NBA Previews

Los Angeles Clippers vs Toronto Raptors Game Preview The Clippers open a three-game road trip looking for a fifth straight win, and they have been winning with defense first. Kawhi Leonard has been efficient during this surge, and Los Angeles has found enough secondary scoring to keep control even when the game gets tight. Toronto is coming off a strong

Washington Wizards vs Sacramento Kings Game Preview Sacramento has finally found a pulse and will try to extend its season-best winning streak to four games when it hosts Washington on Friday night. The Kings have won three straight by double digits, and the big difference has been effort on defense and more consistent two-way possessions. Washington comes in sliding again

New Orleans Pelicans vs Indiana Pacers Game Preview Indiana closes a four-game homestand looking for a cleaner performance after Wednesday’s loss snapped a three-game win streak. The Pacers have defended better lately, but the offense has dipped in the last two games, and they need more stable scoring to avoid another flat finish. New Orleans arrives in a rough stretch

Chicago Bulls vs Brooklyn Nets Game preview Chicago is pushing toward the .500 mark again after a 128-126 win over Utah, powered by Nikola Vucevic’s season-best night and late finish. The Bulls have been scoring with more consistency lately, and they are getting enough bench production to survive uneven starter stretches. Brooklyn is trending the other way. The Nets have

Cleveland Cavaliers vs Philadelphia 76ers game preview Philadelphia gets a fast chance to answer after Cleveland blew the game open on Wednesday in a 133-107 win. The Cavs controlled tempo early, moved the ball, and never let the Sixers settle in. Cleveland’s shot-making also popped. Donovan Mitchell stayed hot from three, and Evan Mobley filled the box score while anchoring

Minnesota Timberwolves vs Houston Rockets Game Preview Houston’s rough stretch continues after a 111-91 loss to Oklahoma City ended a seven-game home winning streak. The Rockets entered the fourth quarter down two, then got buried when the offense stalled and the physicality flipped the game. The bigger issue is the shot-making. Houston’s defense can keep it close, but when the

Memphis Grizzlies vs Orlando Magic Picks and Predictions – Thursday, January 15, 2026 Orlando gets a rare “home” feel in Berlin, with Moe Wagner, Franz Wagner, and Tristan da Silva playing in front of a friendly crowd at Uber Arena. It’s a real edge if this turns into a momentum game, because energy swings faster on a neutral floor when

Utah Jazz vs Dallas Mavericks Picks and Predictions – Thursday, January 15, 2026 Utah opens a two-game set in Dallas on the second night of a back-to-back, and Brice Sensabaugh is coming in scorching after a career night. The Jazz have played with better edge in January, but the schedule spot is real, especially if Lauri Markkanen’s status stays uncertain.

Phoenix Suns vs Detroit Pistons Picks and Predictions – Thursday, January 15, 2026 Detroit should look a lot closer to full strength on Thursday, and that matters because the Pistons have built their East-leading resume on consistency and physicality. Cade Cunningham is trending back, and getting the frontcourt rotation healthier raises Detroit’s floor on both ends. Phoenix opens a long