27th NBA Preview: Butler suspended the Heat to hit a 4-game winning streak Siakam fights his old master again
On February 27, Beijing time, the NBA regular season will continue. The Pacers host the Raptors, and Siakam plays his old boss again. The Knicks are at home against the Pistons and are expected to send their opponents to a six-game losing streak. The Nets and the Grizzlies meet for the first time this season, who will win? Can the Heat's Butler, Thomas Bryant and Jovic win four straight against the Kings with a suspended season?
8:00: Raptors vs. Pacers
The Raptors are 21-36 and on a two-game winning streak and are in 12th place in the East, while the Pacers are 33-25 and are on a three-game winning streak and are in sixth place in the East.
The Raptors narrowly beat the Hawks 123-121 in their last game, with Quickley having 24 points, 7 rebounds and 5 assists and Barnes having 20 points, 5 rebounds and 10 assists. The Pacers beat the Mavericks 133-111 in their last game, with Turner scoring 33 points and eight rebounds, and Haliburton having 17 points and 10 assists.
This will be the third meeting between the two sides this season, with the Raptors and Pacers winning one each. This is also the second time Siakam has faced his old club after being traded, and in the last meeting, Siakam had 23 points, 5 rebounds and 7 assists to help the Pacers beat the Raptors. In terms of injuries, the Raptors are fully healthy, and the Pacers' Nesmith is likely to be sidelined. Click the >> to schedule a live video
8:30 a.m.: Pistons vs. Knicks
The Pistons are 8-48 and on a five-game losing streak and are in 15th place in the East, while the Knicks are 34-23 and are fourth in the East.
The Pistons lost to the Magic 109-112 in their last game, Cunningham had 26 points, 7 rebounds and 4 assists, Duren had 16 points and 11 rebounds, and Fontecchio had 17 points and 5 assists. The Knicks lost to the Celtics 102-116 in their last game, with Brunson scoring 34 points and 9 assists, and Hart having 16 points, 8 rebounds and 6 assists.
This will be the second meeting between the two sides this season, with the Knicks beating the Pistons 118-112 in the last meeting. In terms of injuries, the Pistons' Sather is out and Stewart is suspended. The Knicks' Randle, Anunoby, and Mitchell Robinson are out. Click the >> to schedule a live video
9:00: Nets vs. Grizzlies
The Nets are 21-35 and on a four-game losing streak and are in 11th place in the East, while the Grizzlies are 20-37 and 13th in the West.
The Nets lost to the Timberwolves 86-101 in the game, Thomas had 18 points and 6 rebounds, and Bridges had 15 points, 6 rebounds and 8 assists. The Grizzlies lost to the Clippers 95-101 in their last game, and Jaren Jackson Jr. had 29 points, 4 rebounds, 5 assists and 4 steals.
This will be the first meeting between the two sides this season. In terms of injuries, the Nets' Whitehead is out and Ben Simmons is doubtful. The Grizzlies' Morant, Bane, Clark, Smart, Pippen Jr., and Konchar are out. Click the >> to schedule a live video
11:00: Heat vs. Kings
The Heat are 31-25 and on a three-game winning streak and are in seventh place in the East, while the Kings are 33-23 and are on a three-game winning streak and are fifth in the West.
The Heat defeated the Pelicans 106-95 in the last game, Adebayo had 24 points, 7 rebounds and 3 blocks, and Butler had 23 points, 9 rebounds, 6 assists and 3 steals. The Kings beat the Clippers 123-107 in their last game, with Fox having 33 points, 6 rebounds and 7 assists, Barnes 22 points, and Sabonis 17 points, 15 rebounds, 12 assists and 3 steals.
This will be the second meeting between the two sides this season, with the Heat beating the Kings 115-106 in the last meeting. In terms of injuries, the Heat's Butler, Thomas Bryant and Jovic are suspended, Richardson and Drew Smith are sidelined, and Rozier, Herro and Orlando Robinson are doubtful. The King's Vizkov is out and Ryan is doubtful. Click the >> to schedule a live video