Preview Roundups
December 31, 2017
Chicago at Washington 3:30 PM ET
The Washington Wizards sandwiched wins over two of the best teams in the NBA around a loss at one of the worst, and consistently finding their highest gear remains the team's goal. The Wizards will try to maintain their focus when they host a team fighting to move up the standings in the Chicago Bulls on Sunday.
Minnesota at Indiana 5:00 PM ET
The Indiana Pacers are struggling to find a spark with top player Victor Oladipo sidelined with a knee injury and he is doubtful to return when they attempt to snap a three-game losing streak Sunday against the visiting Minnesota Timberwolves. Indiana missed Oladipo's scoring punch in a 98-94 loss at home against Dallas on Wednesday and then struggled to make stops in a 119-107 setback at Chicago on Friday.
Brooklyn at Boston 5:30 PM ET
The Boston Celtics will try to avoid a letdown from a phenomenal comeback win when they host the Brooklyn Nets on Sunday. After falling behind by 26 points to Houston on Thursday, the Celtics staged a memorable rally that was capped by Al Horford's go-ahead basket with 3.7 seconds left, lifting Boston in the opener of a four-game homestand.
L.A. Lakers at Houston 7:00 PM ET
Not even the return of Chris Paul could knock the Houston Rockets out of their funk as the losing streak reached five straight with a 121-103 setback at Washington on Friday. The Rockets will try to solve things at home when they make a brief stop to host the Los Angeles Lakers on Sunday.
Dallas at Oklahoma City 7:00 PM ET
The Oklahoma City Thunder had their six-game winning streak come to an end in controversial fashion, but they remain one of the hottest teams in the NBA. The Thunder will try to put the disappointing setback behind them and get back in the win column when they host the Dallas Mavericks on Sunday.
Charlotte at L.A. Clippers 7:00 PM ET
The Charlotte Hornets are coming off their best win of the season, just in time to face the suddenly-surging Los Angeles Clippers on Sunday. The Hornets knocked off the Golden State Warriors in the opener of their four-game California trip and are going up against a Clippers squad that won four of its last five contests.
Memphis at Sacramento 7:00 PM ET
The Sacramento Kings showed what they are capable of with a victory over Cleveland on Wednesday and displayed their inconsistency two days later, losing by 10 points to Phoenix at home. The Kings look to find their top form when they continue a six-game homestand Sunday night against the Memphis Grizzlies, who reside in the Western Conference cellar.
Philadelphia at Phoenix 8:00 PM ET
Devin Booker has picked up right where he left off in two games since returning from a left adductor strain, but he was at his best right before his three-week absence when he had his way with the Philadelphia 76ers. The high-scoring third-year guard attempts to guide his team to their first three-game winning streak of the season Sunday when they host the 76ers.