NBA Blitz: Head-to-Head Matchups to Watch

The NBA season is in Full Swing and there are plenty of head-to-head matchups to watch out for. Here are some of the best ones to keep an eye on.

Kyrie Irving vs. Kemba Walker

Kyrie Irving and Kemba Walker are two of the best point guards in the NBA today Both players are known for their scoring ability, and they have the potential to take over a game on any given night.

In head-to-head matchups, Irving has had the upper hand so far, winning five of the six meetings between the two players. However, Walker has emerged as a force to be reckoned with in recent years and he will be looking to prove that he can hang with Irving when the two players go head-to-head again this season.

It should be a close matchup every time these two players square off, and it will be interesting to see who comes out on top in what is sure to be one of the best point guard battles in the NBA this season

Kawhi Leonard vs. Paul George

In what may be the most highly-anticipated head-to-head matchup of the young NBA season Kawhi Leonard will face off against his former teammate Paul George when the Los Angeles Clippers host the Los Angeles Lakers on Monday Night

Both Leonard and George are off to blazing starts this season, with each averaging over 25 points per game while shooting better than 50% from the field. Leonard has also been a force on the defensive end, averaging 2.5 steals per game, while George is averaging a career-high 6.6 assists per game

There is no love lost between these two superstar forwards, who have each made it clear that they are out to prove that they are the best player in Los Angeles The winner of this matchup will go a long way towards determining who that might be.

Joel Embiid vs. Nikola Jokic

In a battle of two of the NBA’s best young centers, Joel Embiid of the Philadelphia 76ers will take on Nikola Jokic of the Denver Nuggets

Embiid, who is averaging 22.9 points and 11.0 rebounds per game is one of the league’s most dominant big men He’s a physical presence in the paint who can also step out and hit shots from beyond the arc.

Jokic, meanwhile, is averaging 19.6 points, 10.1 rebounds, and 7.3 assists per game He’s been one of the league’s most versatile players, capable of scoring inside and out, rebounding, and setting up his teammates for easy baskets.

This should be a fun matchup to watch, as two of the league’s brightest young stars go head-to-head.

Jimmy Butler vs. Russell Westbrook

Jimmy Butler of the Philadelphia 76ers is one of the best two-way players in the NBA, and he will be matched up against Russell Westbrook of the Oklahoma City Thunder in what promises to be an exciting head-to-head matchup.

Butler is averaging 19.6 points, 6.9 assists and 5.3 rebounds per game this season, while Westbrook is averaging 21.8 points, 10.7 assists and 9.8 rebounds per game. Both players are excellent scorers and playmakers, but Butler has the edge on defense, while Westbrook has the edge on offense.

This will be a matchup to watch closely, as both players are sure to put on a show.

Damian Lillard vs. Donovan Mitchell

With the NBA season in full swing, there are plenty of great matchups to watch out for. But one matchup that always seems to be electric is when Damian Lillard and Donovan Mitchell go head-to-head.

Both players are All-Stars and have been in the league for a few years now, so they know how to put on a show. Lillard is known for his scoring ability, while Mitchell is known for his all-around game.

In their last meeting, Lillard scored 31 points and Mitchell scored 28 points. It was a close game throughout, but Lillard was able to hit some Big Shots late to seal the win for his team.

Both players will be looking to get the upper hand in this matchup, so it should be a great one to watch out for.

LeBron James vs. Anthony Davis

It’s been a big year for the NBA, and two of the biggest stories have been the clashes between the league’s Top Players In one corner we have Lebron James who is coming off an MVP season and is fresh off leading the Cleveland Cavaliers to their first ever NBA title In the other corner is Anthony Davis who was also named MVP this year after leading the New Orleans Pelicans to a surprising playoff berth.

