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HOUSTON (AP) — Alperen Sengun had a season-high 31 points with 12 rebounds to lead the Houston Rockets to a 130-113 win over the Indiana Pacers Wednesday night. The Rockets used a big run in the third quarter to push the lead to 21 entering the fourth and cruised to their sixth victory in seven games. Jabari Smith Jr. added 23 points for the Rockets for his second … [Read more...] about Pacers fall to 6-9 with loss to Rockets

If Joel Embiid is traded by the Philadelphia 76ers, the Indiana Pacers are the favorites to land the former league MVP. Pacers most likely destination for Embiid following 76ers meltdown Things aren’t looking so good for Embiid, who was the unfortunate subject of a stern berating by teammate Tyrese Maxey in a squad meeting on […] The post Indiana Pacers favored to land Joel … [Read more...] about Indiana Pacers favored to land Joel Embiid in the event of a trade from Philly

If the Pistons decide to deal Malik Beasley this season, he’s done nothing but enhance his value with his sharp start. Playing on a one-year, $6MM contract he signed as a free agent, Beasley is averaging 15.4 points in 28.8 minutes per game while shooting 39.3% beyond the arc. “He’s made everybody’s job easier,” head coach J.B. Bickerstaff told Omari Sankofa of the Detroit Free … [Read more...] about Central Notes: Beasley, Bell, Vucevic, Lillard

The Milwaukee Bucks and Chicago Bulls meet on TNT as both teams are looking to start winning streaks. … [Read more...] about Bulls vs Bucks Prediction: Odds, Expert Picks, Projected Starting Lineups, Betting Trends and Stats

Dalton Knecht and Santi Aldama were two of the low-rostered standouts on Tuesday. … [Read more...] about Basketball Pickups: Have yourself a night, Dalton Knecht