The Lakers and Nets headline tomorrow’s seven-game schedule in the NBA despite missing some of their key players, as Anthony Davis and LeBron James are still on the treatment table while James Harden recently picked up a hamstring knock.
Still, SBOTOP fans have something to look forward to as Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving are present while Andre Drummond prepares for his second game in a Lakers uniform.
On the other hand, the Cavaliers, Thunder, Jazz, Warriors, Suns, and Blazers have business to settle at home as they try to boost their overall records.
Toronto Raptors @ Cleveland Cavaliers
The Raptors hope to improve their away form as they embark on a road trip starting tomorrow.
Toronto are currently on a nine-game road losing skid, so snapping Cleveland’s two-game winning streak would surely help their cause.
Head coach Nick Nurse needs all hands on deck as they’ll continue to miss the services of Kyle Lowry and Fred VanVleet, who are still injured.
With Chris Boucher having a career night previously, him and Pascal Siakam will lead the way as they’ll try to exploit the Cavaliers’ frontcourt.
Cleveland continue their focus on development as they’ll be spearheaded by the backcourt of Darius Garland and Collin Sexton.
Betting Tip – Toronto Raptors Asian Handicap -2.50 @ 1.94
Los Angeles Lakers @ Brooklyn Nets
The Nets are gunning for their 10th straight home victory when the Lakers visit town.
This will be the second time that they’ll square off this term. Brooklyn won last February as James Harden had 23 and LeBron James dropped 32 in the losing effort.
Kevin Durant finally played for Brooklyn after missing two months as he came off the bench against the Pelicans and dropped 17 points on 100-per cent shooting. Expect him and Kyrie Irving to fill up tomorrow’s NBA 2021 highlights reel.
Meanwhile, with Anthony Davis and LeBron James still sidelined, Andre Drummond has big shoes to fill on both ends. The former Cavaliers big man notched 15 points and 12 rebounds in their defeat against the Heat.
Betting Tip – Brooklyn Nets Asian Handicap -11.50 @ 1.88
Philadelphia Sixers @ Oklahoma City Thunder
The Sixers are keen on bouncing back after their latest loss against the Pelicans.
After a 35-point performance in his first game back from injury, Joel Embiid struggled from the field – scoring only 14 points.
Philadelphia 76ers’ Joel Embiid drives the ball during the second half of match against Boston Celtics.
Doc Rivers is optimistic that his team will get back on track as the Thunder are in a midst of a five-game losing streak.
Rookies Theo Maledon and Aleksej Pokusevski have been balling out lately for OKC, but so far the positive results have yet to follow.
Betting Tip – Philadelphia Sixers Asian Handicap -10.50 @ 1.92
Sacramento Kings @ Utah Jazz
Sacramento have a big challenge ahead of them when they travel to Salt Lake City.
The Kings face the top-seeded team in the Jazz as they aim to snap their five-game losing skid.
Things have gone south for the Kings despite the strong production of De’Aaron Fox. After enduring a rough night against the Lakers, Fox bounced back nicely with three straight all-around performances.
The main culprit for the Kings’ struggles is their inability to secure enough defencive stops as they couldn’t hold down opponents below 110 points.
As they’ll face a Jazz team that’s clicking on both ends of the floor, good luck for the Kings in trying to spring an upset.
Betting Tip – Utah Jazz Asian Handicap -12.50 @ 1.88
Houston Rockets @ Golden State Warriors
For the Warriors to improve their NBA 2021 odds of making it back to the playoffs, they must build a new win streak starting tomorrow when they square off with the Rockets.
Steph Curry has been as consistent as they come on the offencive end, but lately he hasn’t gotten enough support from his teammates.
Meanwhile, the Rockets are fighting for pride as they’ll avoid being tagged as the worst team in the NBA.
Currently they’re 14-38, and at this point of the season, head coach Stephen Silas is putting emphasis on developing their young players.
Betting Tip – Golden State Warriors Asian Handicap -8.50 @ 1.88
Washington Wizards @ Phoenix Suns
Two of the best backcourts in the league figure in an explosive clash for the second time this season.
Devin Booker and Bradley Beal are two of the league’s top scorers, while Chris Paul and Russell Westbrook have been some of the more effective playmakers that we have today.
Washington got the best of Phoenix in their first meeting as they grabbed their first home win of the season.
The Suns since then have gone 8-2 in their last 10 matches, making them the heavy favourites tomorrow.
Betting Tip – Phoenix Suns Asian Handicap -10.50 @ 1.86
Detroit Pistons @ Portland Trail Blazers
The Blazers look to end their slump when they host the Pistons tomorrow.
Portland suffered brutal losses against the Jazz and the Clippers as Damian Lillard struggled mightily shooting from the field.
Lillard only shot 10-for-35 in that span, so he should be aggressive when he meets the Pistons, who are challenged defencively.
Betting Tip – Portland Trail Blazers Asian Handicap -11.50 @ 1.88
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