Preview Roundups
October 20, 2018
Brooklyn at Indiana 7:00 PM ET
Caris LeVert is looking like a breakout candidate for the Brooklyn Nets, who aim for their second straight win when they begin a three-game road trip at the Indiana Pacers on Saturday. A third-year pro out of Michigan, LeVert had some nice moments through his first two seasons but he's entered 2018-19 in very impressive fashion.
Toronto at Washington 7:00 PM ET
The last time the Toronto Raptors visited the nation's capital they ended the Washington Wizards' season in the first round of the playoffs. A very different Raptors squad with a new superstar leading the way invades Washington on Saturday for a rematch, with Toronto aiming to open the season 3-0.
Boston at New York 7:30 PM ET
The Boston Celtics attempt to rebound from their first setback of the season when they visit the New York Knicks on Saturday. Boston was outclassed by the Toronto Raptors 113-101 on Friday in a battle between two of the best teams in the Eastern Conference.
Orlando at Philadelphia 7:30 PM ET
Joel Embiid seeks to post his third straight double-double to start the season when the Philadelphia 76ers host the Orlando Magic on Saturday. Embiid recorded at least 30 points and 10 rebounds in the same game for the seventh time in his career as the 76ers defeated the Chicago Bulls 127-108 on Thursday.
Charlotte at Miami 8:00 PM ET
The Miami Heat will try to build off a dramatic win on the road when they open their home schedule Saturday night against the Charlotte Hornets. After dropping the season opener at Orlando, the Heat got a putback from Kelly Olynyk with 0.2 seconds left to steal a 113-112 victory at Washington on Thursday.
Detroit at Chicago 8:00 PM ET
The Detroit Pistons are looking to take steps forward under new coach Dwane Casey, who is still learning his new players. The Pistons will try to make it two straight wins to open the season on Saturday when they visit the Chicago Bulls, who struggled on the defensive end while dropping their opener.
Minnesota at Dallas 8:30 PM ET
Four-time All-Star Jimmy Butler displayed why the Minnesota Timberwolves are hoping they won't have to trade him last time out. Butler aims to follow up a stellar effort in the club's home opener when the Timberwolves visit the Dallas Mavericks on Saturday.
Phoenix at Denver 9:00 PM ET
The Denver Nuggets have all the pieces in place to make a run at a playoff spot in the Western Conference and will go as far as their defense takes them. The Nuggets will try to stay strong on that end of the floor and open the season with back-to-back victories when they host the Phoenix Suns on Saturday.
San Antonio at Portland 10:00 PM ET
The Portland Trail Blazers managed to push aside the LeBron-to-LA hype and dispatch the Lakers in their season opener on Thursday, reminding fans that they remain a solid playoff contender in the Western Conference. The Trail Blazers will try to make it back-to-back wins when they host the San Antonio Spurs on Saturday.
Houston at L.A. Lakers 10:30 PM ET
LeBron James is about to make his Los Angeles Lakers home debut while staring across at a few good friends. The Lakers will expect a raucous crowd when they go for their first win in the James era while hosting Chris Paul, Carmelo Anthony and the Houston Rockets on Saturday.