Author: Sacha Stermer

Oklahoma City Thunder – Milwaukee Bucks: a lop-sided clash Second and final meeting this season between the Thunder and the Bucks. Two teams with completely different agendas. Oklahoma City want back-to-back titles — the first since the Warriors in 2018. Milwaukee are still trying to keep Giannis happy while quietly hunting a high draft pick…

Golden State Warriors – San Antonio Spurs: a mismatch on paper Third meeting of the season between the Warriors and the Spurs and, on paper, it’s a one-sided affair. Golden State arrive battered — their injury list reads like bad news, with names like Stephen Curry and Kristaps Porzingis missing. San Antonio, even on a…

Minnesota Timberwolves – Portland Trail Blazers: West clash The Wolves and the Blazers meet for the second time this season. Their first tilt came in late October when Anthony Edwards buried a clutch mid-range jumper to win it. Portland, on a three-game streak, will be hunting revenge. Minnesota Timberwolves: push past the Lakers The Wolves…

Phoenix Suns – Oklahoma City Thunder: interesting West matchup The Suns and Thunder meet for their 4th and penultimate showdown of the season. OKC have taken two of the three so far, but Phoenix were one of the first teams to rattle Mark Daigneault’s machine — they’ll be chasing another statement win tonight. Phoenix Suns:…

Toronto Raptors – Detroit Pistons: 1st vs 5th in the East First meeting of the season between two teams that have improved the most since last year. Detroit have sat on top of the East for months; the Raptors still harbour hopes of sneaking into second — or at least finishing top four to secure…

Philadelphia 76ers – New York Knicks: final round of this rivalry before the Playoffs? Fourth and final meeting of the season between the 76ers and Knicks. The result matters — especially if these two end up level after 82 games. We’re not there yet, but even without that scenario both clubs will be hunting a…

Houston Rockets – Los Angeles Clippers: KD vs Kawhi – Episode 2 The Rockets and Clippers meet for the second night in a row after Houston’s narrow win last night (102-95). Different targets, same bite. Houston is chasing the title. L.A., after recent moves, probably isn’t expecting much — but they’re not tanking. Expect another…

Los Angeles Lakers – San Antonio Spurs: a possible playoff preview? The Lakers and Spurs, 5th and 2nd in the Western Conference respectively, meet in California for a tasty evening. Both teams have one eye on the playoffs — this could be a rehearsal before the main event hits in mid-April. Los Angeles Lakers: back-to-back…

Phoenix Suns – Dallas Mavericks: desperate for a win The Suns and Mavericks meet for their second showdown this season. Both teams are slipping, but Phoenix needs a win like a team needs oxygen. Dallas look more focused on next year and the draft lottery; Phoenix still cling to a top-six spot and direct playoff…