On December 16, Beijing time, the NBA regular season will continue, and the league has arranged seven games. The Lakers host the Grizzlies, who are second in the West, and James' form has escalated to doubtful and is expected to return. The Mavericks played the Warriors on the road, and Klay returned to the Bay Area to play his old home.

The Spurs host the Timberwolves, and the league's two future goalkeepers face off, Wembanyama PK Edwards. The Suns played against the underdog Trail Blazers, and Durant is expected to send the opponent to a six-game losing streak.

6:00: Pelicans vs. Pacers

The Pelicans are 5-21 and on a three-game losing streak and are in 15th place in the West; The Pacers are 11-15 and in eighth place in the East.

The Pelicans lost to the Kings 109-111 in the last game, McCollum had 36 points and 6 three-pointers, Murphy III had 21 points and 4 rebounds, and Murray had 20 points, 7 rebounds, 9 assists and 8 turnovers. The Pacers beat the 76ers 121-107 in their last game, Haliburton had 32 points, 11 assists and seven three-pointers, Siakam had 23 points and eight rebounds, and Toppin had 20 points, eight rebounds and three steals.

This will be the third meeting between the two sides this season, with the first two meetings with one win each. In the two matches last season, both sides also won one each.

In terms of injuries, the Pelicans' Zion, Alvarado, Hawkins, Ingram, Matkovic and Robinson Earl are out and Javonte Green is doubtful. The Pacers' Isaiah Jackson, Wiseman, Ben Shepard, Nesmith are out. ESPN predicts a win percentage: 28.7% for the Pelicans, 71.3% for the Pacers.

7:00: Celtics vs. Wizards

The Celtics are 20-5 and 2nd in the East; The Wizards are 3-20 and 15th in the East.

The Celtics beat the Pistons 123-99 in their last game, with White scoring 23 points, 7 three-pointers and 4 assists, Pritchard 27 points, 10 assists and 7 three-pointers, and Porzingis 19 points and 8 rebounds. The Wizards lost to the Cavaliers 105-115 in their last game, with Koulibaly having 27 points, 6 rebounds and 5 assists, Poole 17 points, 5 rebounds and 6 assists, and Champagne 16 points and 8 rebounds.

This will be the third meeting between the two sides this season, with the first two meetings going to Celtic to win. Last season's four battles, all of them were won by the Green Army.

In terms of injuries, Horford of the Celtics is sidelined, while the Wizards' Kuzma, Saddiq Bey, Brogdon, Kaishawn George and Kispert are absent. ESPN predicts a win percentage of this game: Celtics 89.0%, Wizards 11.0%.

7:00: Knicks vs Magic

The Knicks are 15-10 and ranked fourth in the East; The Magic are 17-10 and third in the East.

The Knicks lost to the Hawks 100-108 in their last game, Hart had 21 points, 8 rebounds and 6 assists, Towns had 19 points, 19 rebounds, 3 steals and 3 blocks, and Bridges had 19 points. The Magic lost to the Bucks 109-114 in the last game, Suggs had 32 points, 9 rebounds and 4 steals, Blake had 17 points, 6 rebounds and 3 steals, and Bitadze had 12 points and 14 rebounds.

This will be the second meeting between the two sides this season, with the Knicks beating the Magic 121-106 in the last meeting. In the four matches last season, the Magic won 3-1.

In terms of injuries, the Knicks' Mitchell Robinson is sidelined, and Hook Porti is likely not to play. The Magic's Banchero and Wagner Jr. are out, Gary Harris is doubtful, and Isaac is likely to play. ESPN predicts a win percentage of this game: 51.4% for the Knicks, 48.6% for the Magic.

8:00: Timberwolves vs. Spurs

The Timberwolves are 13-11 and ranked 7th in the West; The Spurs are 13-12 and 11th in the West.

