On January 20th, Beijing time, the NBA regular season will continue with a total of 7 games scheduled. The Lakers and Clippers will face off in their first Los Angeles derby of the season, which is also a key game for positioning in the Western Conference standings. Meanwhile, Harden and Leonard are set to challenge scoring milestones.
4:00 PM: Spurs vs Heat
The Spurs, with a record of 19 wins and 21 losses, have suffered two consecutive defeats and are currently ranked 12th in the West. The Heat, with a record of 20 wins and 20 losses, have lost three straight games and are ranked 9th in the East.
In their last game, the Spurs were defeated by the Grizzlies with a score of 112-140. Vassell scored 21 points with 5 assists, Kassel had 20 points with 4 rebounds and 4 assists, and Wembanyama contributed 19 points, 12 rebounds, and 6 blocks. The Heat lost to the Nuggets with a score of 113-133. Herro scored 22 points with 5 rebounds and 4 assists, Butler had 18 points, and Adebayo contributed 16 points and 11 rebounds.
This will be the first meeting between the two teams this season. In their two encounters last season, the Heat emerged victorious both times.
In terms of injuries, Sohan from the Spurs is out, while Richardson and Drew Smith from the Heat are also sidelined. ESPN predicts the win probability for this game as 40.1% for the Spurs and 59.9% for the Heat.
7:00 PM: Nuggets vs Magic
The Nuggets, with a record of 25 wins and 16 losses, are currently ranked 4th in the West. The Magic, with a record of 23 wins and 20 losses, have lost two consecutive games and are ranked 7th in the East.
In their last game, the Nuggets defeated the Heat with a score of 133-113. Murray scored 30 points with 7 rebounds and 8 assists, Jokic had 24 points, 12 rebounds, and 10 assists, and Westbrook contributed 11 points and 7 assists. The Magic lost to the Celtics with a score of 94-121. Anthony scored 23 points with 7 rebounds, Banchero had 21 points with 4 rebounds and 4 assists, and Wendell Carter contributed 15 points and 9 rebounds.
This will be the first meeting between the two teams this season. In their two encounters last season, each team won one game.
In terms of injuries, Cancar and Holmes from the Nuggets are out, but Jokic and Gordon are likely to play. For the Magic, Big Wagner, Little Wagner, Bitadze, Suggs, and Gary Harris are out, and Jet Howard's participation is uncertain. ESPN predicts the win probability for this game as 63.4% for the Nuggets and 36.6% for the Magic.
8:00 PM: 76ers vs Bucks
The 76ers, with a record of 15 wins and 25 losses, have lost five consecutive games and are currently ranked 11th in the East. The Bucks, with a record of 23 wins and 17 losses, have won three straight games and are ranked 4th in the East.
In their last game, the 76ers lost to the Pacers with a score of 102-115. Maxey scored 28 points, Oubre had 18 points with 8 rebounds, and Concel IV contributed 18 points and 9 rebounds. The Bucks defeated the Raptors with a score of 130-112. Antetokounmpo scored 35 points with 13 rebounds, and Lillard had 26 points with 8 assists.
This will be the second meeting between the two teams this season. In their previous encounter, the Bucks won with a score of 124-109 over the 76ers.
In terms of injuries, Embiid, KJ Martin, and Mckean from the 76ers are out, while Lowry and Caleb Martin are unlikely to play, and George and Yabusele's participation is uncertain. For the Bucks, Antetokounmpo, Middleton, and Bohan are likely to play, while AJ Green and Jackson's participation is uncertain. ESPN predicts the win probability for this game as 13.3% for the 76ers and 86.7% for the Bucks.
In terms of milestones, Lillard has already scored 21,976 points and is just 24 points away from reaching the 22,000-point milestone.
8:00 PM: Nets vs Thunder
The Nets, with a record of 14 wins and 28 losses, have lost two consecutive games and are currently ranked 12th in the East. The Thunder, with a record of 34 wins and 7 losses, are ranked 1st in the West.
In their last game, the Nets lost to the Lakers with a score of 101-102. Russell scored 19 points with 6 rebounds and 8 assists, and Efbuwan scored 15 points with 6 rebounds. The Thunder lost to the Mavericks with a score of 98-106. Alexander was rested, Jalen Williams scored 19 points with 5 rebounds and 6 assists, and Dort contributed 18 points with 5 rebounds and 6 three-pointers.
This will be the first meeting between the two teams this season. In their two encounters last season, each team won one game.
In terms of injuries, Bojan, Lewis, Melton, Thomas, and Watford from the Nets are out, while Cameron Johnson's participation is uncertain. For the Thunder, Harten, Holmgren, Topić, and Ajay Mitchell are out, and Alexander's participation is uncertain. ESPN predicts the win probability for this game as 19.9% for the Nets and 80.1% for the Thunder.
10:00 PM: Lakers vs Clippers
The Lakers, with a record of 22 wins and 17 losses, have won two consecutive games and are currently ranked 6th in the West. The Clippers, with a record of 23 wins and 17 losses, have won three straight games and are ranked 5th in the West.
In their last game, the Lakers narrowly defeated the Nets with a score of 102-101. Davis was rested, Reeves scored 38 points with 3 rebounds and 3 assists, and James had 29 points with 7 rebounds and 8 assists. The Clippers easily defeated the Trail Blazers with a score of 118-89. Leonard was rested, Powell scored 23 points with 5 rebounds, and Harden contributed 19 points and 6 assists.
This will be the first meeting between the two teams this season. In their four encounters last season, the Lakers won three times.
In terms of injuries, Wood, Vanderbilt, and Hood-Schifino from the Lakers are out, while James is likely to play and Davis and Hayes' participation is uncertain. For the Clippers, Tucker is out, and Harden, Powell, Dunn, and Zubac's participation is uncertain. ESPN predicts the win probability for this game as 36.0% for the Lakers and 64.0% for the Clippers.
In terms of milestones, Leonard is just 14 points away from reaching the 14,000-point milestone. Harden has already scored 26,700 points and is just 11 points away from surpassing Oscar Robertson to move up to 14th on the all-time scoring list.
10:00 PM: Bulls vs Trail Blazers
The Bulls, with a record of 18 wins and 24 losses, have lost four consecutive games and are currently ranked 10th in the East. The Trail Blazers, with a record of 13 wins and 28 losses, have lost five straight games and are ranked 13th in the West.
In their last game, the Bulls lost to the Hornets with a score of 123-125. Vučević scored 40 points with 13 rebounds, LaVine had 19 points with 6 rebounds and 8 assists, and White contributed 18 points with 5 rebounds and 8 assists. The Trail Blazers lost to the Rockets with a score of 103-125. Henderson scored 21 points with 5 rebounds and 11 assists, Kamara had 17 points with 5 rebounds, and Sharpe contributed 13 points and 8 rebounds.
This will be the first meeting between the two teams this season. In their two encounters last season, the Bulls emerged victorious both times.
In terms of injuries, Craig and Duarte from the Bulls are out, while Jevon Carter is unlikely to play, LaVine is likely to play, and Ball and Horton-Tucker's participation is uncertain. For the Trail Blazers, Klinge and Sable are out, and Avdija, Ayton, and Roby's participation is uncertain. ESPN predicts the win probability for this game as 51.5% for the Bulls and 4