Preview Roundups
January 19, 2017
Phoenix at Cleveland 7:00 PM ET
The Cleveland Cavaliers didn't look so powerful during a six-game road swing and attempt to turn things around when they begin a stretch in which five of six are at home, beginning with Thursday's contest against the Phoenix Suns. Cleveland lost three of the final four games on its excursion and was drubbed 126-91 by the Golden State Warriors in Monday's finale.
Dallas at Miami 7:30 PM ET
The Dallas Mavericks spent most of the first half of the schedule languishing at the bottom of the Western Conference but are finally beginning to make a move up. The Mavericks will try to push their season-best winning streak to four in a row when they visit the Miami Heat on Thursday.
Washington at New York 8:00 PM ET
Carmelo Anthony is tired of all the drama team president Phil Jackson is creating for the New York Knicks but reiterated he wants to remain with the club. His team responded with a superb win in Boston and looks to post another victory when it hosts the Washington Wizards on Thursday.
Denver at San Antonio 8:30 PM ET
The Denver Nuggets are suddenly the hottest offense in the NBA and scored at least 125 points in each of their last three games - all wins. The competition is about to get a little stiffer when the Nuggets attempt to get out in the open court while visiting the San Antonio Spurs on Thursday.
Minnesota at L.A. Clippers 10:30 PM ET
The Los Angeles Clippers have gotten used to playing without one or two of their All-Stars, and a couple of months without Chris Paul is just the latest obstacle for the team to overcome. The Clippers will try to earn an eighth consecutive win without Paul around when they host the Minnesota Timberwolves on Thursday.