30-day NBA preview: Lakers strive for 3 consecutive wins, Clippers aim for 6 consecutive wins, and the West starts the battle for the top spot

On January 30, Beijing time, the NBA regular season will continue, and the league has scheduled 12 games. The Clippers played the Cavaliers away, and the Big Four won six in a row. Can the Heat end a six-game losing streak against the Suns at home? The Lakers and the Rockets face each other, and James strives for three consecutive wins. The Timberwolves and Thunder staged a battle for the top spot in the West. Nuggets vs. Bucks, Jokic vs. Antetokounmpo.

8:00: Clippers vs. Cavaliers

The Clippers are 30-14 and on a five-game winning streak and are third in the West, while the Cavaliers are 27-16 and fifth in the East. The Clippers beat the Celtics 115-96 in the game, with Leonard scoring 26 points and 7 rebounds, George 17 points and 6 rebounds, and Harden having 9 points, 8 rebounds and 7 assists. The Cavaliers beat the Bucks 112-100 in their last game, with Mitchell having 32 points, 8 rebounds and 6 assists, and Allen having 24 points and 14 rebounds. This will be the first meeting between the two sides this season. In terms of injuries, the Clippers' Zubac and Diabate are absent, the Cavaliers' Garland, Jerome, and Thompson are absent, Mitchell is likely to play, and Mobley is doubtful.

8:00: Knicks vs. Hornets

The Knicks are 29-17 and on a six-game winning streak and are fourth in the East, while the Hornets are 10-34 and are on a three-game losing streak and are 13th in the East. The Knicks beat the Heat 125-109 in their last game, with Brunson scoring 32 points, five rebounds and eight assists, while Randle and Anunoby each scored 19 points. The Hornets lost to the Jazz 122-134 in their last game, Washington had 43 points and 7 three-pointers, Richards had 26 points, 13 rebounds and 4 blocks, and Bridges had 21 points, 9 rebounds and 6 assists. This will be the fourth meeting between the two sides this season, with the Knicks winning the first three meetings. In terms of injuries, the Knicks' Randle and Mitchell Robinson are out. The Hornets' Hayward and Mark Williams are sidelined, while Ball and Nelikina are doubtful.

8:30 a.m.: Pelicans vs. Celtics

The Pelicans are 26-20 and in seventh place in the West, while the Celtics are 35-11 and are in first place in the East. The Pelicans lost to the Bucks 117-141 in their last game, with Ingram scoring 26 points and six rebounds and Zion scoring 23 points. The Celtics lost to the Clippers 96-115 in their last game, and Tatum had 21 points and 11 rebounds. This will be the first meeting between the two sides this season. In terms of injuries, the Pelicans are fully healthy, the Celtics' Knight is likely not to play, and Porzingis and Horford are doubtful.

8:30 a.m.: Jazz vs. Nets

The Jazz are 24-23 and 10th in the West, while the Nets are 18-27 and 11th in the East. The Jazz beat the Hornets 134-122 in their last game, Markkanen had 33 points and 12 rebounds, Sexton had 24 points and 13 assists, and Collins had 20 points and 10 rebounds. The Nets narrowly beat the Rockets 106-104 in a game, with Thomas scoring 37 points and Bridges and Finney-Smith scoring 19 points each. This will be the second meeting between the two sides this season, with the Jazz beating the Nets 125-108 in the last meeting. In terms of injuries, the Jazz are all healthy, the Nets' Sharpe, Finney-Smith, and Whitehead are absent, and Simmons is likely to return.

8:30: Suns vs. Heat

The Suns are 26-20 and 6th in the West, while the Heat are 24-22 and are on a six-game losing streak and are 7th in the East. The Suns lost to the Magic 98-113 in their last game, Booker scored 44 points, Durant had 15 points, 4 rebounds and 5 assists, and Beal had 9 points, 5 rebounds and 6 assists. The Heat lost to the Knicks 109-125 in the last game, Butler had 28 points, 8 rebounds and 4 assists, Dunroe 19 points, Herro 18 points, and Bam Adebayo 12 points and 13 rebounds. This will be the second meeting between the two sides this season, with the Suns beating the Heat 113-97 in the last meeting. In terms of injuries, the Suns' Bol Bol and Damion Lee are absent, and Nurkic is doubtful. The Heat's Drew Smith is out.

9:00: Lakers vs. Rockets

The Lakers are 24-23 and 9th in the West, while the Rockets are 21-24 and 11th in the West. The Lakers narrowly beat the Warriors 145-144 in double overtime in the last game, and James scored 36 points, 20 rebounds and 12 assists, and staged a free throw quasi-stunner. Thick eyebrows had 29 points, 13 rebounds and 4 blocks, and Russell had 28 points, 5 assists and 5 three-pointers. The Rockets lost to the Nets 104-106 in their last game, with Dillon, Jalen Green, and Whitmore each scoring 19 points, and Shin Kyung 15 points and 11 rebounds. This will be the fourth meeting between the two sides this season, with the Lakers going two wins and one loss in the first three meetings. In terms of injuries, Reddish and Vincent of the Lakers are out, and James and thick eyebrows are doubtful. The Rockets' Eason and Oladipo are out.

