Preview Roundups
November 25, 2017
San Antonio at Charlotte 7:00 PM ET
The Charlotte Hornets pushed the Cleveland Cavaliers to the brink before falling and now face one of the other top teams in the NBA when they host the San Antonio Spurs on Saturday. Charlotte dropped a 100-99 decision in Cleveland on Friday as its three-game winning streak concluded.
Orlando at Philadelphia 7:00 PM ET
The Philadelphia 76ers will be without sensational rookie Ben Simmons for the first time this season when they continue a six-game homestand against the Orlando Magic on Saturday. Simmons is dealing with swelling in his left elbow and will be re-evaluated over the weekend, the team announced Friday, leaving a big hole to fill for one of the NBA's hottest teams.
Portland at Washington 7:00 PM ET
The Washington Wizards didn't want to blame their latest setback on playing a third game in four days, but fatigue certainly appeared to play a major role in their collapse late in that final contest. With a couple of days off to lick their wounds from a 1-2 road trip, the Wizards attempt to shake off a disheartening overtime defeat in their last time out when they host the Portland Trail Blazers on Saturday.
Toronto at Atlanta 7:30 PM ET
The Atlanta Hawks haven't experienced much joy this season and take aim at winning back-to-back games for the first time in the campaign when they host the Toronto Raptors on Saturday. Atlanta will try to build off Friday's 116-104 win over the New York Knicks, just its second home win in eight attempts this season.
Boston at Indiana 8:00 PM ET
The Indiana Pacers will try to extend their longest winning streak of the season against the team that recently recorded the longest run in the NBA when the Boston Celtics visit Saturday night. The Pacers' streak hit five in a row with Friday's 107-104 victory over Toronto in the beginning of a stretch in which Indiana plays nine of 11 at home.
New York at Houston 8:00 PM ET
After an opening month in which the Houston Rockets adjusted after the loss of Chris Paul, a visit to the New York Knicks to begin November was just the jolt the Western Conference leaders needed to coast through the month. The Rockets have yet to play a close game since Paul returned, and they look to continue their mastery of the Knicks when they meet Saturday in Houston.
Oklahoma City at Dallas 8:30 PM ET
Each time it looks as if the star-studded Oklahoma City Thunder have turned a corner, they take one on the chin. The Thunder will have little time to recover from their latest painful setback when they open a two-game road trip at the Dallas Mavericks on Saturday.
New Orleans at Golden State 8:30 PM ET
Kevin Durant's sprained left ankle will likely keep him out of the lineup for the third time in four games when the Golden State Warriors host the rising New Orleans Pelicans on Saturday. Durant was termed doubtful by coach Steve Kerr after sitting out Friday, while fellow forward Draymond Green (rest) was also out of the lineup as the Warriors steamrolled the Chicago Bulls 143-94.
Milwaukee at Utah 9:00 PM ET
Giannis Antetokounmpo took a break from carrying the Milwaukee Bucks on Wednesday and watched as other teammates stepped up to lead the team to a win. Antetokounmpo will try to get the same support when he hopefully returns to the court as the Bucks visit the Utah Jazz on Saturday.
L.A. Clippers at Sacramento 10:00 PM ET
The Los Angeles Clippers went into the Thanksgiving break with a little holiday cheer after snapping a nine-game losing streak with a 116-103 win at Atlanta on Wednesday. The Clippers will try to make it back-to-back wins for the first time since taking the first four games of the regular season when the road trip shifts back to the west coast for a visit to the Sacramento Kings on Saturday.