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Indiana closes a four-game homestand looking for a cleaner performance after Wednesday’s loss snapped a three-game win streak. The Pacers have defended better lately, but the offense has dipped in the last two games, and they need more stable scoring to avoid another flat finish. New Orleans arrives in a rough stretch overall, but the Pelicans have a pulse offensively behind Trey Murphy III and Zion Williamson. If they’re scoring efficiently, they can hang around even when the possessions get messy. This matchup sets up as a possession battle. Indiana’s path is playing with structure, limiting mistakes, and forcing the Pelicans to execute in the half court for four quarters. Monitor line movement and shop the number on the latest

Chicago is pushing toward the .500 mark again after a 128-126 win over Utah, powered by Nikola Vucevic’s season-best night and late finish. The Bulls have been scoring with more consistency lately, and they are getting enough bench production to survive uneven starter stretches. Brooklyn is trending the other way. The Nets have dropped eight of nine, and the common thread is losing physical battles late, especially on the glass when games tighten up. This two-game set feels like a pace and rebounding test. If Chicago can avoid live-ball turnovers and hold its own on the boards, the Bulls have a clean path to win this one outright. Monitor line movement and shop the number on the latest NBA odds

Philadelphia gets a fast chance to answer after Cleveland blew the game open on Wednesday in a 133-107 win. The Cavs controlled tempo early, moved the ball, and never let the Sixers settle in. Cleveland’s shot-making also popped. Donovan Mitchell stayed hot from three, and Evan Mobley filled the box score while anchoring the two-way effort. The rematch angle is real, but so is the matchup problem. If Philadelphia starts slow again and Cleveland gets into rhythm offense, this can turn into another wire-to-wire control game. Monitor line movement and shop the number on the latest NBA odds page before tip. Cleveland’s best version is ball movement plus pace control. Wednesday was a clean example with assisted baskets, spacing, and

Houston’s rough stretch continues after a 111-91 loss to Oklahoma City ended a seven-game home winning streak. The Rockets entered the fourth quarter down two, then got buried when the offense stalled and the physicality flipped the game. The bigger issue is the shot-making. Houston’s defense can keep it close, but when the 3-ball isn’t falling, they’re forcing everything into traffic and turning solid possessions into empty trips. Minnesota comes in off a statement road win in Milwaukee, and it mattered because it came without key pieces. The Timberwolves showed they can stretch the rotation and still score in waves, which is important heading into a quick turnaround spot like this. Track line movement and shop the number on the