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17th NBA Preview: Harden helps Clippers end 3-game losing streak? Butler led the Heat to a five-game winning streak

On December 17, Beijing time, the NBA regular season will continue, and the league has scheduled six games. The Heat played away against the Pistons, and Butler led the team to a five-game winning streak. The Cavaliers, the league's No. 1 team, are expected to double the Nets. The Kings host the Nuggets, Sabonis PK Jokic. The Clippers play Jazz at home, can Harden lead the team to end a three-game losing streak?

8:00: Heat vs. Pistons

The Heat are 13-10, with four straight wins and 5th place in the East; The Pistons are 10-16 and 11th in the East.

The Heat beat the Raptors 114-104 in their last game, Herro had 23 points, 4 rebounds and 4 assists, Bam Adebayo had 21 points, 16 rebounds and 5 assists, and Butler had 11 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists. The Pistons lost to the Celtics 99-123 in their last game, with Cunningham 18 points, eight rebounds and eight assists and Holland II 26 points.

This will be the third meeting between the two sides this season, with the first two meetings with one win each. Last season's four battles, the Heat were all winners.

In terms of injuries, the Heat's Jovic, Richardson, and Lasson are absent. The Pistons' Tobias Harris is out. ESPN predicts a win rate of 60.3% for the Heat and 39.7% for the Pistons.

8:00: 76ers vs. Hornets

The 76ers are 7-16 and 12th in the East; The Hornets are 7-18 and 13th in the East.

The 76ers lost to the Pacers 107-121 in the last game, Embiid had 12 points, 4 rebounds and 5 assists, and only played 17 minutes and retired with an injury, Maxey scored 22 points, George had 15 points, 5 rebounds, 2 steals and 2 blocks, and Oubre had 12 points and 13 rebounds. The Hornets lost to the Bulls 95-109 in their last game, Miller had 21 points and six rebounds, Mark Williams had 15 points and nine rebounds, and Bridges had 14 points, nine rebounds and four assists.

This will be the third meeting between the two sides this season, with the first two meetings coming out against the 76ers. Last season's four battles, all of which were won by the 76ers.

In terms of injuries, the 76ers are absent from Embiid, McCain, Boehner, and Caleb Martin. The Hornets' Trae Mann and Grant Williams are out and LaMelo Ball is doubtful. ESPN predicted win percentage: 40.7% for 76ers and 59.3% for Hornets.

8:30 a.m.: Bulls vs. Raptors

The Bulls are 11-15 and in ninth place in the East; The Raptors are 7-19 and on a four-game losing streak and are in 14th place in the East.

The Bulls beat the Hornets 109-95 in their last game, with Dosunmu 19 points and 5 assists, White 18 points, and Giddey 17 points, 9 rebounds and 7 assists. The Raptors lost 104-114 to the Heat in their last game, with Dick scoring 22 points, Barrett 13 points, 11 rebounds and 10 assists, and Poeltl 16 points.

This will be the first meeting between the two sides this season, with two wins each of the four meetings last season.

In terms of injuries, the Bulls' Liddell is absent, Vucevic and Ball are likely to play, and LaVine and Terry are doubtful. The Raptors' Barnes, Quickley, Bruce Brown and Jamison Battle are out. ESPN predicts a win percentage: 49.3% for the Bulls and 50.7% for the Raptors.

8:30 a.m.: Cavaliers vs. Nets

The Cavaliers are 22-4 and ranked No. 1 in the East; The Nets are 10-15 and 10th in the East.

The Cavaliers beat the Wizards 115-105 in their last game, Garland had 24 points, 5 rebounds and 8 assists, Allen had 21 points and 11 rebounds, and Mitchell had 20 points, 6 rebounds and 6 assists. The Nets lost 119-135 to the Grizzlies, Finney-Smith had 19 points, 5 rebounds and 5 three-pointers, Schroder had 15 points and 8 assists, and Johnson had 12 points and 7 rebounds.

This will be the second meeting between the two sides this season, with the Cavaliers beating the Nets 105-100 in the last meeting. In the four matches last season, the Cavaliers won 3-1.

In terms of injuries, the Cavaliers' Strus and Tyson are absent, Mobley is likely to play, and Craig Porter is doubtful. The Nets' Bojan, Thomas, Melton, and Bickman are out. ESPN predicts a win percentage: 64.4% for the Cavaliers, 35.6% for the Nets.

11:00: Nuggets vs. Kings

The Nuggets are 13-10 and ranked 5th in the West; The Kings are 13-13 and on a three-game winning streak and are in 12th place in the West.

The Nuggets beat the Clippers 120-98 in their last game, with Murray having 20 points, 5 rebounds and 4 steals, Porter 17 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists, and Jokic 16 points and 7 rebounds. The Kings narrowly beat the Pelicans 111-109 in their last game, Sabonis had 32 points and 20 rebounds, DeRozan had 29 points, 4 rebounds and 4 steals, and Fox had 18 points, 7 rebounds and 8 assists.

This will be the first meeting between the two sides this season, with the Kings winning 3-1 in four meetings last season.

In terms of injuries, the Nuggets' Kankar, Holmes, and Saric are absent, Murray is likely to play, and Braun is doubtful. The Kings' Devin Carter and Lyles are out, and Huerter is likely not to play. ESPN predicts a win percentage: 43.8% for Nuggets, 56.2% for Kings.

11:30 a.m.: Jazz vs. Clippers

The Jazz are 5-19 and 14th in the West; The Clippers are 14-12 and on a three-game losing streak and are in ninth place in the West.

The Jazz lost to the Suns 126-134 in their last game, with Clarkson having 23 points and four assists, Collins having 22 points, six rebounds and six assists, Markkanen having 19 points and six rebounds, and Kiyont George having 18 points, six rebounds and nine assists. The Clippers lost to the Nuggets 98-120, Powell had 16 points, 3 rebounds and 4 assists, Harden had 15 points, 5 rebounds, 6 assists and 9 turnovers, and Zubac had 13 points and 13 rebounds.

This will be the second meeting between the two sides this season, with the Clippers beating the Jazz 116-105 in the last meeting. In last season's four matches, both teams won two games each.

In terms of injuries, Jazz's Mykhailiuk and Hendricks are absent, and Clarkson is doubtful. The Clippers' Kawhi Leonard, Jones, Kobe Brown, Tucker and Mann are out. ESPN predicts a win percentage: Jazz 29.3%, Clippers 70.7%.

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