NBA Previews

Game Preview: Portland Trail Blazers @ Detroit Pistons The Eastern Conference–leading Detroit Pistons look to correct course after a frustrating loss when they host the Portland Trail Blazers on Friday at Little Caesars Arena. Detroit enters at 17-5 after falling 113-109 to Milwaukee, a matchup in which an early 18-point lead dissolved and the Pistons’ normally elite paint scoring was

Toronto Raptors vs Charlotte Hornets Betting Preview Charlotte continues to give Toronto problems. The Hornets erased a 17-point deficit last weekend and beat the Raptors 118-111 in overtime. They erased a double-digit hole in their earlier trip to Toronto as well, falling 110-108. Now they arrive with an extra day of rest while the Raptors come off a 123-120 loss

Los Angeles Lakers vs Boston Celtics Betting Preview The Lakers enter Boston after a dramatic 123-120 win over Toronto, capped by Rui Hachimura’s buzzer-beater. LeBron James scored only eight points, ending his record streak of double-digit scoring games, but he made the final read and delivered the assist that won the game. Austin Reaves carried the load with 44 points,

Game Preview: San Antonio Spurs @ Cleveland Cavaliers The grueling nine-city, 18-day stretch continues for the San Antonio Spurs as they visit the Cleveland Cavaliers on Friday at Rocket Arena. San Antonio enters at 15-6 after a dramatic 114-112 win over Orlando, secured by Luke Kornet’s last-second block. Cleveland sits at 13-10 and has dropped four of its last five,

Game Preview Philadelphia 76ers @ Golden State Warriors The Philadelphia 76ers travel west to face the Golden State Warriors on Wednesday, December 4, in a cross-conference battle featuring two teams with championship expectations and MVP-caliber talent. The Sixers have surged this season behind the dominant play of Joel Embiid and Tyrese Maxey, combining size, pace, and offensive firepower. Golden State,

Game Preview Washington Wizards @ Boston Celtics The Washington Wizards visit TD Garden on Wednesday, December 4, to face the Boston Celtics in a one-sided Eastern Conference matchup. Boston enters as one of the league’s elite, boasting top-tier defense, efficient scoring, and championship aspirations. The Wizards, meanwhile, continue a full rebuild, sitting at the bottom of the East with one

Game Preview Toronto Raptors @ Los Angeles Lakers The Toronto Raptors visit Crypto.com Arena on Wednesday, December 4, to face the Los Angeles Lakers in a cross-conference clash between two teams heading in different directions. The Lakers have climbed back into the top tier of the Western Conference thanks to strong defensive showings and a healthy core. Toronto, on the

Game Preview New Orleans Pelicans @ Minnesota Timberwolves The New Orleans Pelicans head to Target Center to face the Minnesota Timberwolves on Wednesday, December 4. This Western Conference matchup features two playoff-caliber teams with elite frontcourt talent and contrasting play styles. Minnesota has been one of the NBA’s top teams this season, powered by the league’s best defense and efficient

Game Preview Brooklyn Nets @ Utah Jazz The Brooklyn Nets head to Salt Lake City to face the Utah Jazz on Wednesday, December 4. This East vs West matchup features two teams with vastly different styles and goals this season. Brooklyn sits just above .500 and continues to push for playoff seeding behind the two-way play of Mikal Bridges and