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Memphis continues to compete despite overwhelming injury issues. The Grizzlies snapped a four-game skid Tuesday by beating San Antonio with a lineup missing multiple starters and key rotation pieces. Coach Tuomas Iisalo praised the group’s effort, pointing to fight and execution from players forced into expanded roles. Phoenix arrives playing solid basketball. The Suns have won six of their last eight, including a statement win over Oklahoma City. They are coming off a tough loss in Houston decided by a last-second three, but the performance still showed progress in late-game execution for a roster still building chemistry. For broader slate context and matchup notes, visit the NBA previews hub. Phoenix opened -7 and has moved to -8, driven by Memphis’

The Big East gets serious on Wednesday night as the Providence Friars head to Storrs for a heavyweight matchup with the UConn Huskies at Gampel Pavilion. Tipoff is set for 7:00 PM ET on January 7, 2026, and both teams come in looking to gain ground in the conference race. UConn sits in control, 13–2 overall, dominating opponents at home. Providence enters at 11–4 but has struggled on the road and badly needs a statement win to stay in the conversation. There’s a clear contrast in identity here. Providence relies on rugged defense and deliberate pace. UConn? Precision execution, offensive rebounding, and overwhelming size. With the Huskies unbeaten at home and Providence’s scoring still lagging, oddsmakers are giving UConn a

Oklahoma City returns home looking to reassert its identity after a rare rough stretch. After a historic 24-1 start, the Thunder are 6-6 since mid-December and are coming off their worst loss of the season, a 124-97 defeat in Charlotte. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander made it clear the focus is internal, especially on defense, where standards remain high despite recent slippage. Utah arrives struggling to find traction. The Jazz have lost four straight and eight of their last 10, with defensive breakdowns continuing to define their season. Coach Will Hardy has emphasized the need for defensive buy-in as Utah works through growing pains with a young roster. For broader league context and matchup analysis, visit the NBA previews hub. Oklahoma City opened

The Utah Mammoth return home trying to solidify their spot in the Western playoff picture as they host the Ottawa Senators Wednesday night at the Delta Center. Puck drop is set for 9:00 p.m. ET in what could be a tricky cross-conference spot for both teams. Utah is coming off a tough road loss and trying to avoid consecutive defeats for the first time since early December. The Mammoth have won five of their last seven and are 11-6-2 at home on the season, where they’ve been physical and efficient. Ottawa arrives with a bit of momentum after picking up points in back-to-back games but still sits near the bottom of the Eastern standings. The Senators have dropped five of