The NBA’s Must-See Games of the Week
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- Cleveland Cavaliers vs. Los Angeles Lakers
- Houston Rockets vs. Oklahoma City Thunder
- Boston Celtics vs. Philadelphia 76ers
- Toronto Raptors vs. Milwaukee Bucks
- Minnesota Timberwolves vs. San Antonio Spurs
- Sacramento Kings vs. Portland Trail Blazers
- Utah Jazz vs. Detroit Pistons
- Chicago Bulls vs. New York Knicks
- Indiana Pacers vs. Charlotte Hornets
- Atlanta Hawks vs. Miami Heat
The NBA season is in Full Swing and there are plenty of must-see games on the schedule this week. Here are a few of the top matchups to keep an eye on.
Cleveland Cavaliers vs. Los Angeles Lakers
This much-anticipated match-up will take place on Sunday, January 13th at 3:30pm ET. The Cavaliers, led by superstar Lebron James will be looking to continue their dominant run as they currently sit atop the Eastern Conference with a 27-10 record. The Lakers, on the other hand, have struggled mightily this season and currently sit at the bottom of the Western Conference with a 9-28 record. Despite their struggles, the Lakers have been competitive in most of their games and will be looking to pull off a major upset against the Cavaliers.
Houston Rockets vs. Oklahoma City Thunder
The Houston Rockets take on the Oklahoma City Thunder this week in what promises to be an exciting game. These two teams are among the best in the NBA, and they are both led by star players The Rockets are led by James Harden who is one of the best scorers in the league. The Thunder are led by Russell Westbrook who is one of the best all-around players in the league. This will be a great game to watch.
Boston Celtics vs. Philadelphia 76ers
One of the NBA’s most storied rivalries will be on display this week when the Boston Celtics take on the Philadelphia 76ers. These two teams have a long history dating back to the 1950s, and their games are always hotly contested.
This week’s game will be especially important for both teams as they battle for playoff positioning. The Celtics are currently in second place in the Eastern Conference while the 76ers are in fourth place. A win for either team would go a long way towards securing a higher seed in the playoffs.
Both teams are also loaded with young talent. The Celtics have All-Star forward Jayson Tatum who is averaging over 20 points per game this season. The 76ers have All-Star center Joel Embiid who is one of the best big men in the league. This game will feature two of the brightest young stars in the NBA, and it should be a great game to watch.
Toronto Raptors vs. Milwaukee Bucks
The Toronto Raptors will take on the Milwaukee Bucks on Wednesday, December 16th at 8:00pm EST. This will be the first time these two teams have faced off this season.
The Raptors are currently second in the Eastern Conference with a record of 21-8, while the Bucks are first in the conference with a record of 22-7. This should be a close and exciting match-up between two of the best teams in the NBA.
Make sure to tune in to catch all the action!
Minnesota Timberwolves vs. San Antonio Spurs
This week, the top two teams in the Western Conference will face off when the Minnesota Timberwolves take on the San Antonio Spurs. This will be the first time these two teams have played each other this season, and it should be a close game The Spurs are currently on a four-game Winning Streak while the Timberwolves have won six of their last seven games. Both teams are high scoring, so this should be an exciting game to watch.
Sacramento Kings vs. Portland Trail Blazers
The NBA’s regular season is coming to a close, and there are still plenty of games with playoff implications. So which games should you pay attention to this week? Here are a few that stand out:
– Tuesday, April 9: Sacramento Kings vs. Portland Trail Blazers The Kings are currently the 8th seed in the Western Conference but they are just half a game ahead of the 9th seed Blazers. A win for the Kings would all but clinch a playoff berth, while a loss would put them in real danger of missing the playoffs.
– Wednesday, April 10: Houston Rockets vs. Golden State Warriors The Rockets are currently the 6th seed in the Western Conference but they are just one game ahead of the 7th seed Warriors. A win for the Rockets would give them some breathing room in the race for the final playoff spot in the West, while a loss would put them right back in the thick of things.
– Thursday, April 11: Boston Celtics vs. Milwaukee Bucks The Celtics are currently the 2nd seed in the Eastern Conference but they are just one game ahead of the 3rd seed Bucks. A win for the Celtics would give them some much-needed separation from their closest competition, while a loss would make things very tight at the top of the East heading into the final week of the regular season
Utah Jazz vs. Detroit Pistons
The Detroit Pistons are currently riding a four-game winning streak and they’ll be looking to make it five in a row when they take on the Utah Jazz on Friday Night The Pistons are currently sixth in the Eastern Conference standings, while the Jazz are seventh in the Western Conference
Both teams are coming off of wins against playoff-contending opponents, with the Pistons defeating the Toronto Raptors and the Jazz beating the Denver Nuggets The Pistons will be looking to continue their winning ways against another tough opponent in the Jazz.
This game will feature two of the best young players in the league in Utah’s Donovan Mitchell and Detroit’s Luke Kennard. Mitchell is averaging 24.4 points per game this season, while Kennard is averaging 15.8 points per game
This should be a great game between two talented young teams Be sure to tune in!
Chicago Bulls vs. New York Knicks
The Chicago Bulls and New York Knicks are set to square off in what promises to be an exciting matchup. Both teams are loaded with talent, and they should put on a great show for the fans.
The Bulls have been one of the best teams in the NBA this season thanks in large part to their star player Derrick Rose Rose is one of the most dynamic players in the league, and he always seems to come up big in big games. The Knicks will need to find a way to contain him if they want to win this game.
The Knicks have been led by Carmelo Anthony this season, and he will need to have a big game if they want to beat the Bulls. Anthony is one of the best scorers in the league, and he has the ability to take over a game when he gets going. The Knicks will also need some contribution from their role players if they want to win this game.
Both teams are full of talent and both teams will be looking for a win. This promises to be a great game for any NBA fan
Indiana Pacers vs. Charlotte Hornets
The Indiana Pacers will take on the Charlotte Hornets this week in what promises to be an exciting match-up. The Pacers are currently second in the Eastern Conference while the Hornets are in fifth place. This means that the game could have implications for playoff seeding.
The Pacers have been led by guard Victor Oladipo who is averaging 22.9 points per game Oladipo is a prolific scorer and his matchup against Charlotte’s Kemba Walker will be worth watching. The Hornets will also need to contain forward Thaddeus Young, who is averaging 12.6 points and 9.2 rebounds per game
On the other side, the Hornets have been propelled by Walker’s scoring prowess. The All-Star guard is averaging 25.3 Points per game and will be a tough test for the Pacers’ defense. Forward Marvin Williams has also been playing well, averaging 14.8 points and 6.7 rebounds per game
This promises to be a close and exciting game between two very evenly matched teams. Be sure to tune in!
Atlanta Hawks vs. Miami Heat
The Atlanta Hawks will take on the Miami Heat this week in what promises to be an exciting matchup. The Hawks are one of the hottest teams in the NBA right now, having won their last five games in a row. The Heat, meanwhile, are always a tough team to beat at home.
This should be a great game to watch, with two strong teams going head-to-head. Be sure to tune in!