Preview Roundups
November 01, 2017
Milwaukee at Charlotte 7:00 PM ET
Kemba Walker is well on his way to being remembered as one of the most potent offensive players in Charlotte history and he looks for another solid outing when the Hornets host the Milwaukee Bucks on Wednesday. The seventh-year pro has matched Larry Johnson's record for most 20-point outings (192) and can surpass the mark if he reaches at least 20 for the fourth consecutive contest.
Indiana at Cleveland 7:00 PM ET
The Cleveland Cavaliers look nothing like the team that has won three consecutive Eastern Conference titles as they enter Wednesday's home game against the Indiana Pacers. The Cavaliers have lost three straight games, beginning with a loss to the Brooklyn Nets and followed by back-to-back blowout defeats against the New Orleans Pelicans and New York Knicks.
Atlanta at Philadelphia 7:00 PM ET
The Philadelphia 76ers were the team battling to stay out of last place in the Eastern Conference the last few seasons as "the process" took shape, but now they look like playoff contenders. The Atlanta Hawks, who visit the 76ers on Wednesday, may be the team getting ready to take Philadelphia's place at the bottom of the East.
Phoenix at Washington 7:00 PM ET
The Washington Wizards survived a West Coast trip with two wins in four outings and return home for six of the next seven, starting with a visit from the rejuvenated Phoenix Suns on Wednesday night. The Wizards lost consecutive games against the Los Angeles Lakers and Golden State before rolling to a 110-83 victory at Sacramento on Sunday while draining 17-of-34 from 3-point range.
Sacramento at Boston 7:30 PM ET
The Boston Celtics look to notch their 11th consecutive home victory over Sacramento when they host the struggling Kings on Wednesday. Boston brings momentum into the contest with five straight wins while Sacramento is sinking by dropping five consecutive contests.
Chicago at Miami 7:30 PM ET
The season didn't begin on the best note for the Chicago Bulls, and it only seems to be getting worse. The Bulls will try to avoid another loss and earn their first win on the road when they visit the Miami Heat on Wednesday.
Houston at New York 8:00 PM ET
The Houston Rockets are struggling a bit with losses in two straight games, and poor 3-point shooting is partly to blame. The New York Knicks, who host the Rockets on Wednesday, are winners of three in a row behind emerging superstar Kristaps Porzingis.
Orlando at Memphis 8:00 PM ET
The high-scoring Orlando Magic are one of the biggest surprises of the first two weeks and will try to clinch a winning three-game road trip when they visit the Memphis Grizzlies on Wednesday. The Magic are second in the NBA at an average of 116.9 points while the Grizzlies entered play on Tuesday third in the NBA in points allowed, surrendering an average of 95.6.
Minnesota at New Orleans 8:00 PM ET
The Minnesota Timberwolves will try for a second time this season to string together three straight wins when they visit the New Orleans Pelicans on Wednesday. The Timberwolves, who haven't won four straight since Dec. 2012, outlasted the Miami Heat in overtime on Monday, scoring the first six points of the extra session en route to a 125-122 win.
Toronto at Denver 9:00 PM ET
The Toronto Raptors continue their longest road trip of the season Wednesday night at the Denver Nuggets, who will be opening up their longest homestand. The Raptors are 2-2 thus far on a six-game trip after topping Portland 99-85 on Monday behind another solid effort by star guard DeMar DeRozan.
Portland at Utah 9:00 PM ET
The Utah Jazz will try to improve upon the best home record in the NBA when they host the Portland Trail Blazers on Wednesday. The Jazz have won the first two games on a four-game homestand to improve to 4-0 at Vivint Smart Home Arena, their best opening in Salt Lake City in five years.
Dallas at L.A. Clippers 10:30 PM ET
After a 4-0 start, the Los Angeles Clippers have suffered a pair of embarrassing defeats, a trend they hope to reverse when they host the struggling Dallas Mavericks on Wednesday. The perfect start was thwarted by a 95-87 loss to Detroit in which the Clippers shot a season-low 33 percent and committed a season-high 18 turnovers.