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Charlotte Hornets VS Cleveland Cavaliers
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The Cleveland Cavaliers roll into the Spectrum Center this Friday night looking to extend their season-high six-game winning streak. Cleveland (35-21) has been the hottest team in the Eastern Conference, winning 11 of their last 12 games, including a dominant 112-84 defensive masterclass against the Nets last night. Currently sitting 4th in the East, the Cavs have found their stride

2026-02-20
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Washington Wizards VS Indiana Pacers
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The Indiana Pacers travel to the nation’s capital to face the Washington Wizards tonight at 7:00 PM in a battle between two teams looking to find identity and growth in the back half of the season. This is a quick-turnaround rematch following Washington’s 112-105 win over Indiana just last night. The Pacers (15-41) sit at the bottom of the Eastern

2026-02-20
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Memphis Grizzlies VS Utah Jazz
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The Utah Jazz head to FedExForum this Friday night to take on the Memphis Grizzlies in a clash of two Western Conference teams looking to find their footing after the All-Star break. Utah enters with an 18-38 record and is currently sitting 13th in the West. Despite their record, the Jazz have remained one of the most high-octane teams in

2026-02-20
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Atlanta Hawks VS Miami Heat
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The Miami Heat continue their road trip as they visit State Farm Arena to take on the Atlanta Hawks this Friday night at 7:30 PM. Both teams are locked in a tight battle for postseason positioning in the Eastern Conference. Erik Spoelstra’s Heat (29-27) currently hold the 8th seed and are coming off an impressive 123-111 victory over the Pelicans.

2026-02-20
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Minnesota Timberwolves VS Dallas Mavericks
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The Dallas Mavericks head to the Target Center this Friday night to face off against the Minnesota Timberwolves in an ESPN-televised showdown at 7:30 PM. Dallas enters the contest in the midst of a brutal stretch, currently enduring a nine-game losing streak that has seen them slide to 12th in the Western Conference with a 19-35 record. Their struggles away

2026-02-20
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New Orleans Pelicans VS Milwaukee Bucks
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The Milwaukee Bucks travel to the Smoothie King Center on Friday night for a matchup against the New Orleans Pelicans. Milwaukee enters the contest with a 23-30 record and holds the 11th spot in the Eastern Conference. They have managed to string together a two-game winning streak, most recently taking down the Oklahoma City Thunder in a convincing 110-93 victory.

2026-02-20
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Oklahoma City Thunder VS Brooklyn Nets
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The Brooklyn Nets travel to the Paycom Center this Friday night for an 8:00 PM matchup against the Western Conference leading Oklahoma City Thunder. Brooklyn arrives in a difficult spot, holding a 15-39 record and sitting 13th in the East. They have dropped two straight and are looking for any kind of spark as they begin the second half of

2026-02-20
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Los Angeles Lakers VS Los Angeles Clippers
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The Battle of L.A. takes center stage this Friday night at Crypto.com Arena as the Los Angeles Lakers host the Los Angeles Clippers in a matchup with major Western Conference implications. Tipoff is set for 10:00 PM on ESPN, giving a national audience a look at a Lakers squad that currently holds a 33-21 record. The Lakers are coming off

2026-02-20
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Portland Trail Blazers VS Denver Nuggets
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The Denver Nuggets head into the Moda Center this Friday night for a 10:00 PM tipoff against the Portland Trail Blazers. Denver currently sits third in the Western Conference with a 35-20 record and is coming off a hard-fought win over Memphis where Nikola Jokic put up another massive triple-double. This is a crucial road spot for a Nuggets team

2026-02-20
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