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PREVIEW: The Brooklyn Nets aim to halt a six-game home losing streak when hosting the Boston Celtics on November 18, 2025. Boston's success this season has largely come from their defense, which ranks second in the league, allowing just 109.2 points per game. The Celtics excel at forcing opponents into low-quality three-pointers, ranking first in defensive discipline against perimeter shooting, while maintaining the league's lowest turnover rate. Offensively, Boston has struggled somewhat, averaging 113.8 points per game as it continues to rely heavily on Jaylen Brown, who has been the team's best scorer, averaging 27.4 points per game. The Nets have...

PREVIEW: The Detroit Pistons bring a 10-game winning streak into a road matchup versus the Atlanta Hawks, winners of five straight. Detroit ranks first in high-frequency attacking at the rim while also posting the second-best defense against such shots, though they rank 28th in three-point volume and efficiency. The Pistons enter as slim 1-point favorites in this Eastern Conference clash. The team's surge has been fueled by its defensive strength, with the Pistons owning the league's fourth-best defense and allowing just 112.1 points per game. Atlanta counters with elite offensive spacing and passing, ranking first in both categories, while their defense...

PREVIEW: The Golden State Warriors enter Orlando ranked first in high-frequency three-point shooting at 50.8% of their attempts, establishing themselves as one of the league's most dangerous offensive forces from beyond the arc. Meanwhile, the Magic boast the league's stingiest perimeter defense, allowing just 35.8% of opponent three-point attempts and ranking first in that category. Golden State's turnover rate sits at 25th in the league, a potential weakness against a Warriors squad that ranks fifth in forcing turnovers. The Magic will be without Paolo Banchero due to a groin injury as they look to bounce back from a tough overtime...

PREVIEW: The Memphis Grizzlies arrive in San Antonio ranked third in post-up frequency while operating at the fifth-fastest tempo in the league, characteristics that will be tested against a Spurs defense allowing the seventh-fewest rim attacks. Memphis has stumbled significantly this season with a 4-10 record and has now dropped four consecutive games , and the team's offensive engine, Ja Morant, will be sidelined with a calf strain expected to sideline him for at least two more weeks. The Spurs, meanwhile, enter this matchup as the Western Conference's hottest team at 9-4 , though they received difficult news when Victor...

PREVIEW: The Portland Trail Blazers host the Phoenix Suns at the Moda Center on Tuesday night , with Portland favored at -2.5 in what shapes up as a fascinating clash of contrasting styles. The Suns have been in great form, winning seven of their last nine games , though a five-game winning streak was halted by the Hawks in a 124-122 loss on Sunday. Phoenix brings elite three-point shooting efficiency (ranked 3rd) and high-volume attempts (ranked 6th), but struggles with defensive rebounding (ranked 25th) and attacking the rim (ranked 27th). The Trail Blazers have cooled considerably, dropping five of their...

PREVIEW: The Utah Jazz and LA Lakers meet Tuesday in NBA action at the crypto.com Arena. The Lakers are 10-4 this season and they haven't even had LeBron James for a single game due to sciatica. Luka Doncic has starred with 41 points, nine rebounds, and six assists in their dominant win over the Bucks, while Austin Reaves added 25 points. On the offensive end, the Lakers dominate the paint with remarkable efficiency, ranking 1st in attacking the rim while also boasting the league's best field goal percentage at over 50 percent—a stark contrast to their defensive vulnerabilities against three-point...