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Phoenix closes its East Coast trip looking for a fourth straight win, and the timing is important because Jalen Green is back in the rotation. Even with his minutes being managed, the Suns’ scoring depth looks different when he’s available to take pressure off Devin Booker and keep the pace from dying when the bench units hit the floor. Atlanta snapped a skid with a statement win, but the roster is still in flux. The Hawks are testing lineups after recent additions while dealing with injuries that affect spacing and rim protection. This is the type of matchup where the better-organized team usually wins the possession game. Phoenix has been winning even when it hasn’t looked perfect, and that’s a

Cleveland is trending the right way into this matchup, climbing into the East’s top five while winning games even when the offense isn’t pretty. Sacramento arrives with one of the league’s worst records and one of the worst road profiles, and now they have to open a long trip against a defense-first team that is comfortable winning slow. The game script leans Cleveland early. If the Cavs dictate pace and keep Sacramento out of transition, the Kings will be forced to score in the half court for four quarters. Sacramento’s recent skid has been about margin and consistency. They’ve struggled to string together stops, and when the Kings fall behind early, the offense tends to speed up into tougher shots.

The Thunder welcome the Pacers back to Paycom Center for the first time since last season’s title-clinching Game 7, but the teams arrive in very different places. Oklahoma City owns the league’s best record and has been rolling again, even with key rotation pieces banged up. Indiana has been living through the expected post-Finals hangover without Tyrese Haliburton, and the roster turnover has shown up in margin. The Pacers have struggled to stay attached against elite teams, especially once the game slows and every half-court possession has to be executed cleanly. This handicap starts with availability and shot creation. OKC can still generate elite offense through Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, while Indiana is more reliant on Pascal Siakam carrying a heavy load

Boston heads to Barclays Center holding the Atlantic lead and staying near the top of the East despite missing Jayson Tatum. Tipoff is set for 7:30 PM ET in Brooklyn, and the matchup is about stability versus spiral. The Celtics have been consistent in half-court defense and late-game execution, while the Nets are coming off a brutal stretch that keeps starting quarters in a hole. If Boston gets its usual pace control and forces Brooklyn into long possessions, this can turn into a methodical cover spot. For live movement and the full slate, track NBA odds. Boston has learned how to win without Tatum by leaning into defense, free-throw pressure, and a clear offensive hierarchy. Jaylen Brown has been the