On October 27, Beijing time, the NBA regular season will continue, and the league has scheduled 10 games. The Clippers face the Nuggets on the road, and Harden vs. Jokic, and the two sides will fight for their first win of the season. The Bulls host the Thunder, and Giddey and Caruso will face their old clubs.
The Rockets play the Spurs away, and Shin Kyung will take on Wembanyama. The Mavericks are away against the Suns, and the two former teammates, Irving and Durant, are about to meet. The Lakers host the Kings, and James faces the Kings' new trident.
5:00: Clippers vs. Nuggets
The Clippers lost to the Suns 113-116 in overtime, with Harden scoring 29 points, 12 rebounds and 8 assists, but shooting just 10-of-28 from the field, 2-of-9 from three-point range, and committing eight turnovers. Zubac had 21 points and nine rebounds, and Powell had 17 points, four rebounds and four assists. The Nuggets lost to the Thunder 87-102 in their last game, with Jokic having 16 points, 12 rebounds and 13 assists and Braun having 16 points and seven rebounds. Wei Shao had 6 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists in his debut, but he shot only 2-of-10 from the field and 1-of-6 from three-point range, with a game-low plus/minus of -24. In this game, the former teammates of Harden and Westbrook will face each other.
The two teams met four times last season, with both sides winning two games each. In terms of injuries, the Clippers' Kawhi Leonard, Bamba and Tucker are sidelined, while the Nuggets' Holmes II is sidelined. ESPN predicts a win percentage of this game: 30.3% for the Clippers and 69.7% for the Nuggets.
7:00 a.m.: Heat vs. Hornets
The Heat lost to the Magic 97-116 in the last game, Rozier had 19 points, 6 rebounds and 5 assists, and Butler and Adebayo were in a slump, with only 12 points in total, shooting 2-of-13 from the field, and both plus/minus were -30. In the Hornets' last 120-125 loss to the Hawks, Ball had 34 points, five rebounds and four assists, and was 9-of-14 from three-point range, but he also had 10 turnovers. Bridges had 27 points and five rebounds.
In the four meetings between the two teams last season, the winners were all Heat. In terms of injuries, the Heat's Love and Weil are absent, and Richardson is doubtful. The Hornets' Miller is out, and Mark Williams is likely not to play. ESPN Predicted Win Percentage: Heat 61.9%, Hornets 38.1%
7:00: Celtics vs. Pistons
The Celtics beat the Wizards 122-102 in their last game, with Brown having 27 points, 8 rebounds and 4 steals, and Tatum having 25 points, 11 rebounds and 6 assists. The Pistons lost to the Cavaliers 101-113 in the last game, Cunningham had 33 points, 4 rebounds and 6 assists, and Ivey had 22 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists.
In the three meetings between the two teams last season, the winners were all Celtic. In terms of injuries, Celtic's Porzingis and Hauser are out. The Pistons' Osar Thompson and Clintman are out. ESPN Predicted Win Percentage: Celtics 75.0%, Pistons 25.0%
7:00: Cavaliers vs. Wizards
The Cavaliers beat the Pistons 113-101 in their last game, and all six players on the team scored in double figures, with Mitchell scoring 19 points and 5 assists, Wade 19 points and 5 rebounds, and Allen 17 points and 11 rebounds. The Wizards lost 102-122 to the Green Army in their last game, with Poole having 26 points, 4 assists and 6 three-pointers, and Wallan having 18 points and 5 rebounds.
In the four meetings between the two teams last season, the Cavaliers won the game. In terms of injuries, the Cavaliers' Strus is absent, the Wizards' Brogdon and Saddiq Bey are absent, and Carrington is likely to play. ESPN predicts a win percentage of 77.3% for the Cavaliers and 22.7% for the Wizards.
8:00: Thunder vs. Bulls
The Thunder face off against the Bulls, with Caruso and Giddey facing their old clubs. The Thunder beat the Nuggets 102-87 in their last game. Alexander was good offensively and defensively, scoring 28 points, 7 rebounds, 8 assists, 2 steals and 3 blocks, while Holmgren also played well, contributing 25 points, 14 rebounds, 5 assists, 2 steals and 4 blocks. The Bulls beat the Bucks 133-122 in the last game, with Coby White scoring 35 points, 6 rebounds, 5 assists and 4 steals, LaVine 25 points and 5 rebounds, and Vucevic 22 points and 10 rebounds.
