Preview Roundups
January 27, 2025
L.A. Lakers at Charlotte 7:00 PM ET
The Charlotte Hornets really do want to go full-speed ahead. Much of that depends on available personnel.
Detroit at Cleveland 7:00 PM ET
Defense has become a growing concern for the Cleveland Cavaliers, who look to snap a season-high three-game losing streak when they face the visiting Detroit Pistons on Monday.
Houston at Boston 7:30 PM ET
As if facing the defending NBA champions on the road was not enough, the visiting Houston Rockets must also contend with the development that the Boston Celtics' Derrick White appears to have broken out of his shooting slump when the teams plays Monday night.
Sacramento at Brooklyn 7:30 PM ET
The Sacramento Kings are appreciative that De'Aaron Fox has been playing through a thumb injury and other ailments, even as the production has taken a hit in recent games.
Orlando at Miami 7:30 PM ET
The Orlando Magic, who finally have their preferred starting lineup back, are set to visit the Miami Heat on Monday night.
Memphis at New York 7:30 PM ET
The final lengthy homestand of the season for the New York Knicks provides another chance to prove their mettle against fellow playoff-bound teams.
New Orleans at Toronto 7:30 PM ET
The suddenly surging Toronto Raptors aim to extend their season-best three-game winning streak when they return home to face the New Orleans Pelicans on Monday night.
Denver at Chicago 8:00 PM ET
Denver Nuggets coach Michael Malone wants his players to be sure: Nothing good can come from resting on your laurels.
Atlanta at Minnesota 8:00 PM ET
Minnesota Timberwolves guard Mike Conley knows that he and his teammates have struggled with inconsistency this season.
Washington at Dallas 8:30 PM ET
The injury-plagued Dallas Mavericks are looking to build momentum in the weeks ahead of the All-Star break when the slumping Washington Wizards visit Monday.
Milwaukee at Utah 9:00 PM ET
The Utah Jazz, who languish in the basement of the Western Conference, are going from facing one hot team to another when the Milwaukee Bucks visit Salt Lake City on Monday night.
L.A. Clippers at Phoenix 9:30 PM ET
The Phoenix Suns have won seven of their last nine games as they enter Monday night's home contest against the Los Angeles Clippers, who are on a roll themselves as winners of six of their past eight.