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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 is enjoying a breakout season, leading Brooklyn in scoring over the past six games with

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 of consecutive defeats, including a 104-97 loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder on Friday. Miami’s

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 offense. Bucks Riding High After NBA Cup Victory Milwaukee secured the NBA Cup on Tuesday

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 thrilling 125-124 overtime victory against Miami, the Pistons hope to build momentum by earning back-to-back

Boston Celtics vs Chicago Bulls December 19th 2024 The Bulls (12-15) are 14.5-point underdogs against the Celtics (21-5) in a 7:30 ET Eastern Conference matchup. Chicago (+695) has won two straight games and is 9th in the East, while Boston (-1090) is 2nd in the conference and has also won two in a row. This game will take place at TD Garden in Boston and will be televised on NBCS. Bulls vs. Celtics Key Information

Toronto-Raptors vs Brooklyn Nets December 19th 2024 The Brooklyn Nets will travel to Toronto to take on the Raptors in an Eastern Atlantic Division matchup. The Nets are currently 11th in the Eastern Conference, while the Raptors are 14th. Tipoff is scheduled for 7:30 ET at Scotiabank Arena. The Raptors are favored by 3.5 points and have a moneyline of -168. The over/under line is set at 218. Nets vs. Raptors Key Information The Nets

Memphis Grizzlies vs Golden State Warriors December 19th 2024 At 8:00 ET, the Memphis Grizzlies (-135) will host the Golden State Warriors (+114) in a Western Conference matchup. The Grizzlies (-2.5) are 2nd in the West, while the Warriors (14-11) are 8th. Memphis (18-9) is favored by 2.5 and has the best record in the Southwest Division. Golden State has lost two straight and is 2nd in the Pacific Division. Warriors vs. Grizzlies Key Information

Houston Rockets vs New Orleans Pelicans December 19th 2024 At 8:00 ET, the Houston Rockets (-467) will host the New Orleans Pelicans (+359) in a Western Southwest division matchup. The Rockets are favored by 9.5 points and have a record of 17-9, which is good for 3rd in the Western Conference. Meanwhile, the Pelicans are 5-22 and have lost four straight games. This game will be played at the Toyota Center in Houston and can

Washington-Wizards vs Charlotte Hornets December 19th 2024 At 7:00 ET, the Washington Wizards (3-21) will host the Charlotte Hornets (7-19) in a Southeast Division matchup. The Hornets are favored by four points and have a moneyline of -174. Both teams are struggling, as the Hornets have lost two straight and the Wizards have dropped three in a row. The over/under line for this game is set at 226. Hornets vs. Wizards Key Information The Hornets

Orlando Magic vs Oklahoma City Thunder December 19th 2024 At 7:00 ET, the Orlando Magic will host the Oklahoma City Thunder in a non-conference matchup. The Thunder (-6.5) are favored over the Magic, and the over/under line is set at 209.5. Oklahoma City comes into the game with a record of 20-5, and they are currently on a five-game win streak. The Magic are 17-11 and have lost their last two games. TNT will have