NBA Previews

Game Preview: Miami Heat @ Orlando Magic The Miami Heat travel to face the Orlando Magic on Friday at the Kia Center in the first of two meetings over the next five days. The rematch arrives just before their NBA Cup quarterfinal showdown, adding urgency to an already tight Southeast Division matchup. Orlando enters at 13-9 after a narrow 114-112

Game Preview: Denver Nuggets @ Atlanta Hawks The Denver Nuggets take their league-leading offense on the road Friday as they visit the Atlanta Hawks at State Farm Arena. Denver has won eight of nine matchups against Atlanta since 2021 and enters at 15-6 after Jamal Murray’s 52-point eruption in Wednesday’s 135-120 win at Indiana. Atlanta, meanwhile, is navigating significant injuries

Oklahoma City Thunder vs Dallas Mavericks Betting Preview Dallas enters Friday on a three-game surge and finally showing cohesion. Cooper Flagg has transformed his scoring output, averaging 27 points on 59 percent shooting during the streak. Ryan Nembhard has elevated the offense with 43 points and 23 assists across two wins. Anthony Davis’ return has steadied the interior and opened

New York Knicks vs Utah Jazz Betting Preview Utah arrives at Madison Square Garden with momentum after a 123-110 comeback win in Brooklyn. The Jazz erupted for 42 points in the fourth quarter and hit six threes in the final period. Keyonte George scored 29, and Lauri Markkanen added 30. Seven Jazz players scored in the final frame, and their

Game Preview: Phoenix Suns @ Houston Rockets The Houston Rockets continue their dominant early-season form as they host the Phoenix Suns on Friday at Toyota Center. Houston enters 14-5 after dismantling Sacramento 121-95 behind a paint-heavy offense and opportunistic transition play. The Suns come in at 13-9 following a statement win over the Lakers, even without Devin Booker. Houston opened

Game Preview: Indiana Pacers @ Chicago Bulls The Indiana Pacers visit the Chicago Bulls on Friday at United Center with both teams searching for stability after extended struggles. Indiana continues to battle game-altering scoring runs allowed, including a 22-3 Denver burst in Wednesday’s 135-120 loss. Chicago has dropped five straight and 11 of its past 14, with injuries ravaging the

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,