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PREVIEW: The Philadelphia 76ers arrive at the United Center as a team with low turnovers and solid defensive discipline, ranking sixth in turnover rate and ninth in three-point defense , though their spacing on offense remains a work in progress. Philadelphia ranks third in offensive efficiency and cruised to a 129-105 road victory against Brooklyn on Sunday, building an 18-point halftime lead. The 76ers have won three straight road games and are tied with Chicago for the best record in the Eastern Conference at 5-1. Tyrese Maxey continues to lead the charge with 33.7 points and 9 assists per game,...

PREVIEW: The Milwaukee Bucks arrive in Toronto ranked first in efficient attacking rim plays while demonstrating strong three-point shooting efficiency at third in the league, though their perimeter defense ranks 27th as they struggle against quality three-point attempts. Fresh off a thrilling 117-115 road victory over Indiana where they won five of their first seven games, the Bucks are riding momentum into this Eastern Conference matchup. Giannis Antetokounmpo led the charge with 33 points and 13 rebounds while the team connected on 20 of 47 three-pointers, showcasing the offensive firepower that has made them one of the league's most dangerous...

PREVIEW: The New Orleans Pelicans (0-6) will be looking to break a six-game losing skid when hosting the Charlotte Hornets (3-4) on Tuesday, November 4, 2025 at Smoothie King Center. The Hornets boast high spacing on offense (ranked 4th) and good defensive rebounding (7th), while the Pelicans showcase good offensive rebounding at 33.2 percent (ranked 3rd). However, New Orleans struggles with inefficient free-throw shooting (74.2%, 27th in the league) and poor defense against shots attacking the rim (ranked 29th). The Pelicans rank 29th in scoring at 107.7 points per game while allowing 125.8, whereas Charlotte sits 8th in points scored...

PREVIEW: The Orlando Magic arrive at State Farm Arena boasting elite rim-attacking efficiency and strong defensive discipline, ranking second in both attacking the rim frequency and defending against three-pointers . However, the Magic struggle with perimeter shooting, ranking 27th in three-point efficiency and showing poor ball movement with excessive isolation plays. Coming off back-to-back victories including a dominant 125-94 road win over Washington , Paolo Banchero paced the attack with 28 points and Franz Wagner contributed 25 to fuel the offensive outburst . The visitors look to extend their winning streak against a Hawks team that has stumbled at home...

PREVIEW: The Phoenix Suns will visit the Golden State Warriors on Tuesday, November 4, 2025 at Chase Center , with both teams looking to make a statement in the Western Conference. Phoenix enters this clash with consecutive wins, while the Warriors have endured back-to-back losses on their two-game road trip to Milwaukee and Indiana. The Suns rank fourth in three-point shooting frequency at 48.6% of their attempts, mirroring the Warriors' third-ranked 49.2% , suggesting both offenses thrive from beyond the arc. However, Golden State's glaring weakness shows up on the defensive end, where they rank 29th in defending three-point shooters,...

PREVIEW: The Oklahoma City Thunder enter this matchup with elite free throw shooting at 86.0% while maintaining a low turnover rate and strong defensive intensity against three-point attempts. The Thunder are riding an impressive seven-game winning streak that has bolstered team spirit and enhanced player confidence across all facets. Oklahoma City is averaging 122.1 points on 46.8 percent shooting with reigning MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander leading the way at 33.6 points and 5.9 assists per game. Their defense has regained championship form, now ranking first in efficiency ratings. The Los Angeles Clippers feature a distinctive offensive identity centered around post-up opportunities and...