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PREVIEW: The Indiana Pacers arrive in Cleveland as significant underdogs against a Cavaliers team ranked third in efficient rim attacks and seventh in three-point shooting efficiency. Indiana's defense struggles mightily against three-point shooting, ranking 29th in the league, while Cleveland has built its offense around spacing and ball movement that ranks sixth and fifth respectively. The Pacers do excel at limiting three-point attempts on the defensive end, holding opponents to just 37.7 percent of their usual volume, but this strength may prove insufficient against such a versatile offensive attack. The Cavaliers rank fifth in the Eastern Conference with 28.3 assists...

PREVIEW: The Los Angeles Clippers bring elite free throw shooting and high post-up frequency into this matchup, ranking first in efficient free throw conversion while also leading the league in post-up shot volume. Sacramento counters with the league's best midrange shooting activity and the fourth-ranked post-up frequency , setting up an intriguing battle of inside-oriented offenses. The Clippers will be without Kawhi Leonard, who is sidelined indefinitely , which significantly impacts their star power heading into this contest. Both teams will need to navigate defensive vulnerabilities, as Los Angeles allows rim-attacking opportunities at the 25th rank while Sacramento permits high-quality...

PREVIEW: The Memphis Grizzlies travel to Milwaukee to face the Bucks on Sunday at Fiserv Forum , a matchup featuring two franchise stars whose availability has become a central storyline. The Bucks are without Giannis Antetokounmpo and Bobby Portis, severely limiting Milwaukee's scoring ceiling and rebounding edge , while Memphis enters with an extensive injury list that includes Ja Morant, Santi Aldama, and numerous rotation players. The Grizzlies are in a more dire tailspin, having lost their last three games by an average of 23 points, with the most recent defeat to Toronto coming by 32 points . Despite their...