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The Los Angeles Kings return home looking to rebound from a brutal road trip as they host the league-worst San Jose Sharks on Wednesday night at Crypto.com Arena. Puck drops at 10:30 p.m. ET in what should be a get-right spot for a Kings team in urgent need of points. L.A. dropped three of four on their latest trip and has lost five of its last seven overall, slipping in the Pacific Division standings after a strong start to the season. That said, they’ve already dominated San Jose once this year and now get them at home where the Kings are 11-6-1. San Jose, meanwhile, continues to spiral. The Sharks have lost six straight, own the worst goal differential in

Denver heads to Boston facing another difficult assignment without Nikola Jokic. The Nuggets still lead the league in scoring efficiency, but their offensive profile changes dramatically without their MVP center. Jokic’s absence shifts usage to guards and wings, putting more pressure on shot-making and ball security. Boston enters rolling. The Celtics have won four straight and eight of their last nine, fueled by elite defense and lineup flexibility. Their first-half effort against Chicago on Monday showed their defensive ceiling, holding the Bulls to 33 points and controlling tempo even during a poor shooting stretch. For league-wide context and matchup analysis, visit the NBA previews hub. Boston opened -11.5 and moved to -13, reflecting Jokic’s continued absence and Boston’s defensive consistency

Golden State resumes a critical homestand Wednesday night with Milwaukee visiting Chase Center. The Warriors are in the middle of a stretch with 10 of 11 games at home, making every result meaningful as they try to stabilize after injuries and uneven execution. Stephen Curry scored 27 in Monday’s narrow loss to the Clippers, but foul trouble and late-game chaos defined the finish. Milwaukee arrives playing confident basketball. The Bucks have won four of five and are coming off a dominant road win in Sacramento, where Giannis Antetokounmpo posted 37 points and 11 rebounds in only 32 minutes. The supporting cast continues to grow, and Milwaukee’s offense looks sharper with improved guard play. For broader matchup context, visit the NBA

Atlanta enters Wednesday’s matchup with layered motivation. A win keeps the Hawks in the Eastern Conference playoff mix while pushing New Orleans further down the standings. That matters, because Atlanta owns the Pelicans’ unprotected first-round pick. Every loss New Orleans absorbs directly improves Atlanta’s draft position. The Pelicans arrive reeling. New Orleans has dropped eight straight and owns the second-worst record in the league. Tuesday’s loss to the Lakers marked their 30th defeat, and defensive breakdowns continue to define this stretch. Trey Murphy III erupted for 42 points in that loss, but sustained support remains inconsistent. For broader league context and matchup analysis, visit the NBA previews hub. Atlanta opened -6 and has moved to -7, with early money leaning