On March 20, Beijing time, the NBA regular season will continue, and the league has scheduled 11 games. The Rockets played away against the Magic, and Shin Kyung-Green led the team to an eight-game winning streak. The Heat hosted the Pistons and couldn't escape a 9-game losing streak?
The Lakers hosted the Nuggets, James continued to be absent, Doncic PK Jokic, and the Lakers won 3 in a row. The Suns play the Bulls at home, can Durant double the opponent?
7:00: Rockets vs Magic
The Rockets are 44-25 and on a seven-game winning streak and are in second place in the West. The Magic are 32-37 and in eighth place in the East.
The Rockets beat the 76ers 144-137 in overtime in the last game, Jalen Green had 30 points, 7 rebounds and 13 assists, Jabari Smith Jr. had 30 points and 8 rebounds, Dillon had 25 points, 6 rebounds and 5 assists, and Eason had 21 points and 8 rebounds. The Magic won 108-103 over the Cavaliers in their last game, Banchero had 24 points, 11 rebounds and 7 assists, Wagner Jr. had 22 points and 8 rebounds, and Wendell Carter had 16 points and 14 rebounds.
This will be the second meeting between the two sides this season, with the Rockets beating the Magic 97-84 in the last meeting.
In terms of injuries, the Rockets' Shepard and Amen Thompson are absent. The Magic's Suggs and Big Wagner are out, and Cole Anthony is doubtful. ESPN predicts a win rate of 55.6% for the Rockets and 44.4% for the Magic.
7:00: Mavericks vs. Pacers
The Mavericks are 33-36 and on a three-game losing streak and are 10th in the West; The Pacers are 38-29 and in fourth place in the East.
The Mavericks lost 125-130 to the 76ers in their last game, Washington had 29 points and 12 rebounds, Marshall had 21 points, eight rebounds and six assists, and Klay had 21 points. The Pacers narrowly beat the Timberwolves 132-130 in overtime in their last game, with Toppin scoring 34 points and 10 rebounds and Mathurin having 22 points and three rebounds.
This will be the second meeting between the two sides this season, with the Pacers beating the Mavericks 134-127 in the last meeting.
In terms of injuries, the Mavericks' thick eyebrows, Irving, Exum, Gafford and Lively, Caleb Martin, and Prosper are absent, and Hardy, Kay Jones, and Brandon Williams are doubtful. The Pacers' Isaiah Jackson is sidelined, while Siakam, Haliburton, Walker and Fophy are doubtful. ESPN predicts a win percentage: 24.6% for the Mavericks and 75.4% for the Pacers.
7:30: Pistons vs. Heat
The Pistons are 38-31 and 6th in the East; The Heat are 29-39 and on an eight-game losing streak and are in 10th place in the East.
The Pistons beat the Pelicans 127-81 in their last game, with Cunningham having 24 points, 4 rebounds and 8 assists, and Fontecchio having 23 points and 7 rebounds. The Heat lost to the Knicks 95-116 in the last game, Dunroe had 22 points and 5 three-pointers, and Herro had 20 points and 3 rebounds.
This will be the fourth meeting between the two sides this season, with the Pistons going 2-1 in the first three meetings.
In terms of injuries, the Pistons' Ivey is out, the Heat's Jovic and Drew Smith are out, and Wiggins and Burks are doubtful. ESPN predicts a win rate of 65.0% for the Pistons and 35.0% for the Heat.
8:00: Pelicans vs. Timberwolves
The Pelicans are 18-51, suffering three straight losses and ranking 14th in the West; The Timberwolves are 40-30 and ranked 7th in the West.
The Pelicans lost to the Pistons 81-127 in their last game, Zion had 30 points and 6 rebounds, and Missey had 12 points and 10 rebounds. The Timberwolves lost to the Pacers 130-132 in overtime in their last game, with Edwards scoring 38 points and 5 assists, Reed 21 points and 4 rebounds, and Randle 17 points and 6 rebounds.
This will be the second meeting between the two sides this season, with the Timberwolves beating the Pelicans 104-97 in the last meeting.
In terms of injuries, the Pelicans' Murray, Murphy III, Jones, and Brandon Boston are sidelined. The Timberwolves are fully healthy. ESPN predicts a win percentage: 18.0% for the Pelicans, 82.0% for the Timberwolves.
8:00: 76ers vs. Thunder
The 76ers are 23-45 and 12th in the East; The Thunder are 56-12 and on a three-game winning streak and are in first place in the West.
The 76ers lost to the Rockets 137-144 in overtime in the last game, with Grimes scoring 46 points, 13 rebounds and 8 three-pointers, and Jared Butler having 21 points and 5 assists. The Thunder won 121-105 over the Bucks in their last game, with Alexander scoring 31 points and eight assists, and Hartenstein having 24 points and 12 rebounds.
This will be the second meeting between the two sides this season, with the Thunder beating the 76ers 118-102 in the last meeting.
In terms of injuries, the 76ers' Embiid, Maxey, George, Gordon, Lowry, Drummond, Boehn, McCain, and Lonnie Walker are absent, Oubre is likely not to play, and Yabsele is doubtful. The Thunder's Alexander, Dort, Jalen Williams, Dieng, Ajay Mitchell and Topic are sidelined, while Hartenstein and Carson Wallace are doubtful. ESPN predicts a win rate of 4.4% for the 76ers and 95.6% for the Thunder.
8:00: Knicks vs. Spurs
The Knicks are 43-24 and third in the East; The Spurs are 28-39 and 13th in the West.