9:00: Kings vs. Grizzlies

The Kings are 26-18 and on a three-game winning streak and are in fifth place in the West, while the Grizzlies are 18-28 and 13th in the West. The Kings beat the Mavericks 120-115 in their last game, Fox had 34 points, 5 assists, 2 steals and 2 blocks, Barnes had 20 points and 6 rebounds, Huerter had 18 points, 4 rebounds and 5 assists, and Sabonis had 17 points and 11 rebounds. The Grizzlies lost to the Pacers 110-116 in their last game, with Jaren Jackson Jr. having 25 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists, and Vince Williams Jr. having 20 points and 8 rebounds. This will be the second meeting between the two sides this season, with the Kings beating the Grizzlies 123-92 in the last meeting. In terms of injuries, the Kings' Wizkov is doubtful, the Grizzlies' Morant, Bane, Smart, Adams, Rose, Clark, and LaRavia are absent, and Kennard is likely to play.

9:00: Timberwolves vs. Thunder

The Timberwolves are 32-14 and second in the West, while the Thunder are also 32-14 and are first in the West. The Timberwolves lost to the Spurs 112-113 in their last game, with Edwards scoring 32 points, 6 rebounds and 12 assists, while Gobert and Towns scored 19 points each. The Thunder lost 104-120 to the Pistons in their last game, with Alexander having 31 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists and Jalen Williams 20 points. This will be the fourth meeting between the two sides this season, with the Thunder winning two and losing one of the previous three meetings. This game will also be a battle for the top spot in the West, with the winning team leading the West. In terms of injuries, the Timberwolves' Clarke is out and Conley is doubtful. Thunder's Mann is doubtful.

9:00: Wizards vs. Spurs

The Wizards are 8-37 and 14th in the East, while the Spurs are 10-36 and 15th in the West. The Wizards beat the Pistons 118-104 in their last game, with Kuzma scoring 30 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists and Poole scoring 17 points. The Spurs beat the Timberwolves 113-112 in their last game, with Vassell having 25 points, 4 rebounds and 5 assists, and Wembanyama having 23 points, 10 rebounds and 6 assists. This will be the second meeting between the two sides this season, with the Spurs beating the Wizards 131-127 in the last meeting. In terms of injuries, the Wizards' Livers are out, the Spurs' Bacy and Sissoko are out, and Collins is doubtful.

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

The Magic are 24-22 and 8th in the East, while the Mavericks are 25-21 and 8th in the West. The Magic beat the Suns 113-98 in their last game, Banchero had 26 points, 4 rebounds and 7 assists, and Big Wagner had 16 points and 12 rebounds. The Mavericks lost to the Kings 115-120 in their last game, Doncic had 28 points, 10 rebounds and 17 assists, and Gwee had 27 points, 8 rebounds and 3 steals. This will be the second meeting between the two sides this season, with the Mavericks beating the Magic 117-102 in the last meeting. In terms of injuries, Magic's Gary Harris is out and Fultz is doubtful. The Mavericks' Irving is absent, Kleber is likely to play, and Exum, Jones Jr., and Powell are doubtful.

10:00: Bucks vs. Nuggets

The Bucks are 32-14 and second in the East, while the Nuggets are 32-15 and fourth in the West. The Bucks beat the Pelicans 141-117 in the last game, with 30 points and 12 rebounds, Lillard 26 points, 6 rebounds and 9 assists, Da Luo 24 points, Portis 20 points and 7 rebounds. The Nuggets won 111-105 over the 76ers in their last game, Jokic had 26 points, 16 rebounds and 7 assists, Murray had 23 points and 7 assists, and Porter had 20 points and 8 rebounds. This will be the first meeting between the two sides this season. In terms of injuries, the Bucks' alphabet brother is likely to play. The Nuggets' Kankar and Strauser are out.

11点00分:76人vs开拓者

The 76ers are 29-15 and third in the East, while the Trail Blazers are 13-33 and 14th in the West. The 76ers lost to the Nuggets 105-111 in their last game, Embiid was sidelined, Reed had 30 points and 13 rebounds, and Oubre had 25 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists. The Trail Blazers lost to the Bulls 96-104 in their last game, with Grant scoring 24 points and 7 rebounds and Ayton having 22 points and 12 rebounds. This will be the second meeting between the two sides this season, with the 76ers beating the Trail Blazers 126-98 in the last meeting. In terms of injuries, the 76ers' Covington, Melton, and Lofton Jr. are absent, and Embiid, Maxey, and Harris are doubtful. The Trail Blazers' Sharpe, Moses Brown, and Lowe are out.