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Magic, Hawks Meet in Playoff-Caliber Showdown With just eight weeks left in the regular season, every game counts for the Orlando Magic (27-29) and Atlanta Hawks (26-29) as they chase a top-six seed in the Eastern Conference to avoid the play-in tournament. The intensity is expected to be high when the teams square off Thursday night in Atlanta. Magic ‘Rejuvenated’

Pacers Resume Season Against Physical Grizzlies The Indiana Pacers (31-25) will have no time to ease back into action after the NBA All-Star break, as they face a tough challenge against the Memphis Grizzlies (26-28) on Thursday night in Indianapolis. With both teams battling for playoff positioning, this game carries extra weight. Pacers Looking to Build Momentum Indiana needed the

Boston Celtics vs. Philadelphia 76ers: A Tale of Two Teams The Boston Celtics (43-12) and Philadelphia 76ers (32-23) are headed in opposite directions as they prepare for a marquee showdown Thursday night in Philadelphia. This is the third meeting of the season between these two Atlantic Division rivals: Thursday’s game could mark the return of Embiid and Tyrese Maxey, giving

Clippers vs. Bucks: Post-All-Star Showdown Set for Milwaukee After a much-needed All-Star break, the Los Angeles Clippers (35-20, 6th in Western Conference) and Milwaukee Bucks (34-21, 5th in Eastern Conference) resume their playoff push Thursday night in Milwaukee. Both teams have new pieces to integrate, injuries to monitor, and a playoff race to navigate over the final stretch of the

Durant’s Homecoming: First Pro Game in Austin The San Antonio Spurs (23-29) will host the Phoenix Suns (26-28) on Thursday night in Austin, Texas, marking Kevin Durant’s first professional game in the city where he played his lone college season at the University of Texas. For Durant, this game is personal. “Austin is a place where I kind of started

Nuggets Return Rested, Eye Ninth Straight Win vs. Hornets The Denver Nuggets enter Thursday night’s matchup against the Charlotte Hornets riding an eight-game winning streak and sitting comfortably in third place in the Western Conference. After a week of rest following the NBA All-Star break, Denver is healthy and ready for the final stretch of the regular season. In contrast,

Lakers Searching for Answers After Charlotte Loss The Los Angeles Lakers (31-26) will try to shake off a 100-97 loss to the Charlotte Hornets when they visit the Portland Trail Blazers (23-33) on Thursday night. Despite leading by 13 points in the second half, the Lakers collapsed late, with LeBron James missing two game-tying threes in the final five seconds.

Hornets Will Face Lakers with Luka Doncic in Rescheduled Game The Los Angeles Lakers and visiting Charlotte Hornets will return from the All-Star break earlier than previously planned when the teams meet for a make-up game Wednesday. Game Rescheduled Due to Wildfires Originally scheduled for Jan. 9, the game was postponed due to the ongoing wildfires in the Los Angeles

Jazz Look to Sweep L.A. Teams as Clippers Come to Town The Utah Jazz are riding high after a 131-119 win over the Los Angeles Lakers, but they won’t have much time to celebrate as they face the Los Angeles Clippers on Thursday night in Salt Lake City. It’s a quick turnaround for both teams, with the Clippers also playing