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Shai Gilgeous-Alexander dominated the New York Knicks with 39 points in a 126-101 victory, solidifying his case for NBA MVP by averaging 34 points, six rebounds, and five assists in four games against top Eastern Conference teams. His deadly mid-range game and efficiency have propelled the Oklahoma City Thunder to a 31-6 record, making him a frontrunner for the coveted award. Full Article

Due to ongoing wildfires in Los Angeles, NBA games for the Lakers and Clippers scheduled for Saturday were postponed, with $1 million being donated to disaster relief efforts. Both teams still have home games slated for Monday, with significant personnel and scheduling impacts already felt. The fires have affected multiple sports events and teams in the area, with uncertainty remaining on when they will be fully contained. Full Article

The Philadelphia 76ers and New Orleans Pelicans will face off, with the 76ers favored by 5.5 points. The Pelicans are missing key players like Brandon Ingram, while the 76ers will be without Joel Embiid. Tyrese Maxey and Kelly Oubre Jr. lead the 76ers, while Dejounte Murray and CJ McCollum are key players for the Pelicans. The SportsLine model predicts an Under total of 213 points with over 60% accuracy in one side of the spread....

Zion Williamson's potential trade market is being debated due to his injury history and the New Orleans Pelicans' struggles. Despite his impressive stats and potential, concerns about his health and long-term impact linger, prompting questions about his trade value and future in New Orleans. The Pelicans may benefit from rebuilding without Williamson, focusing on developing young talent and potentially freeing up salary-cap space for future opportunities. Full Article

Minnesota Timberwolves guard Donte DiVincenzo faces off against New Orleans Pelicans forward Herbert Jones at Smoothie King Center. Jones, dealing with a right shoulder injury, has seen a decrease in own percentage and is advised to be dropped in standard leagues. Meanwhile, players like Champagnie and Dick have also experienced drops in own percentage due to decreased playing time and production, making them better suited for deeper leagues rather than standard leagues. Full Article