The Timberwolves won 97-87 over the Lakers in their last game, with Edwards having 23 points and 6 rebounds, Randle 21 points and 5 rebounds, and McDaniels 18 points, 9 rebounds, 5 steals and 2 blocks. The Spurs narrowly beat the Trail Blazers 118-116 in their last game, Wembanyama had 28 points, 7 rebounds and 7 assists, Vassell had 23 points, 6 rebounds and 5 assists, and Champagnie had 19 points and 5 rebounds.

This will be the second meeting between the two sides this season, with the Spurs beating the Timberwolves 113-103 in the last meeting. In the four matches last season, the Timberwolves won 3-1.

In terms of injuries, the Timberwolves' Ingles is out, the Spurs' Keldon Johnson is out, Zach Collins is likely not to play, and Castle and Tre Jones are doubtful. ESPN predicts a win percentage: 53.3% for the Timberwolves and 46.7% for the Spurs.

9:00: Trail Blazers vs. Suns

The Trail Blazers are 8-17 and on a five-game losing streak and are in 13th place in the West; The Suns are 13-11 and in 8th place in the West.

The Trail Blazers lost to the Spurs 116-118 in their last game, with Grant scoring 32 points and 8 three-pointers, Anfernee Simmons having 30 points and 7 assists, and Affedia having 19 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists. The Suns beat the Jazz 134-126 in their last game, Booker had 34 points, 8 assists and 6 three-pointers, Durant had 30 points and 8 assists, and Jones had 19 points and 11 assists.

This will be the second meeting between the two sides this season, with the Suns beating the Trail Blazers 103-97 in the last meeting. In the four matches last season, the Suns won 3-1.

In terms of injuries, the Trail Blazers' Ayton and Thybulle are out, and Lowe's participation is doubtful. The Suns' Gillespie is out and Beal is doubtful. ESPN predicts a win rate of 22.1% for the Trail Blazers and 77.9% for the Suns.

9:30 a.m.: Mavericks vs. Warriors

The Mavericks are 16-9 and ranked 4th in the West; The Warriors are 14-10 and ranked fifth in the West.

The Mavericks lost to the Thunder 104-118 in their last game, Thompson had 19 points, 4 rebounds and 5 three-pointers, Irving had 17 points and 5 assists, and Doncic had 16 points, 11 rebounds, 5 assists and 4 steals. The Warriors lost to the Rockets 90-91 in the last game, Kuminga had 20 points and 7 rebounds, Curry had 19 points and 5 assists, and Hield had 15 points, 4 rebounds and 3 blocks.

This will be the second meeting between the two sides this season, with the Warriors beating the Mavericks 120-117 in the last meeting. In last season's four battles, the Mavericks won 3-1. Clay will return to the Bay Area to play against his old master, and in the last meeting, Klay contributed 22 points and 6 three-pointers.

In terms of injuries, the Mavericks' Exum, Hardy, Kleber, Marshall, and Brandon Williams are out. The Warriors' Melton and Moody are absent, and Curry and Wiggins are doubtful. ESPN predicts a win percentage: 56.4% for the Mavericks, 43.6% for the Warriors.

10:30: Grizzlies vs. Lakers

The Grizzlies are 18-8 and on a four-game winning streak and are in second place in the West; The Lakers are 13-12 and 10th in the West.

The Grizzlies beat the Nets 135-119 in their last game, Morant had 28 points, 7 rebounds and 10 assists, Bane had 21 points and 8 assists, Jaren Jackson Jr. had 20 points, 7 rebounds and 5 blocks, and Aldama had 20 points, 6 rebounds and 5 three-pointers.

This will be the third meeting between the two sides this season, with the first two meetings with one win each. In the four matches last season, the Lakers won 3-1.

In terms of injuries, the Grizzlies' GG Jackson and Vince Williams Jr. are sidelined, and Zach Eady, Huff and Smart are doubtful. The Lakers' Hayes, Hood Schifino, Wood, and Vanderbilt are absent, James is doubtful, and thick eyebrows are likely to play. ESPN predicts a win percentage: Grizzlies 73.0%, Lakers 27.0%.