Preview Roundups
February 01, 2017
Indiana at Orlando 7:00 PM ET
The Indiana Pacers ripped off three wins in four days to close out last week and are starting to show improvement on the defensive end. The Pacers will try to make it four straight victories when they return to action by visiting the Orlando Magic on Wednesday.
Minnesota at Cleveland 7:00 PM ET
The Cleveland Cavaliers just finished off LeBron James' first losing month since 2006 with a 7-8 January and are searching for answers after dropping a 104-97 decision at the Dallas Mavericks on Monday. The Cavaliers will try to bounce back and get February started off on the right foot when they host the Minnesota Timberwolves on Wednesday.
Toronto at Boston 7:30 PM ET
The Boston Celtics will try to achieve their first five-game winning streak of the season when they host the Toronto Raptors on Wednesday in a matchup of Eastern Conference hopefuls. The teams enter February separated by a half-game in the East and within shouting distance of first-place Cleveland, but they aren't necessarily trending in the same direction.
New York at Brooklyn 7:30 PM ET
The New York Knicks hope to have star forward Kristaps Porzingis back in the lineup when they visit the Brooklyn Nets on Wednesday. Porzingis (illness) was a late scratch prior to Tuesday's 117-101 loss at Washington, joining guard Derrick Rose (ankle) among the sidelined New York starters.
Atlanta at Miami 7:30 PM ET
The Atlanta Hawks caught a break in the schedule with a much-needed two days off after batting to a 142-139 victory over the New York Knicks in four overtimes on Sunday. The Hawks return to action by visiting the hottest team in the Eastern Conference - the Miami Heat - on Wednesday.
New Orleans at Detroit 7:30 PM ET
The Detroit Pistons are struggling to put together a 48-minute effort at both ends of the court and look to begin turning things around when they host the New Orleans Pelicans on Wednesday. The Pistons have dropped three games in a row, including a 113-109 setback at Boston on Monday in which they allowed Isaiah Thomas to score 24 points in the fourth quarter.
Philadelphia at Dallas 8:30 PM ET
It no longer matters if star rookie Joel Embiid is in the lineup, the Philadelphia 76ers believe they can win no matter who is on the court. Embiid is dealing with a left knee contusion and is not expected to join the 76ers on their two-game road trip this week, which begins with a visit to the Dallas Mavericks on Wednesday.
Memphis at Denver 9:00 PM ET
Mike Conley is fresh off the highest-scoring game of his career and the point guard looks to post another stellar outing when the Memphis Grizzlies visit the Denver Nuggets on Wednesday. Conley poured in a career-best 38 points as Memphis improved to 2-1 on its six-game road trip with a 115-96 rout of the Phoenix Suns on Monday.
Milwaukee at Utah 9:00 PM ET
The Milwaukee Bucks and Utah Jazz will both be trying to emerge out of their respective slumps when they meet Wednesday in Salt Lake City. The Jazz followed up a six-game winning streak with losses in three of the last four games, including a 102-95 setback against Memphis on Saturday in the team's sixth game in nine days.
L.A. Clippers at Phoenix 9:00 PM ET
The Carmelo Anthony trade rumors keep lurking around the Los Angeles Clippers and their recent swoon isn't going to do anything to halt the speculation. The Clippers dropped four of their last five games entering Tuesday's road contest against the Phoenix Suns and the latest loss was an embarrassing 144-98 beat down at the hands of the Golden State Warriors.
Chicago at Oklahoma City 9:30 PM ET
The Chicago Bulls have experienced plenty of tension over the past few weeks and now will spend tons of time with one another on the road as they open a six-game road trip against the Oklahoma City Thunder on Wednesday. All-Star Jimmy Butler and veteran Dwyane Wade scorched their teammates after one poor effort last week, only to have Rajon Rondo chastise the duo for a lack of leadership in an Instagram post.
Charlotte at Golden State 10:30 PM ET
The Golden State Warriors hope to see All-Star point guard Stephen Curry back on the court when they host the Charlotte Hornets on Wednesday. Curry is recovering from a bout with the stomach flu that caused him to miss Sunday's game against Portland and he is listed as questionable to play against the Hornets.