<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><item href="/news/darrens-takes-nba-week-1-6-25.html" dsn="news"><pubdate>01/06/2025</pubdate><author>Darren Worrell</author><hero-image><img src="/images/kawhivsedwards.jpg" alt="Clippers vs Timberwolves"/></hero-image><hero-image-credit>Bailey Hillesheim / Associated Press</hero-image-credit><category>sports</category><title>Darren's Takes, NBA Week 1/6/25</title><description>Welcome back to Darren’s Takes! After a busy Week 11 with key games on New Year’s Eve and New Year's Day, we saw numerous standout performances, especially Austin Reaves’ 35 points against the Cavaliers. With Week 12 underway, it is time to dive into fresh takes and predictions. </description></item>