Preview Roundups
March 02, 2016
Chicago at Orlando 7:00 PM ET
The Chicago Bulls have fallen out of playoff position after three straight losses and look to begin their turnaround when they visit the Orlando Magic on Wednesday night. The Bulls, who have been one of the best defensive teams in the league in past seasons, have allowed 100 or more points in 14 consecutive games after a 129-111 loss at Miami on Tuesday.
Charlotte at Philadelphia 7:00 PM ET
The Charlotte Hornets are racking up victories and moving up the Eastern Conference standings, and look to continue their success when they visit the Philadelphia 76ers on Wednesday. Charlotte has won nine of its past 12 games after clobbering the Phoenix Suns on Tuesday and is in possession of sixth place in the tightly bunched East.
Portland at Boston 7:30 PM ET
The Boston Celtics stayed afloat early in the season by thriving on the road, but they've turned themselves into contenders in the Eastern Conference on the strength of a dominant stretch at home. The Celtics look to keep alive their string of success at TD Garden when they host the red-hot Portland Trail Blazers on Wednesday.
Utah at Toronto 7:30 PM ET
The Toronto Raptors squandered an opportunity to gain another game on the Cleveland Cavaliers in the fight for first place in the Eastern Conference over the weekend while sitting All-Star Kyle Lowry. The point guard expects to be back in the lineup when the Raptors return home to host the Utah Jazz on Wednesday.
New Orleans at Houston 8:00 PM ET
The Houston Rockets are not playing like a team that wants to hang on to the No. 8 spot in the Western Conference, but no other team looks like it’s ready to step up and challenge the position. The New Orleans Pelicans will take their shot at closing the gap on eighth place when they visit the Rockets on Wednesday.
Sacramento at Memphis 8:00 PM ET
The Memphis Grizzlies aim to record their 12th consecutive home win over Sacramento when the Kings come in for a visit on Wednesday. Sacramento hasn't won in Memphis since posting a 115-106 victory on Feb. 20, 2009, and suffered a 121-117 loss in its last stop on Jan. 30.
Indiana at Milwaukee 8:00 PM ET
The Milwaukee Bucks showed off what their offense is capable of in a thrilling performance against the Houston Rockets on Monday, now they just need to find that level consistently. The Bucks will try to make it back-to-back wins when they host the Indiana Pacers on Wednesday.
Washington at Minnesota 8:00 PM ET
The Washington Wizards are taking advantage of their recent schedule in an effort to get back into the postseason race in the Eastern Conference. The Wizards will try to grab another win at the expense of a sub-.500 opponent when they visit the Minnesota Timberwolves on Wednesday.
Detroit at San Antonio 8:00 PM ET
The San Antonio Spurs went 7-1 on the annual "Rodeo Road Trip" and play at home for the first time since Feb. 6 when the Detroit Pistons come to town on Tuesday. San Antonio is 28-0 at home this season but could be tested by a suddenly hot Detroit team that has matched its season high of four straight wins.
L.A. Lakers at Denver 9:00 PM ET
The Denver Nuggets are trying to survive without leading scorer Danilo Gallinari as they limp into Wednesday's home contest with the Los Angeles Lakers. The Nuggets announced earlier this week that Gallinari tore two ligaments in his right ankle and it is possible that the productive forward will miss the remainder of the season.
Oklahoma City at L.A. Clippers 10:30 PM ET
The Oklahoma City Thunder have halted a mini-slump while the Los Angeles Clippers have a winning streak for the first time since Feb. 5-8. The two squads square off in Los Angeles on Wednesday when All-Star point guards Russell Westbrook and Chris Paul figure to wage another fierce battle.