What NBA Games Are Being Played Tonight?
If you’re a basketball fan, you’re probably wondering what NBA games are being played tonight. Here’s a quick rundown of the matchups.
Eastern Conference
Tonight, the Boston Celtics will be playing the Cleveland Cavaliers at 7:00 PM EST. The Celtics are currently in first place in the Eastern Conference, while the Cavaliers are in third place.
Boston Celtics vs. Indiana Pacers
The Indiana Pacers will be looking to build on their impressive win over the Milwaukee Bucks when they host the Boston Celtics tonight. The Celtics are coming off a tough loss to the Miami Heat, so they will be looking to bounce back with a win against the Pacers. These two teams are evenly matched, so this should be a great game to watch.
Brooklyn Nets vs. Toronto Raptors
The Brooklyn Nets will take on the Toronto Raptors at 7:30 p.m. EST tonight. The Nets are currently in first place in the Eastern Conference with a record of 23-12, while the Raptors are in second place with a record of 22-12. This will be the first time these two teams have faced each other this season.
Charlotte Hornets vs. Detroit Pistons
The Charlotte Hornets take on the Detroit Pistons tonight at 7pm. The Hornets are looking to keep their 3-game winning streak alive against a Pistons team that has lost 5 of their last 6 games.
Chicago Bulls vs. Miami Heat
It’s the Eastern Conference Finals! The Chicago Bulls are taking on the Miami Heat. The game is being played in Chicago, and the Bulls are hoped to take full advantage of their home court advantage.
The Bulls have had an up-and-down season, but they’re playing their best basketball of the year right now. They swept the first round of the playoffs against the Indiana Pacers, and then they took down the Toronto Raptors in six games in the second round. Now, they’re ready to take on the Heat.
The Heat, on the other hand, are playing some of the best basketball of any team in the league right now. They cruised through the first two rounds of the playoffs, winning both series in five games each. In fact, they haven’t even lost a game since April 10th – that’s over a month ago!
The Heat are led by their superstar duo of Dwyane Wade and LeBron James. Wade is averaging 24 points per game in these playoffs, while James is putting up an incredible 32 points per game. The two of them will be a tough challenge for the Bulls to stop.
But if there’s one team that can do it, it’s the Bulls. They have one of the best defenses in the league, and they also have a strong offensive attack. They’re led by their star guard, Derrick Rose, who is averaging 27 points per game in these playoffs. Rose is one of the quickest players in the league, and he’ll be a handful for Wade and James to deal with.
The Bulls also have a strong supporting cast around Rose. Center Joakim Noah is averaging a double-double with 15 points and 11 rebounds per game in these playoffs. Forward Carlos Boozer is also playing well, averaging 19 points and nine rebounds per game.
The key for the Bulls will be to play strong defense and make sure they limit Wade and James as much as possible. If they can do that, they’ll have a good chance to win this series and advance to the NBA Finals!
Cleveland Cavaliers vs. Orlando Magic
The Cleveland Cavaliers take on the Orlando Magic tonight at 7:00 PM EST. This will be the first meeting between these two teams this season. The Cavaliers are currently in fourth place in the Eastern Conference with a record of 21-19, while the Magic are in eleventh place with a record of 15-26. The Cavaliers are coming off of a loss to the Indiana Pacers, while the Magic are coming off of a win against the Washington Wizards.
Milwaukee Bucks vs. Philadelphia 76ers
The Philadelphia 76ers are in the eastern conference of the NBA. They are playing the Milwaukee Bucks tonight. The game is at 7:00pm EST.
New York Knicks vs. Atlanta Hawks
The New York Knicks are looking to get back on track as they take on the Atlanta Hawks tonight. The Knicks have lost four of their last five games, but they will have leading scorer Carmelo Anthony back in the lineup after he missed the last game with an ankle injury. The Hawks, meanwhile, have won four straight games and are currently in first place in the Eastern Conference. Tip-off is set for 8:00 PM ET at Madison Square Garden.
Washington Wizards vs. Oklahoma City Thunder
The Washington Wizards will take on the Oklahoma City Thunder tonight at 8:00 pm EST. The Wizards are currently in second place in the Eastern Conference, while the Thunder are in third place in the Western Conference. This should be a great matchup between two of the top teams in the NBA.
