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Get the latest Nets vs. Lakers predictions ahead of Friday's clash. Free NBA picks and predictions for January 17.

We’ve reached the midway point of the season which means it’s time for another tier check-in, where there’s two teams breaking away up top.

On Friday, the Miami Heat (20-19) host the Denver Nuggets (24-16) at the Kaseya Center, and if you’re wondering how to catch the action live, you’ve come to the right place.

Could Philly take a page out of Dallas' playbook? And how a change in style has lead to a new Norm in Los Angeles.

DeMar DeRozan had 33 points, Malik Monk added 26 points and nine assists and the Sacramento Kings beat the Houston Rockets 132-127 on Thursday night.

The Sacramento Kings edged out the Houston Rockets with a final score of 132-127 during last night’s thrilling matchup. DeMar DeRozan was the standout performer for the Kings and led the team to a much-needed victory.

With that said, here is the 11th edition of the NBA Power Rankings: Previous ranking: 30 The Wizards are squarely in the driver's seat for the Cooper Flagg sweepstakes. They rank dead last in the league in both offensive rating and defensive rating and Washington's focus for 2024-25 should be on moving the veterans and developing the youngsters.

Kawhi Leonard scored a season-high 23 points and the Los Angeles Clippers posted the largest margin of victory in franchise history by obliterating the visiting Brooklyn Nets 126-67 on Wednesday night.

There is still a question regarding whether Miami Heat center Bam Adebayo will play against the Los Angeles Lakers.