Author: Sacha Stermer

Cleveland Cavaliers – Orlando Magic: big game in the Eastern playoff race The Cavaliers host the Magic in the second of four meetings this season. Two days after their first showdown, expect Orlando to come out fired up — they’ll want revenge and not to fall further back in the East playoff race. Cleveland Cavaliers:…

Charlotte Hornets – Philadelphia 76ers: Are the Hornets for real? The Charlotte Hornets and the Philadelphia 76ers meet in an all‑Eastern Conference clash at a fan‑friendly hour for French viewers (21h). On paper it won’t set the world alight, but the recent trends make this one worth watching. Charlotte Hornets: can they back up their…

Atlanta Hawks – Indiana Pacers: expect an offensive shootout Hawks and Pacers meet for the second of three clashes this season. The teams have different targets this year, but recent form suggests this could be better than the brochure — and it’s at a decent hour for fans in France too. Atlanta Hawks: can’t afford…

Milwaukee Bucks – Denver Nuggets: moving in opposite directions The Bucks and the Nuggets meet tonight for their second and final matchup of the season. Both clubs have been hit by major absences, but Milwaukee has struggled far more without Giannis than Denver has without Nikola Jokic. Milwaukee Bucks: fighting to stay in the Play-In…

Oklahoma City Thunder – Indiana Pacers: rematch of the 2025 NBA Finals The Thunder and Pacers meet again for the second chapter of that 2025 Finals rematch — and probably their last clash this season. After a season-opening classic, expect this one to be calmer, with fewer late-game fireworks. Oklahoma City Thunder: keep rolling at…

Memphis Grizzlies – New Orleans Pelicans: Zion vs Ja — Ja out The Grizzlies host a Pelicans side in freefall. New Orleans still has a few players who can light up a game, but their lack of team discipline and massive defensive holes will hurt against a better-organised Memphis, even with a few notable absences.…

Cleveland Cavaliers – Sacramento Kings: looks one-sided Cavaliers and Kings meet for the first time this season. Different targets, sure. But Cleveland’s up-and-down form and Sacramento’s knack for a surprise — especially recently — could make this closer than it reads on paper. Cleveland Cavaliers: act like the home favourites They’ve won three of their…

Brooklyn Nets – Boston Celtics: East’s extremes The Nets host the Celtics in the third meeting between these teams this season. Brooklyn’s gaze drifts toward the trade deadline — and, let’s be honest, the lottery — while Boston is locked on the playoffs and, why not, a second title in three years. Brooklyn Nets: show…

Atlanta Hawks – Phoenix Suns: a little sunshine in Atlanta The Hawks host the Suns in the last meeting of the season between these clubs. Different trajectories, opposite styles — should be an entertaining scrap. Same aim for both: lock a direct playoff spot. Just not in the same conference. Atlanta Hawks: win thanks to…