NBA Previews

Injuries Aren’t Slowing Grizzlies Ahead of Visit from Trail Blazers The Memphis Grizzlies return to FedExForum on Monday night, hosting the Portland Trail Blazers while riding high on momentum fueled by exceptional teamwork. Memphis, one of the league’s leaders in assists per game (29.8), showcased its unselfish play in Saturday’s 142-131 win over the Chicago Bulls. The Grizzlies recorded 38

Winning Streaks Collide as Clippers Visit Celtics The NBA’s two hottest teams clash Monday night when the Boston Celtics host the Los Angeles Clippers. Both teams enter the game riding five-game winning streaks, and the winner will claim the league’s longest active streak. This matchup comes on the second night of a back-to-back for both squads. Celtics Edge Timberwolves to

Well-Rested Hawks Aim to Contain Mavericks The Atlanta Hawks are set to rebound on Monday evening as they host the Dallas Mavericks, looking to make up for a high-scoring defeat from their last encounter in Atlanta. In the previous matchup on Jan. 26 last year, Luka Doncic dazzled with 73 points, propelling Dallas to a dramatic 148-143 triumph. This time,

Pacers Focus on Defense Ahead of Encounter vs. Skidding Pelicans The Indiana Pacers snapped their three-game losing streak with a defensive stand against the Washington Wizards on Sunday night, securing a 115-103 victory and handing the Wizards their 11th consecutive loss. Indiana now turns its attention to extending the New Orleans Pelicans’ skid to five games when the teams meet

LaMelo Ball, Hornets Try to Cool Off Rival Magic The Charlotte Hornets and Orlando Magic will clash on Monday night in Charlotte, with both teams showcasing impressive individual and team performances recently. However, only Orlando has turned its efforts into consistent victories. Charlotte is searching for stability despite standout play from its star guard, LaMelo Ball. Ball scored a career-high

The Pacers (-683) are favored by 11.5 points over the Wizards (+487) in this Eastern Conference matchup. The over/under line is set at 242.5 points. Washington (2-12) has lost 10 straight games and is 15th in the East, while Indiana (6-10) has dropped three in a row and is 12th in the conference. This game will be played at Gainbridge

At 6:00 ET, the Miami Heat (-146) will host the Dallas Mavericks (+124) in a non-conference matchup. The over/under line is currently set at 221.5 points. Miami (-3) is 6-7 on the season and is currently 6th in the Eastern Conference. Dallas (+3) is 9-7 overall and is 9th in the Western Conference. The Mavericks have won four straight games.

The Toronto Raptors (+513) will travel to take on the Cleveland Cavaliers (-723) in a conference matchup. Tipoff is scheduled for 7:30 ET at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse in Cleveland. The Cavaliers are currently favored by 11.5 points. Toronto (4-12) is 13th in the Eastern Conference and 4th in the Atlantic Division. They have won two straight games. Cleveland (16-1) is

At 9:00 ET, the Brooklyn Nets (6-10) will travel to Sacramento to take on the Kings (8-8) at the Golden 1 Center. The Kings are favored by 8.5 points and have lost two straight games. The over/under line for this non-conference matchup is 222.5. This game will be televised on NBCS. Nets vs. Kings Key Information The Nets Can Win