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PREVIEW: The Atlanta Hawks and Detroit Pistons meet Monday in NBA action at the Little Caesars Arena. Atlanta has played well without star point guard Trae Young, while the Pistons lead the Eastern Conference with the best record. The Hawks have won nine of their last 12 games overall and will be eager to stay hot after outlasting the 76ers in a 142-134 double overtime win. The Hawks rank first in high spacing on offense and good passing, creating a free-flowing attack that has kept them competitive despite missing their star guard. The Detroit Pistons have won 16 of their first...

PREVIEW: The Charlotte Hornets arrive in Brooklyn ranked third defensively at limiting three-point attempts, while the Nets rank third in frequency of three-point shooting , setting up a fascinating perimeter battle. After overcoming a 17-point deficit to snap Toronto's nine-game winning streak on Saturday , Charlotte brings momentum into this matchup against a struggling Nets squad. The Hornets' spacing-heavy offensive approach ranks fourth in the league , allowing them to generate quality looks for their playmakers. However, Charlotte has dropped seven consecutive road games , creating a potential vulnerability that Brooklyn could exploit at home despite their own struggles. Brooklyn's defense...

PREVIEW: The Orlando Magic (12-8) look to continue a five-game home winning streak when hosting the Chicago Bulls (9-10) on December 1, 2025. The Bulls have dropped three straight and four of five, bleeding points on this road trip while allowing 123 points per game over three losses. Chicago operates with a quick tempo (ranked 2nd) and attacks the rim at a high frequency (ranked 5th), though their defense allows plenty of rim attempts (ranked 30th). Meanwhile, the Orlando Magic have been in great form, winning eight of their last 10 games overall. Orlando's defensive profile is elite, ranking first in...

PREVIEW: The Indiana Pacers welcome the Cleveland Cavaliers to Gainbridge Fieldhouse on Monday as Indiana looks to build on a two-game winning streak while Cleveland arrives on the second night of a back-to-back. Donovan Mitchell continues his elite scoring season for the Cavs, averaging 30.6 points per game and currently ranking fifth among all NBA players. The Pacers have found defensive stability recently, holding their last three opponents to fewer than 101 points. Cleveland's weaknesses align with Indiana's strengths in interesting ways—the Cavs rank 27th in three-point defense while the Pacers rank 2nd in efficient rim attacking and 6th in...

PREVIEW: The Denver Nuggets (14-5) will face off against the Dallas Mavericks (6-15) on Monday night , as Denver enters the matchup ranked second in efficient three-point shooting while boasting top-tier passing and rim attack capabilities. Dallas comes into this contest riding momentum from a 114-110 victory over the Clippers , though the Mavericks rank 29th in three-point shooting at just 32.2 percent on the season. Dallas struggles with ball movement and shot selection, ranking 27th in passing efficiency with heavy isolation-dependent offense , a stark contrast to Denver's crisp ball movement. The injury landscape could heavily influence this matchup,...

PREVIEW: The Houston Rockets (13-4) will look to continue a three-game winning run when visiting the Utah Jazz (6-13) on December 1, 2025 at Delta Center. For the Utah Jazz, Sunday's loss to the Houston Rockets ended the weekend on a sour note. On the other side, Houston was efficient from all three areas of the floor during the competitive portion of the game and finished with 129 points on nearly 53 percent shooting from the field. The Rockets' offensive arsenal features elite efficiency across multiple dimensions, highlighted by their ranking as first in good offensive rebounding and their high-frequency...

PREVIEW: The Los Angeles Clippers enter Monday's matchup as one of the season's biggest disappointments, having won just five of their opening twenty games , while the Miami Heat have emerged as surprising contenders in the Eastern Conference. Los Angeles excels at efficient free-throw shooting, ranking first in the league at 84.6%, and leads the NBA in high-frequency post-up attempts , yet they struggle with ball security, ranking 27th in turnover rate and 25th in forcing turnovers on defense. The Clippers have dealt with injuries and inconsistencies, recently suffering a disappointing 114-110 home loss to the Dallas Mavericks. Meanwhile, Miami...

PREVIEW: The Milwaukee Bucks arrive in Washington on Monday seeking to snap a four-game road losing streak against a Wizards team struggling mightily at 2-16. Milwaukee enters as strong 9.5-point favorites, powered by their elite three-point shooting ranked first in the league and efficient attacking at the rim. Giannis Antetokounmpo continues his MVP-caliber season averaging 30.9 points, 10.9 rebounds and 6.6 assists per game. However, the Bucks also rank 29th in free throw rate and shoot just 71 percent from the line, potential trouble spots in close contests. Washington's defensive vulnerabilities have been exposed all season, as they allow the most...

PREVIEW: The Los Angeles Lakers arrive as the most efficient rim attackers in the NBA, ranking first in that category, while also leading the league in free throw rate at 0.35. Riding a seven-game winning streak, the Lakers are closing out their homestand on short rest against the visiting Phoenix Suns on Monday. Luka Doncic set the tone early in their most recent outing with 34 points and Austin Reaves contributed 33 points and eight assists, while Deandre Ayton added 22 points and 12 rebounds. The Lakers have been one of the most efficient teams in the league, averaging 119.6...