🏀 NBA Drama Obscures A Trio Of Exciting Teams

In the NBA, teams still get attention by being disjointed, inefficient and chaotic. [View in browser]( [FOX SPORTS INSIDER WITH MARTIN ROGERS] In today’s FOX Sports Insider with Martin Rogers: In the NBA, having a Big Three doesn’t always lead to headlines … Aaron Rodgers has had success against the Cowboys in his career, but will it be enough to end the Packers' five-game losing streak? … and more! The NBA loves to talk about Big Threes, in many ways. For a start, there is the manner in which the game has evolved, to a point where professional basketball now sometimes resembles a 3-point shooting contest, players firing off treys from any part of hardwood real estate. In the modern NBA, players have frequently sought glory by congregating in groups of three superstars at a time; a trend that saw Kevin Garnett/Paul Pierce/Ray Allen end up in Boston and LeBron James/Dwyane Wade/Chris Bosh combine in Miami, among many others. The start of this season is notable for a pair of Big Threes, but in regard to groups of teams rather than individuals. On one side, there is the titillating triumvirate of the Los Angeles Lakers, Brooklyn Nets and the Golden State Warriors, a collection of clubs that are doing a masterful job of generating all the headlines, and a much worse one of racking up wins. On the other, a triple dose of superb basketball has emanated from the Milwaukee Bucks, Utah Jazz and the Cleveland Cavaliers, while barely hearing a public peep from them that doesn’t relate to Xs and Os. Such is how things go in the NBA in 2022. You don’t get relevant by being good, even if it’s really, really good. You get attention by being disjointed, unharmonious, inefficient and chaotic. Want to be focused on the simple job of trying to win games? Be prepared to get left alone. Drawn to the spotlight? Easy, just turn yourself into a reality show, the more bizarre the better, victories be damned. Which is how the Bucks, who started on a blistering tear of 9-0 and with Giannis Antetokounmpo in some of the best form of his career, can cruise on by as a team far from everyone’s thoughts. And how the Nets, who bombed out of the first round of last year’s playoffs despite being the betting favorites all year, and who are now 5-7, are the gift that keep on giving for those addicted to petty feuds and spicy storylines. It is how the Jazz, supposedly about to begin a rebuild following the twin departures of Rudy Gobert and Donovan Mitchell, sit atop the Western Conference at 10-3, filled with professionalism and functionality, yet creating a stir precisely nowhere beyond the municipal surrounds of Salt Lake City. And how the Lakers, mired at a flailing 2-9 and with LeBron James having just hurt his groin, are a must-watch horror show on a nightly basis, stuck with Russell Westbrook’s declining abilities and monstrous contract, and now reportedly looking to offload Anthony Davis. For the rest of the story, [click here.]( [STORY IMAGE 1] [IN OTHER WORDS] - Aaron Rodgers is 7-2 against the Cowboys, but the Packers have lost five straight games. Will history repeat itself? [Carmen Vitali has the answer](. - The Titans’ struggles at wide receiver this year have brought even more attention to the offseason trade of A.J. Brown, [Ben Arthur writes](. - With MLB free agency around the corner, [Rowan Kavner breaks down a position of need]( for every team in the offseason. - The United States released its finalized 2022 World Cup squad with some surprises, but the absence of Zack Steffen is most surprising, [Doug McIntyre notes](. - Led by a first-year head coach and a transfer QB, Oregon has made a remarkable transformation from Week 1 doormat to CFP contender, [Bryan Fischer writes](. For the latest news and updates, [click here.]( [VIEWER'S GUIDE] United States Women’s National Team vs Germany (FS1, 7 p.m. ET) The USWNT looks to end their current losing streak when they face Germany in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Philadelphia 76ers at Atlanta Hawks (NBATV, 7:30 p.m. ET) Joel Embiid and the Philadelphia 76ers look to get back to .500 as they head to Atlanta to battle Trae Young and the Hawks. Atlanta Falcons at Carolina Panthers (PRIME VIDEO, 8:15 p.m. ET) The Atlanta Falcons look to move into first place in the NFC South with a victory over the Carolina Panthers. For all of today's games and scores, [click here](. [BET OF THE DAY] Odds provided by [FOX Bet]( Atlanta Falcons at Carolina Panthers: Over 42.5 points scored by both teams combined From FOX Sports Gambling Analyst Sam Panayotovich: It’s the second meeting in three weeks for Atlanta and Carolina. The two NFC South rivals played to a roller coaster 37-34 final at the end of October, where both teams averaged over six yards per play. There were almost 900 yards of total offense and, to be frank, there’s nothing that points to either defense having improved much in that time. Atlanta quarterback Marcus Mariota continues to play with pace and heightened efficiency, while Carolina has opened things up with P.J. Walker. It’s not the largest sample size, but the Panthers scored 55 points in the last two weeks, thanks to taking more deep shots down the field. I’m going "Over" a number that’s too low. For the latest betting odds, [click here](. 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