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PREVIEW: The Boston Celtics arrive in Philadelphia ranked first in high-frequency three-point shooting at 52.7% of their attempts, yet they also rank near the bottom in attacking the rim and drawing fouls, suggesting a perimeter-dependent offensive identity. The 76ers have been one of the hottest teams in the league, standing as one of only two undefeated squads in the East with a 4-0 record. Boston has bounced back with two straight wins after dropping their first three games, including a dominant 20-point rout of the Cleveland Cavaliers. The Celtics are without several components of their recent successful teams, including Tatum,...

PREVIEW: The Indiana Pacers, ranked first in high spacing on offense, will look to break through their early-season struggles when hosting the Atlanta Hawks, who boast the league's second-ranked defensive rebounding. Indiana enters this matchup still searching for their first regular season win after an 0-4 start , though they've managed to lose by just six combined points in their last two games. The Pacers will take the court severely depleted, missing six key contributors including starters Tyrese Haliburton and Bennedict Mathurin. Still, Pascal Siakam has anchored the team through the injury crisis, averaging 26.3 points on 44 percent shooting...

PREVIEW: The Utah Jazz arrive in Phoenix ranked 2nd in free throw efficiency while showcasing top-tier offensive rebounding at 33.0 percent, though they struggle significantly from three-point range and rank 29th in defensive rebounding. After a heartbreaking 136-134 loss to Portland, Utah saw Lauri Markkanen lead the charge with 32 points while Keyonte George added 29 with eight assists, demonstrating the offensive firepower they'll bring to this matchup. The Jazz have been one of the league's most entertaining offensive teams early in the season, averaging over 126 points per game while pulling down over 51 boards nightly, creating consistent second-chance...

PREVIEW: The Chicago Bulls arrive at this matchup undefeated at 4-0 and sitting atop the Eastern Conference standings, showcasing a defensive identity that ranks first in few shots allowed attacking the rim. The Bulls also rank third in passing efficiency while maintaining a high-frequency attacking rim approach, though they struggle with turnovers at 27th in the league. Rookie Matas Buzelis has emerged as a breakout star with 27 points in their latest win, complemented by Josh Giddey's near triple-double performance and veteran Nikola Vucevic's steady two-way contributions. Their defensive scheme limits three-point opportunities at the highest rate in the NBA,...

PREVIEW: The Lakers arrive in Memphis ranked second in efficient attacking at the rim and high-frequency midrange scoring, demonstrating offensive versatility that has helped them win three of their last four games despite a depleted roster. Los Angeles continues to show resilience with Austin Reaves delivering exceptional performances, including 28 points and 16 assists in their recent road victory. However, the Lakers struggle with a 29th-ranked turnover rate and rank 28th in defensive rebounding, which could prove problematic against a quick, athletic Grizzlies squad. Injuries continue to test the Lakers' depth, with Luka Doncic, LeBron James, Marcus Smart, and others...

PREVIEW: The Denver Nuggets arrive in Portland as one of the league's most well-rounded teams, ranking first in defensive three-point quality while also leading in efficient free-throw shooting at 89.5 percent. Having won six of their last seven regular season games , Denver is averaging 128.3 points on 52.7 percent shooting while holding opponents to just 112.5 points on 44.8 percent. Nikola Jokic continues to orchestrate the offense with league-leading assists per game, while the team ranks first overall in assists. The Nuggets' only notable weakness involves offensive rebounding, where they rank 26th in the league at just 21.4 percent. Portland...

PREVIEW: The Los Angeles Clippers bring elite perimeter efficiency and rim attacking prowess to this matchup, ranking first in both three-point shooting and attacks at the basket , while the visiting New Orleans Pelicans counter with strong offensive rebounding that places them atop the league at 35 percent. New Orleans has dropped four consecutive games, including a lopsided 122-88 defeat to Denver on the road , and the squad faces an uphill battle against a Clippers team that has won three straight at home while posting nine wins in their last ten games at Intuit Dome. However, the Clippers expose...

PREVIEW: The Toronto Raptors travel to Cleveland on Friday hoping to snap a four-game losing streak against the Cavaliers , bringing contrasting records and injury concerns to Rocket Arena. Toronto demonstrates elite ball movement and turnover creation as a top-two passing team and turnover-forcing defense, yet they rank dead last in spacing on offense and allow opponents to attack the rim with alarming frequency. Without Jakob Poeltl sidelined by injury, the Raptors field a depleted frontcourt featuring 6-foot-9 Sandro Mamukelashvili and 6-foot-7 Collin Murray-Boyles. Toronto's interior weaknesses were exposed last game when they lost the rebounding battle 53-22 with just...