Preview Roundups
December 10, 2018
Washington at Indiana 7:00 PM ET
All-Star guard Victor Oladipo remains out indefinitely with a knee injury, but that isn't stopping the Indiana Pacers from finding wins. The Pacers will try to push their current streak to four straight and improve to 7-4 since Oladipo went down when they host the Washington Wizards on Monday.
Detroit at Philadelphia 7:00 PM ET
The Philadelphia 76ers are still trying to find the right offensive structure to get the most out of both Joel Embiid and Jimmy Butler, but they will go for a sixth victory in seven games Monday night against the visiting Detroit Pistons. Butler, acquired from Minnesota last month, scored 38 points for the second straight game Friday versus Detroit with Embiid being rested.
New Orleans at Boston 7:30 PM ET
The Boston Celtics seemed to figure things out offensively when they visited New Orleans just after Thanksgiving and spanked the Pelicans. That kicked off a five-game winning streak for the Celtics, who try to keep the run going when they host New Orleans for a rematch Monday night.
Sacramento at Chicago 8:00 PM ET
Fresh off the worst loss in franchise history, the Chicago Bulls are struggling to figure out their new coach and his methods. The Bulls will try to bounce back and put together a more competitive effort when they host the Sacramento Kings on Monday.
Cleveland at Milwaukee 8:00 PM ET
Three days after their involvement in a three-team, five-player trade, the visiting Cleveland Cavaliers and Milwaukee Bucks square off on Monday. The Cavaliers shipped veteran point guard George Hill to the Bucks on Friday while acquiring guard Matthew Dellavedova and center John Henson from Milwaukee in the deal that also involved Washington.
Utah at Oklahoma City 8:00 PM ET
The Oklahoma City Thunder haven't lost two games in a row since opening the season 0-4, and they'll try to avoid that fate when they host the Utah Jazz on Monday. The Thunder suffered a 114-112 loss at Chicago on Friday in the finale of a three-game road trip and go back on the road for two more following Monday's contest.
Orlando at Dallas 8:30 PM ET
The Dallas Mavericks have long forgotten a 2-7 start to the season and look to continue their surge with a 10th straight home-court victory Monday night when they host the scuffling Orlando Magic. The Mavericks won 11 of their last 15 games to climb into playoff position in the Western Conference after 19-year-old rookie Luka Doncic scored 21 points in Saturday’s 107-104 win over Houston.
Memphis at Denver 9:00 PM ET
The Denver Nuggets finished a road-heavy portion of their schedule with a whimper and hope to rediscover their winning ways at home. They begin a four-game homestand, tied for the longest they'll enjoy all season, when they host the Memphis Grizzlies on Monday.
L.A. Clippers at Phoenix 9:00 PM ET
The Phoenix Suns dropped their last eight games and own the worst record in the NBA while trying to build a young team. The Los Angeles Clippers, who visit the Suns on Monday, are battling through a tough stretch of their own after dropping the last two contests.
Minnesota at Golden State 10:30 PM ET
The Golden State Warriors look more like themselves lately and are racing back to their customary perch atop the Western Conference standings. The Warriors finished their five-game road trip with three consecutive wins and could have All-Star forward Draymond Green back when they begin a stretch with seven of nine at home by hosting the Minnesota Timberwolves on Monday.
Miami at L.A. Lakers 10:30 PM ET
LeBron James and Dwyane Wade won a pair of championships together as teammates and will likely be taking the court together in an NBA game for the final time when James and the Los Angeles Lakers host Wade and the Miami Heat on Monday. Wade is expected to retire after the season but is still putting up throwback performances from time to time.