NBA Previews

Mavericks Reunite with Kyrie Irving as Clippers Eye Sweep The Los Angeles Clippers will look to follow up Thursday’s dominant win with another victory over the Dallas Mavericks when the teams clash Saturday night in Dallas. While the Clippers aim for a two-game sweep, the Mavericks are bolstered by the return of Kyrie Irving as they seek revenge on their

Knicks Aim to Build Momentum Against Struggling Pelicans The New York Knicks, riding high after a dominant performance against the Minnesota Timberwolves, turn their focus to a depleted New Orleans Pelicans team on Saturday night in the Big Easy. With the Pelicans enduring a rough stretch, the Knicks have a prime opportunity to keep their momentum rolling as they navigate

Bulls, Celtics Square Off Again After Chicago’s Fourth-Quarter Surge The Boston Celtics look to rebound on Saturday as they visit the Chicago Bulls, just two nights after a frustrating 117-108 home loss to the same opponent. Boston’s uncharacteristic shooting woes and Chicago’s resilience in the fourth quarter defined Thursday’s matchup, setting the stage for a compelling rematch. Celtics’ Struggles from

Hawks’ Defense Faces Test Against Grizzlies’ High-Octane Offense The Atlanta Hawks begin a four-game homestand on Saturday against the Memphis Grizzlies, a team riding the momentum of a historic offensive performance. The Grizzlies boast the league’s top-scoring offense, averaging 124.7 points per game, while the Hawks’ defense ranks among the NBA’s most porous, surrendering 119.3 points per contest. Grizzlies’ Offensive

Frustrated Stars Face Off as Warriors Visit Timberwolves Two frustrated teams with big ambitions will clash Saturday night in Minneapolis when the Golden State Warriors take on the Minnesota Timberwolves. Both squads are reeling after lopsided losses, with the Warriors falling by a staggering 51 points to the Memphis Grizzlies and the Timberwolves suffering a 26-point setback to the New

Cameron Johnson, Nets Aim to Dominate Against Struggling Jazz Cameron Johnson’s red-hot streak continues as the Brooklyn Nets prepare to host the Utah Jazz on Saturday night. The Nets will rely on Johnson’s stellar play to help steady their inconsistent season against a Jazz team languishing near the bottom of the Western Conference standings. Johnson’s Career Year Fuels Nets Johnson

Heat, Magic Set for Injury-Riddled Showdown The Orlando Magic look to snap a three-game losing streak when they host the Miami Heat on Saturday as part of their extended seven-game homestand. Both teams, however, enter the matchup battling injuries that have disrupted their rotations. Heat Looking for Stability Amid Losses The Miami Heat (14-12) arrive in Orlando on the heels

Bucks Return to Action Against League-Leading Cavaliers After NBA Cup Triumph Fresh off their NBA Cup victory, the Milwaukee Bucks are back on the court Friday night, visiting the Cleveland Cavaliers in a clash of Eastern Conference heavyweights. The Bucks, fueled by their success in Las Vegas, will face a Cavaliers team boasting the league’s best record and a dominant

Improving Pistons Host Jazz, Eye Back-to-Back Wins The Detroit Pistons aim to secure consecutive wins for just the third time this season as they welcome the struggling Utah Jazz to Little Caesars Arena. Pistons’ Progress and Cade Cunningham’s Leadership After enduring the worst season in franchise history (14-68), the Detroit Pistons (7-20) have shown signs of improvement. Coming off a