On March 5, Beijing time, the NBA regular season will continue, and the league has scheduled nine games. The Rockets played the Pacers away from home, striving to double the opponent and avoid a three-game losing streak. The Warriors challenged the Knicks away, Curry PK Brunson, can end the opponent's 3-game winning streak? The Cavaliers, who are the No. 1 team in the league, are on an 11-game winning streak against the Bulls.
The Suns host the Clippers, Durant fights Harden again, can they complete the sweep? The Lakers host the Pelicans and strive to achieve a 7-game winning streak, and James PK Zion is expected to unlock two milestones: the total career points of the regular season + playoffs will reach 50,000 points, and the number of regular season wins will tie Duncan (1,001 wins).
8:00: Rockets vs. Pacers
The Rockets are 37-24 and on a two-game losing streak, ranking 5th in the West; The Pacers are 34-25 and in fifth place in the East.
The Rockets lost to the Thunder 128-137 in their last game, Shepard had 25 points and five assists, Whitmore had 27 points and 11 rebounds, and Jalen Green had 18 points, six rebounds and four assists. The Pacers beat the Bulls 127-112 in their last game, with Nesmith having 27 points, 5 rebounds and 6 three-pointers, Siakam having 20 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists, and Haliburton having 17 points, 5 rebounds and 12 assists.
This will be the second meeting between the two sides this season, with the Rockets beating the Pacers 130-113 in the last meeting.
In terms of injuries, the Rockets' VanVleet and Jalen Green are doubtful, and Amen Thompson, Shin Jing and Dillon are likely to play. The Pacers' Isaiah Jackson is out, and Mathurin is likely not to play either. ESPN predicts a win rate of 24.0% for the Rockets and 76.0% for the Pacers.
8:00: Raptors vs Magic
The Raptors are 19-42 and 13th in the East; The Magic are 29-33 and on a three-game losing streak and are in 8th place in the East.
This will be the fourth meeting between the two sides this season, with the Raptors going 2-1 in the first three meetings. This is also the second meeting between the two teams in the past three days, and in the meeting on March 3, the Raptors narrowly defeated the Magic 104-102. The Raptors' Quickley had 24 points and four assists, Barrett had 22 points, five rebounds and five assists, and Poeltl had 16 points and 11 rebounds. Magic Jr. Wagner had 25 points and 4 rebounds, and Banchero had 23 points, 4 rebounds and 5 assists.
In terms of injuries, the Raptors' Ingram, Dick, Temple, Chomche, Battle, and Abaji are absent. Magic's Suggs and Big Wagner are out. ESPN predicts a win rate of 34.3% for the Raptors and 65.7% for the Magic.
8:30: Bucks vs. Hawks
The Bucks are 34-25 and on a two-game winning streak and are in fourth place in the East; The Hawks are 28-33 and in ninth place in the East.
The Bucks beat the Mavericks 132-117 in their last game, with 29 points, 9 rebounds and 9 assists, Lillard 28 points, 6 rebounds and 6 assists, and Trent Jr. 20 points and 5 rebounds. The Hawks beat the Grizzlies 132-130 in their last game, with Reisache scoring 27 points, 5 three-pointers and 4 steals, LeVert 25 points, 5 assists and 3 steals, and Okongu 16 points and 12 rebounds.
This will be the fourth meeting between the two sides this season, with the Eagles going 2-1 in the first three meetings.
In terms of injuries, the Bucks' Portis is suspended, Connaughton and Pete Nance are out, and Kuzma is likely not to play. The Hawks' Jalen Johnson, Barfkin, Krejic and Nance Jr. are out and Niang is doubtful. ESPN predicts a win percentage: 49.8% for the Bucks and 50.2% for the Hawks.
8:30 a.m.: Warriors vs. Knicks
The Warriors are 33-28 and 6th in the West; The Knicks are 40-20 and on a three-game winning streak and are in third place in the East.
The Warriors won 119-101 over the Hornets in their last game, Curry had 21 points, 3 rebounds and 10 assists, Podzemski had 19 points and 11 rebounds, and Hield had 22 points, 5 rebounds and 5 three-pointers. The Knicks beat the Heat 116-112 in their last game, with Brunson having 31 points, 5 rebounds and 6 assists, Anunoby having 23 points, 9 rebounds and 5 assists, and Towns having 19 points and 16 rebounds.
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 Warriors' Kuminga is likely to be sidelined, and Curry is doubtful to play. The Knicks' Hook Porty is out and Towns is doubtful. ESPN predicts a win percentage: 42.3% for the Warriors and 57.7% for the Knicks.
9:00: Cavaliers vs. Bulls
The Cavaliers are 50-10 and on a 10-game winning streak and are in first place in the East; The Bulls are 24-37 and 10th in the East.
