The reason for this success isn’t a secret, either. Their three stars – Joel Embiid, Tyrese Maxey, and Paul George – are all healthy and finally seem to be finding chemistry. The Sixers also have a fair amount of depth beyond those big names, with contributors like VJ Edgecombe (16.4 PPG) chipping in on many nights.

NBA commissioner Adam Silver and NCAA president Charlie Baker met this week to discuss overlapping issues within pro and college basketball.

Drew Dinsick and Jay Croucher examine the NBA Sixth Man of the Year market with several contenders, none of which have separated themselves as clear front-runners to date.

A limited four-game slate composes Thursday's NBA schedule. Among the notable NBA odds include Pacers vs. Hornets (-3.5), Heat (-7.5) vs. Bulls, Cavaliers vs. Timberwolves (-2.5) and Mavericks (-7.5) vs. Jazz. Minnesota looks to extend its winning streak to four games, while Indiana looks to snap a 13-game losing skid.

Two of the NBA’s best will meet tonight out West, though the Milwaukee Bucks’ disappointing season has drawn attention away from Giannis Antetokounmpo, just as the Los Angeles Lakers’ likely slide in the West is diminishing Luka Doncic’s hype.

Wednesday’s NBA action features 24 teams, and there are some huge matchups for the top of the standings taking place, including a battle between the Los Angeles

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Wednesday night’s college basketball slate is loaded with betting opportunity, featuring action from around the country and 10 Top 25 teams on the floor, including a ranked matchup.