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Heat Hope to Avoid Drama During Visit From Jazz The Miami Heat are navigating uncharted waters as they prepare to host the Utah Jazz on Saturday. With Jimmy Butler suspended for seven games due to “conduct detrimental to the team,” Miami faces the challenge of maintaining focus during a season that has already been tumultuous. Butler Suspension Shakes Heat Jimmy

Bucks to Work on Chemistry in Visit from Trail Blazers The Milwaukee Bucks‘ star trio gets another chance to gel as they host the Portland Trail Blazers on Saturday night. Bucks’ Trio Looks to Rebound Milwaukee (17-15) comes off a frustrating 113-110 loss to the Brooklyn Nets on Thursday. Despite a 20-0 fourth-quarter run that put them back in contention,

On 3-Game Slide, Suns Take on Improving Pacers The Phoenix Suns kick off a crucial three-game Eastern Conference road trip on Saturday when they visit the Indiana Pacers in Indianapolis. Suns Aim to End Skid Phoenix enters the matchup on a three-game losing streak and has dropped six of its last seven games. The Suns are currently two games below

76ers Hope to Have More Hop in Their Step vs. Nets The Philadelphia 76ers are looking to bounce back from a tough stretch as they visit the Brooklyn Nets on Saturday night. Despite improving since their dismal 2-12 start, the Sixers (13-19) are coming off two consecutive losses on the road and hoping to avoid a third straight defeat. 76ers

LeBron and the Lakers Gear Up to Face Hawks in Friday Night Showdown The Los Angeles Lakers are back in action Friday night, hosting the Atlanta Hawks in what promises to be a thrilling rematch. LeBron James is showing no signs of slowing down as he continues to dominate the league, even at 40. Meanwhile, the Hawks are looking to

Houston Rockets vs Boston Celtics January 3rd 2025 The Boston Celtics (-145) are favored by 3 points over the Houston Rockets (+124) in this non-conference matchup. The over/under line is 220.5 points. Tip-off is scheduled for 8:00 ET at the Toyota Center in Houston. The game will be televised on NBCS. Celtics vs. Rockets Key Information The Celtics Can Win

Nowhere to Go but Up as Pelicans, Wizards Meet The NBA’s two worst teams this season, the Washington Wizards and New Orleans Pelicans, will face off Friday night in New Orleans. Both teams are desperate to reverse their fortunes after challenging starts to the season. Wizards Seeking Momentum The Wizards (6-22) are beginning to show signs of life, winning three

Spurs, Nuggets Set to Begin Whirlwind Back-to-Back The San Antonio Spurs and Denver Nuggets will tip off a whirlwind back-to-back series this weekend, with the first game in Denver on Friday night and the second in San Antonio less than 24 hours later. Both teams are riding positive momentum after recent victories, setting the stage for an exciting clash. San

Raptors, Magic Aim for Momentum in Friday Clash The Toronto Raptors and Orlando Magic are both looking to ignite their seasons when they meet on Friday night in Toronto. For the Raptors, the goal is to build on the momentum of snapping an 11-game losing streak. For the Magic, it’s an opportunity to rebound after dropping three of their last