NBA Previews

Game Preview Milwaukee Bucks @ Boston Celtics Two Eastern Conference powerhouses meet on December 11 when the Milwaukee Bucks visit the Boston Celtics at TD Garden. This potential playoff preview features some of the league’s biggest names, including Giannis Antetokounmpo, Damian Lillard, Jayson Tatum, and Jaylen Brown. Both teams come in with championship aspirations and elite records. The Bucks rely

Game Preview Houston Rockets @ LA Clippers The Houston Rockets visit the LA Clippers on December 11 in a Western Conference matchup featuring two teams on very different timelines. The Clippers are aiming for a deep playoff run with their veteran core of Kawhi Leonard, Paul George, James Harden, and Russell Westbrook, while Houston continues to develop its young core

Game Preview: Phoenix Suns @ Oklahoma City Thunder The Phoenix Suns return to Oklahoma City on Wednesday for an NBA Cup quarterfinal rematch with the dominant Oklahoma City Thunder — the hottest team in the league with a 15-game winning streak. The Thunder’s 123-119 win over Phoenix during group play secured the group title and pushed them into the knockout

Game Preview: San Antonio Spurs @ Los Angeles Lakers The Los Angeles Lakers return home Wednesday for the NBA Cup West semifinal as they host the surging San Antonio Spurs in a matchup that could determine who becomes the top challenger to the defending NBA champion Oklahoma City Thunder. Los Angeles has won nine of its last 11, stabilizing since

Match Facts Matchup Detail Game Miami Heat at Orlando Magic Competition NBA Cup quarterfinal Venue Orlando, FL Context Third meeting of the season; Magic are 2-0 vs Miami, both wins by a combined five points Recent form – Magic Won 10 of last 14, but coming off 106-100 loss to Knicks and lose Franz Wagner to a high ankle sprain

Match Facts Matchup Detail Game New York Knicks at Toronto Raptors Competition NBA Cup quarterfinal (East) Venue Scotiabank Arena, Toronto Season series Knicks lead 1-0 (116-94 home win on Nov. 30) Current streak Knicks have won nine straight vs Raptors (since Jan. 22, 2023) Group play records Knicks 3-1 (East Group C winner), Raptors 4-0 (East Group A winner) Recent

Game Preview Indiana Pacers @ Sacramento Kings The Indiana Pacers travel west for a Monday night showdown with the Sacramento Kings at Golden 1 Center. Tip-off is scheduled for 10:00 PM ET. This inter-conference matchup features two of the league’s highest-tempo teams, both ranking top-five in possessions per game. Indiana has embraced a fast-paced style with Tyrese Haliburton orchestrating the

Game Preview New Orleans Pelicans @ San Antonio Spurs The New Orleans Pelicans head to Texas to take on the San Antonio Spurs in a Southwest Division matchup on Monday, December 8. Tip-off is scheduled for 8:30 PM ET at Frost Bank Center in San Antonio. The Pelicans come into the game as strong playoff contenders, while the Spurs continue

Game Preview Minnesota Timberwolves @ Phoenix Suns The Minnesota Timberwolves travel to Arizona to face the Phoenix Suns in a key Western Conference clash on Monday, December 8. Tip-off is scheduled for 9:00 PM ET at Footprint Center. Both teams are well-positioned in the standings, with Minnesota boasting one of the top defenses in the NBA, while Phoenix has relied