NBA Previews

Victor Wembanyama Focuses on Big Picture as Spurs Face Nets Victor Wembanyama enjoyed a stellar individual performance on Wednesday against the New York Knicks, but it came with disappointment as the San Antonio Spurs fell short. Following his 42-point, 18-rebound effort in his first NBA appearance on Christmas Day, Wembanyama and the Spurs aim to snap a two-game skid Friday

Celtics Pursue Consistency Against Improving Pacers The Boston Celtics aim to avoid their first three-game losing streak of the season when they host the Indiana Pacers on Friday night. Boston enters the matchup following consecutive losses to the Orlando Magic (108-104) and Philadelphia 76ers (118-114). The defeat against Philadelphia dropped the Celtics’ home record to 11-5, already surpassing their total

Hawks Hoping to Reverse Recent History with Bulls The Atlanta Hawks will try to reverse their losing trend against Chicago on Thursday when they host the Bulls for their third meeting of the season. The Bulls have won the first two meetings against the Hawks this season — 125-113 in Atlanta on Nov. 9 and 136-122 in Chicago on Nov.

Pistons Look to Keep Rolling Against Struggling Kings The Detroit Pistons are riding high on a two-game road win streak as they head to Sacramento to take on the Kings Thursday night. With momentum on their side, the Pistons are looking sharp, while the Kings are stuck in a rut, battling offensive struggles and an increasingly frustrated fan base. Pistons:

Streaking Thunder Intent to Show Worth in Clash vs. Pacers Not getting to play on Christmas has the Oklahoma City Thunder feeling like they have something to prove when they head to Indianapolis for a meeting with the Indiana Pacers on Thursday night. A 57-25 finish to the 2023-24 campaign that resulted in the No. 1 seed in the West

Heat Eye Revenge Against Magic in Intriguing Rematch The Miami Heat get another crack at the Orlando Magic on Thursday, aiming to avenge Saturday’s stunning collapse. The Heat led by 25 points before unraveling in the fourth quarter, where they were outscored 37-8 en route to a 121-114 loss at home. Heat Seek Redemption Miami (15-15) bounced back with a

Bucks Look to Extend Hot Streak Against Struggling Nets After a rare Christmas Day break, the Milwaukee Bucks return to action on Thursday against the Brooklyn Nets, a team currently navigating a challenging stretch. Milwaukee, riding a 6-1 streak, hopes to continue its resurgence, while Brooklyn aims to snap a skid that has seen them drop eight of their last

Wizards and Hornets Seek Relief in Battle of Struggling Teams The Washington Wizards and Charlotte Hornets, two teams languishing at the bottom of the Southeast Division, face off Thursday night in Washington in a matchup between squads desperate for a win. Combined, the two teams have just 11 victories this season, but for one of them, Thursday could be a

Raptors Brace for Test Against Morant, Grizzlies The Toronto Raptors face a formidable challenge Thursday night as they visit the Memphis Grizzlies, led by the electrifying Ja Morant. For Raptors coach Darko Rajakovic, the matchup comes with added significance, as he returns to Memphis, where he served as an assistant coach for three seasons. Grizzlies Riding High Behind Morant The