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PREVIEW: The Boston Celtics head to Minnesota to face the Timberwolves in an NBA matchup that pits two evenly matched 10-8 squads against one another. Boston has built momentum with back-to-back victories, including a 117-114 home win over Detroit where Jaylen Brown delivered 33 points , while Minnesota finds itself in trouble after losing three straight, including a 113-105 setback to Oklahoma City. The Celtics lead the way offensively, averaging 118.2 points while shooting 48.1 percent from the field and 77 percent from the free-throw line. Boston holds a significant edge in head-to-head play, having won three consecutive meetings and...

PREVIEW: The Brooklyn Nets tip off against the Milwaukee Bucks in this NBA clash , with the Nets as heavy 11.5-point underdogs trying to halt a seven-game losing streak against the Bucks, who have also lost seven straight. Brooklyn suffered a third consecutive defeat when losing 115-103 at home to Philadelphia , while the Bucks were recently beaten by the New York Knicks 118-109 on the road. The Nets have beaten the Bucks in their last two meetings, winning by 111-105 and 113-110 scorelines at Fiserv Forum . Despite their recent struggles, both teams bring contrasting offensive profiles to this...

PREVIEW: The Indiana Pacers (3-16) host the Chicago Bulls (9-9) on Saturday night in the second game of a back-to-back , setting up a matchup between a struggling home team and a road-weary visitor. Indiana arrives fresh off a dominant 119-86 victory over Washington, where the team limited the Wizards to just the lowest point total allowed by a Pacers opponent in four years. Chicago, meanwhile, fell 123-116 to Charlotte the night before, with Josh Giddey putting up 25 points, 11 rebounds, and nine assists alongside Coby White's 25-point effort . Both clubs will operate with limited rest as they...

PREVIEW: The Los Angeles Clippers will host the Dallas Mavericks at the Crypto.com Arena on November 30. Both squads are limping into this Western Conference matchup with identical 5-14 records, though their struggles stem from different sources. The Mavericks continue to struggle on the offensive side of the ball, scoring just 105.4 points per 100 possessions (30th in the NBA) on 52.3% shooting from inside the arc (tied for 24th) and 31.8% from beyond the 3-point line (29th). The Clippers have been terrible on the defensive side of the ball, surrendering 121.0 points per 100 possessions (25th in the NBA)...

PREVIEW: The Denver Nuggets visit the Phoenix Suns at the Mortgage Matchup Center on Saturday night , setting up a matchup between two Western Conference contenders looking to bounce back from recent setbacks. Denver has cooled off recently, splitting their last six games after a painful 139-136 loss to the Spurs , while Phoenix has won 11 of their past 15 contests but fell just short to the Thunder 123-119 on the road. The Nuggets rank first in the league for points per game at 124.5 and lead in field goals made per game with 44.9 , showcasing an offensive...

PREVIEW: The Miami Heat will attempt to extend their six-game winning streak against the Detroit Pistons on Saturday, November 29, 2025 at Kaseya Center. Miami has been one of the league's most explosive offensive teams, averaging 123.0 points per game while shooting 47.9% from the field. The Heat's last victory came over the Milwaukee Bucks 106-103, where Tyler Herro scored 29 points and Bam Adebayo added 17 points and 11 rebounds. Defensively, Miami ranks second in opponent field goal percentage at 43.1% and second in opponent three-point percentage at 31.7%, though they've allowed 117.2 points per game due to pace...

PREVIEW: The Golden State Warriors host the New Orleans Pelicans on Saturday night , with both teams looking to reverse recent struggles. The Pelicans are coming off a competitive loss to the Grizzlies, while the Warriors are looking to bounce back from a frustrating NBA Cup loss at home against the Rockets. These teams last met on November 16th, when Golden State cruised to a 124–106 road win as a 10.5-point favorite. The matchup pits a Warriors squad with veteran depth against a young Pelicans roster still searching for consistency in their rebuild. New Orleans faces significant headwinds entering this...

PREVIEW: The Toronto Raptors, riding a nine-game winning streak and sitting at 14-5, head to Charlotte as 8.5-point favorites to face the struggling Hornets on Saturday night. Toronto has established itself as a defensive powerhouse, ranking fourth in points allowed per game while maintaining the eighth-best offensive rating in the league. The Raptors lean on Brandon Ingram's 21.8 points per game alongside Scottie Barnes' well-rounded 19.5 points, 7.9 rebounds, and 5.0 assists, with Immanuel Quickley contributing 15.5 points and a team-leading 6.1 assists . Unfortunately, no ShotQuality data is available for Toronto , but the offensive numbers tell the story...