Western Conference
As of today, January 22nd, 2020, there are ten NBA games being played tonight. Out of those ten, five are in the Western Conference. Of the Western Conference games, the Los Angeles Lakers are playing the Dallas Mavericks, the Houston Rockets are playing the Sacramento Kings, the Portland Trail Blazers are playing the Minnesota Timberwolves, the Utah Jazz are playing the Oklahoma City Thunder, and the San Antonio Spurs are playing the New Orleans Pelicans.
Dallas Mavericks vs. Houston Rockets
The Dallas Mavericks will take on the Houston Rockets tonight at 8:00 p.m. EST. The Mavericks are currently in first place in the Western Conference with a record of 33-14, while the Rockets are in fourth place with a record of 28-20. This will be the first matchup between these two teams this season.
Denver Nuggets vs. Los Angeles Clippers
The Denver Nuggets are in Los Angeles to take on the Clippers tonight at 7:30 p.m. The Nuggets are coming off a loss to the Warriors, while the Clippers are fresh off a win against the Pelicans. Both teams are currently in the playoff hunt in the Western Conference, so this should be a good game.
Golden State Warriors vs. Los Angeles Lakers
The Warriors are currently in first place in the conference with a record of 50-14, while the Lakers are in second place with a record of 47-17. The Warriors have won three out of their last four games, while the Lakers have won four out of their last five games.
Memphis Grizzlies vs. Minnesota Timberwolves
The Memphis Grizzlies take on the Minnesota Timberwolves tonight in a matchup of two teams fighting for playoff positioning in the Western Conference. The Grizzlies are currently in seventh place in the West, while the Timberwolves are just a half-game back in ninth. Both teams are coming off of losses in their last games, so they’ll be looking to get back on track tonight.
The Grizzlies have been led by point guard Mike Conley, who is averaging 20.5 points and 6.9 assists per game. Conley will be matched up against Timberwolves point guard Jeff Teague, who is averaging 15.0 points and 7.2 assists per game. Other key players for the Grizzlies include center Marc Gasol (17.6 points per game, 8.1 rebounds per game) and power forward JaMychal Green (10.7 points per game, 7.4 rebounds per game).
For the Timberwolves, forward Andrew Wiggins is the team’s leading scorer, averaging 19.4 points per game. He’ll be up against Grizzlies small forward Dillon Brooks, who is averaging 11.5 points per game this season. Other key players for the Timberwolves include center Karl-Anthony Towns (19.3 points per game, 12.3 rebounds per game) and power forward Taj Gibson (12.2 points per game, 6.9 rebounds per game).
The Grizzlies and Timberwolves have split their four previous meetings this season, with each team winning two games apiece. Tonight’s contest will be crucial for both teams as they jockey for position in the playoff race in the Western Conference.
New Orleans Pelicans vs. Portland Trail Blazers
The New Orleans Pelicans are in the Western Conference of the National Basketball Association (NBA). The Portland Trail Blazers are in the Western Conference of the NBA. The two teams will be playing each other tonight.
Phoenix Suns vs. Sacramento Kings
The Phoenix Suns have won six of their last ten games, but they will have their hands full when they take on the Sacramento Kings tonight. The Kings are coming off a loss to the Houston Rockets, but they have been one of the most improved teams in the NBA this season.
The Suns are led by guard Devin Booker, who is averaging 24.9 points per game. The Kings are led by forward Buddy Hield, who is averaging 20.4 points per game.
The game will tip off at 10:00 PM EST and will be televised on ESPN.
San Antonio Spurs vs. Utah Jazz
The San Antonio Spurs will be up against the Utah Jazz tonight in a conference game. The Spurs are currently in second place in the Western Conference, while the Jazz are in fourth place. Both teams are coming off of losses in their previous games. The Spurs lost to the Houston Rockets, while the Jazz lost to the Los Angeles Clippers. The Spurs have a record of 43-29, while the Jazz have a record of 41-31. This will be the third time that these two teams have faced each other this season. The Spurs won both of the previous games. In their last matchup, the Spurs beat the Jazz 120-111. Rudy Gay led the way for the Spurs, scoring 27 points. Donovan Mitchell was the leading scorer for the Jazz, scoring 25 points.
