NBA preview on the 7th: George returns to Los Angeles to fight Harden Can James avoid 4 losses in 5 games?

On November 7, Beijing time, the NBA regular season will continue, and the league has scheduled 12 games. The Warriors challenge the Celtics away, can Curry lead the team to overturn last season's championship? The Rockets and Spurs ushered in their third meeting this season, and Shin Kyung's PK Wembanyama is still a big attraction.

The Lakers welcome the last opponent of the five-game road team, the Grizzlies, can James avoid a 4-5 loss on the road? The Suns played at home against the Heat, and Durant led the team to a six-game winning streak. The 76ers are away against the Clippers, and George is back in Los Angeles to take on former teammate Harden.

8:00: Pistons vs. Hornets

The Pistons are 3-5 and 10th in the East; The Hornets are 2-5 and on a three-game losing streak and are in 12th place in the East.

The Pistons beat the Lakers 115-103 in their last game, with Ivey having 26 points, 4 rebounds and 4 assists, Cunningham 17 points, 11 rebounds and 11 assists, and Hardaway 19 points and 4 three-pointers. The Hornets lost to the Timberwolves 93-114 in their last game, with Ball scoring 19 points and Bridges, Miller and Tre Man scoring 10 points each.

In the three meetings between the two sides last season, the Pistons won all of them. In terms of injuries, the Pistons' Osar Thompson and Clint are out, the Hornets' Mark Williams, Richards, and Jeffries are out, and Cody Martin is likely to play. ESPN predicts a win percentage: 49.5% for the Pistons and 50.5% for the Hornets.

8:00: Magic vs. Pacers

The Magic are 3-5 and on a four-game losing streak and are in 8th place in the East; The Pacers are 3-4 and in 7th place in the East.

The Magic lost to the Thunder 86-102 in the last game, with Wagner Jr. having 22 points and 4 rebounds, and Suggs having 19 points, 6 rebounds and 6 assists. The Pacers beat the Mavericks 134-127 in their last game, with Turner having 30 points and 11 rebounds, Haliburton having 25 points, four rebounds and 12 assists, and Siakam having 23 points and six rebounds.

In the three meetings between the two sides last season, the Magic won 2-1. In the previous meeting of the season, the Magic beat the Pacers 119-115. In terms of injuries, the Magic's Banchero and Carter Jr. are absent. The Pacers' Wiseman, Isaiah Jackson and Nesmith are sidelined, and Nembhard is doubtful. ESPN predicts a win percentage: 39.6% for the Magic and 60.4% for the Pacers.

8:30: Knicks vs. Hawks

The Knicks are 3-3 and ranked 4th in the East; The Hawks are 3-5 and in ninth place in the East.

The Knicks lost to the Rockets 97-109 in their last game, with Brunson scoring 29 points and eight assists, Anunoby having 21 points and six rebounds, and Towns having 17 points and 19 rebounds. The Hawks lost to the Celtics 93-123 in their last game, Jalen Johnson had 20 points and 11 rebounds, Okongu had 18 points and 10 rebounds, and Trae Young had only 2 points and 6 assists, shooting 1-of-10 from the field and exiting with an injury in the final quarter.

In the three meetings between the two sides last season, the Knicks went 2-1. In terms of injuries, the Knicks' Mitchell Robinson and Achiuwa are absent, and Payne is doubtful; The Hawks' Bogdan, Bavkin, Krejic and Zeller are out, Trae Young is likely to play, and Hunter is doubtful. ESPN predicts a win percentage: 58.5% for the Knicks, 41.5% for the Hawks.

8:30 a.m.: Warriors vs. Celtics

The Warriors are 6-1 and have won four in a row and are ranked third in the West; The Celtics are 7-1 and on a three-game winning streak and are in second place in the East.

The Warriors defeated the Wizards 125-112 in their last game, Curry returned with 24 points, 6 assists and 4 three-pointers, Green had 18 points, 8 rebounds and 5 assists, and Hield had 20 points and 5 rebounds. The Celtics beat the Hawks 123-93 in their last game, with Tatum having 28 points, 6 rebounds and 9 assists, White 21 points, 6 rebounds and 6 assists, Pritchard 18 points and Holiday 16 points.

