What NBA Games Are On Tonight?
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Keep up with tonight’s NBA games with this handy schedule.
Eastern Conference
The Boston Celtics are currently in first place in the Eastern Conference with a record of 45-14. The second place team is the Toronto Raptors with a record of 42-17. The Philadelphia 76ers are in third place with a record of 39-21. The fourth place team is the Indiana Pacers with a record of 39-22.
Milwaukee Bucks vs. Boston Celtics
The Milwaukee Bucks are currently in first place in the Eastern Conference with a record of 48-16. The Boston Celtics are in second place with a record of 46-18. These two teams will be facing each other tonight at 8:00pm EST. The game will be broadcasted on ESPN.
Brooklyn Nets vs. Indiana Pacers
The Brooklyn Nets will take on the Indiana Pacers at Bankers Life Fieldhouse in Indianapolis tonight. The Nets are coming off a tough loss to the Boston Celtics, while the Pacers were able to squeak out a win against the Philadelphia 76ers. Brooklyn will be looking to get back on track against a Indiana team that they have had success against in recent years. Tune in tonight at 7:00 pm EST to catch all the action!
Miami Heat vs. Orlando Magic
The Miami Heat will take on the Orlando Magic tonight at 7:00pm EST. This will be the first time these two teams have faced each other this season. The Heat are currently in first place in the Eastern Conference with a record of 32-12, while the Magic are in ninth place with a record of 20-24.
This should be a good game, as both teams are evenly matched. The Heat have slightly better statistics overall, but the Magic have been playing better as of late. Whoever wins this game will likely come out ahead in the standings, so it is sure to be an exciting matchup.
Western Conference
The Western Conference is made up of two groups, the Pacific and Southwest divisions. The Northwest Division was eliminated after the 2011 NBA Playoffs. The Pacific Division is made up of the Los Angeles Lakers, Golden State Warriors, Sacramento Kings, and Los Angeles Clippers. The Southwest Division is made up of the Houston Rockets, San Antonio Spurs, Dallas Mavericks, and Memphis Grizzlies.
Houston Rockets vs. Los Angeles Lakers
The Houston Rockets take on the Los Angeles Lakers tonight at the Toyota Center in Houston, Texas. This matchup features two of the best teams in the Western Conference, as the Rockets currently sit in second place with a record of 34-20, while the Lakers are in fourth place with a record of 32-22.
Both teams are coming off losses in their last games, as the Rockets fell to the Golden State Warriors by a score of 95-79, while the Lakers were defeated by the San Antonio Spurs by a score of 103-81.
The Rockets are led by point guard James Harden, who is averaging 27.4 points and 7.0 assists per game this season. They will need him to be at his best if they want to win tonight against a Lakers team that is led by small forward Kobe Bryant, who is averaging 27.6 points per game this season.
Tip-off for tonight’s game is scheduled for 8:00 p.m. EST and it will be televised on ESPN.
Minnesota Timberwolves vs. Oklahoma City Thunder
The Minnesota Timberwolves take on the Oklahoma City Thunder tonight at 8:00 PM EST. The Timberwolves are currently sitting in 11th place in the Western Conference with a record of 19-21, while the Thunder are in 5th place with a record of 23-17.
The Timberwolves are coming off of a loss to the Denver Nuggets, while the Thunder are coming off of a win against the Houston Rockets. Tonight’s game will be the second time these two teams have faced each other this season, with the Thunder winning the first match up by a score of 100-97.
The Thunder are led by Russell Westbrook, who is averaging a triple double with 21.2 points, 10.4 assists, and 10.6 rebounds per game. The Timberwolves are led by Karl-Anthony Towns, who is averaging 21.3 points and 12 rebounds per game.
This should be an exciting match up between two young and talented teams. Tune in tonight at 8:00 PM EST to catch all the action!
San Antonio Spurs vs. Utah Jazz
The San Antonio Spurs take on the Utah Jazz in Salt Lake City tonight. The Spurs are coming off a loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves, while the Jazz are coming off a win against the Sacramento Kings. This will be the first meeting between these two teams this season. The Spurs are currently in second place in the Western Conference, while the Jazz are in fourth place.
