On October 19, Beijing time, the NBA will usher in the last day of preseason, and the league has arranged seven games. The Nets host the Raptors, and Choi Yong-hee, who failed to play in the last game, can he get a chance to play in this game? The Grizzlies play against the Heat, and Morant will usher in a comeback. The Lakers fight the Warriors again, James continues to rest in the rotation, who will usher in an explosion like Kneckt in the battle against the Suns?
7:00: 76ers vs. Magic
George suffered a bone contusion in his left knee and is yet to be confirmed to be eligible for the regular season opener. Embiid's knee is recovering well, but the 76ers didn't let him play in the preseason for insurance purposes. The 76ers have created a new Big Three, but if they want to wrestle with the Green Army, the premise is to keep the roster healthy. Maxey played in four preseason games, averaging 14.3 points and 4.3 assists per game while shooting 42.3% from three-point range.
The Magic have only scheduled three preseason games this year, losing the first two. As the team's number one core, Banchero did not play for long, averaging 19.6 minutes per game, contributing 10.5 points, 4.5 rebounds and 4.5 assists.
In terms of injuries, the 76ers' Embiid, George, and McCain are confirmed to be absent, and Lowry is doubtful. Magic's Wendell Carter is doubtful. So far in the preseason, the 76ers are 3-2 and the Magic are 0-2. In the regular season last season, the 76ers and the Magic faced each other three times, and the 76ers won all of them.
7:00: Knicks vs. Wizards
The Knicks are the only team in the East that is undefeated in the preseason. While the team has changed a lot, they are averaging just 11.8 turnovers per game in the preseason, the fewest in the league. New recruit Towns is still finding his groove, averaging 17 points and 10.7 rebounds per game, shooting 35% from the field and 22.2% from three-point range.
The Wizards' star Sarr played three preseason games and was in significantly better shape than in the summer league, averaging 11.3 points, 5.3 rebounds and 1.7 blocks per game while shooting 53.8% from three-point range. In contrast, Poole and Kuzma have been more strained, shooting both from three-point range to 18.2 percent.
In terms of injuries, the Knicks' Mitchell Robinson and McCuller are sidelined, while Towns, Brunson, Anunoby, Bridges, Hart, Shamet and Jacob Toppin are doubtful. The Wizards' Brogdon and Saddiq Bey are sidelined, while Sarr, Koulibaly and Valanciunas are doubtful. So far in the preseason, the Knicks are 4-0 and the Wizards are 1-3. In the regular season last season, the Knicks and the Wizards faced each other three times, and it was the Knicks who won.
7:30 a.m.: Raptors vs. Nets
Choi Young-hee failed to play in the last game, and the Nets coach let the main players play some more time and try the regular rotation. In the final game of the preseason, there may be a corresponding rotation arrangement, and Choi Yong-hee may be able to get some playing time. In the first two preseason games, Choi Yong-hee shot 2-of-7 and 1-of-3 from three-point range, scoring a total of 6 points and 3 rebounds. As the new season approaches, it is possible that he will be relegated to the G League to get more playing opportunities.
In addition to Barnes, the Raptors' more eye-catching players in the preseason are Dirk. The No. 13 pick from last season is expected to get more opportunities in the new season. So far in the preseason, Dick has averaged 15.8 points, 3.5 rebounds, 1.5 assists and 1.3 steals per game while shooting 45.6% from the field.
In terms of injuries, the Raptors' Barrett, Bruce Brown, Quickley and Walter are sidelined, and Olynyk and Temple are doubtful. The Nets' Sharpe, Bojan, and Watford are absent, and Simmons, Hayes, and Claxton are doubtful. So far in the preseason, the Raptors are 2-2 and the Nets are 1-2. In the regular season last season, the Raptors and Nets met 4 times, and the Nets won 3-1.
8:00: Cavaliers vs. Bulls
The core of the Cavaliers hasn't changed, and the backcourt combination of Mitchell and Garland still needs to prove themselves. The two played 2 preseason games each, averaging about 22 minutes per game, and their form can only be regarded as average. Mitchell averaged 12.5 points and 4 assists per game while shooting 42.9 percent from the field, and Garland averaged 11 points and 3.5 assists per game while shooting 38.1 percent from the field.
