Author: Sacha Stermer

Philadelphia 76ers – Milwaukee Bucks: East Conference showdown The 76ers and the Bucks meet for the third time this season, with only one matchup left after this. Both teams are banged up, but they’ve handled it very differently. Expect at least one big name to miss the tip-off — and that’s the kind of thing…

New York Knicks – Sacramento Kings: time for revenge The Knicks and Kings meet for the second and final time this season, two weeks on from Sacramento’s surprise win. The Knicks will have extra bite tonight — they’re better on paper and have something to prove. New York Knicks: keep it rolling at home The…

Minnesota Timberwolves – Golden State Warriors: Back-to-back revenge Just over 24 hours after meeting for the second time this season, the Wolves and Warriors collide again in a back-to-back — the third rematch since the 2025 Playoffs. The regular-season series is 1-1, and both teams will be desperate to grab a win that could mean…

Houston Rockets – Memphis Grizzlies: Is Houston too solid? The Rockets and Grizzlies meet in a straight West Conference clash — two teams heading in very different directions. Add in a handful of key absences, mostly on the Memphis side, and you get a familiar headache for the Tennessee franchise these last few seasons. Houston…

Chicago Bulls – Los Angeles Lakers: expect an offensive shootout The Bulls and Lakers lock horns in a meeting of historic franchises. Chicago rolls in brimming with confidence. Los Angeles looks a bit wobbly, surviving on superstar flashes to nick games they should struggle to win. Chicago Bulls: fifth straight win? Things are clicking in…

Boston Celtics – Portland Trail Blazers: Jrue Holiday’s return The Celtics host the Blazers in the second and final meeting of the season. Expect a cracker — two in-form teams, plenty of pace, and added emotion with Jrue Holiday back in Massachusetts for the first time since he left Boston. Boston Celtics: must win at…

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…