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PREVIEW: The Indiana Pacers will host the Houston Rockets on Monday at Gainbridge Fieldhouse, with Indiana riding momentum from winning three of their last four games. The Pacers come off a 129-124 victory over the Atlanta Hawks on Saturday , with their star trio of Pascal Siakam, Andrew Nembhard, and Aaron Nesmith all contributing significantly during January as the team turned around from a rough start to the season. Indiana has been particularly sharp at home, posting a 5-1 record over their last six games in Indianapolis . On the surface, this matchup heavily favors the visitors, but the Pacers'...

PREVIEW: The Minnesota Timberwolves arrive at FedExForum as substantial favorites, bringing elite offensive efficiency and a defensive approach that ranks fifth in limiting three-point attempts. The team has won four straight games , and they're averaging 119.3 points on 48.2 percent shooting while holding opponents to 114.1 points on 46 percent from the field. The Timberwolves' offensive profile features efficient rim attacking at the sixth-best rate and a high free throw rate, though they've struggled defensively against close-range shots, ranking 25th in that category. Anthony Edwards is leading the charge with 29.4 points and 5.2 rebounds, while Julius Randle chips...

PREVIEW: The Charlotte Hornets bring efficient free-throw shooting and high offensive spacing into Monday's matchup against a New Orleans team that excels at attacking the rim but ranks poorly in three-point efficiency. Charlotte's balanced offensive approach stands in stark contrast to New Orleans' tendency toward isolation-heavy play and poor perimeter shooting. The Hornets have won six straight games while posting a 3-1 record against the spread in their last four outings. However, the Pelicans do bring one notable advantage: they rank first in high-frequency rim attacking, which could create opportunities if they can generate second chances through offensive rebounding. This game...

PREVIEW: The Philadelphia 76ers arrive in Los Angeles ranked sixth in high-frequency attacking the rim and efficient free-throw shooting at 81.2%, but they struggle with three-point efficiency (24th) and defending shots at the basket (29th). Philadelphia has built momentum with a three-game winning streak , and Joel Embiid has been dominant against the Clippers, averaging 34.4 points and 12.6 rebounds in their last ten meetings. The suspension of Paul George for the next 25 games due to violating the NBA's anti-drug policy represents a significant blow to the roster. Still, the Sixers enter this contest looking to maintain their recent...