22nd NBA Preview: James strives to kill the Trail Blazers three times, Durant vs. Sika hit 5 consecutive wins

On January 22, Beijing time, the NBA regular season will continue, and the league has scheduled six games. The Clippers face the Nets, facing the opponent who defeated the Lakers before, can the Big Four win? The Rockets challenge the league's No. 1 Green Army, the last meeting, the Rockets lost by 32 points, will there be a different ending this time? The Suns vs. the Pacers, Durant PK Siakam, is expected to win five in a row. The Lakers faced the Trail Blazers, and James tried to lead the team to three kills.

4:30 a.m.: Nets vs. Clippers

The Nets are 17-24 and 11th in the East, while the Clippers are 26-14 and 4th in the West. The Nets beat the Lakers 130-112 in a game, with Thomas scoring 33 points and Claxton having 22 points and 14 rebounds. The Clippers beat the Thunder 128-117 in the last game, George had 38 points, 7 rebounds and 5 assists, and Harden and Leonard each scored 16 points. This will be the second meeting between the two sides this season, with the Nets beating the Clippers 100-93 in the last meeting. In terms of injuries, the Nets' Simmons, Sharpe, and Whitehead are absent. The Clippers' Zubac and Diabate are out.

7:00: Heat vs. Magic

The Heat are 24-18 and are sixth in the East, while the Magic are 22-20 and are eighth in the East. The Heat lost to the Hawks 108-109 in the last game, Butler had 25 points, 5 rebounds and 6 assists, Herro had 25 points and 6 rebounds, and Adebayo had 21 points, 9 rebounds and 6 assists. The Magic lost to the 76ers 109-124 in their last game, with Wendell Carter having 25 points and 11 rebounds and Banchero having 14 points, eight rebounds and six assists. This will be the third meeting between the two sides this season, with the first two wins coming against the Heat. In terms of injuries, the Heat's Jaime Harkes Jr. and Drew Smith are absent, and Herro is likely to play. The Magic's Gary Harris is sidelined, and Wagner Jr. is doubtful.

7:00: Nuggets vs. Wizards

The Nuggets are 29-14 and third in the West, while the Wizards are 7-34 and are on a three-game losing streak and are 14th in the East. The Nuggets narrowly beat the Celtics 102-100 in their last game, with Murray having 35 points, 8 rebounds and 5 assists, and Jokic having 34 points, 12 rebounds and 9 assists. The Wizards lost to the Spurs 127-131 in their last game, with Bagley scoring 21 points and 12 rebounds, while Afdia, Poole and Kispert each scored 16 points. This will be the first meeting between the two sides this season. In terms of injuries, the Nuggets' Strausser and Kankar are absent, and Gordon is likely to play. The Wizards' Gafford is doubtful.

8:00: Celtics vs. Rockets

The Celtics are 32-10 and 11th in the East, while the Rockets are 20-21 and 11th in the West. The Celtics lost 100-102 to the Nuggets in their last game, White had 24 points and five assists, Tatum had 22 points, eight rebounds and five assists, and Porzingis had 21 points and eight rebounds. The Rockets narrowly beat the Jazz 127-126 in the last game, Shin Jing had 37 points, 14 rebounds and 6 assists, Jabari Smith Jr. had 24 points and 10 rebounds, and VanVleet had 18 points, 5 rebounds and 7 assists. This will be the second meeting between the two sides this season, with the Celtics beating the Rockets 145-113 in the last meeting. In terms of injuries, the Celtics' Holiday and Horford are doubtful. The Rockets' Eason and Oladipo are out, and Jabari Smith Jr. and Bullock are doubtful.

9:00: Pacers vs. Suns

The Pacers are 24-18 and in seventh place in the East, while the Suns are 23-18 and are on a four-game winning streak and are in eighth place in the West. The Pacers lost to the Trail Blazers 115-118 in their last game, Turner had 29 points, 12 rebounds and 5 blocks, Haliburton had 21 points, 17 assists and 0 turnovers, and Siakam had 21 points and 6 rebounds in his team's debut. The Suns beat the Pelicans 123-109 in their last game, Booker had 52 points, 4 rebounds and 5 assists, and Durant had 26 points, 5 rebounds, 2 steals and 2 blocks. This will be the first meeting between the two sides this season. In terms of injuries, the Pacers' Isaiah Jackson is sidelined, and Haliburton and Nembhard are doubtful. The Suns' Bol Bol and Damion Lee are out, and Goodwin is likely to play.

11:00: Trail Blazers vs. Lakers

The Trail Blazers are 12-29 and 14th in the West, while the Lakers are 21-22 and 10th in the West. The Trail Blazers beat the Pacers 118-115 in their last game, with Grant scoring 37 points and Brogdon having 30 points, seven rebounds and six assists. The Lakers lost to the Nets 112-130 in their last game, with thick eyebrows 26 points, 12 rebounds, 6 assists, 3 steals and 2 blocks, James 24 points, 11 rebounds and 5 assists, and Russell 20 points and 7 assists. This will be the third meeting between the two sides this season, with the first two meetings being won by the Lakers. In terms of injuries, the Trail Blazers' Sharpe, Moses Brown, and Lowe are sidelined, and Simmons and Henderson are doubtful. The Lakers' Vincent is absent, James, thick eyebrows, and Prince are doubtful, and Reddish is likely to play.