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PREVIEW: The New Orleans Pelicans will attempt to snap an eight-game losing streak when hosting the Atlanta Hawks on November 22, 2025 , setting up a matchup between two teams headed in vastly different directions. Atlanta enters Friday tied for second in the Southeast Division, a half-game behind the Heat for the top spot , while New Orleans sits in the basement of the Southwest Division, nine games behind the division leaders. The Hawks rank first in high spacing on offense and first in passing quality, demonstrating their ability to move the basketball with purpose , which stands in sharp...

PREVIEW: The Detroit Pistons (13-2) and Milwaukee Bucks (8-8) will face off in the NBA tonight at 8:00 p.m. EST from Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The Pistons are in a whole different world, winners of 11 straight with an overall record of 13-2. Detroit enters this matchup ranking 1st in high-frequency attacking the rim and 2nd in forcing turnovers, but their 25th-ranked efficiency attacking the rim and 28th-ranked three-point volume suggest some offensive limitations. This team is hanging its hat on defence, ranking second on the season in that department, not too shabby on offence either, ranking 12th. The Bucks...

PREVIEW: The Los Angeles Clippers and Charlotte Hornets, both sitting at 4-11, will tip off at 1:00 p.m. EST from Spectrum Center in Charlotte. Los Angeles has lost three in a row and is 1-9 in the last 10 games, while Charlotte is trying to break its own four-game losing streak. The Clippers will be without Bradley Beal due to a season-ending hip surgery, forcing the team to lean too heavily on James Harden to carry their offense. The Clippers rank first in post-up shot frequency and third in free throw shooting at 83.1 percent, but they also rank 25th in...

PREVIEW: The Mavericks face Memphis on Saturday , and both squads are searching for consistency after navigating brutal scheduling and injury challenges. Dallas is playing their 10th game in 16 days and has endured three sets of back-to-back contests, including overtime and double-overtime affairs , which could severely impact their ability to execute down the stretch. Memphis operates with a high frequency of post-up shots and ranks among the league's best in defensive rebounding and limiting attacking rim opportunities , a defensive profile that could neutralize Dallas' struggling offensive efficiency. Cooper Flagg and Max Christie carried the Mavericks to a...

PREVIEW: The New York Knicks visit the Orlando Magic on Saturday at Kia Center in Orlando, Florida, with tipoff set for 5 p.m. ET. The Magic (9-7) welcome the Knicks (9-5), who are seeking redemption after suffering their only home loss this season to Orlando. New York boasts a significant offensive advantage, ranking in the top 7 for scoring and top 3 in offensive rating, while Orlando sits in the bottom 15 in both categories—though the Magic hold the edge defensively. The Knicks rank 1st in defensive rebounding and 4th in offensive rebounding at 30.9 percent, while Orlando leads the league...

PREVIEW: The Sacramento Kings (3-13) will be looking to end an eight-game losing streak when hitting the road against the Denver Nuggets (12-3) on November 22, 2025 at Ball Arena. After a 113-99 defeat at the Oklahoma City Thunder last Wednesday, the Kings suffered an embarrassing 137-96 loss at the Memphis Grizzlies this past Thursday. Sacramento's offensive struggles are compounded by their defensive vulnerabilities, as they rank 26th in low spacing on offense and 28th in defense against three-point shooting, allowing high quality looks from distance. The absence of Domantas Sabonis, who averages more than 12 rebounds per game, leaves...

PREVIEW: The Washington Wizards (1-14) arrive at the United Center to face the Chicago Bulls (8-7) on November 22, 2025 , with the Wizards attempting to snap a seven-game road losing skid. Chicago excels defensively with few three-point attempts allowed (ranked 3rd) and maintains a quick tempo (ranked 3rd), while also showcasing high spacing on offense and solid passing ability. Washington, by contrast, operates with low spacing on offense (ranked 30th), forces few turnovers defensively (ranked 29th), and struggles with an inefficient free throw rate. The Bulls are favored by 12.5 points , reflecting the stark contrast between two teams...