Don’t Miss These NBA Matchups!

The NBA season is in full swing and there are plenty of great matchups to catch! Here are a few that you don’t want to miss.

Cleveland Cavaliers vs. Indiana Pacers

These two Central Division rivals will face off for the first time this season on Tuesday night. The Cavs have had a rough start to the season, but they’ll be looking to turn things around against the Pacers. Indiana has been a force to be reckoned with lately, winning eight of their last ten games. This should be a great matchup between two evenly matched teams.

When: Wednesday, December 5th at 7:00pm ET

The Cleveland Cavaliers are set to take on the Indiana Pacers on Wednesday, December 5th at 7:00pm ET. This will be the first time these two teams have faced off this season, so it should be a great game.

The Cavaliers are currently fifth in the Eastern Conference with a record of 11-7, while the Pacers are ninth with a record of 9-9. both teams are coming off of losses, so each will be looking for a win in this matchup.

Cavaliers forward LeBron James is averaging 25.2 points, 7.9 assists, and 6.9 rebounds per game this season, and will be a key player to watch in this matchup. For the Pacers, All-Star guard Victor Oladipo is averaging 20.8 points, 5.3 assists, and 5.2 rebounds per game and will also be one to watch.

This should be a great game between two evenly matched teams. Be sure to tune in!

Where: Bankers Life Fieldhouse, Indianapolis, IN

The Pacers are looking to solidify their place in the Eastern Conference playoff race, while the Cavaliers are trying to catch the Toronto Raptors for first place in the conference. Both teams are playing well heading into this matchup, so it should be a good one.

Cavaliers star LeBron James is averaging 27.5 points, 8.0 rebounds and 9.1 assists per game this season, and he will be a tough matchup for the Pacers. Indiana will need a big game from guard Victor Oladipo, who is averaging 23.4 points per game this season.

The Pacers have a lot of depth and experience, while the Cavaliers have been relying heavily on James and rookie guard Collin Sexton. The Cavaliers have struggled on the road this season, so they will need to find a way to win in Indianapolis if they want to stay in first place in the conference.

What to watch for:

The Cavs are coming off a big win against the Milwaukee Bucks and will look to keep their winning streak alive as they take on the Pacers. The Pacers are no pushovers, however, and will be looking to make a statement of their own against the defending champs. Here are some things to keep an eye on in this matchup:

-The battle of the big men: Kevin Love vs. Myles Turner
-The play of point guards Kyrie Irving and Darren Collison
-How well the Cavs’ perimeter defense holds up against the Pacers’ shooters

This should be a great game to watch and we can’t wait to see how it plays out!

The return of LeBron James to Cleveland

On December 2, the Cavaliers will host the Los Angeles Lakers at Quicken Loans Arena. It will be the first time that LeBron James will return to Cleveland since he left in free agency four years ago. The Cavaliers are currently struggling, with a record of 5-7. However, they are still one of the most talented teams in the league. The Lakers, on the other hand, are one of the young up-and-coming teams in the league. They have a record of 9-4 and are currently in second place in the Western Conference. This will be a great matchup between two potential playoff teams.

The battle of the big men: Kevin Love vs. Myles Turner

Kevin Love vs. Myles Turner will be a battle of two very different but effective big men. Love is one of the best scorers in the league, while Turner is one of the best defenders. Both players are very important to their teams, and this matchup will be critical in deciding who wins the game.

Los Angeles Clippers vs. Los Angeles Lakers

The Los Angeles Clippers will be looking to exact some revenge against the Los Angeles Lakers when the two teams meet on Christmas Day. The Clippers were swept by the Lakers in the playoffs last season, but they have a much different team this year. Kawhi Leonard and Paul George are both healthy and they will be looking to lead the Clippers to a victory.

When: Thursday, December 6th at 10:30pm ET

The Los Angeles Clippers will take on the Los Angeles Lakers on December 6th at 10:30pm ET. This game is sure to be a heated matchup, as these two teams are vying for supremacy in the Western Conference. Make sure to catch this game, as it promises to be a great one!

Where: Staples Center, Los Angeles, CA

When: Sunday, December 25, 2016 at 3:30 p.m.

The Los Angeles Clippers will take on the Los Angeles Lakers at Staples Center on Sunday, December 25th. This will be the first meeting between the two teams this season.

The Clippers are coming off a 113-102 victory over the Portland Trail Blazers on Friday night. They have won four of their last five games and are currently in second place in the Western Conference with a record of 23-8. The Lakers, on the other hand, have lost four of their last five games and are currently in last place in the conference with a record of 10-21.

This should be an exciting matchup between two of the best teams in Los Angeles. Be sure to tune in!

What to watch for:

The Los Angeles Clippers and Los Angeles Lakers are two of the most storied franchises in the NBA. These two teams have been playing each other since the inception of the league, and their rivalry is one of the most well-known in all of sports.

The Lakers are currently the better team, but the Clippers have been surprise contenders this season. These two teams met earlier in the season, with the Lakers coming out on top. However, this game will be much different as both teams will be at full strength.

The Clippers are led by superstar Kawhi Leonard, who is having one of the best seasons of his career. Leonard is averaging 27 points, 7 rebounds, and 5 assists per game. He is one of the best players in the league and will be a tough matchup for anyone on the Lakers.

The Lakers are led by LeBron James, who is having another MVP-caliber season. James is averaging 25 points, 7 rebounds, and 10 assists per game. He is one of the best players in the world and will be a tough matchup for anyone on the Clippers.

