On January 8, Beijing time, the NBA regular season will continue, and the league has scheduled nine games. The second Los Angeles derby of the season is here, and the Clippers have been on a hot streak lately, can they win six in a row and hand the Lakers to a fifth straight defeat? Durant is expected to return after three consecutive games due to a hamstring injury and try to lead the Suns to a three-game win over the Grizzlies. The Warriors host the Raptors, and the league has resumed the qualification of the dream game, but he still expects to need a week or so of training before returning to the court, can Curry lead the team to a two-game winning streak?
2:00: Spurs vs. Cavaliers
The Spurs are 5-29 and on a four-game losing streak and are in 15th place in the West, while the Cavaliers are 20-15 and 8th in the East. The Spurs lost to the Bucks 121-125 in their last game, Vassell had 34 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists, and Wembanyama had 27 points, 9 rebounds and 5 blocks. The Cavaliers beat the Wizards 114-90 in their last game, and Mitchell scored 26 points. This will be the first meeting between the two sides this season. Spurs' Collins and Bassey are absent, and Branham, Sochan, Mike Dermott, and Keldon Johnson are likely to play. The Cavaliers' Garland, Mobley and Jerome are out.
4点00分：开拓者vs篮网
The Trail Blazers are 9-25 and on a three-game losing streak and are in 14th place in the West, while the Nets are 16-20 and 9th in the East. The Trail Blazers lost 103-139 to the Mavericks in their last game, with Grant scoring 18 points and Henderson having 17 points and 10 assists. The Nets beat the Thunder 124-115 in the game, with Dinwiddie and Claxton scoring 23 points each. This will be the first meeting between the two sides this season, with Ayton, Moses Brown and Lowe of the Trail Blazers sidelined. The Nets' Ben Simmons is out.
7:00: Hawks vs. Magic
The Hawks are 14-20 and 11th in the East, while the Magic are 20-15 and 6th in the East. The Hawks lost 116-150 to the Pacers in their last game, with Murray scoring 30 points and Trae Young scoring 4-of-18 for just 13 points and six assists. The Magic narrowly beat the Nuggets 122-120 in the last game, Banchero had 32 points, 10 rebounds, 11 assists and 3 steals, Suggs 27 points, and Anthony 23 points. This will be the second meeting between the two sides this season, with the Hawks narrowly beating the Magic 120-119 in the last meeting. In terms of injuries, the Hawks' Hunter, Gayer, and Krejic are sidelined. The Magic's Ingles, Isaac, and Gary Harris are sidelined, while Fultz, Bitadze, Black, and Carter Jr. are doubtful.
7:00: Pelicans vs. Kings
The Pelicans are 21-15 and in seventh place in the West. The Kings are 21-13 and in fifth place in the West. The Pelicans lost to the Clippers 95-111 in their last game, with Zion and Ingram each scoring 12 points and Wallan having 13 points and 11 rebounds. The Kings beat the Raptors 135-130 in their last game, with Sabonis scoring 24 points, 15 rebounds and 11 assists and Fox scoring 24 points. This will be the fourth meeting between the two sides this season, with the Pelicans winning the first three meetings. In terms of injuries, the Pelicans' Alvarado and Ryan are sidelined, and Zion's participation is doubtful. The King's Lyles is doubtful.
8:30 a.m.: Timberwolves vs. Mavericks
The Timberwolves are 25-9 and are in No. 1 in the West, while the Mavericks are 21-15 and No. 6 in the West. The Timberwolves beat the Rockets 122-95 in their last game, with Edwards scoring 24 points, Towns having 22 points, 8 rebounds and 6 assists, and Gobert having 13 points and 12 rebounds. The Mavericks beat the Trail Blazers 139-103 in the last game, Doncic was injured, Irving had 24 points, 9 rebounds and 5 assists, and Hardy had 19 points, 9 rebounds and 9 assists. This will be the third meeting between the two sides this season, with the Timberwolves winning the first two meetings. In terms of injuries, Timberwolves' Clarke is out. The Mavericks' Kleber and Exum are absent, Lively is likely not to play, and Doncic, Holmes, Morris and Gwee are doubtful.
9:00: Pistons vs. Nuggets
The Pistons are 3-32 and on a three-game losing streak and are in 15th place in the East, while the Nuggets are 25-12 and are third in the West. The Pistons lost to the Warriors 109-113 in their last game, and Cunningham had 30 points and five rebounds. The Nuggets lost 120-122 to the Magic in their last game, Jokic had 29 points, 8 assists and 3 steals, Porter 22 points, and Murray 20 points, 7 rebounds and 9 assists. This will be the second meeting between the two sides this season, with the Nuggets beating the Pistons 107-103 in the last meeting. In terms of injuries, the Pistons' Monte Morris and Stewart are out, and Burks is likely to play. The Nuggets' Kankar and Strauser are out.
9:00: Grizzlies vs. Suns
The Grizzlies are 12-23 and 13th in the West, while the Suns are 19-16 and 8th in the West. The Grizzlies beat the Lakers 127-113 in their last game, Jackson had 31 points, 9 rebounds and 3 blocks, Bane had 24 points, 5 rebounds and 13 assists, Morant had 21 points, 7 rebounds and 7 assists, and Smart had 29 points and 5 assists. The Suns beat the Heat 113-97 in their last game, with Grayson Allen scoring 31 points and 9 three-pointers, Beal having 25 points, 8 rebounds and 9 assists, and Booker having 20 points, 5 rebounds and 10 assists. This will be the third meeting between the two sides this season, with the Suns winning the first two meetings. In terms of injuries, the Grizzlies' Adams, Clarke, and Rose are absent, and Morant and Serena Williams are doubtful. The Suns' Damion Lee, Little and Bol Bol are sidelined, and Durant and Gordon are doubtful.
9:30 a.m.: Raptors vs. Warriors
The Raptors are 14-21 and 12th in the East, while the Warriors are 17-18 and 10th in the West. The Raptors lost to the Kings 130-135 in their last game, Quickley had 20 points, 5 rebounds and 8 assists, Barnes had 20 points and 6 assists, and Siakam had 18 points and 9 assists. The Warriors beat the Pistons 113-109 in their last game, Curry had 26 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists, and Thompson had 19 points. This will be the first meeting between the two sides this season. In terms of injuries, the Raptors' Koloko and Porter are absent, and Trent Jr. is doubtful. The Warriors' Paul, Payton II, and Dream are out, and Kuminga's participation is doubtful.
10:30 a.m.: Clippers vs. Lakers
The Clippers are 22-12 and on a five-game winning streak and are in fourth place in the West, while the Lakers are 17-19 and on a four-game losing streak and are in 11th place in the West. The Clippers won 111-95 over the Pelicans, George had 24 points and seven rebounds, Leonard had 19 points and nine rebounds, and Harden had eight points and 13 assists. The Lakers lost to the Grizzlies 113-127 in their last game, James had 32 points, 5 rebounds, 7 assists and 5 steals, Bush 31 points and 6 rebounds, and Reaves 19 points, 7 rebounds and 12 assists. This will be the second meeting between the two sides this season, with the Lakers beating the Clippers 130-125 in the last matchup, when Harden was just traded and yet to play for the Clippers. In terms of injuries, the Clippers' Diabate is sidelined. The Lakers' Hachimura and Vincent are absent, James and Russell are doubtful, and thick eyebrows are likely to play.