The two teams met last season, both won against the Thunder. In terms of injuries, the Thunder's Hartenstein, Kenway, Jaylin Williams and Topic are sidelined. The Bulls' Ball is likely to play. ESPN predicts a win percentage: Thunder 62.0%, Bulls 38.0%.
8:00: Magic vs. Grizzlies
The Magic beat the Nets 116-101 in their last game, with Wagner Jr. having 29 points, 6 rebounds and 5 assists, and Banchero having 15 points, 6 rebounds and 9 assists. The Grizzlies lost to the Rockets 108-128 in their last game, Morant scored 24 points, Bane scored 17 points, Zach Edie had 13 points and 9 rebounds, and Yuki Kawamura played 3 minutes, 0 points and 1 assist.
The two teams met twice last season, with each side winning once. In terms of injuries, the Magic's Isaac is doubtful, the Grizzlies' GG-Jackson, Kennard, Spencer, Vince Jackson Jr. are out, and Jaren Jackson Jr. is doubtful. ESPN predicted win percentage: Magic 40.1%, Grizzlies 59.9%
8:00: Raptors vs. Timberwolves
The Raptors won 115-107 over the 76ers in their last game, with Barnes having 27 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists and Poeltl having 19 points and 9 rebounds. The Timberwolves narrowly beat the Kings 117-115 in the last game, Randle had 33 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists, Edwards had 32 points, 7 rebounds and 4 assists, and Reed had 19 points and 13 rebounds.
The two teams met twice last season, with each side winning once. In terms of injuries, the Raptors' Bruce Brown, Olynyk, Walter, and Quickley are absent, and Barrett is doubtful. The Timberwolves are fully healthy. ESPN predicts a win percentage: 16.9% for the Raptors and 83.1% for the Timberwolves.
8:30 a.m.: Rockets vs. Spurs
The Rockets defeated the Grizzlies 128-108 in the last game, and all seven players on the team scored double-doubles, Green had 22 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists, Shin Jing had 16 points and 15 rebounds, and Jabari Smith Jr. had 14 points, 16 rebounds and 2 blocks. In the Spurs' last 109-120 loss to the Mavericks, Wembanyama had 17 points and 9 rebounds, but shot only 5-of-18, Sochan and Champagnie scored 18 points each, and Paul had 3 points, 7 rebounds and 8 assists, shooting only 1-of-6.
The two teams met 4 times last season, with the Rockets winning 3-1. In terms of injuries, the Rockets' Adams is likely to be sidelined, while the Spurs' Tre Jones and Vassell are sidelined. ESPN predicts a win rate of 64.3% for the Rockets and 35.7% for the Spurs.
10:00: Mavericks vs Suns
Irving and Durant face each other. The Mavericks beat the Spurs 120-109 in their last game, Doncic had 28 points, 10 rebounds and 8 assists, Klay played well in his debut, contributing 22 points and 7 rebounds, 6-of-10 three-pointers, and Irving and Lively scored 15 points each. The Suns lost to the Lakers 116-123 in the last game and suffered a 22-point comeback, with Durant scoring 30 points, 4 rebounds and 6 assists, Booker 23 points, and Beal 15 points and 9 assists.
The two teams met 3 times last season, with the Mavericks winning 2-1. In terms of injuries, the Mavericks' Exum is out and the Suns' Allen and Okogie are doubtful. ESPN predicts a win rate of 61.3% for the Mavericks. Sun 38.7%.
10:30 a.m.: Kings vs. Lakers
The Kings lost 115-117 to the Timberwolves in their last game, DeRozan had 26 points and 8 rebounds in his debut, Sabonis had 24 points and 8 rebounds, Murray had 23 points and 11 rebounds, and Fox had 15 points and 11 assists. The Lakers defeated the Suns 123-116 in their last game to complete a 22-point comeback. Thick eyebrows had 35 points, 8 rebounds and 4 assists, Reaves had 26 points, 4 rebounds and 8 assists, and James had 21 points, 4 rebounds and 8 assists. James said after the game that he would not miss back-to-back games and that he wanted to play the full 82 games.
The four meetings between the two teams last season were won by the Kings. In terms of injuries, the Kings' Devin Carter and Orlando Robinson are sidelined. The Lakers' Vanderbilt and Wood are absent, Colloko and Vincent are likely not to play, and Hood Schifino and Reddish are doubtful. ESPN predicts a win percentage of 48.2% for the Kings and 51.8% for the Lakers.