The two sides met each other last season, winning one each. In terms of injuries, the Warriors' Melton is absent, and the Celtics' Brown and Porzingis are absent. ESPN prediction win percentage: Warriors 37.1%, Celtics 62.9%.

9:00: Spurs vs. Rockets

The Spurs are 3-4 and 12th in the West; The Rockets are 4-3 and in fourth place in the West.

The Spurs lost to the Clippers 104-113 in their last game, Wembanyama had 24 points, 13 rebounds, 3 steals and 9 blocks, Champagnie had 21 points and 5 rebounds, and Paul had 14 points, 6 rebounds and 10 assists. The Rockets beat the Knicks 109-97 in their last game, Shin Jing had 25 points, 14 rebounds, 5 assists and 4 blocks, VanVleet had 19 points and 5 assists, and Green had 15 points.

This is the third meeting between the two sides this season, with the Spurs and Rockets winning one each. In the four meetings last season, the Rockets won 3-1. In terms of injuries, the Spurs' Tre Jones, Vassell, and Sochan are out, the Rockets' Adams is out, and Dillon and Eason are doubtful. ESPN predicts a win rate of 24.3% for the Spurs and 75.7% for the Rockets.

9:00: Lakers vs. Grizzlies

The Lakers are 4-3 and ranked 5th in the West; The Grizzlies are 4-4 and 10th in the West.

The Lakers lost to the Pistons 103-115 in their last game, with thick eyebrows 37 points, 9 rebounds and 4 assists, James 20 points, 8 rebounds and 11 assists, and Reaves 17 points, 4 rebounds and 4 assists. The Grizzlies lost to the Nets 104-106 in their last game, with Zach Edie 25 points, 12 rebounds and 4 blocks, Morant 25 points, 5 rebounds and 9 assists, and Jaren Jackson Jr. 15 points and 5 rebounds.

In the four meetings between the two sides last season, the Lakers won 3-1. In terms of injuries, the Lakers' Wood and Vanderbilt are absent, Russell and Reaves are likely to play, and the thick eyebrows are doubtful. The Grizzlies' Bane, Smart, GG Jackson, Konchar, Spencer, and Vince Williams Jr. are absent, Konchar is likely not to play, and Kennard is doubtful. ESPN predicts a win percentage: 46.6% for the Lakers and 53.4% for the Grizzlies.

9:00: Cavaliers vs. Pelicans

The Cavaliers are 8-0 and have won 8 in a row and are ranked 1st in the East; The Pelicans are 3-5 and 14th in the West.

The Cavaliers narrowly beat the Bucks 116-114 in the last game, Garland had 39 points, 8 assists and 7 three-pointers, Mobley had 17 points, 5 rebounds and 3 blocks, Allen had 14 points, 15 rebounds and 6 assists, and Mitchell had 14 points, 4 rebounds and 4 assists. The Pelicans lost 100-118 to the Trail Blazers in their last game, Ingram had 27 points, 5 rebounds and 7 assists, Boston had 20 points, 3 rebounds and 4 assists, and Alvarado had 18 points and 6 assists.

The two sides met twice last season, winning one each. In terms of injuries, the Cavaliers' Strus and Dean Wade are absent, and LeVert and Tyson are doubtful. The Pelicans' McCollum, Murray, Murphy III, and Jones are out, and Zion and Hawkins are doubtful. ESPN predicts a win rate of 78.5% for the Cavaliers and 21.5% for the Pelicans.

9:30 a.m.: Bulls vs. Mavericks

The Bulls are 3-4 and in 6th place in the East; The Mavericks are 4-3 and in 6th place in the West.

The Bulls lost to the Jazz 126-135 in the last game, White had 28 points and 6 assists, Dosunmu had 25 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists, and Vucevic had 23 points, 10 rebounds, 6 assists and 3 blocks. The Mavericks lost to the Pacers 127-134 in their last game, Doncic had 34 points, 7 rebounds and 15 assists, Irving had 27 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists, Marshall had 20 points, 5 rebounds and 6 assists, and Klay had 16 points.

In the two meetings between the two sides last season, it was the Mavericks who won. In terms of injuries, the Bulls' Ball is absent, Giddey, Jalen Smith, and Pawe are likely to play, and LaVine is doubtful. The Mavericks' Exum, Kleber and Washington are out, and Lively is doubtful. ESPN predicts a win percentage of 22.5% for the Bulls and 77.5% for the Mavericks.

