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PREVIEW: The Boston Celtics visit Denver on Wednesday night looking to extend their five-game road winning streak against the Nuggets. In their last ten games, Boston has gone 9-1 while holding opponents to just 95.7 points per contest, showcasing elite defensive intensity. The Celtics bring a low turnover rate ranked second in the league and demonstrate excellent spacing on offense, though they struggle defending the three-point line with opponents shooting 44.8% from beyond the arc against them. With a 20-10 record on the road this season, Boston has established themselves as a formidable traveling team heading into this matchup. Denver counters...

PREVIEW: The Cleveland Cavaliers bring elite attacking efficiency at the rim (ranked 3rd) and strong perimeter shooting (ranked 7th) to Fiserv Forum, while the Milwaukee Bucks counter with the league's most prolific three-point attack (ranked 1st) and disciplined perimeter defense. Riding a 37-22 record good for fourth in the Eastern Conference, Cleveland has won all but one of its last five games , creating momentum heading into a matchup against a team fighting to stay relevant in the playoff picture. Milwaukee has shown surprising resilience with seven victories in its last ten games despite Giannis Antetokounmpo's injury concerns, sitting at...

PREVIEW: The Golden State Warriors visit the Memphis Grizzlies on Wednesday night in a Western Conference matchup between the eighth-seeded Warriors (30-28) and the eleventh-place Grizzlies (21-35). Golden State brings elite perimeter scoring prowess, ranking first in three-point attempts at 51% of their shot diet, while also excelling as a passing unit ranked third in the league. Memphis counters with a post-heavy offensive approach ranked third in the NBA and moves at a brisk pace ranked sixth. Both teams face significant roster challenges, with Golden State sidelined by injuries to Stephen Curry, Jimmy Butler, Seth Curry, and Kristaps Porzingis. The Grizzlies...

PREVIEW: The Western Conference-leading Oklahoma City Thunder face off against the Eastern Conference-leading Detroit Pistons in what shapes up as a marquee matchup between the league's elite. Oklahoma City arrives with a 45-14 record and a three-game winning streak, while Detroit sits at 42-14 after suffering a loss to San Antonio . However, the Thunder's injury situation significantly impacts this contest, as Shai Gilgeous-Alexander remains sidelined with an abdominal issue and Jalen Williams is dealing with a hamstring injury that will sideline him until March at the earliest. The Thunder are playing on the road, on the second leg of...

PREVIEW: The Houston Rockets hold third place in the Western Conference with 35 wins and 21 losses , entering this matchup as heavy favorites against one of basketball's most struggling franchises. The Sacramento Kings own the worst overall record in the NBA at 13-46 , yet they arrive in Houston riding some unexpected momentum after snapping a franchise record 16-game losing streak with a 123-114 road victory against Memphis . The Rockets' defensive prowess presents a significant challenge, particularly given their elite ability to allow low quality three-point attempts (ranked 1st) while the Kings rank among the league's worst at...

PREVIEW: The San Antonio Spurs arrive in Toronto riding a nine-game winning streak, showcasing elite two-way play that has them ranked second in limiting rim attacks and allowing quality three-point opportunities. Currently holding the second-best record in the Western Conference at 41-16, just three games behind Oklahoma City, San Antonio has become one of the league's most dominant teams. Fresh off a convincing victory over the top-ranked Eastern Conference Detroit Pistons, the Spurs demonstrate resilience even when their star players struggle from the field. The pairing of Victor Wembanyama and Stephon Castle has proven devastating, with the two combining for...