NBA preview on the 11th: Celtics and Timberwolves face the top showdown Spurs and Pistons staged the last PK of the table

On January 11, Beijing time, the NBA regular season will continue, and the league has arranged 10 games. The Celtics, who are No. 1 in the East, will host the Timberwolves, who are No. 1 in the West, in a showdown for the top spot. The Pistons, who are at the bottom of the East, will play at home against the Spurs, who are at the bottom of the West, and the two teams will face the PK at the bottom of the table. What kind of performance will the Rockets play against the Bulls away against Zhuang Shen and Vucevic who are in good shape? Can the Warriors play at home against the Pelicans, can Curry beat the opponent twice? Can the Raptors, who lost to the Lakers in their last game and back-to-back games against the Clippers, take away a victory from Los Angeles?

8:00: Timberwolves vs. Celtics

The Timberwolves are 26-10 and 1st in the West, while the Celtics are 28-8 and 1st in the East. The Timberwolves beat the Magic 113-92 in their last game, with Towns having 28 points, 6 rebounds and 5 assists and Gobert having 21 points and 12 rebounds. The Celtics lost to the Pacers 131-133 in their last game, with Tatum sidelined, Brown scored 40 points, and Holiday had 21 points, 6 rebounds and 6 assists. This will be the second meeting between the two sides this season, with the Timberwolves beating the Celtics 114-109 in the last meeting. In terms of injuries, the Timberwolves' Clarke is absent, and the Celtics' Horford, Holiday and Porzingis are doubtful.

8:00: Kings vs Hornets

The Kings are 22-14 and 5th in the West, while the Hornets are 8-26 and 13th in the East. The Kings reversed the Pistons 131-110 in their last game, Sabonis had 37 points, 10 rebounds and 13 assists, Murray had 32 points and 5 rebounds, Fox had 26 points, and Monk had 20 points and 9 assists. The Hornets lost to the Bulls 112-119 in their last game, with Rozier having 39 points, 8 assists and 7 three-pointers, and Bridges having 24 points, 8 rebounds and 5 assists. This will be the second meeting between the two sides this season, with the Hornets beating the Kings 111-104 in the last meeting. In terms of injuries, the Kings are all healthy, the Hornets' three-ball, Hayward, Ntilikina, and Mark Williams are out, PJ Washington is likely not to play, and Martin is doubtful.

8:00: Spurs vs. Pistons

The Spurs are 5-30 and on a five-game losing streak and are in 15th place in the West, while the Pistons are 3-34 and are on a five-game losing streak and are in 15th place in the East. The Spurs lost to the Cavaliers 115-117 in their last game, Wembanyama had 24 points, 10 rebounds and 5 blocks, and Vassell had 22 points and 3 steals. The Pistons lost to the Kings 110-131 in their last game, Bojan had 26 points, 5 rebounds and 3 steals, and Ivey had 22 points, 5 rebounds and 6 assists. As the two teams with the worst records in the East and West, this will be the first meeting between the two sides this season. In terms of injuries, the Spurs' Collins, Sissoko and Bassey are absent, while the Pistons' Cunningham, Monte Morris and Stewart are absent.

8:00: Wizards vs. Pacers

The Wizards are 6-30 and on a five-game losing streak and are in 14th place in the East, while the Pacers are 21-15 and 6th in the East. The Wizards lost to the Thunder 128-136 in their last game, with Poole scoring 24 points and five assists, and Kuzma having 22 points, 15 rebounds and five assists. The Pacers narrowly beat the Celtics 133-131 in their last game, with Mathurin scoring 26 points, 4 rebounds, 3 assists and 2 steals, and Haliburton retired injured. This will be the third meeting between the two sides this season, with the Pacers and Wizards winning one each. In terms of injuries, the Wizards are fully healthy. The Pacers' Haliburton is out.

8点30分：76人vs老鹰

The 76ers are 23-12 and third in the East, while the Hawks are 14-21 and 12th in the East. The 76ers lost to the Jazz 109-120 in their last game, Embiid was absent, Maxey had 25 points, 9 assists and 3 steals, and Oubre had 24 points, 4 rebounds and 4 assists. The Hawks lost 110-117 to the Magic in their last game, Trae Young had 31 points and nine assists, and Murray had 24 points and six rebounds. This will be the third meeting between the two sides this season, with the first two meetings won by the 76ers. In terms of injuries, the 76ers' Embiid and Covington are sidelined, and Melton's participation is doubtful. The Hawks' Hunter, Gayer, Garrison Matthews, and Krejic are out, Trae Young is likely to play, and Wesley Matthews and Capela are doubtful.

