NBA preview on the 8th: Harden rushes to milestone Clippers to hold first place in the West, Warriors strive to hit 76ers

On February 8, Beijing time, the NBA regular season will continue, and the league has scheduled seven games. The Warriors will fight the 76ers again and strive to double the opponent. Can the Clippers, who have won four in a row, beat the Pelicans to keep the No. 1 spot in the West? Harden will usher in a new assist milestone.

8:00: Raptors vs. Hornets

The Raptors are 17-33 and on a three-game losing streak and are in 12th place in the East, while the Hornets are 10-39 and on an eight-game losing streak and are in 13th place in the East.

The Raptors lost to the Pelicans 100-138 in their last game, Dick had 22 points and 4 rebounds, and Barnes had 17 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists. The Hornets lost to the Lakers 118-124 in their last game, Bridges had 41 points and 4 assists, and Miller had 33 points, 4 rebounds and 4 steals.

This will be the third meeting between the two sides this season, with the Hornets and Raptors winning one each. In terms of injuries, the Raptors' Trent Jr. is likely to play, and Jote Porter is doubtful. The Hornets' Ball, Lowry, and Mark Williams are sidelined, while Hayward, Martin, and Ntilikina are doubtful.

8:00: Cavaliers vs. Wizards

The Cavaliers are 32-16 and on a six-game winning streak and are in second place in the East, while the Wizards are 9-40 and on a three-game losing streak and are in 14th place in the East.

The Cavaliers beat the Kings 136-110 in the last game, Mitchell had 29 points and 5 assists, Strus had 22 points, 5 rebounds and 6 three-pointers, and Allen had 19 points and 7 rebounds. The Wizards lost 112-140 to the Suns in their last game, with Avdija scoring 24 points and Omoruyi 16 points and 10 rebounds.

This will be the third meeting between the two sides this season, with the Cavaliers winning the first two meetings. In terms of injuries, the Cavaliers' Jerome and Thompson are out. The Wizards' Bagley and Livers are out.

8:30: Warriors vs. 76ers

The Warriors are 22-25 and 11th in the West, while the 76ers are 30-19 and are on a two-game losing streak and are fifth in the East.

The Warriors beat the Nets 109-98 in their last game, Curry had 29 points and 5 rebounds, Kuminga had 28 points and 10 rebounds, and Podzemski had 15 points and 11 rebounds. The 76ers lost to the Mavericks 102-118 in their last game, Oubre had 19 points and 6 rebounds, Harris had 17 points, 6 rebounds and 6 assists, and Maxey had 15 points and 7 assists.

This will be the second meeting between the two sides this season, with the Warriors beating the 76ers 119-107 in the last meeting. In terms of injuries, the Warriors' Paul and Payton Jr. are absent, Wiggins is likely to play, and Green is doubtful. The 76ers' Embiid, Batum, Covington and Melton are out.

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

The Hawks are 22-28 and 10th in the East, while the Celtics are 38-12 and 1st in the East.

The Hawks lost to the Clippers 144-149 in their last game, Trae Young had 25 points and 12 assists, Murray had 21 points, five rebounds and seven assists, and Hunter had 27 points and seven rebounds. The Celtics beat the Grizzlies 131-91 in their last game, with Tatum having 34 points, 8 rebounds and 7 assists, and Porzingis having 26 points and 8 rebounds.

This will be the second meeting between the two sides this season, with the Celtics beating the Hawks 113-103 in the last meeting. In terms of injuries, the Hawks' Capela and Gaye are out, and Hunter is likely to play. Celtic's Holiday is doubtful.

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

The Spurs are 10-40 and on a four-game losing streak and are 15th in the West, while the Heat are 27-24 and 7th in the East.

The Spurs lost to the Cavaliers 101-117 in their last game, Vassell had 22 points and 6 rebounds, and Wembanyama had 19 points, 14 rebounds, 2 steals and 2 blocks. The Heat beat the Magic 121-95 in the last game, Butler had 23 points, 8 rebounds and 8 assists, and Rozier had 18 points, 6 rebounds and 7 assists.

This will be the second meeting between the two sides this season, with the Heat beating the Spurs 118-113 in the last meeting. In terms of injuries, Spurs' Bassey is out. The Heat's Drew Smith is out.

11:00: Pelicans vs. Clippers

The Pelicans are 29-21 and on a three-game winning streak and are in seventh place in the West, while the Clippers are 34-15 and are on a four-game winning streak and are in No. 1 in the West.

The Pelicans beat the Raptors 138-100 in the last game, Ingram had 41 points, 6 rebounds and 9 assists, McCollum had 20 points and 6 rebounds, and Zion had 16 points and 5 assists. The Clippers beat the Hawks 149-144 in the last game, with Leonard scoring 36 points and 5 assists, and Harden having 30 points, 8 rebounds and 10 assists.

This will be the third meeting between the two sides this season, with the Pelicans and Clippers winning one game each. In terms of injuries, the Pelicans' Zion and Marshall are doubtful. The Clippers' Diabate is out.

In terms of milestones, Harden has dished out 7,392 assists, tied with Cheeks for 15th all-time, and only one more assist from Harden will surpass Cheeks and occupy 15th place. His next catch-up target is Rajon Rondo in 14th place.

11:00: Pistons vs. Kings

The Pistons are 6-43 and on a three-game losing streak and are in 15th place in the East, while the Kings are 29-20 and 5th in the West.

The Pistons lost to the Magic 99-111 in their last game, with Ivey and Cunningham each scoring 18 points, and Osar Thompson having 17 points, seven rebounds and three blocks. The Kings lost 110-136 to the Cavaliers in their last game, with Barnes scoring 22 points, Fox 19 and Sabonis 12 points, 19 rebounds and 15 assists.

This will be the second meeting between the two sides this season, with the Kings beating the Pistons 131-110 in the last meeting. In terms of injuries, the Pistons' Stewart is out, and Bojan and Cunningham are doubtful. The king's Vitzikov was doubtful to fight.