westbrook scored 31 points and the Houston Rockets used strong defense down the stretch for a 120-116 victory over the Milwaukee Bucks on Sunday night.
Since Antetokounmpo defeated Harden in the 2019 MVP race, the two superstars have traded verbal jabs -- some more subtle than others.
Which teams are gearing up to crash the NBA Finals? Our experts break down the top choices.
Luka Doncic and the Mavs blew a double-digit lead in the fourth quarter and fell 153-149 in overtime to the Rockets, a loss that Doncic said proved the team is young and has "a lot to learn."
James Harden scored 49 points and the Houston Rockets outlasted the Dallas Mavericks 153-149 in overtime Friday night in their first game in the NBA bubble.
Friday saw 12 teams return to action as the Bucks still look like the team to beat in the East and the Blazers push forward for the No. 8 seed.
Spend your afternoon with Jalen & Jacoby as they discuss the Lakers' win over Clippers, Zion's performance in a Pelicans loss, Dallas' Dak dilemma, LeSean McCoy joining Brady's Bucs and James Harden's message to Rockets fans.
With the NBA set to resume on Thursday, Brian Windhorst, Jackie MacMullan and Tim MacMahon tackle some of the mysteries swirling around Zion Williamson, LeBron James and Damian Lillard, among others.
Get ready for the NBA's return with the biggest questions, stats and storylines to know for every team in Orlando.
The panel reacts to Eric Gordon's injury and the Rockets playoff ceiling, plus they preview the restart tomorrow night, possibility of a bubble next season, and a recap of the Trail Blazers season so far.
| TEAM | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston | 42 | 24 | .636 | - | W3 |
| Dallas | 40 | 29 | .580 | 3.5 | L2 |
| Memphis | 32 | 35 | .478 | 10.5 | L3 |
| San Antonio | 29 | 36 | .446 | 12.5 | W3 |
| New Orleans | 28 | 38 | .424 | 14 | L2 |
| YEAR | W | L | PCT |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019-20 | 42 | 24 | .636 |
| 2018-19 | 53 | 29 | .646 |
| 2017-18 | 65 | 17 | .793 |
| 2016-17 | 55 | 27 | .671 |
| 2015-16 | 41 | 41 | .500 |
