On April 8, Beijing time, the NBA regular season will continue, with as many as 13 games scheduled by the league, and only the Hawks, Grizzlies, Pistons and Nuggets of 30 teams have no games. The Rockets challenged the Mavericks away, the Warriors hosted the Jazz, and Curry was rested for this game. If the Rockets lose to the Mavericks or the Warriors beat the Jazz, the Warriors will lock up the top 10 and the Rockets will be eliminated.
The Lakers host the Timberwolves, the Suns play the Pelicans at home, the results of these two games will also affect the Western rankings, James led the team to hit 5 consecutive wins, the Lakers have a chance to rise to 7th in the West, can Booker play 4 consecutive games against the Pelicans to score 50+ points?
3:30: Rockets vs. Mavericks
The Rockets are 38-39 and on a four-game losing streak and are in 11th place in the West, while the Mavericks are 47-30 and are on a two-game winning streak and are in fifth place in the West.
The Rockets lost to the Heat 104-119 in their last game, with Jalen Green having 21 points, 7 rebounds and 4 assists, Dillon having 18 points and 5 rebounds, and VanVleet 13 points, 6 rebounds and 8 assists. The Mavericks narrowly beat the Warriors 108-106 in their last game, Doncic was suspended, Washington had 32 points, 5 rebounds and 3 assists, Irving had 26 points, 8 rebounds and 7 assists, and Gafford had 10 points, 15 rebounds and 5 assists.
This will be the fourth meeting between the two sides this season, with the Mavericks winning two and losing one of the previous three meetings. If the Rockets lose this game, they will officially miss the play-in tournament. In terms of injuries, the Rockets' Adams, Eason, Shin Jing, and Tate are absent, and Amen Thompson is likely to play. The Mavericks' Josh Green, Lively and Greg Brown are sidelined, and Doncic and Kleber are doubtful.
ESPN预测胜率:火箭34.1%,独行侠65.9%
3:30: Cavaliers vs. Clippers
The Cavaliers are 46-32 and on a two-game losing streak and are in third place in the East, while the Clippers are 49-28 and are on a two-game winning streak and are fourth in the West.
The Cavaliers lost to the Lakers 97-116 in their last game, Garland had 26 points and 4 three-pointers, Allen had 12 points and 12 rebounds, Mitchell had 10 points, 5 rebounds and 7 assists, and LeVert had 21 points and 7 rebounds. The Clippers beat the Jazz 131-102 in a game, and Leonard continued to rest the game, with Harden 13 points, 10 rebounds and 15 assists, George 14 points, Mann 19 points, and Westbrook 17 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists.
This will be the second meeting between the two sides this season, with the Cavaliers beating the Clippers 118-108 in the last meeting. In terms of injuries, the Cavaliers' Dean Wade and Jerome are absent, Mitchell is likely not to play, and Okoro is doubtful. The Clippers' Kawhi Leonard and Primo are absent, and Theis is doubtful.
ESPN预测胜率:骑士38.1%,快船61.9%
5:00: Heat vs. Pacers
The Heat are 43-34 and in seventh place in the East, while the Pacers are 44-34 and sixth in the East.
The Heat beat the Rockets 119-104 in their last game, Butler had 22 points, 3 rebounds and 3 assists, Bam Adebayo had 18 points, 12 rebounds and 6 assists, and Herro had 17 points, 5 rebounds and 6 assists. The Pacers beat the Thunder 126-112 in their last game, Siakam had 21 points and five rebounds, Nesmith had 17 points and four rebounds, McConnell had 16 points, five rebounds and 10 assists, and Haliburton had eight points and 11 assists.
This will be the third meeting between the two sides this season, with the Pacers and Heat winning one each. In terms of injuries, the Heat's Richardson is out, the Pacers' Mathurin is out, and Haliburton and Jalen Smith are doubtful.
ESPN Predicted Win Percentage: Heat 49.7%, Pacers 50.3%
6:00: Trail Blazers vs. Celtics
The Trail Blazers are 21-56 and on a two-game winning streak and are in 14th place in the West, while the Celtics are 61-16 and are on a four-game winning streak and are in first place in the East.
The Trail Blazers beat the Wizards 108-102 in their last game, Ayton had 34 points, 13 rebounds, 2 steals and 2 blocks, Henderson had 19 points and 7 assists, and Banton had 21 points, 8 rebounds and 8 assists. The Celtics narrowly beat the Kings 101-100 in their last game, with Porzingis having 20 points and 11 rebounds, Pritchard having 21 points and 5 three-pointers, and Tatum having 17 points, 6 rebounds and 5 assists.
This will be the second meeting between the two sides this season, with the Celtics beating the Trail Blazers 121-99 in the last meeting. In terms of injuries, the Trail Blazers' Brogdon, Kamara, Sharpe, Simmons, Thybulle, and Lowe are absent, Grant is likely not to play, and Baggy is doubtful. The Celtics' Tatum, Jaylen Brown and Springer are doubtful.
