Author: Sacha Stermer

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…

Detroit Pistons – Houston Rockets: clash at the top Another big game in NBA Rivals Week — two of the league’s best: the Pistons and the Rockets. Both teams have been serving up top-level basketball all season, but it’s the defense that stands out. That promises a weird, low-scoring grind in an era used to…

Portland Trail Blazers vs Miami Heat: Play-In battle The Blazers face the Heat for the second and final meeting of the season between two teams at opposite ends of the map. Portland and Miami are both sitting in the Play-In mix, but the real goal is an outright playoff spot — a win tonight would…

Los Angeles Clippers vs Los Angeles Lakers : the Los Angeles showdown Another headline in NBA Rivals Week: the Clippers and Lakers square off in the Los Angeles showdown. The two LA teams meet for their penultimate clash of the season. Both squads are trending up, so expect a proper contest. Los Angeles Clippers :…