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PREVIEW: The Houston Rockets welcome the Boston Celtics to Toyota Center on Wednesday night, with Houston riding a three-game winning streak while Boston arrives on a two-game hot streak of their own. The Celtics boast elite perimeter defense, ranking first in limiting quality three-point attempts, while the Rockets counter with exceptional offensive rebounding at 32.9 percent and the second-best midrange frequency in the league. Alperen Sengun has been fueled by All-Star snub motivation, matching his season high of 39 points and grabbing 16 rebounds in Houston's recent victory over Indiana. Boston just acquired center Nikola Vucevic in a trade with...

PREVIEW: The Cleveland Cavaliers will visit the Los Angeles Clippers on Wednesday at Intuit Dome , with Cleveland playing winning basketball and stacking results while the Clippers still try to stabilize their offense when defensive attention focuses on Kawhi Leonard. The Cavaliers rank second in efficient attacking at the rim and sixth in both quick tempo and high-frequency three-point shooting, demonstrating a versatile offensive approach. The Clippers counter with elite free throw shooting at 83.4 percent and lead the league in post-up frequency, relying on a deliberate, methodical style. James Harden remains away from the Clippers due to personal reasons...

PREVIEW: The New York Knicks have been playing outstanding basketball lately, stringing together seven consecutive wins to reach 32-18 and reclaim second place in the Eastern Conference. The Knicks are 20-6 on their home court , where they'll face the Denver Nuggets, who have gone 19-8 away from home with a 33-18 overall record. The Nuggets boast efficient 3-point shooting ranked 2nd league-wide and rank 3rd in low turnover rate, making them a threat from distance , while New York's defense forces opponents into few rim attacks, ranking 3rd in that category. The Knicks are shooting 47.1% from the field...

PREVIEW: Sacramento aims to break its nine-game skid when the Kings play Memphis , but the Grizzlies arrive as significant favorites despite their own injury-plagued roster. Sacramento's home offensive profile is one of the league's elite, especially when facing a depleted Memphis roster that's struggled all year with injuries and depth. The Kings rank first in midrange frequency while holding opponents to low-quality three-point attempts, yet their perimeter defense ranks among the league's worst at number 27. This creates an interesting dynamic: Sacramento can dominate in the paint and midrange, but Memphis' depth-deprived guards might find exploitable gaps on the...

PREVIEW: The Minnesota Timberwolves arrive in Toronto riding elite road credentials at 8-0 with a remarkable 7-1 record against the spread in those contests , though they stumbled Monday against Memphis after defeating the Grizzlies two days earlier. Minnesota's offensive attack ranks 4th in rim efficiency while their defense allows the fewest 3-point attempts, ranking 5th in that category , creating a balanced attacking profile. The Timberwolves rate top 5 overall in defensive rating and consistently limit opponents below their scoring averages, even while traveling . However, the Timberwolves just split a quick Memphis set where defensive effort disappeared fast...

PREVIEW: The Milwaukee Bucks enter this matchup as one of the league's most efficient three-point shooting teams, ranking first in that category, while also attacking the rim effectively at sixth overall. Milwaukee has struggled mightily of late, losing eight of their last ten games before snapping a five-game skid with a victory over Chicago. Giannis Antetokounmpo remains sidelined with a right calf strain sustained on January 23rd and has been central to trade deadline discussions as the deadline approaches. The Bucks also played without Kevin Porter Jr. and Bobby Portis in their recent win, forcing role players to step up. New...

PREVIEW: The Oklahoma City Thunder travel to San Antonio to face the Spurs , setting up a matchup between two of the Western Conference's elite squads. The Thunder rank first in defending shots that attack the rim and maintaining a low turnover rate, while also ranking second in both three-point defense and rim protection , showcasing a defensive framework built on discipline and versatility. San Antonio counters with their own defensive strengths, ranking second in limiting attacking rim opportunities while also boasting fourth-best turnover management. The Spurs will be without Victor Wembanyama for the remainder of the season, which significantly...