On December 22, Beijing time, the NBA regular season will continue, and the league has scheduled eight games. Can the Pistons end their 24-game losing streak against the Jazz at home? James led the Lakers to challenge the Timberwolves, the No. 1 team in the West, can they avoid a four-game losing streak?
8:00: Jazz vs. Pistons
The Jazz are 10-18 and 12th in the West, while the Pistons are 2-25 and are on a 24-game losing streak and are 15th in the East. The Jazz lost 116-124 to the Cavaliers in their last game, Markkanen had 26 points and 10 rebounds, Sexton had 20 points and Horton Tucker had 19 points and 11 assists. The Pistons lost to the Hawks 124-130 in their last game, with Cunningham having 43 points, five rebounds and seven assists and Bojan having 25 points. This will be the first meeting between the two sides this season. In terms of injuries, Jazz's Clarkson is out, Kiyant George is likely not to play, and Yurt Severn is doubtful. The Pistons' Duren and Monte Morris are absent, and Hayes and Stewart are likely to play.
8:30 a.m.: Pelicans vs. Cavaliers
The Pelicans are 16-12 and in seventh place in the West, while the Cavaliers are 16-12 and are on a three-game winning streak and are sixth in the East. The Pelicans lost to the Grizzlies 113-115 in their last game, with Ingram having 34 points, 4 rebounds and 6 assists, and Valanciunas having 22 points and 14 rebounds. The Cavaliers beat the Jazz 124-116 in their last game, with Merrill scoring 27 points and eight three-pointers and LeVert having 23 points and seven assists. This will be the first meeting between the two sides this season. In terms of injuries, the Pelicans' Nance Jr. and Ryan are sidelined, while Zion, Zeller, Valanciunas and Jones are doubtful. The Cavaliers' Garland, Mobley and Jerome are out.
9:00: Spurs vs. Bulls
The Spurs are 4-22 and 15th in the West, while the Bulls are 12-17 and 11th in the East. The Spurs lost to the Bucks 119-132 in their last game, Wembanyama was sidelined, Johnson had 28 points and 12 rebounds, and Collins had 22 points and 8 rebounds. The Bulls beat the Lakers 124-108 in their last game, and DeRozan had 27 points, 7 rebounds and 9 assists. This will be the second meeting between the two sides this season, with the Bulls beating the Spurs 121-112 in the last meeting. In terms of injuries, Spurs' Bassey is absent, and Wembanyama and Johnson are likely to play. The Bulls' LaVine, Ball Brother, and Craig are absent, and Tim and Dreyer are doubtful.
9:00: Pacers vs. Grizzlies
The Pacers are 14-12 and 8th in the East, while the Grizzlies are 7-19 and 13th in the West. The Pacers beat the Hornets 144-113 in their last game, with Hield scoring 25 points and Haliburton 19 points and 13 assists. The Grizzlies narrowly defeated the Pelicans 115-113 in the last game, and Morant returned with 34 points, 6 rebounds and 8 assists, and also staged a stunner. Jaren Jackson Jr. had 24 points and six rebounds, and Bane had 21 points and five assists. This will be the first meeting between the two sides this season. Injury-wise, the Pacers' Nembhard is sidelined. The Grizzlies' Adams, Clark, Kennard, and Rose are out, and Smart is likely not to play.
9:00: Magic vs. Bucks
The Magic are 16-10 and on a three-game losing streak and are fourth in the East, while the Bucks are 20-7 and are on a five-game winning streak and are in second place in the East. The Magic lost to the Heat 106-115 in their last game, Anthony scored 20 points and Banchero was 2-of-12 for 10 points, 8 rebounds and 8 assists. The Bucks beat the Spurs 132-119 in their last game, with Lillard scoring 40 points and Antetokounmpo 11 points, 14 rebounds and 16 assists. This will be the second meeting between the two sides this season, with the Magic beating the Bucks 112-97 in the last meeting. In terms of injuries, Magic's Fultz is out and Ingles is doubtful. The Bucks' Crowder is out, and Brother Alphabet's participation is doubtful.
9:00: Clippers vs. Thunder
The Clippers are 17-10 and on a nine-game winning streak and are in fourth place in the West, while the Thunder are 17-8 and second in the West. The Clippers won 120-111 over the Mavericks, with Leonard having 30 points, 10 rebounds and 5 assists, Powell 21 points and Harden 17 points, 5 rebounds and 11 assists. The Thunder beat the Grizzlies 116-97 in their last game, Alexander had 30 points, 9 rebounds and 5 assists, and Holmgren had 17 points, 6 rebounds and 7 blocks. This will be the first meeting between the two sides this season. In terms of injuries, the Clippers' Plumlee is out, and Diabate and George are doubtful. All members of the Thunder are healthy.
10:00: Lakers vs. Timberwolves
The Lakers are 15-13 and on a three-game losing streak and are in 8th place in the West, while the Timberwolves are 20-6 and 1st in the West. The Lakers lost to the Bulls 108-124 in their last game, with James 25 points, 10 rebounds and 9 assists, Reaves 21 points, and Bush 19 points and 14 rebounds. The Timberwolves lost to the 76ers 113-127 in their last game, with Edwards having 27 points, 7 rebounds and 5 assists, Towns 23 points and 13 rebounds, and McDaniels 21 points. This will be the first meeting between the two sides this season. In terms of injuries, the Lakers' James, thick eyebrows, Vanderbilt, and Hood Schifino are doubtful. Timberwolves' Clark is out.
11点00分：奇才vs开拓者
The Wizards are 4-22 and 14th in the East, while the Trail Blazers are 7-19 and 14th in the West. The Wizards lost to the Kings 131-143 in their last game, with Poole scoring 28 points and eight three-pointers and Kuzma having 27 points and eight rebounds. The Trail Blazers won 109-104 over the Suns in their last game, with Anfernee Simmons having 23 points and seven assists, Grant having 22 points and Ayton having 16 points and 15 rebounds. This will be the first meeting between the two sides this season, with the Wizards' White, Shamet and Johnny Davis sidelined in terms of injuries. The Trail Blazers' Sharpe and Lowe are out.