deskgameIt won’t be easy for Washington, but playing as the underdogs is how they entered the season. They won’t be intimidated by it on Thursday night.
deskgameFans get a double dose of MNF, starting with Bears (4-9) vs. Vikings (11-2) at 8 p.m. EST from U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis. The Bears have lost seven consecutive games. The Vikings kept pace with Detroit by beating the Falcons in Week 14.
deskgameLook for the Nets to try and exploit individual matchups when possible. They are tied for third in the NBA in points per possession on isolation possessions.
deskgameOnce the championship is over, an NBA Cup MVP and All-Tournament Team will be announced. Now that you’re up to speed on the format, here are my expert predictions for the 2024 Emirate NBA Cup.
deskgameI am not particularly surprised to see Jon Jones entering as a massive betting favorite. He’s the younger fighter and has never truly lost in a mixed martial arts bout. I expect him to use his elite wrestling skills to get Miocic down to the mat and secure a TKO stoppage with his strikes on the ground.
