Royals hope bats heat up again vs. generous Orioles

Apr 4, 2025; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; Kansas City Royals first baseman Vinnie Pasquantino (9) drives in three runs with a single in the eighth inning against the Baltimore Orioles at Kauffman Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Peter Aiken-Imagn Images The Kansas City Royals had eight total hits in back-to-back setbacks before breaking loose in the opener…

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Skidding Grizzlies aim to cool off sizzling Heat

Mar 31, 2025; Memphis, Tennessee, USA; Memphis Grizzlies interim head coach Tuomas Iisalo (right) talks with Memphis Grizzlies guard Vince Williams Jr. (5) during the first quarter at FedExForum. Mandatory Credit: Petre Thomas-Imagn Images Tuomas Iisalo hasn’t had the easiest start to an NBA coaching career. Iisalo took over as interim coach for the Memphis…

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Heat look to maintain momentum vs. tanking Wizards

Mar 29, 2025; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Miami Heat guard Tyler Herro (14) reacts after scoring against the Philadelphia 76ers in the fourth quarter at Wells Fargo Center. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Ross-Imagn Images The streaking Miami Heat are trying to hold on to the last spot in the NBA Play-In Tournament as they travel to face…

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Kings visit Magic as a pair of play-in races heat up

Mar 27, 2025; Sacramento, California, USA; Sacramento Kings interim head coach Doug Christie talks to guard Zach LaVine (8) during the fourth quarter against the Portland Trail Blazers at Golden 1 Center. Mandatory Credit: Sergio Estrada-Imagn Images The Sacramento Kings and host Orlando Magic find themselves in similar positions heading into Saturday’s matchup, with both…

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NBA roundup: Rockets get by Heat for 9th straight win

Mar 21, 2025; Miami, Florida, USA; Houston Rockets forward Jabari Smith Jr. (10) shoots over Miami Heat forward Haywood Highsmith (24) in the second half at Kaseya Center. Mandatory Credit: Jim Rassol-Imagn Images Fred VanVleet scored 13 of his game-high 37 points in the fourth quarter as the Houston Rockets won their ninth straight game,…

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Rockets are hot, Heat are not as opposites attract

Mar 17, 2025; Houston, Texas, USA; Houston Rockets guard Jalen Green (4) reacts after a play during the third quarter against the Philadelphia 76ers at Toyota Center. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-Imagn Images The contrast is stark. When the Miami Heat plays host to the Houston Rockets on Friday night, it will be a battle between…

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Grizzlies bid to bounce back vs. skidding Heat

Mar 14, 2025; Memphis, Tennessee, USA; Memphis Grizzlies point guard Ja Morant (12) levitates while shooting a jump shot in the 4th quarter of the Cleveland Cavaliers vs. Memphis Grizzlies game at FedExForum. Mandatory Credit: Matthew Smith-Imagn Images The Memphis Grizzlies will play the second game of a back-to-back set on Saturday night when they…

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