PREVIEW: The Cleveland Cavaliers visit the Minnesota Timberwolves on Thursday, January 8, 2026 at 8 p.m. ET at Target Center , bringing two of the league's most dynamic offensive teams into direct collision. Donovan Mitchell, averaging 29.8 points per game and ranked fourth in the NBA, will lead Cleveland's charge against Anthony Edwards, who sits seventh league-wide with 29.3 points nightly. The Cavaliers rank third in rim efficiency and possess the fourth-best three-point volume at 46.3% of their attempts from deep , establishing them as a versatile scoring threat. However, Cleveland's defense struggles considerably against perimeter shooting, ranking 27th and allowing...

PREVIEW: The Dallas Mavericks arrive in Salt Lake City boasting elite perimeter defense, ranking first in three-point attempts allowed and quality of looks surrendered on the defensive end. Dallas has been inconsistent offensively, averaging 113.1 points on 46.9 percent shooting while allowing 117 points on 45.9 percent shooting. The Mavs have dropped six of their last nine games , though they recently snapped a seven-game road losing streak with a comeback victory over Sacramento. Anthony Davis continues to anchor the lineup with 20.4 points and stellar rebounding, while Cooper Flagg provides youth and energy alongside him. Utah presents a markedly different...

PREVIEW: The Indiana Pacers arrive in Charlotte having dropped their last 13 games , marking the longest losing streak in franchise history . Despite the bleak record, the team nearly pulled off an upset against Cleveland on Tuesday, leading for much of the night before the Cavaliers rallied with an 11-0 run in the fourth quarter to secure a 120-116 victory . On the defensive end, Indiana ranks first in defensive rebounding and third in limiting three-point attempts, though they struggle against quality three-point shooting and allow frequent attacks at the rim. The Pacers continue to play without key contributors...

PREVIEW: The Miami Heat enter this matchup fresh off a 122-94 loss to Minnesota, dropping their record to 20-17 , while the Chicago Bulls sit at 17-20 after falling to Detroit 108-93. Miami's offensive identity centers on quick tempo play, ranking first in that category, while also maintaining the fourth-best frequency of post-up opportunities and boasting a low turnover rate that ranks fourth. The Heat benefit from rest following their Minnesota defeat, while Chicago plays the second night of a back-to-back while dealing with depth issues from Josh Giddey and Jalen Smith's absences. The Heat dominated their first meeting this...