8:30 a.m.: Thunder vs. Heat

The Thunder are 24-11 and are second in the West, while the Heat are 21-15 and are fifth in the East. The Thunder beat the Wizards 136-128 in the last game, Alexander 32 points, 6 rebounds, 5 assists and 3 steals, Holmgren 31 points, 4 rebounds, 5 assists and 2 blocks, and Jalen Williams 21 points, 7 rebounds and 10 assists. The Heat beat the Rockets 120-113 in their last game, with Herro scoring 28 points and 5 three-pointers, and Bam Adebayo having 22 points and 12 rebounds. This will be the first meeting between the two sides this season. In terms of injuries, the Thunder's Bertans is doubtful. The Heat's Butler and Drew Smith are sidelined, and Martin and Lowry are also likely not to play.

9:00: Rockets vs. Bulls

The Rockets are 18-17 and ninth in the West, while the Bulls are 17-21 and ninth in the East. The Rockets lost to the Heat 113-120 in their last game, VanVleet had 32 points, 5 rebounds and 7 assists, and Shin Jing had 22 points and 11 rebounds. The Bulls beat the Hornets 119-112 in their last game, White had 27 points, 6 rebounds and 5 assists, Drummond had 21 points and 15 rebounds, and Vucevic had 21 points and 10 rebounds. This will be the first meeting between the two sides this season. In terms of injuries, the Rockets' Dillon, Eason and Oladipo are out. The Bulls' ball brother and Craig are absent, and LaVine, Caruso, and Pawe are likely to play.

9:30 a.m.: Pelicans vs. Warriors

The Pelicans are 22-15 and in sixth place in the West, while the Warriors are 17-19 and 12th in the West. The Pelicans beat the Kings 133-100 in their last game, and McCollum had 30 points, 7 rebounds and 4 assists. The Warriors lost to the Raptors 118-133 in their last game, with Thompson scoring 25 points and 5 three-pointers, Moody scoring 21 points, Curry making 2-of-14 shooting and 0-of-9 three-pointers for only nine points and six assists. This will be the second meeting between the two sides this season, with the Warriors beating the Pelicans 130-102 in the last meeting. In terms of injuries, the Pelicans' Ryan is out, and Zion and Alvarado are doubtful. The Warriors' Dream Chaser, Paul, and Payton Jr. are absent.

11:00: Nuggets vs. Jazz

The Nuggets are 26-12 and in third place in the West, while the Jazz are 18-20 and 11th in the West. The Nuggets beat the Pistons 131-114 in their last game, with Murray having 37 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists, and Jokic having 4 points, 7 rebounds, 16 assists and 5 blocks. The Jazz beat the Bucks 132-116 in their last game, with Markkanen scoring 21 points and 14 rebounds and Clarkson having 21 points and six assists. This will be the second meeting between the two sides this season, with the Nuggets beating the Jazz 110-102 in the last meeting. In terms of injuries, the Nuggets' Strauser and Kankar are sidelined. Jazz is fully healthy.

11:30 a.m.: Raptors vs. Clippers

The Raptors are 15-22 and 11th in the East, while the Clippers are 23-13 and 4th in the West. The Raptors lost to the Lakers 131-132 in their last game, Barnes had 26 points, 6 assists and 2 blocks, Siakam had 25 points, Barrett had 23 points, 10 rebounds and 5 assists, and Quickley had 21 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists. At the end of the game, the Raptors only got two free throws, while the Lakers got 23, which made Raptors coach Rajakovic very unhappy, and the referees were shameful after the game. The Clippers beat the Suns 138-111 in a game, George had 25 points and 7 rebounds, Harden 19 points, 7 rebounds and 10 assists, Zubac 19 points and 8 rebounds, and Leonard 17 points and 5 steals. This will be the first meeting between the two sides this season. In terms of injuries, the Raptors' Koloko and Poeltl are out. The Clippers' Diabate is out.