Preview Roundups
January 29, 2019
Washington at Cleveland 7:00 PM ET
The Cleveland Cavaliers snapped their latest slide at six straight losses with a win over the Chicago Bulls on Sunday and will try to make it back-to-back triumphs for the first time since November when they host the Washington Wizards on Tuesday. The Cavaliers, who own the worst record in the NBA, improved to 2-18 over their last 20 games with Sunday's victory.
Milwaukee at Detroit 7:00 PM ET
The Milwaukee Bucks have yet to drop back-to-back games this season and will try to keep that streak alive when they host the Detroit Pistons on Tuesday. The Bucks had a six-game winning streak come to an end at Oklahoma City on Sunday in the opener of a five-game road trip.
Oklahoma City at Orlando 7:00 PM ET
Paul George was named an All-Star starter last week and is making himself into a dark horse MVP candidate with his play of late. George will try to lead the Oklahoma City Thunder to a sixth consecutive victory when they open a three-game road trip by visiting the Orlando Magic on Tuesday.
Chicago at Brooklyn 7:30 PM ET
The Brooklyn Nets' six-game winning streak is over, and they look to start a new stretch of victories when they host the Chicago Bulls on Tuesday. Brooklyn dropped a 112-104 decision in Boston on Monday for only the sixth loss in its last 25 games.
New Orleans at Houston 8:00 PM ET
James Harden looks to stretch his streak of consecutive 30-point efforts to 24 when the Houston Rockets host the New Orleans Pelicans on Tuesday. The star guard scored 40 points in Sunday's 103-98 win over the visiting Orlando Magic to reach 40 for the 12th time in the past 17 contests.
Phoenix at San Antonio 8:30 PM ET
The San Antonio Spurs look to record their 11th consecutive home win over the Phoenix Suns when the teams clash on Tuesday. Phoenix hasn't won in San Antonio since registering a 105-101 triumph on Feb. 27, 2013.
Philadelphia at L.A. Lakers 10:30 PM ET
All-Star center Joel Embiid is expected back in the lineup and swingman Jimmy Butler might be as well when the Philadelphia 76ers visit the Los Angeles Lakers on Tuesday. Embiid (back) sat out Saturday's 126-110 loss to the Denver Nuggets while Butler (wrist) missed the past three games.