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Game Preview: Toronto Raptors @ Milwaukee Bucks The Milwaukee Bucks return home Thursday night searching for stability as they host the Toronto Raptors at Fiserv Forum. Milwaukee is reeling after its worst loss of the season and continues to play without Giannis Antetokounmpo, while the Milwaukee Bucks face a Raptors team that just snapped a losing streak with a strong

Game Preview: Los Angeles Clippers @ Oklahoma City Thunder The Oklahoma City Thunder return to action Thursday night after their longest break of the regular season, hosting the Los Angeles Clippers at Paycom Center. The Oklahoma City Thunder enter the matchup as defending NBA champions and leaders of the Western Conference, while the Clippers arrive mired in a prolonged slump.

Unlock Premium NBA Picks for Just $9 Expert plays, updated daily Game Preview: Golden State Warriors @ Phoenix Suns Two frustrated Western Conference contenders collide Thursday night in Phoenix as the Golden State Warriors open a home-and-home set against the Phoenix Suns at Footprint Center. Both teams have dropped four of their last six games and enter this matchup searching

Game Preview: Orlando Magic @ Denver Nuggets The Orlando Magic open a demanding four-game road trip Thursday night with a visit to Ball Arena to face the Orlando Magic against the defending champion Denver Nuggets. Despite dealing with a wave of injuries, Orlando enters tied for fourth in the Eastern Conference, while Denver continues to stack wins and sits near

Game Preview: Los Angeles Lakers @ Utah Jazz The Los Angeles Lakers head to Salt Lake City on Thursday night looking to build defensive consistency as they face the Los Angeles Lakers take on the Utah Jazz at Delta Center. This is the third meeting between the teams this season, with Los Angeles holding a 2-0 edge, including a narrow

Game Preview: Sacramento Kings @ Portland Trail Blazers The Portland Trail Blazers return to Moda Center on Thursday night looking to build on one of their most encouraging wins of the season as they host the Sacramento Kings in the first game of a home-and-home set. Portland is coming off a high-energy victory over Golden State and now faces a

Timberwolves vs. Grizzlies Preview: Minnesota’s composure test vs. Memphis momentum Match Facts Item Detail Matchup Memphis Grizzlies at Minnesota Timberwolves Date Wednesday Venue Target Center (Minneapolis) Minnesota form Won seven of last eight, with improved late-game composure Memphis form Won six of last eight, coming off a 121-103 win vs. LAC Key swing Availability of Anthony Edwards and Ja Morant

Match Facts Item Detail Matchup Cleveland Cavaliers at Chicago Bulls Date Wednesday Venue United Center (Chicago) Recent form Cavaliers 3-6 last nine; Bulls have dropped eight of last nine Series trend Cleveland has won five straight vs. Chicago and 12 of the last 13 Recent meeting Cavaliers won 128-122 on Nov. 8 For matchup pages and team context, use NBA

Match Facts Item Detail Matchup San Antonio Spurs vs New York Knicks Event NBA Cup Final (neutral site) Date Tuesday night Location Las Vegas, NV Spurs recent form Won 10 of last 13 (including 111-109 vs Thunder in the West final) Knicks recent form Won five straight and nine of last 10 (including 132-120 vs Magic in the East final)