This matchup will be a lot different than their first meeting of the season, and it should be a great game to watch.

The battle of Los Angeles

The battle of Los Angeles refers to the competing National Basketball Association (NBA) teams in Los Angeles, California. These teams are the Lakers and the Clippers. These two teams have one of the most heated rivalries in the NBA.

The Lakers are one of the most successful teams in NBA history. They have won 16 NBA championships, which is the most in NBA history. They also have 31 conference titles and 23 division titles. The Lakers play their home games at Staples Center, which they share with the Clippers.

The Clippers are one of the younger teams in the NBA, having only been founded in 1970. However, they have quickly become one of the most successful teams in the league. They have won 8 division titles and made the playoffs 16 times. The Clippers play their home games at Staples Center, which they share with the Lakers.

The battle of Los Angeles is always a must-watch when these two teams face off against each other.

Rookie of the year candidates: D’Angelo Russell vs. Jamal Murray

The Los Angeles Lakers’ D’Angelo Russell and the Denver Nuggets’ Jamal Murray are two of the top candidates for the NBA’s Rookie of the Year Award. These two young players will face off against each other for the first time in their careers on Wednesday, March 1st.

Russell was the 2nd overall pick in the 2015 NBA Draft, and he has been one of the Lakers’ best players this season. He is averaging 15.6 points, 4.8 assists, and 3.4 rebounds per game.

Murray was drafted 7th overall by the Nuggets in 2016, and he has been a key player for them as well. He is averaging 15.1 points, 3.5 assists, and 3.3 rebounds per game.

Both players have had very successful rookie seasons, but only one can win the Rookie of the Year Award. Who do you think will win it?

Houston Rockets vs. Oklahoma City Thunder

The Houston Rockets are on fire right now and they are looking to take down the Oklahoma City Thunder. The Thunder are a tough team, but the Rockets are playing some great basketball. This should be a great game to watch.

When: Saturday, December 8th at 8:00pm ET

The Houston Rockets take on the Oklahoma City Thunder at 8:00pm ET on Saturday, December 8th. This is sure to be an exciting matchup between two of the top teams in the NBA. Make sure you don’t miss it!

Where: Chesapeake Energy Arena, Oklahoma City, OK

The Houston Rockets will travel to Oklahoma City to take on the Thunder on Wednesday night. This is a matchup of two of the best teams in the Western Conference, as the Rockets are currently in second place with a record of 35-20, while the Thunder are in third place with a 34-22 record.

Both teams are coming into this game after losing their last matchup. The Rockets lost to the Miami Heat 120-118 on Monday night, while the Thunder lost to the Charlotte Hornets 101-91 on Sunday night.

This will be the third meeting of the season between these two teams, with each team winning one game. In their last meeting, which was on December 25th, the Thunder won 103-102. Russell Westbrook had a triple double in that game with 21 points, 10 rebounds and 10 assists, while James Harden led the Rockets with 31 points.

The Rockets are averaging 108.1 points per game this season, which is third in the NBA, while the Thunder are averaging 104.9 points per game, which is sixth in the league. On defense, the Rockets are allowing 106.4 points per game, which is 13th in the NBA, while the Thunder are allowing 102.8 points per game, which is second in the league.

This should be a great game between two of the top teams in the Western Conference. Be sure to catch it if you can!

What to watch for:

-The biggest story line of this game will be the return of Houston Rockets point guard Russell Westbrook to Oklahoma City, where he spent the first 11 seasons of his NBA career.
-Westbrook was traded to the Rockets this offseason in a blockbuster deal that sent All-Star point guard Chris Paul to the Thunder.
-This will be the first time Westbrook has returned to Oklahoma City as a member of another team, and it is sure to be an emotional night for him.
-The Thunder will be looking to get revenge on their former teammate, and they will have a chance to do so against a Houston team that is missing several key players due to injury.
-It will be interesting to see how the two teams match up against each other, and this game could have playoff implications down the road.

The battle of the MVP candidates: Russell Westbrook vs. James Harden

The battle of the MVP candidates will take place on Thursday when the Oklahoma City Thunder take on the Houston Rockets. This will be the first time that Russell Westbrook and James Harden have gone up against each other this season, and it should be a great matchup.

Westbrook is averaging a triple-double this season with 31.2 points, 10.4 assists, and 10.7 rebounds per game. He is also shooting a career-high 42.5 percent from three-point range. Harden is averaging 29.2 points, 11.2 assists, and 8.1 rebounds per game. He is also shooting 36 percent from three-point range.

Both players are having phenomenal seasons, but it will be interesting to see who comes out on top in this matchup. Tune in Thursday to find out!

The homecoming of Houston’s Eric Gordon

Houston Rockets shooting guard Eric Gordon will make his return to Indiana to take on the Pacers on Saturday. Gordon played his first six seasons in Indiana before being traded to the New Orleans Pelicans in 2016. He signed with the Rockets last offseason and has been a key contributor for them, averaging 16.2 points per game.

This will be a special game for Gordon, who grew up in Indianapolis and was a big fan of the Pacers growing up. He’s looking forward to playing in front of his family and friends and knows it will be a emotional game for him. “It’ll definitely be weird,” Gordon said of playing against his former team. “Like I said, I’m just going to go out there and compete and try to get a win.”

The Rockets are currently third in the Western Conference with a 46-22 record, while the Pacers are fifth in the East with a 44-26 record. This should be a great matchup between two playoff teams and it will be interesting to see how Gordon fares against his old team.