The Lakers didn't play on Sunday 5th Feb 2023, so the news feeds aren't full of stories about LeBron...apart from his tweet seemingly referencing Kyrie Irving's trade to Dallas and not to join him in LA...yeah, apart from that.
In the on court action, pick of the betting results was probably New York's 9 point win against Philly, where the Knicks could be backed at odds of 2.40 to win the game. A win made even sweeter by the fact that at one stage of the game, the Knickerbockers were 21 points down.
Philadelphia 76ers 97, New York Knicks 108
Betting Results:
Head to Head: New York Knicks, odds 2.40 - nice outside odds for a home court game
Line: New York Knicks (+3.5), odds 1.93
Total Points: Under (225.5), odds 1.88
NEW YORK (AP) — Julius Randle had 24 points, nine rebounds and seven assists, Jalen Brunson scored 21 points and the New York Knicks overcame an early 21-point deficit to beat the Philadelphia 76ers 108-97 on Sunday night.
Evan Fournier came off the bench to add 17 points for the Knicks, who were playing a night after an overtime loss to the Los Angeles Clippers.
Joel Embiid had 31 points for the 76ers, going 18 of 19 from the free throw line, and grabbed 14 rebounds.
Philadelphia went ahead by 21 points in the first quarter, but the Knicks cut it to 53-51 at halftime.
Tyrese Maxey opened the final quarter with a three-point play, but the Knicks scored the next 10 points and capped a 15-2 run on Fournier’s 3-pointer, giving them a 91-84 lead. They never trailed again.
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Toronto Raptors 106, Memphis Grizzlies 103
Betting Results:
Head to Head: Toronto Raptors, odds 2.20 - good odds!
Line: Toronto Raptors (+3.5), odds 1.88
Total Points: Under (231.5), odds 1.92 - well under!
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — Pascal Siakam scored 19 points, including a pair of free throws with 9 seconds left, and Toronto rallied from a 15-point deficit to beat Memphis.
Jaren Jackson Jr. missed a 3-pointer with 5.2 seconds left that would have tied the game for the Grizzlies, who played without star Ja Morant because of right wrist soreness.
Toronto won its second straight game and went 4-3 on its season-long seven-game road swing. Memphis has lost three straight and eight of nine.
Chris Boucher scored 17 points and Scottie Barnes had 16 for the Raptors. Desmond Bane led Memphis with 26 points, while Jackson had 18 points and four blocks.
Denver Nuggets 98, Minnesota Timberwolves 128
Betting Results:
Head to Head: Minnesota Timberwolves, odds 1.63 - Nuggets seriously short handed
Line: Minnesota Timberwolves (-3.5), odds 1.93 - easily beating the spread
Total Points: Under (232.5), odds 1.88
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — D’Angelo Russell had 18 points and 10 assists, Anthony Edwards scored 20 and Minnesota cruised past Denver, which was missing two-time MVP Nikola Jokic and three other starters on the second night of a back-to-back.
Rudy Gobert had 16 points for the Timberwolves, who never trailed and opened a 20-point advantage in the second quarter on the way to a seventh win in 10 games.
Along with Jokic, the Nuggets played without Jamal Murray, Aaron Gordon and Kentavious Caldwell-Pope because of injuries. Michael Porter Jr., the lone regular starter in the lineup, led Denver with 22 points.
Sacramento Kings 104, New Orleans Pelicans 136
Betting Results:
Head to Head: New Orleans Pelicans, odds 1.95 - injuries made NOP outside odds at home
Line: New Orleans Pelicans (+1.5), odds 1.90
Total Points: Over (229.5), odds 1.93
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Trey Murphy III made six 3-pointers and scored 30 points as New Orleans overcame the absence of several starters to beat Sacramento.
CJ McCollum scored 24 points for the Pelicans, who shot 57.1% overall and combined to hit 14 of 26 from 3-point range after struggling from deep throughout their recent 10-game losing streak.
Willy Hernangomez had 22 points and 16 rebounds, and Naji Marshall scored 17 points for New Orleans, which was missing Zion Williamson, Brandon Ingram and Jonas Valanciunas.
Malik Monk scored 16 for the Kings, who lost their second straight game without De’Aaron Fox. He is away from the team for unspecified personal reasons.
Orlando Magic 119, Charlotte Hornets 113
Betting Results:
Head to Head: Orlando Magic, odds 2.05 - another outside odds win
Line: Orlando Magic (+1.5), odds 1.92
Total Points: Under (236.5), odds 1.93
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Paolo Banchero had 22 points and 10 rebounds, Wendell Carter Jr. added 20 points and 12 rebounds and Orlando took advantage of Charlotte's poor foul shooting.
The Hornets made just one of nine free throws in the fourth quarter while Orlando was going 13 of 15. Charlotte finished 11 of 23 from the line in its fourth straight loss — Orlando wound up 27 of 30 on foul shots.
LaMelo Ball had 26 of his 33 points after halftime for the Hornets.
Markelle Fultz had 16 points and Frank Wagner chipped in with 14 for the Magic, who have won three of four.
Cleveland Cavaliers 122, Indiana Pacers 103
Betting Results:
Head to Head: Cleveland Cavaliers, odds 1.50
Line: Cleveland Cavaliers (-4.5), odds 1.90
Total Points: Over (226.5), odds 1.91
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Darius Garland scored 24 points, Isaac Okoro added 20 and Cleveland made 15 3-pointers to rout Indiana.
The Cavaliers shot 52.3% percent from the field, including 15 of 37 (40.5%) from long range, to complement a top-ranked defense that held Indiana to 43.5% shooting.
Jarrett Allen contributed 18 points and 13 rebounds, Evan Mobley had 17 points and 10 rebounds, and Donovan Mitchell added 19 points and six assists for the Cavs.
Myles Turner had 27 points and 10 rebounds for Indiana, which has lost 12 of 14. All-Star Tyrese Haliburton finished with 15 points and 11 assists.
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By The Associated Press and DJ Arthurs | 02/06/23
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