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PREVIEW: The Chicago Bulls visit the Brooklyn Nets at Barclays Center on Friday night, with Chicago looking to snap a three-game road losing streak. The Bulls have lost six of their last ten games overall, but they'll look to build momentum after their thrilling 128-126 victory over the Jazz. Nikola Vucevic delivered a season-high 35 points and hit the game-winning layup with 4.0 seconds remaining. The Bulls rank third in good passing and fourth in both high-frequency rim attacks and quick tempo, creating a dynamic offensive system that poses challenges for opposing defenses. The Nets have lost eight of their last...

PREVIEW: The Cleveland Cavaliers bring elite rim efficiency and high-volume three-point shooting to Philadelphia, ranking second in attacking the rim and sixth in three-point frequency at 45.7 percent. Cleveland enters this rematch riding strong form after winning six of their last nine games, including a dominant 133-107 victory over the 76ers on Wednesday. Donovan Mitchell delivered 35 points while the team shot over 53 percent from the field and connected on 20 three-pointers in that dominant performance. However, the Cavaliers will face another test without Darius Garland as he misses Friday's contest with a foot injury. Philadelphia counters with elite perimeter...

PREVIEW: The LA Clippers (17-23) are attempting to move up in the Western Conference after winning four straight games. Toronto (25-17) has been inconsistent lately, but it is fourth in the standings in the Eastern Conference. Kawhi Leonard was questionable to play against Washington, but instead of sitting out, he scored 33 points and shot 7 of 11 from 3-point range in the Clippers' 119-105 win. The Clippers rank first in efficient free throw shooting (84.4%) and first in high frequency post-up shots, while Toronto ranks second in good passing and fourth in efficient attacking the rim. Toronto came off a...

PREVIEW: The Minnesota Timberwolves, sitting at 27-14 and representing the Western Conference's fourth-best record, travel to Houston to face the 23-15 Rockets in a matchup that pits two of the league's most dynamic offensive units against each other. Minnesota's offense averages 120.3 points per game, though their defense allows 117.9, creating the kind of high-scoring environments where both teams can thrive. The Timberwolves rank fifth in limiting three-point attempts on defense while ranking 27th in defending the three-ball itself, a vulnerability that Houston may look to exploit with their efficient shooting. Coming off a dominant 139-106 road victory over Milwaukee,...

PREVIEW: The Indiana Pacers enter Friday's matchup as the home team with elite defensive rebounding (ranked 1st) and a disciplined perimeter defense that limits three-point attempts , while the New Orleans Pelicans arrive with a dominant inside presence, ranking 1st in high-frequency attacking the rim. Indiana will wrap up a four-game homestand after seeing its three-game winning streak snapped by Toronto on Wednesday , whereas New Orleans just snapped a four-game skid with a 116-113 victory over Brooklyn, with Trey Murphy III scoring 34 points. The Pelicans' offensive rebounding efficiency ranks 6th in the league, giving them multiple chances to...

PREVIEW: The Washington Wizards enter Friday's matchup on the road against the Sacramento Kings, both teams struggling near the bottom of their respective conferences with records of 10-29 and 11-30. Washington's defensive profile is concerning, ranking near the league basement in several key categories, including allowing plenty of rim attacks and ranking last in defensive rebounding. Sacramento presents an intriguing contrast, leading the entire NBA in midrange frequency while battling defensive inconsistencies, particularly against three-point shooters. The Wizards have dropped four consecutive games without reaching 110 points in any of those losses, showing an offensive struggle that has defined their...