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The Los Angeles Lakers return home at 6 and 2 and continue to win despite missing key stars. The San Antonio Spurs come in at 5 and 1 after their first loss of the season in Phoenix where they allowed 130 points. Both teams sit near the top of the Western Conference standings through two weeks and this matchup offers a clear test of depth and defensive discipline. Los Angeles has relied on bench scoring and frontcourt play while San Antonio leans on defensive structure and young stars. The edge comes down to whether the Lakers can maintain offensive efficiency without their main creators or if the Spurs defense can reset after their worst outing. The Lakers opened around minus

The Memphis Grizzlies are back home trying to stop a three game losing streak while team chemistry questions surround Ja Morant and the coaching staff. The Houston Rockets have won four straight and are dominating teams by double digits behind Kevin Durant and Amen Thompson. Memphis is scoring enough to compete but their defensive rating has fallen and late game execution has been shaky. Houston is first in offensive efficiency during this stretch and has shown more structure and rhythm on both ends. The edge depends on whether Memphis stays locked in or if Houston’s half court offense and depth continue to roll. Houston opened around minus 7 point 5 on the road with Memphis at plus 7 point 5.

The New York Knicks continue a long homestand with Karl Anthony Towns in form. The Minnesota Timberwolves arrive off a strong road win with Julius Randle and Donte DiVincenzo producing. Both teams can shoot and rebound. The gap comes from perimeter creation and who controls pace. If the Knicks keep it in the half court they carry the edge. If Minnesota runs and shoots early threes this tightens fast. The market has New York around minus 5 point 5 with Minnesota at plus 5 point 5. Moneyline sits near Knicks minus 205 and Wolves plus 175. Total is posted close to 229 point 5. Any late movement will key off Anthony Edwards status and Knicks rotation notes. Track changes on

The Boston Celtics return home trying to end a two game skid and fix their shooting issues. The Washington Wizards are on a five game losing streak and own one of the worst defensive ratings in the league. Boston has struggled at TD Garden and now plays again without Jayson Tatum. Washington cannot guard the arc or protect the paint for full quarters. The edge is determined by whether Boston can generate consistent offense without Tatum or if Washington’s pace forces defensive breakdowns. Boston opened around minus 11 point 5 at home with Washington at plus 11 point 5. The total sits near 231 point 5 which reflects Boston’s recent defensive lapses and Washington’s pace. Moneyline pricing leans heavily toward