10:00: Thunder vs. Nuggets

The Thunder are 7-0 and have won 7 in a row and are ranked 1st in the West; The Nuggets are 4-3 and in ninth place in the West.

The Thunder beat the Magic 102-86 in their last game, with Jalen Williams 23 points, 4 rebounds and 3 steals, Alexander 21 points, 6 rebounds and 9 assists, and Holmgren 14 points and 9 rebounds. The Nuggets narrowly beat the Raptors 121-119 in the last game, Jokic had 28 points, 14 rebounds and 13 assists, Westbrook had 21 points, 6 rebounds and 6 assists, Porter had 19 points and 9 rebounds, Braun had 17 points, and Gordon retired injured.

This is the second meeting between the two sides this season, with the Thunder beating the Nuggets 102-87 in the last meeting. In the four meetings last season, the Thunder won 3-1. In terms of injuries, the Thunder's Harden, Topic, Jaylin Williams, and Kenrich Williams are absent, the Nuggets' Gordon, Holmes, and Murray are absent, and Kankar is likely not to play. ESPN predicts a win rate in this game: 68.2% for the Thunder, 31.8% for the Nuggets.

10:00: Heat vs. Suns

The Heat are 3-3 and ranked 3rd in the East; The Suns are 6-1 and on a five-game winning streak and are in 2nd place in the West.

The Heat lost 110-111 to the Kings in their last game, with Butler scoring 27 points and 6 assists, Herro 27 points and 6 rebounds, and Bam Adebayo 16 points, 9 rebounds, 5 assists, 3 steals and 4 blocks. The Suns narrowly beat the 76ers 118-116 in the last game, with Durant 35 points, 4 rebounds and 6 assists, Beal 17 points and 5 rebounds, and Nurkic 15 points and 15 rebounds.

In the two meetings between the two sides last season, it was the Suns who won. In terms of injuries, the Heat's Jaime Hakes and Love are out. The Suns' Beal has a good chance of playing. ESPN predicts a win rate of 41.0% for the Heat and 59.0% for the Suns.

11:00: 76ers vs. Clippers

The 76ers are 1-5 and have suffered three straight losses and are ranked 14th in the East; The Clippers are 3-4 and 11th in the West.

The 76ers lost to the Suns 116-118 in their last game, and George came back with 15 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists, but only 1-of-7 from three-point range. Maxey had 32 points and six three-pointers, and Yabusele had 19 points, seven rebounds and six assists. The Clippers beat the Spurs 113-104 in the game, Powell had 23 points, 5 three-pointers and 3 steals, Harden 17 points, 8 rebounds, 4 assists and 3 blocks, Zubac 17 points and 13 rebounds, and Kofe 21 points, 6 rebounds and 5 three-pointers.

The two meetings between the two sides last season were won by one each. This is also George's first time playing against his old club since leaving the Clippers, and the Clippers have prepared a tribute video for George. In terms of injuries, the 76ers' George is likely to play, and Embiid is suspended. The Clippers' Kawhi Leonard, Bamba, and Tucker are out. ESPN predicted win percentage: 76ers 39.4%, Clippers 60.6%.

11:00: Raptors vs. Kings

The Raptors are 2-6 and 13th in the East; The Kings are 4-3 and in 8th place in the West.

The Raptors lost to the Nuggets 119-121 in their last game, Dick had 26 points, 5 assists and 3 steals, Poeltl had 24 points, 11 rebounds and 3 steals, and Barrett had 16 points, 6 rebounds and 10 assists. The Kings narrowly defeated the Heat 111-110 in the last game, Fox had 28 points, 6 rebounds and 5 assists, DeRozan had 26 points and 6 assists, and Sabonis had 16 points, 16 rebounds and 7 assists.

The two meetings between the two sides last season were won by one each. In terms of injuries, the Raptors' Barnes, Bruce Brown, and Olynyk are absent, and Quickley is likely not to play. The Kings' Devin Carter and Orlando Robinson are out and Huerter is doubtful. ESPN predicts a win rate of 19.2% for the Raptors and 80.8% for the Kings.