The Knicks beat the Heat 116-95 in their last game, Bridges had 28 points, 3 assists and 4 three-pointers, Towns had 23 points and 7 rebounds, and Hart had 12 points, 13 rebounds and 11 assists. The Spurs lost to the Lakers 109-125 in their last game, Castle had 23 points and eight rebounds, and Vassell had 17 points and eight rebounds.
This will be the second meeting between the two sides this season, with the Knicks beating the Spurs 117-114 in the last meeting.
In terms of injuries, the Knicks' Brunson and Hook Porti are sidelined, and Mitchell Robinson is doubtful. The Spurs' Wembanyama, Fox and Bassey are out, and McLaughlin is doubtful. ESPN predicts a win percentage: Knicks 75.6%, Spurs 24.4%.
9:00: Wizards vs. Jazz
The Wizards are 15-52 and 15th in the East; The Jazz are 15-54 and on a 10-game losing streak and are in 15th place in the West.
The Wizards lost to the Trail Blazers 97-112 in their last game, with Sarr having 20 points, 4 rebounds and 3 assists, and Vukcevic having 17 points and 8 rebounds. The Jazz lost to the Bulls 97-111 in their last game, Markkanen had 16 points and 2 rebounds, and Kiyant George had 16 points, 2 rebounds and 2 assists.
This will be the second meeting between the two sides this season, with the Wizards beating the Jazz 125-122 in the last meeting.
In terms of injuries, the Wizards' Brogdon, Saddiq Bey, Koulibaly, Kispert, Middleton, Smart are out, Poole is also likely not to play, and Kaisean George is doubtful. The Jazz's Hendricks, Collins, Kessler, KJ Martin, Mikhailiuk and Springer are absent. ESPN predicts a win percentage: 30.5% for the Wizards, 69.5% for the Jazz.
10:00: Nuggets vs. Lakers
The Nuggets are 44-25 and ranked third in the West; The Lakers are 42-25 and on a two-game winning streak and are in fourth place in the West.
The Nuggets beat the Warriors 114-105 in their last game, with Jokic and Murray out on the sideline, with Gordon having 38 points and 6 rebounds, Porter 21 points, 10 rebounds and 5 assists, and Westbrook 12 points, 12 rebounds and 16 assists. The Lakers beat the Spurs 125-109 in their last game, Reaves had 30 points, 7 rebounds and 6 assists, and Doncic had 21 points, 9 rebounds and 14 assists.
This will be the fourth meeting between the two sides this season, with the Nuggets going 2-1 in the first three meetings.
In terms of injuries, the Nuggets' Holmes and Strausser are absent, Jokic, Murray, and Braun are doubtful, and Gordon is likely to play. The Lakers' James, Hachimura, and Kleber are absent, Jamieson is doubtful, and Doncic is likely to play. ESPN predicts a win percentage: 47.9% for Nuggets, 52.1% for Lakers.
10:00: Bulls vs. Suns
The Bulls are 29-39 and in ninth place in the East; The Suns are 32-37 and 11th in the West.
The Bulls beat the Jazz 111-97 in their last game, White had 26 points, 3 rebounds and 4 assists, and Jones had 18 points, 4 rebounds and 12 assists. The Suns beat the Raptors 129-89 in their last game, Booker had 27 points, 4 rebounds and 6 assists, Dunn had 17 points and 6 rebounds, and Durant had 14 points, 3 rebounds and 3 assists.
This will be the second meeting between the two sides this season, with the Suns beating the Bulls 121-117 in the last meeting.
In terms of injuries, the Bulls' Ball and Dosunmu are absent, and Giddey is doubtful. The Suns' Beal, Grayson Allen, and Plumlee are out. ESPN predicts a win percentage: 34.6% for the Bulls and 65.4% for the Suns.
10:00: Grizzlies vs. Trail Blazers
The Grizzlies are 43-26 and ranked 5th in the West; The Trail Blazers are 30-39 and on a two-game winning streak and are in 12th place in the West.
The Grizzlies lost to the Kings 122-132 in their last game, Bane had 44 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists, and Clark had 15 points and 8 rebounds. The Trail Blazers beat the Wizards 112-97 in their last game, with Simmons scoring 30 points and five three-pointers, and Sharpe having 16 points and five rebounds.
This will be the third meeting between the two sides this season, with the Grizzlies winning the first two meetings.
In terms of injuries, the Grizzlies' Morant, Stevens, and Poolin are absent, and Pippen Jr. and Aldama are doubtful. The Trail Blazers' Ayton, Jabari Walker, and Lowe are out, Grant is likely not to play, and Kamara is doubtful. ESPN predicts a win percentage: 55.7% for the Grizzlies and 44.3% for the Trail Blazers.
10:00: Cavaliers vs. Kings
The Cavaliers are 56-12 and on a two-game losing streak and are in first place in the East; The Kings are 34-33 and in ninth place in the West.
The Cavaliers lost to the Clippers 119-132 in their last game, with Strus having 24 points, 4 rebounds and 5 three-pointers, and Mitchell having 18 points, 4 rebounds and 11 assists. The Kings beat the Grizzlies 132-122 in their last game, with Monk scoring 28 points and 7 assists, LaVine having 23 points and 6 assists, and DeRozan having 22 points, 6 rebounds and 8 assists.
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 Cavaliers are fully healthy, with the Kings' Sabonis sidelined. ESPN predicts a win rate of 74.5% for the Cavaliers and 25.5% for the Kings.