The Cavaliers beat the Trail Blazers 133-129 in overtime in their last game, with Hunter scoring 32 points and 7 rebounds, Jerome 25 points, 5 rebounds and 6 assists, and Mobley 20 points and 8 rebounds. The Bulls lost to the Pacers 112-127 in their last game, White had 26 points and 7 rebounds, Giddey had 18 points, 9 rebounds and 7 assists, and Bouzelis had 18 points and 6 rebounds.
This will be the fourth meeting between the two sides this season, with the first three meetings won by the Pacers.
In terms of injuries, the Cavaliers' Mobley is absent, the Bulls' Dosunm, Vucevic and Pawe are absent, Huerter, Giddey and Ball are doubtful, and White is likely to play. ESPN predicts a win rate of 90.1% for the Cavaliers and 9.9% for the Bulls.
9:00: 76ers vs. Timberwolves
The 76ers are 21-39 and 12th in the East; The Timberwolves are 33-29 and in ninth place in the West.
The 76ers lost to the Trail Blazers 102-119 in their last game, Drummond had 25 points and 18 rebounds, Justin Edwards had 16 points and six rebounds, and Grimes had 14 points, six rebounds and nine assists. The Timberwolves beat the Suns 116-98 in their last game, with Edwards having 44 points, 5 rebounds and 7 assists, Randle 20 points and 6 rebounds, and DiVincenzo 24 points, 8 three-pointers and 5 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 76ers' Embiid, McCain, Gordon, and Lowry are absent, Maxey and Justin Edwards are likely not to play, and George and Oubre are doubtful. The Timberwolves' Gobert is out and Randle is doubtful. ESPN predicted win percentage: 12.8% for 76ers and 87.2% for Timberwolves.
9:30 a.m.: Nets vs. Spurs
The Nets are 21-39 and on a four-game losing streak and are in 11th place in the East; The Spurs are 25-34 and 13th in the West.
The Nets lost 94-115 to the Pistons, with Tyrese Martin scoring 23 points, Wilson 14 and Cameron Johnson 13 points and four rebounds. The Spurs lost to the Thunder 132-146 in their last game, Castle had 32 points and eight rebounds, Fox had 20 points, four rebounds and four assists, and Sochan had 17 points, four rebounds and four assists.
This will be the second meeting between the two sides this season, with the Spurs beating the Nets 96-87 in the last meeting.
In terms of injuries, the Nets' Clowey and Melton are absent. Spurs' Wembanyama and Bassey are out and Castle is doubtful. ESPN predicts a win percentage: Nets 49.9%, Spurs 50.1%.
11:00: Clippers vs. Suns
The Clippers are 32-28 and have suffered two straight losses and are ranked 7th in the West; The Suns are 28-33 and 11th in the West.
The Clippers lost to the Lakers 102-108 in the game, Leonard had 33 points and 10 rebounds, Dunn had 15 points and four assists, and Harden had 13 points and eight assists. The Suns lost to the Timberwolves 98-116 in the last game, Durant had 26 points, 10 rebounds and 4 assists, Beal had 18 points and 4 rebounds, and Booker had 17 points, 4 rebounds and 5 assists.
This will be the fourth meeting between the two sides this season, with the Suns winning the first three meetings.
In terms of injuries, the Clippers' Powell, Jones Jr., and Ben Simmons are absent, and the Suns' Cody Martin and Beal are doubtful. ESPN predicts a win rate of 51.2% for the Clippers and 48.8% for the Suns.
11:30 a.m.: Pelicans vs. Lakers
The Pelicans are 17-44 and 14th in the West; The Lakers are 38-21 and on a six-game winning streak and are in second place in the West.
The Pelicans beat the Jazz 128-121 in their last game, Olynyk had 26 points, 9 rebounds and 4 assists, McCollum had 25 points and 8 assists, Zion had 24 points and 6 rebounds, and Murphy III had 20 points, 6 rebounds and 6 assists. The Lakers beat the Clippers 108-102 in their last game, Doncic had 29 points, 6 rebounds and 9 assists, James 17 points, 5 rebounds and 9 assists, and Knecht 19 points, 4 rebounds and 5 three-pointers.
This will be the second meeting between the two sides this season, with the Lakers beating the Pelicans 104-99 in the last meeting.
In terms of injuries, the Pelicans' Jones and Murray are out, and Brandon Boston is doubtful. The Lakers' Hachimura, Goodwin, and Kleber are absent, Doncic and Reaves are doubtful, and James is likely to play.ESPN predicts a win percentage of 36.7% for the Pelicans and 63.3% for the Lakers.
In terms of milestones, James' regular season + playoff total points have reached 49,999 points, and scoring one more point will unlock the 50,000-point milestone, becoming the first player in NBA history to do so. In addition, if the Lakers can beat the Pelicans at home, James' regular season career win tally will reach 1,001, tying Spurs legend Duncan.