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With the final straight of the regular season in sight, it was clear which teams were ready to switch into another gear and which ones have 2024-25 in mind. Here are my five instant reactions from Thursday night’s slate, with accompanying betting considerations:
NBA odds, picks, and predictions for the Brooklyn Nets at Minnesota Timberwolves on February 24. NBA betting best bet and free pick analysis.
Karl-Anthony Towns and the rest of the Timberwolves will search for a bounce-back win against the Brooklyn Nets less than 24 hours after a tough loss at the hands of the Milwaukee Bucks.
Scottie Barnes had 18 points and 12 rebounds, Gary Trent Jr. scored 25 points and the Toronto Raptors beat Brooklyn 121-93 on Thursday night, spoiling the debut of interim Nets coach Kevin Ollie. Immanuel Quickley scored 24 points and RJ Barrett added 12 points and matched a season high with seven assists as the Raptors snapped a three-game home losing streak and recorded their first win in 12 games against Atlantic Division opponents this season. Toronto’s biggest lead was 34 points.
Former Jayhawk point guard Jacque Vaughn had received a four-year contract extension in February of 2023.