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Knicks, Rockets Saddled by Key Injuries Ahead of Pivotal Clash The New York Knicks and Houston Rockets both have championship aspirations, but injuries are threatening to derail their momentum as they face off Monday night at Madison Square Garden. New York hopes to bounce back from a tough loss to the Lakers, while Houston looks to avoid a three-game losing

Nuggets Relying on Depth While Pelicans’ Injury Woes Continue The Western Conference playoff race just got a major shake-up with the Luka Doncic-Anthony Davis trade, but for teams like the Denver Nuggets and New Orleans Pelicans, the grind for postseason positioning continues. The Nuggets (33-19) sit fourth in the West, barely ahead of the now-Davis-led Los Angeles Lakers, while the

Jazz Aim for Rare Back-to-Back Wins With Pacers in Town The Utah Jazz have struggled to build momentum all season, but they’ll get another chance when they host the Indiana Pacers on Monday night in Salt Lake City. Fresh off a 113-99 win over Orlando, the Jazz are looking to win consecutive games for just the third time this season.

Struggling Warriors Desperate for a Win Against Road-Weary Magic The Golden State Warriors are at a crossroads. What was supposed to be a favorable nine-game stretch at home has turned into a missed opportunity, and they now face the Orlando Magic on Monday in a must-win game. With 12 of their next 14 games on the road, a loss to

Suns Look to Avenge Blowout Loss Against Streaking Trail Blazers The Phoenix Suns will get another crack at the Portland Trail Blazers on Monday night, hoping to rebound from a 127-108 defeat in the opener of their two-game set. Meanwhile, the Trail Blazers continue to roll, winning seven of their last eight games while displaying a newfound confidence and team

High-Flying Grizzlies Look to Stay Hot vs. Slumping Bucks The Milwaukee Bucks are back home after a disappointing 1-3 road trip, but they face a tough challenge Sunday night against the red-hot Memphis Grizzlies. The Grizzlies have won six straight against the Bucks and are riding a 7-1 surge, while Milwaukee hopes to regain their defensive edge after a blowout

Raptors to Face Former Stars Leonard, Powell as Clippers Visit Toronto Raptors fans will get a nostalgic glimpse of their 2019 championship run when Kawhi Leonard and Norman Powell return with the Los Angeles Clippers on Sunday afternoon. Both players played key roles in Toronto’s only NBA title, and now they look to lead the Clippers to victory as both

Mavericks Look to Rebound as Cavaliers Stay Hot January was a month to forget for the Dallas Mavericks, but with a fresh start in February, they hope to reverse their fortunes as they visit the red-hot Cleveland Cavaliers on Sunday afternoon. Dallas Struggles But Stays Optimistic The Mavericks (26-23) ended January with a rough 6-10 record, including a 117-102 loss

Cade Cunningham, Pistons Aim to Keep Rolling Against Bulls Cade Cunningham showed why he’s an All-Star, dropping 40 points to lead the Detroit Pistons to a 117-102 win over the Mavericks. On Sunday afternoon, Detroit looks to keep the momentum going at home against the Chicago Bulls. Cunningham Making a Statement Fresh off being named an NBA All-Star reserve, Cunningham