NBA preview on the 20th: James led the Lakers to a three-game winning streak Siakam is expected to make his debut on the team
On January 20, Beijing time, the NBA regular season will continue, and the league originally scheduled 8 games, but the Warriors vs. Mavericks game was postponed due to the sudden death of assistant coach Milojevic. Embiid is expected to beat the Magic twice and win four in a row. The Nuggets and Celtics staged a strong conversation. The Suns challenged the Pelicans away, and the Big Three hit a four-game winning streak. Against the Trail Blazers, the Pacers' new signing Siakam is expected to make his team debut. The Lakers host the Nets, who have lost four in a row, and James is trying to lead the team to three straight wins.
8:00: Spurs vs. Hornets
The Spurs are 7-33 and on a three-game losing streak and are in 15th place in the West, while the Hornets are 8-30 and are on a six-game losing streak and are 13th in the East. The Spurs lost to the Celtics 98-117 in their last game, Wembanyama had 27 points and five rebounds, and Vassell had 21 points. The Hornets lost to the Pelicans 112-132 in their last game, with Ball having 29 points, 5 rebounds and 7 assists and Rozier 25 points. This will be the second meeting between the two sides this season, with the Spurs beating the Hornets 135-99 in the last meeting. In terms of injuries, Spurs' Wembanyama is rested, Bacy and Sissoko are absent, and Zach Collins is doubtful. The Hornets' Hayward and Mark Williams are sidelined, while Miller, Richards and McGwens are doubtful.
8:00: 76ers vs. Magic
The 76ers are 26-13 and on a three-game winning streak and are third in the East, while the Magic are 22-19 and are eighth in the East. The 76ers beat the Nuggets 126-121 in their last game, Embiid had 41 points, 7 rebounds and 10 assists, Maxey had 25 points, 5 rebounds and 9 assists, and Harris had 24 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists. The Magic lost to the Hawks 104-106 in their last game, and Banchero had 26 points, 4 rebounds and 4 assists. This will be the second meeting between the two sides this season, with the 76ers beating the Magic 112-92 in the last meeting. In terms of injuries, the 76ers' Melton, Bamba, Covington, and Lofton Jr. are absent, and Springer is doubtful. Magic's Wagner Jr. and Gary Harris are out.
8:30 a.m.: Nuggets vs. Celtics
The Nuggets are 28-14 and in third place in the West, while the Celtics are 32-9 and are on a three-game winning streak and are in first place in the East. The Nuggets lost 121-126 to the 76ers in their last game, with Jokic scoring 25 points and 19 rebounds, Porter having 20 points and five rebounds, and Murray having 17 points and 10 assists. The Celtics beat the Spurs 117-98 in their last game, Tatum had 24 points and 5 rebounds, Holiday had 22 points, 4 rebounds and 4 assists, and Brown had 21 points, 7 rebounds and 5 assists. This will be the first meeting between the two sides this season. In terms of injuries, the Nuggets' Strawser and Kankar are out, and Gordon is likely to play. The Celtics are fully healthy.
9:00: Hawks vs. Heat
The Hawks are 17-23 and 10th in the East, while the Heat are 24-17 and 6th in the East. The Hawks narrowly beat the Magic 106-104 in their last game, Murray scored 26 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists, and Trae Young scored 18 points and 12 assists. The Heat lost to the Raptors 97-121 in their last game, with Butler, Bam Adebayo and Herro scoring 16 points each. This will be the third meeting between the two sides this season, with the first two meetings being won by the Heat. In terms of injuries, the Hawks' Hunter, Gayer, Krejic and Wesley Matthews are sidelined, and Trae Young is doubtful. The Heat's Drew Smith is absent, Jaime Harkes Jr. is likely not to play, and Love is doubtful.
9:00: Suns vs. Pelicans
The Suns are 22-18 and on a three-game winning streak and are in 8th place in the West, while the Pelicans are 25-17 and 5th in the West. The Suns narrowly beat the Kings 119-117 in the last game, Allen had 29 points, 5 rebounds, 6 assists and 9 three-pointers, Durant 27 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists, and Booker 16 points and 11 assists. The Pelicans beat the Hornets 132-112 in the last game, Ingram had 28 points, 10 rebounds and 10 assists, McCollum had 22 points, 5 rebounds and 6 assists, Hawkins had 21 points and 6 rebounds, and Zion had 13 points, 6 rebounds and 9 assists. This will be the first meeting between the two sides this season. In terms of injuries, the Suns' Bol Bol and Damion Lee are sidelined, while the Pelicans' Ryan is sidelined.
11:00: Pacers vs. Trail Blazers
The Pacers are 24-17 and in seventh place in the East, while the Trail Blazers are 11-29 and 14th in the West. The Pacers beat the Kings 126-121 in their last game, with Mathurin scoring 25 points and McConnell having 20 points and 10 assists. The Trail Blazers narrowly beat the Nets 105-103 in their last game, with Grant scoring 30 points and 8 rebounds, and Anfernee Simmons scoring 20 points, 4 rebounds and 4 assists. This will be the second meeting between the two sides this season, with the Trail Blazers beating the Pacers 114-110 in the last meeting. In terms of injuries, the Pacers' new signing Siakam is likely to play, and Haliburton, Nesmith and Nembhard are doubtful. The Trail Blazers' Sharpe, Lowe, and Moses Brown are out, and Ayton is likely to play.
11:30: Nets vs. Lakers
The Nets are 16-24 and on a four-game losing streak and are 11th in the East, while the Lakers are 21-21 and 10th in the West. The Nets lost 103-105 to the Trail Blazers, Bridges had 21 points, 4 rebounds and 4 assists, and Dinwiddie had 19 points and 7 assists. The Lakers beat the Mavericks 127-110 in their last game, Russell scored 29 points, thick eyebrows 28 points, 12 rebounds and 9 assists, and James 25 points, 8 rebounds and 8 assists. This will be the first meeting between the two sides this season. In terms of injuries, the Nets' Sharpe, Simmons, and Whitehead are absent, and Bridges is likely to play. The Lakers' Vincent and Reddish are absent, James is doubtful, and thick eyebrows are likely to play.