Preview Roundups
January 20, 2016
Philadelphia at Orlando 7:00 PM ET
The Orlando Magic are searching for the form, on both ends of the court, that led to a strong start over the first two months of the season. The Magic have fallen back to .500 after dropping seven of eight games and look to begin their recovery when the rebuilding Philadelphia 76ers pay a visit on Wednesday night.
Miami at Washington 7:00 PM ET
The Miami Heat are banged up, struggling and will be beginning another long road trip when they visit Washington on Wednesday in the opener of a five-game trek. Playing without several key players and with star Dwyane Wade bothered by a shoulder issue, the Heat fell 91-79 to Milwaukee on Tuesday in their only home game in a span of 12 contests from Jan. 6-29.
Cleveland at Brooklyn 7:30 PM ET
The Cleveland Cavaliers got set for an emotional meeting with the Golden State Warriors on Monday and fell flat on their faces. The Cavaliers will try to put the pieces back together and begin a new winning streak when they visit the Brooklyn Nets on Wednesday.
Utah at New York 7:30 PM ET
The New York Knicks and the Utah Jazz both spent Monday afternoon engaging in double-overtime contests, but only the Knicks came away from the marathons happy. The Jazz will try to bounce back from their disappointing setback in Charlotte when they visit New York on Wednesday.
Boston at Toronto 7:30 PM ET
The Toronto Raptors look to establish their longest winning streak of the season when they put a five-game run on the line Wednesday against the visiting Boston Celtics. Following a lengthy stay away from Toronto, the Raptors returned home Monday to open a seven-game homestand with a 112-100 victory over Brooklyn.
Golden State at Chicago 8:00 PM ET
The Golden State Warriors did not get off to a great start on their road trip but certainly seem to be at the top of their game now. The Warriors will try to make it two straight wins over Eastern Conference contenders when they visit the Chicago Bulls on Wednesday.
Detroit at Houston 8:00 PM ET
The Detroit Pistons are capable of beating the best team in the NBA one game and falling quietly in the next. The Pistons will continue to try to develop some consistency when they open up a four-game road trip at the Houston Rockets on Wednesday.
Charlotte at Oklahoma City 8:00 PM ET
The Charlotte Hornets have lost 10 consecutive times to Oklahoma City and could use another huge night from point guard Kemba Walker when they visit the Thunder on Wednesday. Walker set a franchise record with a career-best 52-point effort Monday as the Hornets posted a 124-119 double-overtime victory over the Utah Jazz.
Minnesota at Dallas 8:30 PM ET
Dirk Nowitzki turned back the clock in Dallas' last game and the 37-year-old forward seeks another productive contest when the Mavericks host the Minnesota Timberwolves on Wednesday. Nowitzki scored 21 points in the final 17 minutes and matched his season high of 31 points as Dallas registered a 118-113 overtime win over the Boston Celtics on Monday.
Sacramento at L.A. Lakers 10:30 PM ET
The Sacramento Kings look to defeat Los Angeles for the third straight time this season and sixth overall when they visit the Lakers on Wednesday. Sacramento averaged 125 points while winning two home contests against Los Angeles earlier this season and is averaging 116.4 points during the five-game series winning streak.
Atlanta at Portland 10:30 PM ET
The Atlanta Hawks begin a stretch of four straight road games and six of seven on enemy courts when they visit the Portland Trail Blazers on Wednesday. The current four-game trip consists of games against Western Conference teams with losing records in Portland, Sacramento, Phoenix and Denver.