Author: Sacha Stermer

Houston Rockets – Los Angeles Clippers: KD vs Kawhi A straight-up Western Conference showdown between the Rockets and Clippers — two teams headed in different directions but chasing similar things. Houston’s gunning for the title. L.A., after the recent trades, probably isn’t expecting much, but they’ve got no reason to lie down. Expect a competitive…

New York Knicks – Indiana Pacers: 2025 Playoffs rematch Knicks and Pacers — the two East finalists — meet again, this time at Madison Square Garden. This season isn’t the same story as last: New York stayed in the hunt and now have title ambitions, while Indiana look like they’re hunting a top draft pick.…

Los Angeles Lakers – Oklahoma City Thunder: J-Dub vs LeBron This is a tough test for the Lakers, who welcome the Thunder for the second meeting of the season. Both teams lose their MVP frontrunners — Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Luka Doncic are out injured — yet the matchup should still be gripping. Expect playoff noise…

Denver Nuggets – Cleveland Cavaliers: two Finals contenders Final meeting of the season between the Nuggets and the Cavs two genuine title threats — this could be a Finals preview. Cleveland sit 4th in the East, Denver 3rd in the West. Both arrive mostly intact, a few key names out, but the quality on court…

Charlotte Hornets – Detroit Pistons: a potential first-round preview? The second meeting of the season between the Pistons and the Hornets. The first was a Detroit romp (112-86); this one should be tighter. Charlotte roll into town sitting on the league’s longest winning streak and hunting a franchise record, while Detroit arrive as the East’s…

Toronto Raptors – Chicago Bulls: clash of styles in Canada First meeting of the season between the Raptors and the Bulls — two teams headed in opposite directions. Toronto still has its eyes on the playoffs for the first time since 2022. Chicago? Looks like a rebuild that’s trying, awkwardly, to cling to the Play‑In.…

Phoenix Suns – Golden State Warriors: Phoenix running a defensive clinic? The Suns and Warriors meet for the last time this season smack in the middle of the trade deadline — more moves could land before tip-off. Still, this is a 7-vs-8 West scrap: Phoenix itching to climb into the top six, Golden State desperate…

Houston Rockets – Charlotte Hornets: Hornets bring the buzz to Texas The Rockets and Hornets meet for the first time this season, and both teams are steaming. Houston wants to cement a top spot in the Western Conference. Charlotte are knocking on the Play-In door in the East — and they’re doing it on a…

Los Angeles Lakers – Philadelphia 76ers: Luka vs Maxey It’s the second and final meeting of the season between the Lakers and the Sixers, landing on trade-deadline day. Both clubs sit well in the playoff hunt and don’t look likely to shake things up before tonight’s cut-off. Bottom line: expect a high-octane showdown between two…