As the Bulls bid farewell to DeRozan, Kobe White became one of the main firepower points, averaging 22 points per game in the preseason while shooting 54.2% from the field and 57.1% from three-point range. LaVine is also in great form, averaging 18 points per game while shooting 54.8 percent from the field and 60 percent from three-point range. The good news is that Brother Qiu finally returned after 1,006 days of recuperation, and scored 10 points in the first game, and recovered well.
In terms of injuries, the Cavaliers' Bates is out, and Strus and Merrill are doubtful. The Bulls' Bouzelis, Dosunmu, Terry and Phillips are doubtful. So far in the preseason, the Cavaliers are 0-3 and the Bulls are 2-2. In the regular season last season, the Cavaliers and Bulls faced each other four times, with the Cavaliers winning 3-1.
8:00: Heat vs. Grizzlies
The Heat left the last preseason game to the fringe players, and the core rotation was largely suspended. Although Butler did not negotiate a contract extension with the Heat, he was not bad in the preseason, averaging 19.1 minutes per game, contributing 12.8 points, 3.3 rebounds, 2 assists and 1.8 steals, shooting 64% from the field.
The Grizzlies arranged for Morant and Smart to return to find their groove for the regular season. Morant had only played one preseason game before he was sidelined, and he had 13 points, four rebounds and three assists in that game. Smart played in two games, averaging 5 points, 2.5 rebounds and 1.5 steals per game, shooting just 20% from the field. With the two backguards back, Kawamura's playing time may be reduced, but the Grizzlies say he has a good chance of getting a two-way contract.
In terms of injuries, the Heat confirmed that seven players will be rested in the final game, Butler, Adebayo, Herro, Rozier, Love, Burks, Dunroe will not play, and Richardson will continue to be sidelined due to a shoulder injury. The Grizzlies' Morant and Smart are expected to return, Kennard is doubtful, and Jaren Jackson Jr., G.G. Jackson, Vince Williams Jr. and Spencer remain sidelined. So far in the preseason, the Heat and Grizzlies are both 3-1. In the regular season last season, the Heat and Grizzlies met twice, with each side winning one game each.
10:00: Jazz vs. Trail Blazers
The Jazz had a good preseason season, winning all four games Markkanen played. The core, who has just signed a contract extension, is also in good shape, averaging 19.3 points and 4.5 rebounds in 25.2 minutes per game, while shooting 44.4% from three-point range. Players such as Kiyant George, Sexton and Clarkson are also in good form.
The Trail Blazers' preseason win was Kamara, who played in three games and averaged 15.7 points, 6.7 rebounds and 1.3 steals per game. Tanhua Henderson is also more mature, averaging 17.7 points, 4.3 rebounds and 5.3 assists per game, and the turnovers have decreased significantly.
In terms of injuries, the Jazz's Collier is out due to injury, the Trail Blazers' Sharpe and Lowe are out, and Grant, Anfernee Simmons, Sablee, and Walker are doubtful. So far in the preseason, the Jazz are 4-1 and the Trail Blazers are 2-1. In the regular season last season, the Jazz and the Trail Blazers met 4 times, and the Jazz won 3-1.
10:30 a.m.: Lakers vs. Warriors
James missed back-to-back games against the Suns and Warriors to free up a week of rest to prepare for his 22nd season. Although he is almost 40 years old, Lao Zhan is still in excellent shape, playing 3 preseason games, averaging 18.5 minutes per game, contributing 12 points, 4.3 rebounds and 3.7 assists, and shooting 57.1% from three-point range. Thick eyebrows showed dominance in the preseason, averaging less than 26 minutes per game, contributing 21.8 points, 9.5 rebounds and 1.3 blocks. Kneckett became a big gain for the Lakers in the preseason, and against the Suns, he scored 35 points, 7 rebounds and 8 three-pointers, leading the team to an overtime victory.
The Warriors became the only team in the West to go undefeated in the preseason. Moody and Kuminga were the Warriors' top scorers in the preseason, with new signings Hield averaging three three-pointers per game for a 48.4 percent three-point shooting percentage. Kyle Lee and Melton have also played their respective roles, and the new season of the Warriors is still worth looking forward to.
In terms of injuries, the Lakers' James is rested, Wood, Vanderbilt, and Koloko continue to be absent, and Hachimura is doubtful. The Warriors' Podemski and Melton are doubtful. So far in the preseason, the Lakers are 2-3 and the Warriors are 5-0. In the regular season last season, the Lakers and Warriors met 4 times, and the Warriors won 3-1.