The Golden State Warriors and Phoenix Suns are neck and neck at the top of the Western Conference after each picking up a win in their two recent meetings, whilst the Brooklyn Nets have emerged as frontrunners in the East.
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Atlanta Hawks vs Brooklyn Nets
The Nets have consistently delivered this season with their star-studded roster. Whilst James Harden and Kevin Durant are two of the best players in the NBA in their basketball positions, LaMarcus Aldridge has also played a crucial role. The centre will likely dominate this Hawks team in the paint, picking up rebounds and allowing his point-scorers to rain down threes.
Prediction: Brooklyn Nets
Houston Rockets vs Milwaukee Bucks
The Rockets managed to lift themselves off the bottom of the rankings with seven consecutive victories. But other than the Bulls, whom they beat in the first of those games, they haven’t faced any real contenders. They will host a Bucks team in fine form, with Giannis proving why he is one of the most gifted NBA stars in his basketball position. There doesn’t look to be much hope that the Rockets come out of this one unscathed.
Prediction: Milwaukee Bucks
New Orleans Pelicans vs Detroit Pistons
This is a clash between bottom of the Western and Eastern conferences – a win is vital for both records and confidence. The Pelicans have put together a few wins in recent weeks and are slowly catching up with the rest of their division, mainly thanks to Brandon Ingram. The forward has shouldered the responsibility and has top-scored in three of their last four wins. He has had the support of the big Lithuanian Jonas Valancuinas, who has dominated in his basketball position at centre and contributed with points of his own. New Orleans just have a bit more quality throughout than the Pistons.
Prediction: New Orleans Pelicans
Oklahoma City Thunder vs LA Lakers
The Lakers were back to their best in their win against the Boston Celtics, with Russel Westbrook assisting, Lebron James controlling and Anthony Davis cleaning up in the paint. They have yet to put together a really consistent run this campaign, but will almost certainly have too much for OKC. The Thunder’s win over Detroit ended an eight match losing streak that sees them sit in 14th place in the Western conference, but a lot will have to change if they are to make the play-offs.
Prediction: LA Lakers
LA Clippers vs Orlando Magic
The Clippers are just about getting by without Kawhi, with Paul George highlighting why he is a seven time NBA All-Star in his basketball position. With Reggie Jackson and Marcus Morris in supportive roles, the Clippers have established a strong position and are primed to end the campaign well upon the return of their star man. Orlandon won’t cause them too many problems in this one.
Prediction: LA Clippers
Philadelphia 76ers vs Golden State Warriors
Joel Embiid has been dragging the 76ers to victory in recent NBA results, but why would you bet against the Warriors? A couple of blips in recent games doesn’t take away from the fact that Steph Curry is playing some of the best ball of his career and he searches for another ring. Philadelphia will put up a fight, and might have some success in the paint, but Golden State should come out on top.
Prediction: Golden State Warriors
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