On December 24, Beijing time, the NBA regular season continues, when you will be video-streamed 10 wonderful games, including 2 free live broadcasts, which are pistons vs Heat at 8:30 and Grizzlies vs Warriors at 11:00. Watch NBA games, all in Tencent Sports, the following is a forward summary (home team is behind).
8:00 Rocket vs Pacers
It was the first time the two teams had met this season, and in the 2020-21 season, the Rockets were swept by the Pacers. After missing 14 games due to a hamstring injury, Leader Jallen Green will return in this game, averaging 14 points, 3.1 rebounds and 2.3 assists in the first 18 games he played. Pacers point guard Brogdon suffered a sore Achilles tendon strain in the last game against the Heat, and whether he will return this game is still unknown. Wood will play with Sabonis Jr. and Turner, and the internal confrontation between the two teams will become the focus.
8:00 Pelicans vs Magic
It was the first time the two sides had played each other this season, with the Pelicans only winning 3 and losing 10 of their last 13 showdowns. Valanciunas will miss the game against the Magic because of the symptoms of non-COVID-19 illness, which will also cost the Pelicans' inside strength. The Magic are currently hit by an epidemic, with six people on the team triggering health and safety protocols, which makes them even worse off from their already lack of firepower. Facing the Magic, Ingram is expected to lead the team to four consecutive wins.
8:30 Pistons vs Heat (Free Live)
The two teams have met twice this season, with each side winning one. Cunningham has just triggered a health and safety agreement, he will miss a few games, and he has averaged 5.2 assists per game this season, which is the team's assist king, and his absence will affect the Pistons' offensive fluency. The Heat, lacking the core of Butler and Adebayor, are still in third place in the East by defense and long-range shots from the outside, and they have tied the team's record with 22 three-pointers in their last game, and when the Heat's three-point shooting rate exceeds 40%, they are 9-0 this season.
8:30 Wizards vs Knicks
Both teams have not been in good shape recently, with the last 10 games being 3-7. While multiple people in New York triggered the health and safety agreement, sixth-man Derek Rose underwent ankle surgery and will be absent for at least 8 weeks, which further reduces the Knicks' combat effectiveness. On the Wizards side, backcourt general Pope triggered health and safety protocols. It was the first time the two sides had met this season, and last season, the Wizards were swept by the Knicks. Beal has been in good shape lately, having scored 30+ in his last three games twice, and with this visit to New York, Beal is hoping to lead the team to his first two-game winning streak since December.
9:30 Bucks vs Lone Rangers
It was the first time the two teams had met this season, with Maverick Core Doncic triggering a health and safety agreement after missing five games due to injury, and as many as six members of the team have won the bid so far. Bucks Alphabet brother has missed three games because of the trigger agreement. Against the Lone Rangers, Middleton and Holliday will lead the attack. Both teams rank in the league's bottom five points in the penalty area, and shots from the outside of both sides will be the key to determining the outcome of the game.
10:00 Hornets vs Nuggets
It was the first time the two sides had met this season, and the Nuggets had won in the last five games. The Hornets are very extreme in attack and defense, ranking second in offensive efficiency and first in defensive efficiency. Jokic, who averaged 25.8 points per game, will cause a lot of trouble for the Hornets defense. But with injuries affected by injuries and a lack of nuggets flanks and backcourt manpower, can they hold off the Hornets' sharp attack?
10:00 Thunder vs Sun
It was the first time the two teams had met this season, and last season, the Suns faced the Thunder with 2 wins and 1 loss. The Suns have been hotter this season, and they are currently number one in the league with 25 wins and 5 losses, setting the second best record in the team's first 30 games. The Thunder have been in equally hot form lately, beating the Clippers, Grizzlies and Nuggets to win three straight. Paul will face the old lord this time, the duel between the two sides will become the focus, in the face of the youthful "Alexander and Gidey" combination, how will Paul and Booker respond?
10:00 Timberwolves vs Jazz
The two sides have met once this season, when the Timberwolves lost 32 points at home to the Jazz. Currently, the Timberwolves are short of major generals, and Edwards, Beverley, and Vanderbilt, among others, have triggered health and safety agreements, leaving them short of manpower. The Jazz are the only few teams in the league that have not been affected by the pandemic. In this game, Towns and Gobert will play against each other, Russell and Mitchell will also move, the Jazz have an 11-6 home record, and it is not easy for the Timberwolves to win there.
11:00 Grizzlies vs Warriors (Free Live)
The Warriors have only lost six games this season, one of which was due to the Grizzlies. At that time, the two teams fought overtime, and the Warriors lost by 3 points. Curry had 36 points, 7 rebounds and 8 assists in that game, and Morant had 30 points, 7 rebounds, 5 assists and 4 steals. Wiggins, Poole, and Damien Lee are all triggering health and safety agreements, forcing Curry to take on more responsibilities on the offensive end. On the Grizzlies' side, the team lost after Morant's return, which made him questioned by the outside world, against the Warriors, Morant is bound to prove himself.
11:30 Spurs vs Lakers
The Lakers have won twice over the Spurs this season, and since the 2019-20 season, they have faced the Spurs with 7 wins and 1 loss. During the absence of Brother Thick Brow due to injury, the Situation of the Lakers has become more difficult, and they have now suffered three consecutive losses and urgently need to stop the bleeding. The Lakers are ranked ninth in the league in defensive efficiency, but their offensive efficiency is fifth from the bottom, James has won 30+ in two consecutive games, and other players need to share the offensive burden on his shoulders.