The Cleveland Cavaliers, riding a five-game winning streak, begin a challenging four-game Western Conference road trip against the Denver Nuggets on Friday night. Despite missing key players, the Cavaliers have continued to thrive, showcasing their depth and adaptability. Cleveland enters Friday’s matchup without forward Isaac Okoro, who is sidelined with a right shoulder sprain, and potentially without Dean Wade (knee). The Cavaliers leaned on a smaller lineup in their recent 122-119 victory over Utah, with Evan Mobley stepping up to deliver 22 points and 10 rebounds. Mobley, the third overall pick in the 2021 NBA Draft, has been pivotal to Cleveland’s success this season. Averaging 18.5 points and nine rebounds per game, he complements a strong backcourt duo of Donovan

The Los Angeles Clippers host the Golden State Warriors on Friday in Inglewood, Calif., with both teams navigating roster challenges and seeking consistency. The Clippers are inching closer to Kawhi Leonard’s long-awaited season debut. Leonard, sidelined by a chronic knee issue, recently participated in contact practices. Head coach Tyronn Lue emphasized the need for Leonard to go through full practices before he can return to game action. Los Angeles has won three of its last four games, including an impressive 114-110 road victory against the Memphis Grizzlies on Monday. Norman Powell led the way with 29 points, shooting 4 of 8 from beyond the arc. James Harden filled the stat sheet with 21 points, nine assists, and eight rebounds, while

Making on a bet on this NHL game featuring the Blackhawks versus the Sabres? The puck drops at 7:00 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on ESPN2. The game will be played at KeyBank Center in Buffalo, NY. The over/under goal line for this matchup is currently at 5.5 goals, and the Sabres are favored by -1.5 vs. the Blackhawks. Chicago improved to 12-21-2 with a 4-2 road win over the Ducks. The Blackhawks covered the puck line as underdogs, and the total of 6 goals fell just short of the 6.5 line. Four different players scored for the Blackhawks, who built a 3-0 lead before Anaheim got on the board. Chicago’s defense held the Ducks scoreless until

At 7:00 ET, the Knicks (-269) will travel to take on the Magic (+222) in a matchup between two Eastern Conference teams. New York is currently 3rd in the East, while Orlando is 4th. The Knicks are favored by 7 points, and the over/under line is set at 212. This game will be played at the Kia Center in Orlando and can be seen on MSG. The Knicks improved to 20-10 this season with a 117-114 win over the Spurs on Christmas Day. New York was favored by 8.5 points at home but didn’t cover the spread. The game’s total score of 231 points went over the line of 222.5. San Antonio went on a 10-0 run early, but the