NBA Previews

Streaking Thunder Intent to Show Worth in Clash vs. Pacers Not getting to play on Christmas has the Oklahoma City Thunder feeling like they have something to prove when they head to Indianapolis for a meeting with the Indiana Pacers on Thursday night. A 57-25 finish to the 2023-24 campaign that resulted in the No. 1 seed in the West

Heat Eye Revenge Against Magic in Intriguing Rematch The Miami Heat get another crack at the Orlando Magic on Thursday, aiming to avenge Saturday’s stunning collapse. The Heat led by 25 points before unraveling in the fourth quarter, where they were outscored 37-8 en route to a 121-114 loss at home. Heat Seek Redemption Miami (15-15) bounced back with a

Bucks Look to Extend Hot Streak Against Struggling Nets After a rare Christmas Day break, the Milwaukee Bucks return to action on Thursday against the Brooklyn Nets, a team currently navigating a challenging stretch. Milwaukee, riding a 6-1 streak, hopes to continue its resurgence, while Brooklyn aims to snap a skid that has seen them drop eight of their last

Wizards and Hornets Seek Relief in Battle of Struggling Teams The Washington Wizards and Charlotte Hornets, two teams languishing at the bottom of the Southeast Division, face off Thursday night in Washington in a matchup between squads desperate for a win. Combined, the two teams have just 11 victories this season, but for one of them, Thursday could be a

Raptors Brace for Test Against Morant, Grizzlies The Toronto Raptors face a formidable challenge Thursday night as they visit the Memphis Grizzlies, led by the electrifying Ja Morant. For Raptors coach Darko Rajakovic, the matchup comes with added significance, as he returns to Memphis, where he served as an assistant coach for three seasons. Grizzlies Riding High Behind Morant The

Rockets Rely on Depth While Pelicans Seek Spark to End Losing Streak The Houston Rockets and New Orleans Pelicans find themselves on opposite trajectories as they face off Thursday night. The surging Rockets, winners of five of their last six games, will look to capitalize on their depth against a struggling Pelicans squad mired in a seven-game losing streak. Houston

Jazz Look to Continue Momentum in Rematch Against Trail Blazers The Utah Jazz are set to conclude their five-game road trip on Thursday night in Portland, aiming to replicate their dominant 42-point victory over the Trail Blazers earlier this month. On Dec. 6, the Jazz steamrolled Portland 141-99, marking their most lopsided win of the season. Despite missing star forward

Boston Celtics vs Philadelphia-76ers December 25th 2024 At 5:00 ET, the 76ers will take on the Celtics in a divisional matchup. The Celtics are currently favored by 9.5 points and have a record of 22-7. The 76ers are 12th in the Eastern Conference with a record of 10-17. This game will be played at TD Garden in Boston and can

New York Knicks vs San Antonio Spurs December 25th 2024 At 12:00 ET, the Knicks will host the Spurs in a non-conference matchup. New York is currently favored by 9.5 points and has won four straight games. The over/under line for this game is currently sitting at 224 points. San Antonio is 15-14 this season and currently sits in 9th