ESPN Predicted Win Percentage: Trail Blazers 1.4%, Celtics 98.6%
6:00: Thunder vs. Hornets
The Thunder are 52-25 and on a three-game losing streak and are third in the West, while the Hornets are 19-58 and 13th in the East.
The Thunder lost to the Pacers 112-126 in the last game, Dort scored 22 points, Kenway had 18 points and 8 rebounds, Holmgren had 15 points, 8 rebounds and 3 blocks, and Giddey had 14 points, 9 rebounds and 12 assists. The Hornets beat the Magic 124-115 in their last game, Miller had 32 points, 6 rebounds and 5 three-pointers, Bridges had 23 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists, Gervais had 18 points, 6 rebounds and 7 assists, and Micic had 14 points, 5 rebounds and 9 assists.
This will be the second meeting between the two sides this season, with the Thunder beating the Hornets 126-106 in the last meeting. In terms of injuries, the Thunder's Alexander is out, Jalen Williams and Hayward are doubtful, and Isaiah Joe is likely to play. The Hornets' Ball, Seth Curry, Martin, and Mark Williams are absent, Pele is likely not to play, and Blake and Richards are doubtful.
ESPN预测胜率:雷霆82.0%,黄蜂18.0%
6:00: Bulls vs. Magic
The Bulls are 37-40 and ninth in the East, while the Magic are 45-32 and fourth in the East.
The Bulls beat the Knicks 108-100 in their last game, Dosunm had 24 points, 6 rebounds and 5 assists, Javon Green had 25 points and 13 rebounds, DeRozan had 20 points, 5 rebounds and 10 assists, and Vucevic had 16 points, 13 rebounds and 6 assists. The Magic lost to the Hornets 115-124 in their last game, Banchero had 32 points, 8 rebounds and 8 assists, Wagner Jr. had 22 points and 7 rebounds, and Fultz had 15 points and 6 rebounds.
This will be the fourth meeting between the two sides this season, with the first three meetings being won by the Magic. In terms of injuries, the Bulls' LaVine, Ball, Phillips, and Paway are absent, White and Caruso are doubtful, and Craig is likely to play. Magic's Houstan is doubtful.
ESPN预测胜率：公牛31.6%，魔术68.4%
6:00: Wizards vs. Raptors
The Wizards are 15-63 and on a two-game losing streak and are in 14th place in the East, while the Raptors are 24-53 and 12th in the East.
The Wizards lost to the Trail Blazers 102-108 in their last game, with Avdija having 22 points and 12 rebounds, Poole having 20 points, 5 rebounds and 9 assists, and Vukcevic having 17 points and 7 rebounds. The Raptors beat the Bucks 117-111 in their last game, Trent Jr. had 31 points, 5 rebounds and 7 three-pointers, Barrett had 26 points and 7 rebounds, and Quickley had 25 points, 11 rebounds and 9 assists.
This will be the fourth meeting between the two sides this season, with the Raptors going two wins and one loss in the first three meetings. In terms of injuries, the Wizards' Bagley, Koulibaly, Jones, and Shamet are absent, and Kuzma and Holmes are doubtful. The Raptors' Barnes, Butcher, Carlton, Poeltl, and Jote Porter are sidelined, while Trent Jr. and Bruce Brown are doubtful.
ESPN预测胜率：奇才41.0%，猛龙59.0%
6:00: Pelicans vs Suns
The Pelicans are 45-32 and on a four-game losing streak and are in seventh place in the West, while the Suns are 46-31 and are on a three-game winning streak and are in sixth place in the West.
The Pelicans lost to the Spurs 109-111 in their last game, McCollum had 31 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists, Valanciunas had 26 points, 7 rebounds and 7 assists, and Murphy III had 16 points and 8 rebounds. The Suns beat the Timberwolves 97-87 in their last game, Grayson Allen had 23 points, 8 rebounds and 4 three-pointers, Durant 22 points, 6 rebounds and 6 assists, Booker 13 points and 13 assists, and Nurkic 11 points, 15 rebounds and 6 assists.
This will be the third meeting between the two sides this season, the first two meetings were won by the Suns, and counting last season's meeting, Booker has scored 50+ points in three consecutive games against the Pelicans. In terms of injuries, the Pelicans' Ingram is out, and Zion, Alvarado, and Marshall are doubtful. The Suns' Damion Lee is out.
ESPN预测胜率:鹈鹕34.2%,太阳65.8%
7:00: Knicks vs. Bucks
The Knicks are 45-32 and fifth in the East, while the Bucks are 47-30 and are on a three-game losing streak and are second in the East.
The Knicks lost 100-108 to the Bulls in their last game, with Brunson having 35 points, 6 rebounds and 11 assists and McBride having 19 points and 7 rebounds. The Bucks lost to the Raptors 111-117 in the last game, and Brother Alphabet was suspended, Lillard had 36 points, 5 rebounds and 6 assists, Middleton had 21 points, 5 rebounds and 6 assists, and Portis had 19 points and 10 rebounds.
