On January 7, Beijing time, the NBA regular season will continue, and the league has scheduled nine games. The Suns plan to reduce Beal and Nurkic to the bench against the 76ers on the road, will they still be on a five-game losing streak? With the Mavericks playing the Grizzlies on the road, and both Doncic and Irving both sidelined through injury, can Klay help the team end a four-game losing streak? The Clippers played away against the Timberwolves, and Harden Jr. played together again, will it give Edwards a 4-game losing streak?

8:00: Suns vs. 76ers

The Suns are 15-18 and on a four-game losing streak and are in 12th place in the West; The 76ers are 14-19 and 11th in the East.

The Suns lost to the Pacers 108-126 in their last game, Durant had 25 points, 7 rebounds and 7 assists, Booker had 20 points, 8 rebounds and 9 assists, and Allen had 13 points, 4 rebounds and 6 assists. The 76ers beat the Nets 123-94 in the last game, Embiid had 28 points, 12 rebounds and 6 assists, Maxey had 18 points and 7 assists, and George had 17 points, 4 rebounds and 6 assists.

This will be the second meeting between the two sides this season, with the Suns narrowly beating the 76ers 118-116 in the last meeting. According to Haynes, there is tension in the Suns' locker room at the moment, with some players unsure of their roles and frustrated with the way they are being used. The Suns will make changes to their starting lineup starting this game, with Dunn and Plumlee coming in for Beal and Nurkic.

In terms of injuries, the Suns' Royce O'Neale is out, the 76ers' McCain and KJ Martin are out, and Embiid, Lowry, and Oubre are doubtful. ESPN predicts a win rate of 47.4% for the Suns and 52.6% for the 76ers.

8:00: Trail Blazers vs. Pistons

The Trail Blazers are 12-22 and 13th in the West; The Pistons are 17-18 and on a three-game winning streak and are in ninth place in the East.

The Trail Blazers narrowly beat the Bucks 105-102 in their last game, with Anfernee Simmons scoring 28 points and 8 assists, Avdija 19 points, 14 rebounds and 4 assists, and Ayton 10 points and 13 rebounds. The Pistons beat the Timberwolves 119-105 in their last game, Cunningham had 40 points, 6 rebounds and 9 assists, Beasley had 23 points and 6 three-pointers, Harris had 16 points and 11 rebounds, and Osar Thompson had 10 points, 10 rebounds and 6 steals.

This will be the first meeting between the two sides this season, with both teams winning one each of the two meetings last season.

In terms of injuries, the Trail Blazers' Grant and Thybulle are out, and Ayton is likely to play. The Pistons' Ivey is out. ESPN predicts a win percentage: 36.9% for the Trail Blazers and 63.1% for the Pistons.

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

The Pacers are 18-18 and 8th in the East; The Nets are 13-22 and 12th in the East.

The Pacers beat the Suns 126-108 in their last game, Haliburton had 27 points, 5 rebounds and 8 assists, Turner had 20 points, 6 rebounds and 3 blocks, and Siakam had 15 points, 9 rebounds and 4 assists. The Nets lost to the 76ers 94-123 in the game, Zaire Williams had 19 points, 3 rebounds and 4 three-pointers, Keane Johnson had 15 points, 8 rebounds and 8 assists, and Tyres Martin had 16 points and 5 rebounds.

This will be the second meeting between the two sides this season, with the Nets beating the Pacers 99-90 in the last meeting.

In terms of injuries, the Pacers' Wiseman, Isaiah Jackson and Nesmith are sidelined. The Nets' Bojan, Cameron Johnson, Lewis, Melton, Thomas, Watford are absent, and Simmons and Russell are doubtful. ESPN predicts a win percentage of this game: 73.3% for the Pacers and 26.7% for the Nets.

8:30 a.m.: Magic vs. Knicks

The Magic are 21-16 and ranked fourth in the East; The Knicks are 24-12 and third in the East.

The Magic lost to the Jazz 92-105 in their last game, Jett Howard had 21 points and four assists, Anthony had 12 points and four rebounds, and Wendell Carter had 15 points and six rebounds. The Knicks lost to the Bulls 126-139 in their last game, with Towns having 44 points, 16 rebounds and 5 assists, Brunson having 33 points and 8 assists, and Hart having 2 points, 16 rebounds and 10 assists.

This will be the fourth meeting between the two sides this season, with the first three meetings being won by the Knicks.

In terms of injuries, the Magic's big Wagner, Wagner Jr., and Gary Harris are absent, and Suggs and Banchero are likely not to play. The Knicks' Mitchell Robinson is out, Towns and McBride are doubtful, and Brunson is likely to play. ESPN prediction rate for this game: Magic 29.4%, Knicks 70.6%.

