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An opinion piece argues that the NBA's brutal schedule—back-to-backs, three games in four nights, and heavy travel—undermined a marquee Celtics-Nuggets matchup and players' legs, urging a shorter, better-distributed season to improve competitiveness and the fan experience.
Without Joel Embiid, the Sixers used a depleted Minnesota frontcourt on the second night of a back-to-back to roll to a 135–108 win and snap a four-game losing streak; Tyrese Maxey was efficient, Quentin Grimes and VJ Edgecombe supplied scoring and playmaking, Oubre provided an early lift, and rookie Johni Broome’s season ended due to a right knee meniscus tear.
Denver hosts Portland on Friday in a back-to-back with the Nuggets coming off a 115-114 loss to the Clippers; they sit 35-21 (4th in the West) and are 20-10 on the road, but face a lengthy injury report including Jamal Murray (questionable) and several others out. Portland is dealing with Damian Lillard out, and other injuries, adding uncertainty to the matchup at 8:00 p.m. MT on Altitude.
Denver hosts Milwaukee on the second night of a back-to-back after a 107-97 win over Washington. The Nuggets’ injury report is lengthy, with Nikola Jokić out (left knee bone bruise), Tamar Bates out, Christian Braun out, Cam Johnson out, Aaron Gordon probable, Jamal Murray questionable, Jonas Valančiūnas questionable, and Peyton Watson questionable. Milwaukee’s list includes Alex Antetokounmpo out, Kevin Porter Jr out, Taurean Prince out, AJ Green questionable, Gary Trent Jr questionable, and Myles Turner probable.
Denver, missing Nikola Jokić for the ninth straight game, visits Dallas for the third meeting of the season as both teams cope with injuries in a back-to-back: the Nuggets are 0-2 vs Dallas this year, 4-2 on back-to-backs, and 5-3 without Jokic since his knee injury, having won four of five overall (including road wins over the 76ers and Celtics); tip is 7:30 p.m. MT on ESPN.
The UConn men's basketball team made history by winning back-to-back NCAA championships, becoming the first team to do so since the University of Florida in 2006 and 2007. They secured their sixth championship overall by defeating Purdue University 75-60, and have won every time they made it to the finals, including in 1999, 2004, 2011, 2014, and 2023.
UConn Huskies, the reigning men's national basketball champions, are on track to repeat their success, with coach Dan Hurley seeking advice from past champions on how to navigate the challenges of defending their title. Despite the historical difficulties of repeating as champions, UConn has dominated in the NCAA tournament, displaying depth and mental resilience. With a focus on improvement and a hunger for success, the team aims to leave a lasting legacy in college basketball.
The Hammond Girls’ Basketball Team secured their second consecutive NYSPHSAA Girls’ Class D Basketball Championship with a 54-34 victory over Northville, led by Tournament MVP Landree Kenyon's 29 points and 20 rebounds. This marks the second time in school history that the team has achieved back-to-back state titles, previously accomplishing the feat in 2007 and 2008.
FX's dark comedy series "The Bear" has been quietly renewed for a fourth season, with seasons three and four set to film back to back in order to maintain the show's annual release schedule. The show's success has led to its stars and creator lining up feature work, causing production to align with their schedules. Season three is expected to air this year, with season four likely to follow in 2025.
The Denver Nuggets face the Sacramento Kings in the second half of a back-to-back, with several players listed on the injury report for both teams. After a significant road victory against the Los Angeles Lakers, including standout performances from Jamal Murray and Michael Porter Jr., the Nuggets look to continue their winning streak. However, facing the quick De'Aaron Fox and the Kings presents a tough challenge, especially with potential fatigue from the back-to-back games.
The Denver Nuggets will face the Utah Jazz in a home game, marking their second game of a back-to-back. Utah has had a challenging schedule, losing two out of three games and struggling defensively. Denver is coming off a dominant win against the Oklahoma City Thunder and has been led by Nikola Jokić and Jamal Murray. The Nuggets' bench has also been impressive, providing depth and versatility. The game will be broadcasted on Altitude TV and 92.5FM.
Despite Mikal Bridges' 44-point performance, the Brooklyn Nets lost to the Orlando Magic 119-106, short-circuiting the momentum they had built in Miami the previous night. The Nets have now lost six of their last seven games. The Magic put eight scorers in double figures, while the Nets struggled with fatigue and poor performance. Brooklyn remains in the six-seed in the Eastern Conference, just outside the play-in, with seven games left in the regular season.