New Orleans Pelicans vs Oklahoma Thunder
Match time: 2021-12-27 08:00
Facing the league giants Suns, the Thunder, who had previously won three consecutive games, did not continue the magical performance, losing to the opponent 101-113. However, during the game, the Thunder's youngsters showed great potential, the first two quarters with the opponent to play difficult points, even after the third quarter was blasted by the Suns out of the 19-2 attack wave, the team did not mess up, but quickly adjusted the state, in the fourth quarter also caused a lot of trouble for the Suns, the whole game, Alexander scored 29 points and 7 assists, rookie Gidy also scored 17 points, after the game, Gidey said that the team has made significant progress from the beginning to the present.
The Thunder's opponent in this game is the Pelicans, who have also recently regained their form, the recent Pelicans, compared to the struggle of the opening season, the cooperation between the players is more tacit, and the second round of the show Herbert Jones's sudden emergence, but also let the team add an important role player with outstanding defense, after the 110-104 Nick Magic, the Pelicans welcomed four consecutive wins, in the last game, the core of the team Ingram contributed a stable output as always, scoring 31 points in the whole game, including 14 points in the third quarter. The first contributor to the team's victory, Hart also got an all-around stat of 22+5+5, and together with Herbert Jones, became an important role player for the Pelicans on both ends of the offensive and defensive ends.
From the point of view of status, both fishing teams have recently shown signs of resilience, but compared to the Pelicans, who have a certain strength in all positions, the Thunder's internal disadvantage is more prominent, and it is easy to be at a disadvantage against the impact of the tall arm length Ingram and heavy center Hernangomez. On the other hand, the Pelicans, although starting center Varan and scoring master Walker triggered a safety agreement to be absent, the team's play style of play is more integrated, and the offensive choices have become more consistent. The two teams had a conversation two weeks ago, the Pelicans beat the Thunder by 3 points, this time they met again, perhaps, the last plot, will still be repeated on tomorrow's game.
Orlando Magic vs Miami Heat
Match time: 2021-12-27 04:30
Despite the absence of the two cores inside and outside Adebayo and Butler due to injury, the Heat have shown a good team system and squad depth that a strong team has in recent games, with 4 wins in the last 5 games, including the outstanding performances of the two young men of guard Strus and interior center Yutseven, providing a high-quality choice for the Heat, who were originally difficult to line up. In the last game against the Pistons, Strus shot 10 of 18 from the field, scoring the second-highest 26 points on the team, and after the game, the core of the team, Hiro, also praised Strus's performance: "He is always the first to come, the last to go, his ability is seriously underestimated by the outside world, this game, he won for everyone." ”
The Heat's opponent Magic in this game, although the Pelicans recently terminated the pace of winning streak, but the return of the inner pillar Wendel carter and the team core Cole Anthony has greatly increased the strength of the team, and in the last game, the state of the two was also satisfactory. Carter scored a 17+12 double-double, while Anthony had an all-around performance of 22 points, 5 rebounds and 11 assists, coupled with Wagner Jr. and Harris, who have played well recently, despite the lack of Sagas and Bamba's two starting points, the overall strength of the team has not dropped too much.
Looking at the two teams, the 5-4 win Heat is obviously in experience and better in form, but according to today's reports, Heat point guard Lowry had to be absent due to triggering a health and safety agreement, losing Lowry's organization and tandem, which is undoubtedly a big blow to the young Hiro, Strus, and Lowry's big heart at a critical moment is also not available to the current Heat's existing players, plus the previous injury absence of Dedmond, the team's strength on the offensive end has declined seriously, and a big fight may be about to be staged.
Indiana Pacers vs Chicago Bulls
Competition time: 2021-12-27 09:00
Due to the postponement of the game with the Raptors, the Chicago Bulls got a nearly one-week adjustment period, which also gave the players who had previously triggered the health agreement plenty of time to adjust and return. At present, except for the injured Caruso and Jones Jr., the team has been basically in order, and the core of the team who has just been released from isolation, Lavin, said that he does not have any symptoms and is currently in good condition, and has been actively training for the last 2 to 3 days. However, the day after the return of the generals, team coach Donovan triggered a safety agreement and had to quarantine for a period of time, which added a layer of shadow to the Bulls' already bright future.
Compared to the core return of the Bulls, the Pacers are still plagued by the quagmire of injury, the team's two core Sabonis and Brogden are in the process of injury return is undecided, and the important backup guard McConnell is also reimbursed for the season due to a wrist injury, the current Pacers, can only move forward under the leadership of Le Vere and Turner, but in the last game, facing the weak Rockets, the double star showed a good state, cut 56 points, helped the team defeat the opponent, after the game, Turner said, He is fully capable of taking on the role of the core of the attack, but before focusing on the defensive aspect, the offensive ability is not well known.
From the perspective of strength, it is obvious that the Bulls are more powerful, and the personnel are more neat with the return of LaVine, but the absence of head coach Donovan has buried hidden dangers in the team's adjustment and transformation, especially the other side has a tactical master such as Carlisle, perhaps, the injured Pacers will bring unexpected trouble to the reloaded Bulls.