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PREVIEW: The Chicago Bulls arrive at Rocket Arena ranked second in high-frequency attacking at the rim while demonstrating strong passing capabilities, yet they struggle with rebounding efficiency and free throw generation. Coming off a six-wins-in-eight-games stretch , Josh Giddey leads the way with 23.1 points and 10 rebounds alongside Nikola Vucevic's 19.3 points. The Cavaliers counter with league-leading three-point shooting frequency at 50.1 percent attempts while forcing numerous turnovers, though their perimeter defense ranks near the bottom at 27th. Cleveland has equally impressed with six victories in their last eight contests , powered by Donovan Mitchell's 31.9 points paired with...

PREVIEW: The Los Angeles Lakers (7-2) will try to extend a five-game winning stretch when visiting the Atlanta Hawks (4-5) on Saturday, November 8, 2025 at State Farm Arena. The Hawks will be playing on the second night of a back-to-back without Trae Young, who is recovering from a sprained MCL in his right knee. The Lakers bring elite rim efficiency and strong perimeter defense, ranking first in attacking the rim while holding opponents to low-quality three-point attempts. Meanwhile, the Hawks feature exceptional offensive spacing, good rim defense, and they force a lot of turnovers. The Lakers will navigate this contest...

PREVIEW: The Dallas Mavericks travel to Capital One Arena in Washington D.C. on Saturday, November 8, 2025 at 7 p.m. ET to face a Wizards team desperately searching for consistency. Dallas owns the worst record in the Western Conference at 2-7, while Washington sits at 1-8 and is tied for the league's worst mark. The Mavericks enter as 3.5-point favorites , though both teams have shown they're capable of surprising results when it matters most. Defensively, Dallas ranks first in allowing few three-point attempts at just 34.3 percent, while Washington's quick tempo ranks second overall in the league, creating an...

PREVIEW: The San Antonio Spurs will host the New Orleans Pelicans on Saturday with the Spurs holding a 6-2 record while the Pelicans sit at 2-6. San Antonio enters on the second night of a back-to-back after securing a convincing 121-110 victory over the Houston Rockets , while New Orleans is chasing a third consecutive win following a 101-99 road triumph against the Dallas Mavericks. The Spurs rank second in the league for limiting rim-attacking opportunities on defense, yet they hold a concerning ranking of 26th against shots attacking the rim. Meanwhile, the Pelicans boast excellent offensive rebounding at 31.9...

PREVIEW: The Toronto Raptors will visit the Philadelphia 76ers as 5-point underdogs on Saturday, November 8, 2025, looking to extend a four-game winning streak. Toronto has dominated their recent stretch, winning their previous four games including a 109-97 triumph over the Atlanta Hawks. The Raptors boast elite ball movement ranked third in good passing and create turnovers at the fifth-best rate in the league, though their spacing on offense ranks 28th. Over their last ten contests, the Raptors are averaging 119.1 points with a solid 48.9 field goal percentage and 77.6 free throw accuracy. The 76ers have struggled recently, suffering back-to-back...

PREVIEW: The Portland Trail Blazers arrive in Miami ranked first in offensive rebounding and forcing turnovers, while operating at a quick tempo that ranks third league-wide. Coming off a stunning 121-119 victory over the red-hot Thunder after winning four of their last five games, Portland has built real momentum heading into this matchup. Deni Avdija led that comeback effort with 26 points, 10 rebounds and nine assists, showcasing the kind of all-around brilliance the Blazers will need to succeed on the road. However, Portland's inefficient three-point shooting ranks 30th in the league, a potential vulnerability against Miami's defense. The Miami Heat...