Two of the hottest NBA teams headline tomorrow’s games as the Phoenix Suns and the Denver Nuggets are slated to defend home court.
The Suns and the Nuggets are both enjoying five-game winning streaks, but they will be in for a huge test when the Pacers and the Mavericks visit town.
On the other hand, the dangerous Nets host the Pistons, while the Thunder, Hornets, Wizards, Hawks, and the Timberwolves have business to take care at home as well.
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New York Knicks @ Oklahoma City Thunder
The Knicks continue their journey in ending their playoff drought as they take on the Thunder tomorrow.
New York recently suffered a defeat against the Bucks and they’ll look to bounce back in order to move up a game over .500.
Julius Randle, who is having an All-Star season, was held to only seven points in the said game since he was double-teamed almost the whole game.
The Thunder would certainly try to do the same thing against the burly forward. And they will be led by Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, who has scored at least 30 points in his last two games.
Detroit Pistons @ Brooklyn Nets
Brooklyn aim to move up in the Eastern Conference standings when they host Detroit at the Barclays Center.
The Nets will be backstopped by the fearsome backcourt duo of James Harden and Kyrie Irving, while Kevin Durant remains sidelined due to a hamstring injury.
Meanwhile, the youth-laden Pistons are looking to snap their two-game losing skid.
Jerami Grant continues to thrive as their go-to man, but he will be needing additional production from his teammates in Mason Plumlee, Saddiq Bey, and Delon Wright.
Toronto Raptors @ Charlotte Hornets
The Hornets are going to like their NBA 2021 odds to win when they host the Raptors tomorrow.
Toronto will come in here severely undermanned as Pascal Siakam, Malachi Flynn, Patrick McCaw, Fred VanVleet, and OG Anunoby won’t play due to the league’s health and safety protocols.
Kyle Lowry, Chris Boucher, and Norman Powell all have to bring their A-game when they face the high-octane Hornets squad led by super rookie LaMelo Ball.
Devin Booker in action for Phoenix Suns during first half of match against Dallas Mavericks.
Milwaukee Bucks @ Washington Wizards
The Bucks and Wizards are slated to go at it for the first time this season.
This match is sure to be filled with numerous NBA 2021 highlights as two of the league’s top scorers in Bradley Beal and Giannis Antetokounmpo go head-to-head.
Milwaukee are coming in confident as they’ve won seven of their last eight. But Washington are very well capable of springing an upset on this one.
Sacramento Kings @ Atlanta Hawks
The Hawks have plans of maintaining their hold at the eighth spot when they host the Kings.
Atlanta are enjoying a three-game winning streak following a recent head coaching change. Nate McMillan took over as the team’s interim head coach after Lloyd Pierce was relieved of his duties.
The Kings, meanwhile, were able to snap their nine-game losing streak earlier this year. But a few more wins should help their cause in trying to end their playoff drought.
Portland Trail Blazers @ Minnesota Timberwolves
The Timberwolves look to start their turnaround when the Blazers visit town.
Chris Finch finally got his first victory as their new coach, but he’ll have his work cut out for him in trying to slow down Damian Lillard and co.
Portland continue to rely on Damian Lillard given his high scoring capabilities, while Gary Trent Jr., Enes Kanter, and Carmelo Anthony are providing enough spark on offence.
Minnesota, on the other hand, will be hoping for a follow-up performance from Jaylen Nowell in order to help Karl-Anthony Towns and Anthony Edwards.
Dallas Mavericks @ Denver Nuggets
Two of Europe’s finest exports go head-to-head at the Ball Arena. Luka Doncic and Nikola Jokic will battle it out as both of their teams are jockeying for position in the Western Conference.
Denver are one of the hottest teams in the Association given their five-game winning streak while Dallas have won four of their last five.
This will be the third time that they square off this season. Prior to this upcoming match, both teams have split their first two games.
The biggest factor here will be Kristaps Porzingis’ status. The Latvian big was rested during their game against the Thunder and he is listed as probable for tomorrow.
Indiana Pacers @ Phoenix Suns
The Pacers hope to break out of their rut when they continue their West Coast trip to Phoenix.
Indiana are losers of six in their last seven games as inconsistency has dogged them lately.
The Suns, meanwhile, rose to the second spot in the Western Conference as they are now winners of five straight.
Phoenix defeated Indiana in their matchup last January. Mikal Bridges was the main difference for the Suns in that game and a similar performance would surely help in stretching their run.
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