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

The Bucks are 17-16 and 5th in the East; The Raptors are 8-27 and 13th in the East.

The Bucks lost to the Trail Blazers 102-105 in their last game, with 31 points and 11 rebounds, Lillard 16 points, 6 assists and 4 steals, and AJ Green 21 points and 7 three-pointers. The Raptors lost to the Magic 97-106 in their last game, Poeltl had 25 points and 6 rebounds, Barnes had 20 points and 9 rebounds, and Quickley had 11 points, 4 rebounds and 11 assists.

This will be the second meeting between the two sides this season, with the Bucks beating the Raptors 99-85 in the last meeting.

In terms of injuries, the Bucks' brother Alphabet and Middleton are likely to play, and Jackson is doubtful. The Raptors' Barrett is doubtful. ESPN predicts a win percentage: Bucks 51.7%, Raptors 48.3%.

9:00: Spurs vs. Bulls

The Spurs are 18-17 and 8th in the West; The Bulls are 16-19 and 10th in the East.

The Spurs lost to the Nuggets 111-122 in their last game, Wembanyama had 20 points, 23 rebounds and 4 blocks, Barnes had 22 points, and Vassell had 19 points and 8 rebounds. The Bulls beat the Knicks 139-126 in their last game, LaVine had 33 points and seven assists, White had 33 points and nine three-pointers, Vucevic had 22 points and 12 rebounds, and Giddey had 15 points, 10 rebounds and eight assists.

This will be the second meeting between the two sides this season, with the Bulls beating the Spurs 139-124 in the last meeting.

In terms of injuries, the Spurs are fully healthy, and the Bulls' Dosunm and Craig are out. ESPN predicts a win percentage: 46.4% for Spurs and 53.6% for Bulls.

9:00: Mavericks vs. Grizzlies

The Mavericks are 20-15 and on a four-game losing streak, ranking 6th in the West; The Grizzlies are 23-13 and in third place in the West.

The Mavericks lost to the Cavaliers 122-134 in their last game, with Grimes scoring 26 points and 6 assists, Hardy scoring 17 points and Klay scoring 16 points and 4 three-pointers. The Grizzlies lost to the Warriors 113-121 in their last game, and Jackson had 23 points and nine rebounds. Bane had 22 points, 4 rebounds and 10 assists, and LaRavia had 17 points, 4 rebounds and 10 assists.

This will be the second meeting between the two sides this season, with the Mavericks beating the Grizzlies 121-116 in the last meeting.

In terms of injuries, the Mavericks' Doncic, Irving, and Exum are absent, and the Grizzlies' Morant, Aldama, Smart, GG Jackson, Vince Williams Jr., and Kennard are absent, Bane is likely not to play, and Yuki Kawamura is likely to play. ESPN predicts a win rate of 44.5% for the Mavericks and 55.5% for the Grizzlies.

9:00: Clippers vs. Timberwolves

The Clippers are 20-15 and ranked 7th in the West; The Timberwolves are 17-17 and on a three-game losing streak and are in 10th place in the West.

The Clippers beat the Hawks 131-105 in a game, Powell scored 20 points, Zubac had 18 points and 18 rebounds, Harden had 10 points and 15 assists, and the small card had 12 points and 3 rebounds. The Timberwolves lost to the Pistons 105-119 in their last game, with Edwards scoring 53 points, 6 rebounds and 10 three-pointers, and Randle having 17 points, 7 rebounds and 6 assists.

This will be the third meeting between the two sides this season, with the first two meetings going to be won by the Timberwolves.

In terms of injuries, the Clippers' Tucker is out, the Timberwolves' Dilingham is out, and Minot and Garza are doubtful. ESPN predicts a win percentage: 56.3% for the Clippers and 43.7% for the Timberwolves.

11:00: Heat vs. Kings

The Heat are 17-16 and ranked 6th in the East; The Kings are 17-19 and on a four-game winning streak and are in 11th place in the West.

The Heat lost 100-136 to the Jazz in the last game, Jovic had 17 points and 3 assists, Herro had 15 points, 4 rebounds and 6 assists, and Adebayo scored only 4 points on 0-of-6 shooting. The Kings beat the Warriors 129-99 in their last game, with Monk scoring 26 points, 12 assists and 4 steals, Sabonis scoring 22 points, 13 rebounds and 7 assists, and Huerter scoring 16 points.

This will be the second meeting between the two sides this season, with the Kings narrowly beating the Heat 111-110 in the last meeting.

In terms of injuries, the Heat's Butler is suspended, Drew Smith is absent, Richardson is likely not to play, and Highsmith is doubtful. The Kings' Fox is doubtful. ESPN predicts a win percentage: 45.5% for the Heat, 54.5% for the Kings.