NBA preview on the 23rd: Wembanyama's first game against Embiid in his career, the Suns' Big Three hit 6 consecutive wins

On January 23, Beijing time, the NBA regular season will continue, and the league has scheduled eight games. The Cavaliers face the Magic away and are on an eight-game winning streak. The 76ers host the Spurs, and Embiid meets Wembanyama for the first time in his career. The Mavericks challenge the Celtics at home, can the Eastern European combination overturn the first place in the league? The Suns play the Bulls at home, and the Big Three have won six in a row.

8:00: Bucks vs. Pistons

The Bucks are 29-13 and 2nd in the East, while the Pistons are 4-38 and 15th in the East. This will be the fourth meeting between the two sides this season and the second in the last three days. In the first three meetings, it was the Bucks who won. In the game on January 21, the Bucks defeated the Pistons 141-135, and the Bucks' Lillard had 45 points, 6 rebounds and 11 assists, and Antetokounmpo had 31 points, 10 rebounds and 9 assists. The Pistons' Burks had 33 points, seven rebounds and six assists, and Osar Thompson had 22 points and nine rebounds. In terms of injuries, the Bucks' Antetokounmpo is likely to play, the Pistons' Cunningham and Monte Morris are likely to be sidelined, and Stewart is doubtful.

8:00: Cavaliers vs. Magic

The Cavaliers are 25-15 and on a seven-game winning streak and are in fourth place in the East, while the Magic are 23-20 and eighth in the East. The Cavaliers beat the Hawks 116-95 in their last game, with Mitchell and Merrill scoring 18 points each. The Magic beat the Heat 105-87 in their last game, with Banchero scoring 20 points and 10 rebounds and Wagner Jr. having 19 points and five assists. This will be the third meeting between the two sides this season, with the Cavaliers and Magic winning one each. In terms of injuries, the Cavaliers' Garland, Mobley, and Jerome are absent, and LeVert is doubtful. The Magic's Gary Harris and Wagner Jr. are doubtful.

8:00: Spurs vs. 76ers

The Spurs are 8-34 and 15th in the West, while the 76ers are 28-13 and are on a five-game winning streak and are third in the East. The Spurs beat the Wizards 131-127 in their last game, Wembanyama had 24 points, 8 rebounds and 6 blocks, Sochan had 23 points, and Vassell had 21 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists. The 76ers beat the Hornets 97-89 in their last game, Embiid had 33 points, 10 rebounds and 5 assists, and Harris had 21 points, 5 rebounds and 6 assists. This will be the first meeting between the two sides this season, and the first matchup between Wembanyama and Embiid is expected. In terms of injuries, Spurs' Bacy and Sissoko are absent, and Collins is doubtful. The 76ers' Melton and Covington are absent, Bamba and Springer are doubtful, and Beverley is likely to play.

8:30: Grizzlies vs. Raptors

The Grizzlies are 15-27 and 13th in the West, while the Raptors are 16-27 and 12th in the East. The Grizzlies lost to the Bulls 96-125 in their last game, and Jaren Jackson Jr. had 26 points, six rebounds and five assists. The Raptors lost to the Knicks 100-126 in their last game, with Barrett scoring 20 points and eight rebounds and Quickley having 12 points and 11 assists. This will be the second meeting between the two sides this season, with the Raptors beating the Grizzlies 116-111 in the last meeting. In terms of injuries, the Grizzlies' Morant, Bane, Adams, Clark, Rose, Smart, and LaRavia are absent, and Tillman is doubtful. The Raptors' Poeltl is out.

9:00: Hornets vs. Timberwolves

The Hornets are 9-31 and 13th in the East, while the Timberwolves are 30-12 and 1st in the West. The Hornets lost to the 76ers 89-97 in their last game, Bridges had 25 points and 11 rebounds, Miller had 23 points and seven rebounds, and Rozier had 19 points, nine rebounds and six assists. The Timberwolves lost to the Thunder 97-102 in their last game, with Towns and Edwards scoring 19 points each and Gobert having seven points and 18 rebounds. This will be the second meeting between the two sides this season, with the Timberwolves beating the Hornets 123-117 in the last meeting. In terms of injuries, the Hornets' Hayward and Mark Williams are out, and the three-goal and Richards are doubtful. Timberwolves' Clark is out.

9:30 a.m.: Celtics vs. Mavericks

The Celtics are 33-10 and 1st in the East, while the Mavericks are 24-18 and 6th in the West. The Celtics beat the Rockets 116-107 in their last game, Porzingis had 32 points, 6 rebounds and 5 blocks, White had 21 points and 11 rebounds, Tatum had 18 points and 7 rebounds, and Brown had 13 points, 11 rebounds, 10 assists and 3 steals. The Mavericks lost to the Lakers 110-127 in their last game, Doncic had 33 points, 11 rebounds and 10 assists, and Lively had 16 points and 11 rebounds. This will be the first meeting between the two sides this season. In terms of injuries, Horford and Holiday of the Celtics are likely to play. The Mavericks' Exum is likely to be sidelined, and Seth Curry is doubtful.

10:00: Bulls vs. Suns

The Bulls are 21-23 and ninth in the East, while the Suns are 24-18 and are on a five-game winning streak and are seventh in the West. The Bulls beat the Grizzlies 125-96 in the last game, Dosunmu had 20 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists, and DeRozan had 18 points and 8 assists. The Suns beat the Pacers 117-110 in their last game, with Durant scoring 40 points, 9 rebounds and 3 blocks, Booker 26 points, 6 rebounds and 8 assists, and Beal scoring 25 points. This will be the second meeting between the two sides this season, with the Suns narrowly beating the Bulls 116-115 in overtime in the last meeting. In terms of injuries, the Bulls' Ball, Craig, and LaVine are absent, and Pawe and Drummond are likely to play. The Suns' Damion Lee is out, and Bol Bol is likely not to play.

11:00: Hawks vs. Kings

The Hawks are 18-24 and 10th in the East, while the Kings are 23-18 and are on a four-game losing streak and are 8th in the West. The Hawks lost to the Cavaliers 95-116 in their last game, with Murray having 24 points, 9 rebounds and 5 assists, and Jalen Johnson having 20 points and 7 rebounds. The Kings lost to the Pacers 121-126 in their last game, with Huerter scoring 31 points and 7 three-pointers, Murray having 27 points and 9 rebounds, Fox having 24 points, 6 rebounds and 6 assists, and Sabonis having 21 points, 11 rebounds and 10 assists. This will be the second meeting between the two sides this season, with the Kings beating the Hawks 117-110 in the last meeting. In terms of injuries, the Hawks' Trae Young, Hunter, Krejic, Gayer and Wesley Matthews are out. The king's Vitzikov was doubtful to fight.