NBA Games to Watch on 1/9
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The following NBA games on 1/9 offer interesting match-ups and storylines worth following.
Trail Blazers vs. Nuggets
The Portland Trail Blazers will take on the Denver Nuggets on Wednesday, January 9th at 10:00pm EST. This will be the second matchup between these two teams this season, with the Trail Blazers winning the previous game 109-104.
The Trail Blazers are currently fourth in the Western Conference standings, while the Nuggets are ninth. Both teams are coming off of losses in their previous games, so they will be looking to get back on track with a win.
In their first matchup this season, it was a close game throughout and came down to the wire. The Trail Blazers were able to pull out the win, but the Nuggets made them work for it. With both teams looking to get a win on Wednesday, it should be another exciting matchup between these two teams.
Spurs vs. Mavericks
On Wednesday, Jan. 9, the San Antonio Spurs will take on the Dallas Mavericks The game will tip off at 8:30 p.m. ET and will be televised on ESPN.
The Spurs are currently in first place in the Western Conference with a record of 28-6. The Mavericks are in ninth place with a record of 18-16.
The Spurs have won four games in a row, and they are coming off a 105-93 victory over the Houston Rockets on Monday Night The Mavericks have lost three games in a row, and they are coming off a 105-93 loss to the Denver Nuggets on Monday Night
In their last meeting, which was on Nov. 11, the Spurs defeated the Mavericks 112-106 in Dallas. Kawhi Leonard led the way for the Spurs with 27 points and eight rebounds, while Dirk Nowitzki led the Mavericks with 21 points and 10 rebounds.
Pelicans vs. Jazz
The New Orleans Pelicans take on the Utah Jazz tonight in what should be an exciting matchup. The Pelicans are led by Star Anthony Davis who is averaging 27.8 points and 11.3 rebounds per game The Jazz are no slouches either, led by Rudy Gobert one of the best Defensive Players in the league. This game should be a great one to watch.
Kings vs. Suns
On Wednesday, January 9th, the Kings will take on the Suns in what promises to be an exciting matchup. The Kings are currently in the thick of a playoff race, while the Suns are one of the best teams in the Western Conference
This game will be televised on ESPN at 10:00pm ET.
Warriors vs. Clippers
The Warriors are traveling to Los Angeles to take on the Clippers on 1/9. This will be a matchup of two of the best teams in the Western Conference as the Warriors currently sit at the top of the conference with a record of 31-6, while the Clippers are right behind them in second place with a record of 27-13.
