On January 3, Beijing time, there will be 6 wonderful matches for you to be broadcast live, of which the Lone Ranger vs Thunder at 8 o'clock is a free live broadcast.
The Lakers will be at home against the Timberwolves, and LeBron James, who has been doing very well recently, is expected to lead the team back to a 50% winning percentage. Watch NBA games, all in Tencent Sports, the following is a forward summary (home team is behind).
4:30 Knicks vs Raptors
It was the third time the two teams had met this season, and in the first two meetings, the Raptors had beaten the Knicks, and in recent years they had been the true stars of Nickske, with the Raptors winning 22-5 since the 2014-15 season. At present, the Knicks' Randle and Mitchell Robinson have triggered a health and safety agreement, the team's internal strength has been greatly reduced, the Raptors' injury list is decreasing, VanVleet and Anunoby and others have returned, and the fourth show Barnes is also likely to return in a game against the Knicks.
7:00 Pacers vs Knights
This was the first time the knights and pacers had met. The Cavaliers are currently suffering three straight losses, Sexton and Rubio are reimbursed one after another, Garland is in a health and safety agreement, the team is top-heavy, and the backcourt is in a hurry. In the absence of a major general, veteran Le Fu has a second spring, he has won 20+ in four consecutive games, equaling the longest record in the last four years. The Pacers are in a similar situation, they also suffered a three-game losing streak, and there are also a number of core defenders missing, in this game, the Cavaliers' three towers will be combined with the Pacers' Sosa and Turner, and the competition between the two teams will become the highlight.
7:00 Heat vs Kings
It was the first time the two sides had met this season, and last season, the Heat swept the Kings. The Heat currently have a long list of injuries on the roster, but the good news is that Kyle Lowry has lifted his health-safety agreement and is expected to make a comeback in this game against the Kings. Butler and Lowry's presence guarantees the Heat's lower limit, making them more resilient on both ends of the offensive and defensive ends. The Kings have been lacking enough stability, and inside big man Holmes has triggered a health and safety agreement, and the point guard + forward line between the two sides will become the key match.
8:00 Sun vs Wasp
The Suns and Hornets have met once this season, and they beat the Hornets by 31 points at home. In that game, the Suns scored in double figures, shooting 56.8 percent from the field, leaving the Hornets with a 36 percent shooting percentage, perfect on both ends of the offensive and defensive ends. Recently, the Suns have also encountered some trouble, their last four games 1-3, as the team leader Paul also cheered his teammates up, hoping that the team can play harder. The Hornets currently have three consecutive wins, morale is high, the combination of "three goals" and Rozier will be with Paul and Booker, and the competition between the two teams in the backcourt will become the key to determining the outcome.
8:00 Lone Ranger vs Thunder (Free Live)
The two teams have met once this season, with the Lone Ranger winning 103-84. Doncic, Hardaway Jr. and Kléber, who previously triggered the health and safety agreement, have all lifted the restrictions, and they will meet the team in Russia city and play this game with a high probability. For the Thunder, core Alexander triggered a health and safety agreement, and he averaged 22.7 points, 4.8 rebounds and 5.2 assists per game this season. During his time with the Thunder, when Alexander played, the Thunder had a 53% win rate, and when he was out, the team's winning percentage was only 16%. This season, Alexander's absence, the Thunder won 0-4, including a 73-point defeat to the Grizzlies, this time against the Lone Rangers, lack of core, what can they play?
10:30 Timberwolves vs Lakers
The Lakers have played the Timberwolves twice this season, and the team has lost to their opponents, and this time, the Lakers have a chance for revenge. James is old and strong, although he is 37 years old, he seems to have broken free from the shackles of the years, the last game against the Blazers, Zhan Huang got 43 points and 14 rebounds, becoming the first player in history to get 30+ in seven consecutive games over the age of 35. Encountering the Timberwolves who lack Towns, James is expected to continue to play as a starting center, the Lakers' pure five small lineup has found some feelings in the run-in between the offensive and defensive ends, they also need to accumulate more confidence, facing the Timberwolves who are missing major generals, the Lakers who lost 18 wins and 19 losses are also looking forward to returning to a 50% winning rate.