Who’s Playing Right Now in the NBA?

Keep up to date with who’s playing in the NBA right now by checking out this blog. You’ll find out which teams are playing, who’s starting, and who’s on the bench.

The teams

The Boston Celtics are playing the Cleveland Cavaliers and the game is currently in the first quarter. The Celtics are leading by 3 points. The Golden State Warriors are playing the Houston Rockets and the game is currently in the second quarter. The Warriors are leading by 2 points.

The Western Conference

As of January 1st, 2020, these are the teams in the Western Conference:
-Los Angeles Lakers
-Los Angeles Clippers
-Denver Nuggets
-Utah Jazz
-Houston Rockets
-Portland Trail Blazers
-Oklahoma City Thunder
-Dallas Mavericks
-New Orleans Pelicans
-San Antonio Spurs
-Memphis Grizzlies
-Minnesota Timberwolves
-Phoenix Suns

The Eastern Conference

The Eastern Conference of the National Basketball Association (NBA) is made up of 15 teams, organized in three divisions. The division winners and the team with the best record in the conference that isn’t a division winner earn a spot in the playoffs.

The Eastern Conference is currently led by the Milwaukee Bucks, who have the best record in the conference. The other division leaders are the Toronto Raptors (Atlantic), Philadelphia 76ers (Central), and Indiana Pacers (Southeast).

The players

The NBA is a professional basketball league in North America. The league is composed of 30 teams, 29 in the United States and 1 in Canada. The league was founded in 1946 as the Basketball Association of America (BAA).

The superstars

In the NBA, there are players who are considered to be the best of the best. They are the ones that have the potential to change a game single-handedly and carry their team to victory. They are the superstars.

Some of the current superstars in the league include players like LeBron James, Steph Curry, Kevin Durant, Russell Westbrook, James Harden, and Kawhi Leonard. These are players that have proven time and time again that they have what it takes to be considered one of the best in the world at what they do.

If you’re a fan of any of these players, then you know that they have the ability to put up big numbers on any given night. They’re always worth watching, because you never know when they might do something that you’ve never seen before.

The up-and-comers

There is a new generation of players taking the NBA by storm. These young up-and-comers are talented, athletic, and exciting to watch. Here are some of the players to keep an eye on in the coming years:

Jayson Tatum: Tatum was the third overall pick in the 2017 NBA Draft, and he has already shown that he has the potential to be a star in this league. He is a versatile player who can score, rebound, and defend. He has earned comparisons to Paul Pierce and Grant Hill.

Luka Doncic: Doncic is a Slovenian player who was drafted by the Dallas Mavericks with the third overall pick in 2018. He is a 6’7″ playmaker who can do it all on the court. He is an excellent shooter and passer, and he has the ability to take over a game.

Ben Simmons: Simmons was the first overall pick in the 2016 NBA Draft, but he missed all of his rookie season due to injury. He finally made his debut in 2017-18, and he immediately proved that he was worthy of being the top pick. Simmons is a 6’10” point guard who is an elite defender and rebounder. He is also an excellent playmaker.

The fans

The fans are the most important part of the NBA. They’re the ones who buy the tickets, watch the games on TV, and support the team through thick and thin. It’s the fans who make the NBA what it is today.

The die-hards

The fans who never miss a game, no matter what. They’re the ones who are always up-to-date on the latest trade rumors and player stats. They’re the ones who can rattle off endless statistics about their favorite teams and players. They live and breathe basketball.

The casuals

The casuals are the ones who tune in for the big games, or the playoffs, but don’t really follow the sport on a day-to-day basis. They might not even know all the players’ names, but they’re still die-hard fans of their team.

The games

It’s hard to keep track of all the NBA games, but we’re here to help. Here’s a list of the games that are currently being played and who’s playing in them.

The big matchups

Boston Celtics vs. Philadelphia 76ers – 8pm ET

The Boston Celtics and Philadelphia 76ers are two of the best teams in the Eastern Conference, and they’ll face off tonight in a big matchup. The Celtics are coming off a loss to the Orlando Magic, while the Sixers have won four in a row. This should be a great game between two of the top teams in the East.

The must-see games

Here are three games that you cannot afford to miss out on.

The Warriors are taking on the Pelicans tonight in what is sure to be an exciting game. These two teams have been at the top of their respective conferences all season, and they both have something to prove heading into the playoffs. The Warriors are looking to show that they are still the team to beat in the West, while the Pelicans are trying to prove that they can compete with the best of the best.

In the East, the Celtics are taking on the Raptors. This is a rematch of last year’s Eastern Conference Finals, which was won by the Celtics in seven games. The Raptors will be looking for revenge, and they will have home-court advantage on their side. The Celtics will be looking to prove that they are still the best team in the East.

Finally, in what is sure to be the most exciting game of the night, the Rockets are taking on the Lakers. These two teams have been locked in a battle for first place in the Western Conference all season long, and they both have a chance to make a statement tonight. The Rockets are trying to prove that they can beat anyone in the West, while the Lakers are trying to prove that they can compete with anyone in the league.