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PREVIEW: The San Antonio Spurs arrive at this matchup undefeated at 4-0, while the Miami Heat have won three consecutive games to improve to 3-1. San Antonio's defense has been elite, leading the league in defensive efficiency while allowing just 104.5 points per contest. The Spurs play at a slow tempo (26th) but rank first in frequency attacking the rim, while their offensive spacing is limited (27th). Victor Wembanyama has been dominant through four games, averaging 31 points and 13.8 rebounds. Miami leads the entire NBA in scoring at 131.5 points per game while playing at a much faster pace than...

PREVIEW: The Magic have stumbled early this season after dropping their opening road contests , and their offensive struggles continue to plague them heading into Charlotte. Orlando ranks 27th in offensive rating , a concerning sign for a team with championship aspirations, though they do rank first in defensive efficiency against shots attacking the rim. The Hornets currently lead the league in offensive efficiency and are averaging an impressive 128.3 points per game , representing a marked turnaround from a disappointing offensive campaign a year ago. Charlotte boasts a quick tempo ranking fourth in the league while maintaining strong spacing...

PREVIEW: The Golden State Warriors travel to Milwaukee to face the Bucks on Thursday at 8 p.m. ET, with both teams sporting impressive early-season records of 4-1 and 3-1 respectively. Golden State ranks third in high-frequency three-point shooting at 50.2% of their attempts, complemented by elite ball movement that ranks fourth league-wide. The marquee defensive matchup features two former Defensive Players of the Year in Draymond Green and Giannis Antetokounmpo, who will battle throughout the evening. The Warriors have anchored their season on suffocating defense, recently holding opponents to their lowest output since 2016 and becoming the first team in seven...

PREVIEW: The Washington Wizards arrive at Paycom Center ranked second in efficient three-point shooting and quick tempo, but their defensive vulnerabilities present a significant challenge against Oklahoma City's elite perimeter defense. Washington has struggled early, dropping three of their first four games after a heartbreaking overtime loss to Philadelphia on Tuesday. Alex Sarr led the charge with 31 points and 11 rebounds, and the team shot efficiently from the field and beyond the arc, yet squandered a 19-point fourth-quarter advantage in a disappointing finish. The Wizards' concerning weakness lies in their low free-throw rate and inefficient shooting from the charity...