This will be the fifth meeting between the two sides this season, with the Bucks winning three and losing one of the first four meetings (including the midseason). In terms of injuries, the Knicks' Randle is out and Bojan Bogdanovic is doubtful. The Bucks' Beauchamp and Galloway are absent, and Brother Alphabet and Beverley are doubtful.
ESPN Predicted Win Percentage: Knicks 51.1%, Bucks 48.9%
7:00: 76ers vs. Spurs
The 76ers are 43-35 and on a four-game winning streak and are in 8th place in the East, while the Spurs are 19-58 and 15th in the West.
The 76ers beat the Grizzlies 116-96 in their last game, Embiid had 30 points, 12 rebounds and 2 blocks, and Oubre had 17 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists. The Spurs narrowly beat the Pelicans 111-109 in their last game, Wembanyama had 17 points, 12 rebounds and 9 assists, Graham had 20 points and 5 assists, and Champagnie had 15 points, 4 rebounds and 4 assists.
This will be the second meeting between the two sides this season, with the 76ers beating the Spurs 133-123 in the last meeting. In terms of injuries, the 76ers' Melton and Covington are absent, Embiid, Batum, and Lowry are likely not to play, and Bamba, Harris, and Maxey are doubtful. The Spurs' Vassell, Sochan, Basey, Barlow, and Osman are absent, and Keldon Johnson is likely to play.
ESPN预测胜率：76人69.8%，马刺30.2%
7:30 a.m.: Kings vs. Nets
The Kings are 44-33 and on a two-game losing streak and are in ninth place in the West, while the Nets are 31-47 and are on a two-game winning streak and are in 11th place in the East.
The Kings lost 100-101 to the Celtics in their last game, with Fox 40 points, 4 rebounds and 7 three-pointers, Sabonis 16 points, 16 rebounds and 6 assists, and Murray 10 points and 11 rebounds. The Nets beat the Pistons 113-103 in a game, Thomas had 32 points, 6 rebounds and 5 assists, Schroder had 24 points, 5 rebounds and 6 assists, and Clooney had 17 points and 6 rebounds.
This will be the second meeting between the two sides this season, with the Kings beating the Nets 131-118 in the last meeting. In terms of injuries, the Kings' Huerter and Monk are out. The Nets' Ben Simmons, Whitehead, and Bates Diop are out, Dennis Smith is doubtful, and Cameron Johnson is likely to play.
ESPN Predicted Win Percentage: Kings 57.7%, Nets 42.3%
8:30 a.m.: Jazz vs. Warriors
The Jazz are 29-48 and on an 11-game losing streak and are 12th in the West, while the Warriors are 42-35 and 10th in the West.
The Jazz lost to the Clippers 102-131 in their last game, with Horton Tucker scoring 17 points, Yurt Severn 12 points and seven rebounds, and Beazley having 12 points, six rebounds and three steals. The Warriors lost to the Mavericks 106-108 in their last game, Curry had 28 points, 6 rebounds and 5 assists, Thompson 16 points, and Podzemski 14 points, 4 rebounds and 5 assists.
This will be the third meeting between the two sides this season, with the first two meetings going on with the Warriors coming out on top. If the Rockets lose to the Mavericks or the Warriors beat the Jazz, the Warriors can lock up a top-10 spot. In terms of injuries, the Jazz's Markkanen, Kessler, Clarkson, and Collins are absent, and Dunn is doubtful. The Warriors' Curry and Saric are absent, Wiggins and Kuminga are doubtful, and Payton II is likely to play.
ESPN预测胜率:爵士14.0%,勇士86.0%
10:00: Timberwolves vs. Lakers
The Timberwolves are 53-24 and second in the West, while the Lakers are 45-33 and are on a four-game winning streak and are in eighth place in the West.
The Timberwolves lost to the Suns 87-97 in their last game, Edwards had 17 points, 8 rebounds and 3 steals, Alexander Walker had 13 points and 5 rebounds, and Reed had 8 points, 11 rebounds and 2 blocks. The Lakers defeated the Cavaliers 116-97 in the last game, Russell had 28 points, 5 rebounds and 6 three-pointers, James 24 points, 5 rebounds and 12 assists, thick eyebrows 22 points, 13 rebounds, 4 assists, 3 steals and 6 blocks, and Prince 18 points and 4 three-pointers.
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. If the Lakers can beat the Timberwolves and the Pelicans lose to the Suns, the Lakers can move up to 7th place in the West. In terms of injuries, the Timberwolves' Towns and Clarke are absent, the Lakers' Vanderbilt, Wood, and Schifino are absent, Vincent is likely to take turns to rest, and James and thick eyebrows are doubtful.
ESPN Predicted Win Percentage: Timberwolves 56.0%, Lakers 44.0%