Preview Roundups
November 13, 2014
Sacramento at Memphis 8:00 PM ET
The Memphis Grizzlies aim to extend their franchise-record home winning streak to 18 games and pick up their eighth straight win over the Sacramento Kings on Thursday. The Kings were one of the biggest surprises in the NBA to start the season, winning five of their first six games, but they've dropped two straight and need a victory to split their four-game road trip. The Grizzlies have won eight straight meetings in Memphis dating to Feb. 20, 2009.
Chicago at Toronto 8:00 PM ET
The Toronto Raptors look for their NBA-leading eighth win of the season when they host the Chicago Bulls on Thursday. The Raptors have won five straight games, including a come-from-behind 104-100 victory over the Orlando Magic, to sit at the top of the Atlantic Division standings following their best start in franchise history. "I like the resolve of our team," coach Dwane Casey told reporters. "But we can't be annoyed when teams come out and give us their best shot."
Philadelphia at Dallas 8:30 PM ET
The Philadelphia 76ers are the only remaining winless team in the NBA and they have also lost eight straight games in Dallas as they visit the Mavericks on Thursday. Philadelphia has lost seven straight to begin the season to mark the franchise’s worst start since losing 15 in a row to start the 1972-73 season. That edition of the 76ers ended up with a 9-73 mark that still stands for most losses in NBA history.
Brooklyn at Golden State 10:30 PM ET
The Brooklyn Nets started a three-game road trip off in disappointing fashion and look to perform better when they visit the Golden State Warriors on Thursday. The Nets suffered a 112-104 loss to the Phoenix Suns on Wednesday as they let a 14-point halftime lead slip away and were outscored 34-20 in the final quarter. Golden State has lost back-to-back contests after opening the campaign with five straight victories.