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PREVIEW: The Celtics and Magic meet for the second consecutive regular season game in a rare mini-series, with Boston visiting Orlando on Sunday. Boston couldn't overcome cold shooting on Friday night, falling 123-110 to the Magic in an NBA Cup contest , but the teams will look markedly different in this rematch. The Celtics rank first in limiting turnovers and second in three-point volume at 49% of their shot attempts, though they operate at a slow tempo and rarely attack the rim. Jaylen Brown delivered 32 points and 9 rebounds in defeat , and the Celtics will need another strong...

PREVIEW: The New York Knicks bring elite defensive rebounding (ranked 1st) and efficient three-point shooting (ranked 2nd) to Madison Square Garden as they prepare to host the struggling Brooklyn Nets on Sunday evening. New York's defensive scheme particularly excels at limiting attacking shots at the rim, a critical advantage against opponents attempting to capitalize on interior opportunities. Meanwhile, Brooklyn arrives with strong offensive rebounding (ranked 3rd) and high three-point volume (ranked 5th), but their inefficient perimeter shooting (ranked 26th) and defensive vulnerabilities near the basket (ranked 27th) present significant concerns. The Knicks' balanced offensive approach combines their high spacing (ranked...

PREVIEW: The Golden State Warriors and Indiana Pacers will lock horns in NBA action at Chase Center on Sunday, with tipoff at 8:30PM ET. The Indiana Pacers have been in terrible form as they've lost eight of their first nine games and they will be looking to arrest a three-game skid , while the Warriors have dropped their last two games and four of their last five. Despite leading the league in rebounds at 48.9 per game, the Pacers' ball movement has been poor, averaging only 23.3 assists, the second-lowest mark in the NBA —a stark contrast to the Warriors'...

PREVIEW: The Detroit Pistons arrive in Philadelphia boasting elite rim defense and a high-frequency attacking approach that ranks first in the Eastern Conference , while the 76ers operate with more spacing limitations and struggle to force turnovers at the league's lower end. Detroit's significant weakness in three-point shooting and defensive rebounding could present opportunities for a Philadelphia team that averages 124 points per game. The Pistons' dynamic duo of Cade Cunningham and Jalen Duren continues to dominate, with Cunningham posting season-highs of 34 points and 10 assists against Brooklyn while Duren contributed 30 points and 11 rebounds. These offensive weapons...

PREVIEW: The Houston Rockets (5-3) travel to Milwaukee to face the Bucks (6-3) on Sunday, November 9, 2025 at 3:30 p.m. ET at Fiserv Forum. Houston enters with a pronounced three-point shooting weakness, ranking 30th in three-point attempt frequency at just 33.9 percent, while also struggling with defensive rebounding and a high turnover rate that ranks 28th league-wide. Meanwhile, Milwaukee boasts elite offensive efficiency, ranking first in both three-point shooting and attacking the rim, though the Bucks' perimeter defense remains vulnerable at 24th in the league. The Rockets average 122.9 points per game compared to Milwaukee's 120.6, but the Bucks allow...

PREVIEW: The Oklahoma City Thunder arrive in Memphis ranked first in limiting shots attacking the rim on defense while shooting an efficient 86.3% from the free throw line , representing a squad operating at peak efficiency across multiple dimensions. The Thunder have won nine of their last ten games while averaging 123.2 points and shooting 47.5% from the field , showcasing the kind of balanced offensive firepower that has made them nearly unbeatable this season. Oklahoma City dismantled Sacramento on the road with a 132-101 victory, led by Isaiah Hartenstein's 33 points and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander's 30 , sending them into...

PREVIEW: The Minnesota Timberwolves face the Sacramento Kings at Golden 1 Center, with tip-off scheduled for 04:00 on Monday 10 November. Minnesota arrived in Sacramento riding momentum after defeating the Utah Jazz 137-97 at home , with Anthony Edwards scoring 37 points and Julius Randle adding 19 points, 10 rebounds, and 12 assists. Sacramento's last outing saw them fall 132-101 to the Oklahoma City Thunder at Golden 1 Center. The Wolves enter this matchup boasting elite offensive efficiency, particularly from distance, while the Kings' defensive vulnerabilities have become a defining characteristic of their season thus far. The Timberwolves rank 8th in...