PREVIEW: The Atlanta Hawks take the floor against the Detroit Pistons in this NBA game. Atlanta has been in great form, winning nine of their last 12 games overall , highlighted by a 142-134 overtime triumph recently against Philadelphia where Jalen Johnson led the team with 41 points, 14 rebounds, and seven assists. However, the Hawks arrive in Detroit dealing with fatigue from that intense overtime battle and missing key contributors, which could prove costly in this matchup. The Hawks are still missing Kristaps Porzingis and Trae Young , forcing role players to shoulder increased responsibility against a well-rested opponent. The...

PREVIEW: The Indiana Pacers welcome the Cleveland Cavaliers to Gainbridge Fieldhouse on Monday, looking to extend their winning momentum after capturing back-to-back victories. The Pacers enter at 4-16 while the Cavaliers sit at 12-9 , creating a matchup between a team surging defensively and one dealing with fatigue. Cleveland arrives on the second leg of a back-to-back following a narrow 117-115 loss to Boston , while Indiana has held three consecutive opponents below 101 points, showcasing their defensive improvements over recent days. Unfortunately, shot quality metrics are unavailable for both squads in this preview , but the underlying defensive trends...