28th NBA Preview: Paul Returns to the Warriors to Send Poole to 12 Straight Defeats?

On February 28, Beijing time, the NBA regular season will continue, and the league has scheduled 11 games. Will Paul's comeback, the Warriors fight the veteran Poole again, will they give the Wizards a 12-game losing streak? The Celtics host the 76ers, and the league's No. 1 impact is on a nine-game winning streak.

The Spurs travel to the Timberwolves, and Wembanyama will challenge the interior of the West No. 1. The Rockets have two games against the Thunder in three days, who will have the last laugh this time? Butler ends the suspension, can the Heat win five in a row?

8:00: Warriors vs. Wizards

The Warriors are 29-27 and 10th in the West, while the Wizards are 9-48 and on an 11-game losing streak and are 14th in the East.

The Warriors lost to the Nuggets 103-119 in their last game, Curry had 20 points and 4 assists, and only 1-of-10 from three-point range, Thompson had 23 points and 5 three-pointers, and Kuminga had 19 points and 6 rebounds. The Wizards lost to the Cavaliers 105-114 in their last game, with Poole having 31 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists, and Kuzma having 27 points, 7 rebounds and 5 assists.

This will be the second meeting between the two sides this season, with the Warriors beating the Wizards 129-118 in the last meeting. It is worth mentioning that this is also the second time Poole has faced his old club since being traded, and the last time he played against the Warriors on the road, Poole scored 25 points but shot only 7-of-21. In terms of injuries, the Warriors' Paul is back and Santos is out. The Wizards' Kalidou Koulibaly and Livers are out, while Avdija, Kispert, and Shamet are doubtful.

8:00: Mavericks vs Cavaliers

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The Mavericks lost to the Pacers 111-133 in their last game, Doncic had 33 points, 6 rebounds and 6 assists, and Irving had 29 points and 6 rebounds. The Cavaliers beat the Wizards 114-105 in their last game, Allen had 22 points, 12 rebounds and 5 assists, Mobley 21 points and 6 rebounds, Garland 17 points and 7 assists, LeVert 18 points, 12 rebounds and 8 assists, and Mitchell 16 points, 4 rebounds and 5 assists.

This will be the second meeting between the two sides this season, with the Cavaliers narrowly beating the Mavericks 113-110 in the last meeting. In terms of injuries, the Mavericks' Exum is likely to be sidelined, while Doncic, Lively II, Josh Green and Kleber are all likely to play. The Cavaliers' Jerome and Tristan Thompson are out.

8:00: Nets vs. Magic

The Nets are 22-35 and 11th in the East, while the Magic are 32-26 and 8th in the East.

The Nets beat the Grizzlies 111-86 in a game, Schroder had 18 points and 5 assists, Thomas had 14 points and 5 assists, and he retired with a foot injury. The Magic lost to the Hawks 92-109 in their last game, with Wagner Jr. having 19 points, 8 rebounds and 5 assists and Wendell Carter having 18 points and 10 rebounds.

This will be the third meeting between the two sides this season, with the Nets winning the first two meetings. In terms of injuries, the Nets' Simmons is rested back-to-back, and Thomas is likely to be sidelined. Magic's Banchero and Isaac are doubtful.

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

The Jazz are 27-31 and 11th in the West, while the Hawks are 25-32 and 10th in the East.

The Jazz beat the Spurs 128-109 in their last game, Markkanen had 26 points and 7 rebounds, Collins had 20 points and 8 rebounds, Clarkson had 22 points and 10 assists, and Sexton had 16 points, 10 assists and 4 steals. The Hawks won 109-92 over the Magic in their last game, with Murray having 25 points, 9 rebounds and 11 assists, Jalen Johnson having 21 points, 10 rebounds and 7 assists, Hunter having 18 points and 7 rebounds, and Bogdan having 17 points and 5 rebounds.

This will be the first meeting between the two sides this season, with the Jazz's Otto Porter sidelined and the Hawks' Trae Young and Okongu sidelined.

8:30 a.m.: 76ers vs. Celtics

The 76ers are 33-24 and in fifth place in the East, while the Celtics are 45-12 and are on an eight-game winning streak and are in first place in the East.

The 76ers lost to the Bucks 98-119 in their last game, Maxey had 24 points, 7 assists and 3 steals, Melton had 16 points and 4 three-pointers, and Reed had 13 points, 8 rebounds and 2 blocks. The Celtics beat the Knicks 116-102 in their last game, with Brown scoring 30 points and 8 rebounds, Porzingis having 22 points, 4 rebounds and 4 assists, and Tatum having 19 points, 6 rebounds and 6 assists.

This will be the fourth meeting between the two sides this season, with Celtic winning two and losing one of the previous three meetings. In terms of injuries, the 76ers' Embiid and Covington are absent, and KJ Martin is doubtful. The Celtics are fully healthy.

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

The Pelicans are 34-24 and on a two-game losing streak and are in sixth place in the West, while the Knicks are 35-23 and fourth in the East.

