NBA Power Rankings Week 9
The Warriors continue to prove they have the Celtics number, the Lakers and Clippers have trouble winning, and Zion Williamson and the Pelicans could go all the way.
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1. NBA Power Rankings Week 9
The Warriors continue to prove they have the Celtics number, the Lakers and Clippers have trouble winning, and Zion Williamson and the Pelicans could go all the way. Where does your team rank? The Sporting Tribune’s Brandon Deutsch has you covered in this week’s NBA Power Rankings.
2. Golden Knights suffering power outage at home
With an 8-7 record at T-Mobile Arena, the Vegas Golden Knights are last in the NHL when it comes to scoring at home. The Sporting Tribune’s Steve Carp dives into why one of the best teams in the league are the worst when it comes to scoring at home.
3. Would Dansby Swanson be a good fit for the Dodgers?
The Dodgers may be kicking the tires on free agent shortstop Dansby Swanson. The Sporting Tribune’s Blake Harris has more on the Dodgers’ offseason plans.
4. The Clippers will get tested now
The Sporting Tribune's Joey Linn breaks down the Clippers' disappointing road trip and their upcoming home stand that is about to truly test them for the first time all year. Click here to listen.
5. Evaluating the Ducks' 2022-23 first quarter performance
The 2022-23 season has not been kind to the Anaheim Ducks. The Sporting Tribune’s Derek Lee gives his evaluation of the team at the first quarter mark of the season.
6. Freshman lead No. 19 UCLA to victory over Denver
UCLA freshman Will McClendon received extended minutes and used them well while Dylan Andrews led the way for No. 19 UCLA over Denver. The Sporting Tribune’s Kamran Nia has more from the Bruins’ win.
7. Odds and Ends presented by Circa Sports
Here are some odds at Circa Sports if you’re thinking about placing a wager today:
8. Ticket Time presented by TickPick
Here are the “get in” prices for tickets if you’re thinking about going to a game today:
Boston Celtics at Los Angeles Lakers: $156
9. On the Air presented by Pirnia Law
Here are the game times and television channels for professional teams in the region today:
4:00 p.m. – Anaheim Ducks at Toronto Maples Leafs – Bally Sports SoCal
4:00 p.m. – Los Angeles Kings at Buffalo Sabres – Bally Sports West
7:00 p.m. - Boston Celtics at Los Angeles Lakers - TNT
10. The Arash Markazi Show presented by The Sporting Tribune
Friday was the debut of Legends of Sport Friday with hall of fame photographer Andy Bernstain, who interviewed fellow hall of famers Bill Walton and Ralph Lawler.
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