Author: Sacha Stermer

Washington Wizards – Los Angeles Lakers: Lakers head to the capital The Wizards host the Lakers for the first time this season. It’s a clash between a basement club focused on developing kids and an L.A. team trying to squeeze into the Western playoff picture. Washington Wizards: chasing their first 3-game streak? The Wizards are…

Orlando Magic – Toronto Raptors: a big playoff-race showdown The Magic and the Raptors meet for the second of three clashes this 2025-26 season. Toronto sit higher in the Eastern playoff picture for now, but this game will be a good barometer of the current balance between two teams that could square off in a…

Denver Nuggets – Los Angeles Clippers: Rematch of the 2025 Playoffs The Nuggets and Clippers meet for the second time this season after that epic first-round playoff series a few months ago, which Denver won. A lot has changed since: Nikola Jokic is injured along with three other Nuggets starters, while the Clippers are riding…

Golden State Warriors – Detroit Pistons: Warriors face a real test The Warriors meet the Pistons for the first time this season, and it’s a different picture from 2024-25. Detroit roll in as clear leaders of the East. Golden State arrive battered by major injuries and are fighting for a playoff spot out West. Still,…

Dallas Mavericks – Charlotte Hornets: the P.J. Washington game The Mavericks and Hornets meet in Texas for the first time this season. Both sit 11th in their conference, but form tells different stories — the Hornets have been firing on all cylinders lately while Dallas looks a bit ragged. Dallas Mavericks: need to bounce back…

Chicago Bulls – Miami Heat: future Play-In showdown? The Bulls host the Heat in the first of three straight meetings between these clubs — a midseason mini-series that looks suspiciously like a Play-In rehearsal. Two teams that keep turning up for the Play-In; maybe a sneak preview of what’s to come. Chicago Bulls: getting back…

Philadelphia 76ers – Sacramento Kings : unbalanced matchup The Sixers host the Kings in the first meeting between these teams this season. Two franchises from different conferences, heading in opposite directions this 2025-26 campaign. Philly come in clear favourites — but on one night, any side can spring a surprise. Philadelphia 76ers : a must…

Dallas Mavericks – Minnesota Timberwolves: Ant vs Cooper Flagg The Mavericks host the Timberwolves for the second meeting of the season. Minnesota just got back on track after a rough patch, while Dallas are riding a good spell. Perfect recipe for a proper scrap. Dallas Mavericks: use the home court They dropped a tight one…

Memphis Grizzlies – Charlotte Hornets: Opposite trajectories The Grizzlies host the Hornets in a clash between two teams sitting in similar spots in their conferences but heading in totally different directions. Charlotte’s climbing. Memphis is stuck in limbo. Memphis Grizzlies: Need to bounce back at home Memphis is in a funk — four losses in…