As the Detroit Pistons looked to avoid a Game 3 loss on their home court on Thursday night, they were reaching the intentional fouling stage of the game. For a

Now that the 2025 NBA postseason has begun, the basketball betting market is hotter than ever. CBS Sports will be providing daily picks for the duration of the postseason. Sam Quinn will make at least one pick for every game between now and the NBA Finals.

The Denver Nuggets and Los Angeles Clippers are meeting in one of the most intriguing matchups in the first round of the 2025 NBA playoffs. The first two games lived up to the hype with the Nuggets taking Game 1 in overtime and the Clippers pulling out Game 2 in a thriller to send the series back to Los Angeles tied at 1-1.

The Denver Nuggets and LA Clippers play in Game 3 of their 2025 NBA playoffs first-round series. Here's how to watch the game:

Here are some of the bets that stand out for Thursday's games. Odds are as of publication time. For the most up-to-date odds, visit ESPN BET. Bets for Thursday. Karl-Anthony Towns