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PREVIEW: The Charlotte Hornets (4-14) will host the Chicago Bulls (9-8) after dropping three straight home games. The matchup takes place Friday, November 28, 2025 at 7:30 p.m. ET at Spectrum Center in Charlotte, North Carolina. The Bulls are modest 2.5-point favorites with an over/under of 247.5. While shot quality metrics are unavailable for both squads, the underlying offensive and defensive efficiency numbers tell a revealing story about how this game could unfold. The Hornets rank 25th in defensive rating while the Bulls sit 22nd, with Chicago ranking second in the league in pace. Chicago's defense has been particularly concerning, allowing...

PREVIEW: The Cleveland Cavaliers and Atlanta Hawks meet Friday, November 28, 2025 at 7:30 p.m. ET at State Farm Arena in Atlanta. Cleveland enters averaging 118.8 points on 46 percent shooting while allowing 114.8 points , powered by Donovan Mitchell's team-leading 29.9 points and Evan Mobley's 18.7 points per game. The Hawks counter with a 117.2-point average on 48.7 percent shooting from the field , led by Jalen Johnson's 21.5 points and 9.5 rebounds alongside Kristaps Porzingis at 18.7 points. Atlanta ranks first in the league for assists per game at 30.5 , showcasing their offensive depth against a Cavaliers squad...

PREVIEW: The Dallas Mavericks and Los Angeles Lakers will lock horns in Friday's marquee NBA Cup game at the Crypto.com Arena. It's a contest many would have circled on their calendars, particularly headliners like Anthony Davis and Luka Doncic, who swapped teams in a shocking trade nine months ago. The Mavericks hoped to be among the contenders 20 games into the season, but are now reeling near the lottery with a 4-15 record. Nevertheless, through all its shortcomings, Dallas has lived up to its hype as one of the best defenses, boasting the third-highest defensive rating at 110.3. After losing two...

PREVIEW: The Los Angeles Clippers host the Memphis Grizzlies on Friday, November 28, 2025 at 10 p.m. ET at Intuit Dome in Inglewood, California. The Clippers have lost 11 of their last 13 games , creating an urgent situation for a team expected to compete for conference honors. James Harden leads the offensive charge with 27.9 points per game, while Kawhi Leonard contributes 23.1 points per outing . However, despite individual star performances, the team continues to struggle with consistency and defensive intensity that has plagued them throughout their recent stretch. The Grizzlies have won 3 of their last 4 games...

PREVIEW: The Milwaukee Bucks will face the New York Knicks in a crucial NBA Cup clash on Friday. Giannis Antetokounmpo, who hasn't played in the past four games, is questionable, as the Bucks hope they can overcome their injury woes to end a six-game losing slump. Milwaukee heads into the showdown missing Kevin Porter Jr. and Taurean Prince. Ryan Rollins has been the Bucks' brightest spot, particularly when Antetokounmpo suffered an injury, averaging 21.0 points per game over his last six contests. New York comes into this matchup with considerable momentum of their own. Jalen Brunson has been on fire, averaging...

PREVIEW: The Detroit Pistons (15-3) welcome in the Orlando Magic (11-8) after victories in seven home games in a row. The Pistons have been on fire to start the season as they've won 15 of their first 18 games, though they were riding a 13-game win streak before they got stopped in their tracks by the Celtics in a 117-114 road defeat on Wednesday. The Magic have been in great shape as they've won seven of their last nine games overall and will be eager to stay hot after blowing past the 76ers in a 144-103 road win on Tuesday....

PREVIEW: The Brooklyn Nets will attempt to halt an eight-game home losing streak when the Philadelphia 76ers visit on November 28, 2025. Philadelphia enters as solid 7.5-point favorites , riding into this matchup after suffering a lopsided defeat to Orlando. The 76ers have dropped four of their last six games , though they'll look to regroup behind the scoring prowess of their star guard. Brooklyn carries the weight of a troubling 10-game home losing streak at Barclays Center , a vulnerability that could prove costly against a Philadelphia squad seeking momentum. Neither team's ShotQuality data is currently available , but the...

PREVIEW: The Phoenix Suns (12-7) will try to continue a four-game road winning streak when taking on the Oklahoma City Thunder (18-1) on November 28, 2025 at Paycom Center. The Suns have been in great form as they've won 11 of their last 14 games , with Mark Williams leading the team with 21 points and 16 rebounds in their recent 112-100 road win over the Kings. Meanwhile, the Oklahoma City Thunder have been on fire as they've won 18 of their first 19 games and they will be looking to build on their current 10-game win streak. The Thunder...

PREVIEW: The Utah Jazz will look to snap a four-game losing streak when they host the Sacramento Kings on November 28, 2025 at Delta Center. The Jazz have been struggling mightily, losing eight of their last ten games before falling to the Warriors by 17 points in their most recent outing. Utah enters as a slight favorite, favored by just 1.5 points in what figures to be a closely contested matchup. The home court has been a refuge for the Jazz this season, as they boast a superior against-the-spread record at home compared to the road, and have gone over...

PREVIEW: The San Antonio Spurs (12-5) take on the Denver Nuggets (13-4) on November 28, 2025 at Ball Arena , setting up a Western Conference clash between two of the league's hottest teams. Nikola Jokic is having one of the best starts to a season in his career, averaging nearly 30 points, 12.8 rebounds, and over 11 assists per game with elite shooting percentages , making him the MVP frontrunner. The Spurs have taken a significant step forward this season with their healthy, young, talented roster, and few expected them to be serious contenders for the second seed in the...

PREVIEW: The Indiana Pacers will host the Washington Wizards on Friday night at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in the final NBA Cup game for both squads , with both teams desperately seeking momentum in what has been a difficult start to the season. The Pacers enter with a 2-16 record while the Wizards sit just slightly ahead at 2-15 , making this a clash between two of the league's most struggling franchises. Indiana is coming off a heartbreaking last-second loss to Toronto, where they built an early double-digit lead before surrendering 22 unanswered points, ultimately falling short despite rallying from a 13-point...