NBA regular season schedule tomorrow, December 23: Game 1 Rockets PK Raptors, Nuggets PK Pelicans

On December 23, Beijing time, there are only 3 games in tomorrow's NBA regular season, let's take a look at the matchup situation and preview predictions!

The Rockets consolidated the top three

At 07:00 in the first game, Raptors VS Rockets

The Rockets' current top-three finish in the West is a testament to their progress, with the Rockets ranking 15th in the league in offensive efficiency of 112.1 this season, but their defensive efficiency of 105.6 ranks second in the league, and the Rockets often rely on defense to win. Udoka is a coach who is very demanding defensively, and he treats everyone equally, whether it is a veteran or a young player, you have to start defensively, and only a good attitude can become a rotation player.

The remnants of the Raptors suffered a six-game losing streak

At present, no player in the Rockets team has averaged more than 20 points per game, a total of 7 people have averaged double-doubles per game, Green and Shen Jing are the top two players in the team with average points per game, with an average score of more than 18 points per game. The Raptors have suffered a six-game losing streak and are in second to last in the East, with Poeltl, Quickley and Brown all set to play tomorrow's game, and Barrett is doubtful.

The Kings avoided a 4-game losing streak

Game 2 at 07:00, Kings VS Pacers

The Kings were beaten back-to-back by the Lakers and are on a three-game losing streak, winning just five of their last 15 games. The Kings started with three All-Stars Fox, DeRozan, and Sabonis, but the current results are too far from expectations, and if the slump continues, they will not be able to get a playoff spot in the highly competitive West, and the Kings must make changes. The Pacers have been in good form lately, with three straight wins, with Haliburton, Mathurin, Siakam, Turner, and Nembhard being the main cores.

The Nuggets avoided an upset

Game 3 at 08:00, Pelicans VS Nuggets

The Nuggets have been inconsistent this season, dropping points against underdogs, losing to the Wizards, the Pelicans, and the Trail Blazers in their last game. The lack of depth in the roster and the ups and downs of Murray's form are all hidden dangers for the Nuggets, and they must find the right way to play. Jokic is averaging 31 points, 13 rebounds and 9.8 assists per game, and his ability and role are unquestionable, and he needs his teammates to take the pressure off and help with defense.

The Nuggets are fighting for revenge

Wei Shao's form has picked up, averaging 11.6 points, 4.1 rebounds and 6.5 assists per game, and his shooting rate under the basket in the past 10 games is 68%, and his finishing ability is back. Tomorrow against the Pelicans, the Nuggets will limit the opponent's three-point shooting and strive for revenge. The Pelicans have suffered a six-game losing streak and sit at the bottom of the table with 5 wins and 24 losses.