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Credit: nbcdfw.com | Dallas Mavericks partner host ‘Winter Warm Up' The Dallas Mavericks are starting a campaign to gather cosy winter apparel for low-income families. Between now and January 22nd, anybody interested in taking part in the "Winter Warm Up" is welcome to bring new or lightly used jackets, blankets, and other winter essentials. The Austin Street Centre, a nearby organisation that offers basic necessities and secure refuge to the most disadvantaged people, will benefit from the donated goods. Visit a Raising Cane's store to make a donation. On January 22, during the Mavericks' home game, donations will also be collected at the American Airlines Centre. From 4:30 to 5:30 p.m., Mavericks guard Seth Curry will assist in starting the drive at the Raising Cane's on G...

Credit: poundingtherock.com | Pistons — Pop's rival head coaches Pop took over, the Pistons have had fourteen different head coaches. As previously noted, over his twenty-eight years as head coach of the San Antonio Spurs, Gregg Popovich has faced up against 307 different NBA coaches, according to an article headlined "Pop's Incredible Longevity." Give or take one or two ejections, Pop has coached the Spurs continuously since Bob Hill was fired in 1996. The Spurs take on the Detroit Pistons tonight. Doug Collins was Pop's first coach against the formidable Motor City from 1995 until 1998. After three years as Detroit's head coach, he was sacked, and his assistant Alvin Gentry took over. Beginning his NBA coaching career as an assistant in San Antonio, Gentry guided the Pisto...

Credit: nba.com | Los Angeles Lakers vs Toronto Raptors NBA The Toronto Raptors vs. Los Angeles Lakers game at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles will begin at 10.30 p.m. (ET) on January 9. Spectrum Sportsnet will provide live coverage of the NBA contest. The Los Angeles Lakers (18-19) and Toronto Raptors (15-21) square off at Crypto.com Arena on Tuesday. The game is set to begin at 10:30 p.m. ET. Let's examine the lines provided by FanDuel Sportsbook for the Raptors vs. Lakers game and provide our professional NBA predictions and choices. Season series: First encounter; 1-1 split previous season Raptors vs the Lakers Odds Supplied by FanDuel Sportsbook; for a comprehensive list, see the USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds website. The previous update was made at 3:...

Source: si.com | Lions coach Dan Campbell as a player DETROIT -- Dan Campbell was able to return to the field despite having a torn triceps muscle. With a knee brace protecting his right arm, Campbell, a tight end for the Detroit Lions in his sixth NFL season, faced the Chicago Bears on Christmas Eve, 2006. Lions quarterback Jon Kitna thought Campbell would go post-corner on the backside with less than three minutes left in the first quarter, but Campbell beat him on a corner post. After making adjustments, Kitna launched a 23-yard touchdown pass. In the rear of the end zone, an overjoyed Campbell celebrated with both arms after making the grab before being surrounded by his Lions teammates. "I think about those times with Dan, and he just never ever complained," remarked Kitna...