Both players are at the top of their game, and they are sure to put on a show whenever they go head-to-head. Here are some of their most memorable matchups:

January 23, 2017: Lebron James vs. Anthony Davis
In what was perhaps their most anticipated matchup of the season, LeBron and Davis did not disappoint. James finished with 27 points, 11 rebounds and six assists, while Davis had 24 points and 10 rebounds. The Cavaliers went on to win by a final score of 103-99.

March 10, 2017: Lebron James vs. Anthony Davis
This time, it was Davis who got the better of James, finishing with 28 points and 11 rebounds while James had 24 points and eight rebounds. The Pelicans won this one by a final score of 101-96.

May 7, 2017: Lebron James vs. Anthony Davis (Playoffs)
In what was easily their most important matchup of the season, James and Davis both rose to the occasion. James finished with 33 points, 12 rebounds and eight assists while Davis had 32 points and 10 rebounds. The Cavaliers won this pivotal game by a final score of 115-106, but it was clear that both players were at the top of their game.

James Harden vs. Trae Young

In what should be one of the more entertaining point guard match-ups of the young season, Houston Rockets’ superstar James Harden will take on Atlanta Hawks rookie Trae Young The two guards are averaging a combined 52.5 points per game and should put on a show for the fans in what promises to be a high-scoring affair.

Harden is coming off a 2017-2018 campaign in which he averaged 30.4 points and 8.8 assists per game en route to winning the NBA MVP Award The 29-year-old will look to pick up where he left off this season, and has started out red-hot, averaging 33.2 points per game through Houston’s first eight contests.

Young, meanwhile, was the fifth overall pick in the 2018 NBA draft and has lived up to the hype thus far, averaging 19.3 points and 8.3 assists per game while shooting 41 percent from three-point range The 20-year-old has shown flashes of greatness thus far in his young career, and will look to take another step forward against one of the best players in the league in Harden.

This is sure to be an electric match-up between two of the brightest young stars in the NBA, so be sure to tune in when these two teams face off on Wednesday night.

Zion Williamson vs. Ja Morant

As the two Top Picks in last year’s NBA Draft Zion Williamson and Ja Morant have been heralded as the next great generation of young players They faced off against each other for the first time in their careers on Monday Night with Williamson’s New Orleans Pelicans coming out on top 111-103.

Morant finished with 21 points and 10 assists, while Williamson had 32 points and 11 rebounds. It was a highly anticipated matchup between the two young stars, and one that lived up to the hype.

Both players are incredibly gifted scorers, but they represent different styles of play. Williamson is a physical specimen at 6-foot-6 and 285 pounds, while Morant is a more finesse player at 6-foot-3 and 175 pounds.

Morant is explosive and quick, able to get to the basket at will. He finished Monday night’s game shooting 50 percent from the field, including 2-of-5 from three-point range. Williamson, on the other hand, relies on his strength and power to bully his way to the basket. He shot an efficient 65 percent from the field on Monday Night but only took one three-pointer attempt.

It will be fascinating to see how these two young players develop over their careers. They appear to be on a collision course for many years to come as they battle for supremacy in the Western Conference

Luka Doncic vs. Ben Simmons

In a league loaded with young talent, two of the best prospects go head-to-head when the Dallas Mavericks face the Philadelphia
76ers. Luka Doncic the reigning Rookie of the Year, is one of the most skilled playmakers in the league. At 6’7”, he has the size to see over defenders and the handles to keep them off balance. Ben Simmons meanwhile, is a 6’10” point forward with elite athleticism and a knack for finding open teammates. These two stars are sure to put on a show every time they meet.

Rudy Gobert vs. Brook Lopez

In the battle of the big men Rudy Gobert of the Utah Jazz will go up against Brook Lopez of the Los Angeles Lakers Both players are among the best at their position, and this promises to be an exciting matchup.

Gobert is one of the best Defensive Players in the league, and he will be a challenge for Lopez on offense. Lopez is a skilled scorer, but he will have his work cut out for him against Gobert. This should be a close game and it will be interesting to see how these two players match up against each other.