The Pelicans lost to the Bulls 106-114 in their last game, Ingram had 22 points, 6 assists and 3 steals, Zion had 19 points, 8 rebounds and 11 assists, and Wallan had 14 points and 17 rebounds. The Knicks narrowly beat the Pistons 113-111 in their last game, with Brunson scoring 35 points and 12 assists, Hart having 23 points, 8 rebounds and 6 assists, and DiVincenzo having 21 points and 5 three-pointers.

This will be the second meeting between the two sides this season, with the Pelicans beating the Knicks 96-87 in the last meeting. In terms of injuries, the Pelicans' Daniels is out, Alvarado is suspended, and McCollum and Zion are doubtful. The Knicks' Randle, Anunoby and Mitchell Robinson are sidelined, and Hartenstein is doubtful.

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The Spurs are 11-47 and on a four-game losing streak and are in 15th place in the West, while the Timberwolves are 40-17 and are in 1st place in the West.

The Spurs lost to the Jazz 109-128 in their last game, Vassell had 27 points, 9 rebounds, 5 assists and 3 blocks, and Wembanyama had 22 points, 10 rebounds and 5 blocks. The Timberwolves beat the Nets 101-86 in their last game, with Edwards scoring 29 points and eight rebounds, Towns having 28 points and nine rebounds, and Lee Kyle having 12 points and nine rebounds.

This will be the fourth meeting between the two sides this season, with the Timberwolves winning two and losing one of the first three meetings. In terms of injuries, Spurs' Bacy and Morris Jr. are absent. Timberwolves' Clark is out and Gobert is doubtful.

9:00: Pistons vs. Bulls

The Pistons are 8-49 and on a six-game losing streak and are in 15th place in the East. The Bulls are 27-30 and in ninth place in the East.

The Pistons lost to the Knicks 111-113 in the last game, Cunningham had 32 points, 5 rebounds and 8 assists, Duren had 11 points and 16 rebounds, and Ivey and Grimes each scored 14 points. The Bulls beat the Pelicans 114-106 in their last game, with DeRozan having 24 points, 6 rebounds and 7 assists, Vucevic having 22 points and 13 rebounds, and Dosunmu having 21 points and 8 assists.

This will be the third meeting between the two sides this season, with the Bulls and Pistons winning one each. In terms of injuries, the Pistons' Suser is out, Stewart is likely to return, and Grimes is doubtful. The Bulls' Ball, LaVine, Craig and Pawe are out.

9:00: Hornets vs. Bucks

The Hornets are 15-42 and 13th in the East. The Bucks are 37-21 and on a two-game winning streak and are in third place in the East.

The Hornets beat the Trail Blazers 93-80 in their last game, with Richards having 21 points, 10 rebounds and three blocks, Bridges having 18 points and 10 rebounds and Miller scoring 17 points. The Bucks won 119-98 over the 76ers in their last game, with 30 points, 12 rebounds and 9 assists, Lillard 24 points, 7 rebounds and 9 assists, Beasley 20 points and 6 three-pointers, and Portis 17 points and 5 rebounds.

This will be the third meeting between the two sides this season, with the Bucks beating the Hornets in the first two meetings. In terms of injuries, the Hornets' Ball and Mark Williams are absent, Seth Curry is likely to play, and Bertans is doubtful. The Bucks' Middleton is out, and Brother Alphabet is likely to play.

11:00: Rockets vs. Thunder

The Rockets are 25-32 and 12th in the West, while the Thunder are 40-17 and are on a five-game winning streak and are in second place in the West.

This will be the third meeting between the two sides this season and the second in the last three days. In the first two battles, the Thunder and Rockets won one each.

In that meeting on Feb. 26, the Thunder defeated the Rockets 123-110. The Thunder's Alexander had 36 points, five rebounds and seven assists, Holmgren had 29 points, eight rebounds and seven assists, and Jalen Williams had 22 points, four rebounds and five assists. Jabari Smith Jr. of the Rockets had 20 points and 17 rebounds, VanVleet had 20 points and Shin Kyung had 19 points and 12 rebounds.

In terms of injuries, the Rockets' Eason and Adams are absent, and the Thunder are all healthy.

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The Heat are 32-25 and on a four-game winning streak and are in sixth place in the East, while the Trail Blazers are 15-41 and are on an eight-game losing streak and are in 14th place in the West.

The Heat beat the Kings 121-110 in their last game, with Bam Adebayo having 28 points, 10 rebounds and seven assists, Jaime Harks Jr. having 26 points and five rebounds, and Love having 19 points and seven rebounds. The Trail Blazers lost to the Hornets 80-93 in their last game, with Ayton scoring 26 points and 19 rebounds and Grant having 15 points and five assists.

This will be the first meeting between the two sides this season. In terms of injuries, the Heat's Thomas Bryant is suspended, Richardson and Drew Smith are sidelined, and Herro, Rozier, and Orlando Robinson are doubtful. The Trail Blazers' Brogdon, Sharpe, Henderson, Moses Brown, and Lowe are out, and Ruppert is likely to play.