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Philadelphia 76ers' Tyrese Maxey tries to get past New York Knicks' Landry Shamet during the second half of Game 3 in a second-round NBA playoff series in Philadelphia on May 8, 2026. (Matt Slocum/AP)
Thursday’s NBA slate features two matchups worth building around. Toronto visits Philadelphia at 7 p.m. ET, and the Mavericks head to Minneapolis for an 8 p.m. ET tip against the Timberwolves. Underdog is offering new users promo code FOXNEWS to play $10 and get $50 in bonus entries on both games.
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Philadelphia has been one of the East’s best teams since adding LeBron James to pair with Tyrese Maxey, and the Sixers are coming off a heated rivalry game against Boston earlier in the week. Toronto played the Celtics on Wednesday, so the Raptors are on the second night of a back-to-back, while Philly had a day off.
Pick: Tyrese Maxey points (higher). A rested Maxey at home against a tired opponent is a strong setup. He’s at his best in transition, and a team playing on back-to-back nights tends to struggle getting back on defense. Expect him to push the pace from the opening tip.
Pick: Scottie Barnes rebounds (higher). Barnes does a little bit of everything for Toronto, but his work on the glass is the most consistent part of his game. Even on tired legs, a versatile forward who plays heavy minutes can clear his rebound number, especially if the Sixers’ pace creates extra possessions.
Two Western Conference teams near the top of the standings meet in Minneapolis. Minnesota is tough at home and plays with a physical edge, while Dallas leans on its young star and a growing supporting cast.
Pick: Anthony Edwards points (higher). Edwards is Minnesota’s engine, and Target Center brings out his best. He’s one of the most aggressive scorers in the league, and a matchup against a conference rival on his home floor is the type of game where he takes over in the second half.
Pick: Cooper Flagg points (higher). Flagg has carried a big offensive load in his second season, and Dallas will need him to answer Edwards. Road games against good defenses force young stars to be aggressive, and Flagg has shown he wants the ball in big moments.
Thursday Night Football gets underway at 8:15 p.m. ET with Commanders at Giants, so these two NBA games make a good pairing for a night of Pick’em entries across both sports.
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