Preview Roundups
November 30, 2018
Cleveland at Boston 7:00 PM ET
The Boston Celtics finished a three-game road trip in impressive fashion and now look to build some momentum in a relatively soft portion of the schedule, beginning with Friday's matchup with the visiting Cleveland Cavaliers. Behind 26 points and 10 assists from Kyrie Irving, the Celtics rolled past New Orleans 124-107 on Monday to finish the trip 2-1.
Utah at Charlotte 7:00 PM ET
The Utah Jazz could have a different look to their rotation when they continue a three-game road trip at the Charlotte Hornets on Friday. The Jazz traded away reserve guard Alec Burks -- and draft picks -- to Cleveland on Wednesday in exchange for veteran Kyle Korver, who could make his debut in this one.
Chicago at Detroit 7:00 PM ET
The Detroit Pistons can match their longest winning streak of the season when they continue a long homestand against the Chicago Bulls on Friday. Wins over Houston, Phoenix and New York to begin the six-game homestand have put the Pistons four games over .500, matching the high-water mark they attained by starting the campaign with four straight victories.
Washington at Philadelphia 7:00 PM ET
All-Star center Joel Embiid and the Philadelphia 76ers are developing one of the best homecourt advantages in the NBA. Philadelphia looks to improve to 12-1 at home this season as well as win for the 35th time in the past 37 games at Wells Fargo Center when it hosts the Washington Wizards on Friday.
Memphis at Brooklyn 7:30 PM ET
The Memphis Grizzlies have faded in the second half in each contest during a three-game losing streak, a trend they hope to reverse with a more complete effort at the Brooklyn Nets on Friday. After blowing eight- and- nine-point halftime leads in losses to the Los Angeles Clippers and New York Knicks, respectively, the Grizzlies watched a 12-point intermission advantage disappear in Tuesday's 122-114 setback to Toronto.
New Orleans at Miami 8:00 PM ET
The New Orleans Pelicans snapped a four-game losing streak last time out and look to begin improving on their poor road record when they visit the struggling Miami Heat on Friday night. The Pelicans built a 20-point halftime lead and cruised to a 125-104 victory over Washington at home Wednesday as Anthony Davis and Jrue Holiday combined for 57 points and 22 rebounds.
Atlanta at Oklahoma City 8:00 PM ET
A few days off helped Russell Westbrook find his shooting touch, and the Oklahoma City Thunder guard hopes to keep the hot hand going into Friday’s home contest against the Atlanta Hawks. Westbrook hit just 1-of-12 from 3-point range in Saturday’s loss to Denver, but after three days off he finished with 23 points, 19 rebounds and 15 assists in the Thunder's 100-83 home win over Cleveland on Wednesday.
Houston at San Antonio 8:00 PM ET
The Houston Rockets are one of the league's biggest disappointments and they will look to halt a four-game slide when they visit the San Antonio Spurs on Friday. Houston has allowed an average of 124 points during the skid and was lambasted 128-108 by the Dallas Mavericks on Wednesday.
Orlando at Phoenix 9:00 PM ET
The Orlando Magic look to end a disappointing trip through the Western Conference with a positive result when they visit the struggling Phoenix Suns on Friday night. The Magic earned a victory against the Los Angeles Lakers last Sunday, but have dropped the other three games on their trip after giving up 40 points in the third quarter of a 115-112 setback at Portland on Wednesday.
Dallas at L.A. Lakers 10:30 PM ET
The streaking Dallas Mavericks aim to record their ninth win in the past 11 games when they visit the Los Angeles Lakers on Friday. The Mavericks blew out the Houston Rockets 128-108 on Wednesday and have also defeated the Golden State Warriors, Boston Celtics and Oklahoma City Thunder during the hot stretch.
Denver at Portland 10:30 PM ET
Damian Lillard made a franchise-record 10 3-pointers in his last game and figures to receive plenty of attention from Denver defenders when the Portland Trail Blazers host the Nuggets on Friday. Lillard scored 41 points in Wednesday's 115-112 victory over the Orlando Magic to help the Trail Blazers halt a three-game slide.
