On February 23, Beijing time, the NBA regular season will continue, and the league has arranged five games. Suns away to the Bulls, can Durant lead the team to avoid a five-game losing streak? The 76ers host the Nets, can Embiid end the team's six-game losing streak?
The Lakers played away against the Nuggets, and James and Doncic teamed up again, can they stop the Nuggets from winning 10 in a row? With the Rockets back-to-back games against the Jazz, can Jalen Green break out in a row and help the team continue to win?
6:00: Suns vs. Bulls
The Suns are 26-29 and on a four-game losing streak and are in 11th place in the West; The Bulls are 22-34 and on a five-game losing streak and are in 10th place in the East.
The Suns lost 109-120 to the Spurs in their last game, with Royce O'Neal having 27 points, 6 rebounds and 6 three-pointers, Durant 22 points and 5 rebounds, and Beal having 19 points, 9 rebounds and 6 assists. The Bulls lost to the Knicks 111-113 in overtime in their last game, Giddey had 27 points, 16 rebounds and 4 assists, Vucevic had 21 points and 9 rebounds, and Ball had 14 points, 4 rebounds and 4 assists.
This will be the first meeting between the two sides this season, with the Suns winning both of last season's meetings.
In terms of injuries, the Suns' Cody Martin is absent, the Bulls' Jalen Smith and Patrick Williams are absent, Giddey and Vucevic are likely to play, and Dosunmu is doubtful. ESPN predicts a win percentage: 65.6% for the Suns and 34.4% for the Bulls.
8:30 a.m.: Nets vs. 76ers
The Nets are 20-35 and 12th in the East; The 76ers are 20-35 and on a six-game losing streak and are in 11th place in the East.
The Nets lost to the Cavaliers 97-110 in the game, Cameron Johnson had 18 points, 3 rebounds and 2 assists, and Keon Johnson had 16 points and 4 rebounds. The 76ers lost to the Celtics 104-124 in their last game, George scored 17 points, Maxey had 16 points, 5 rebounds and 7 assists, and Embiid had 15 points, 3 rebounds and 4 assists.
This will be the fourth meeting between the two sides this season, with the 76ers going 2-1 in the first three meetings.
In terms of injuries, the Nets' Clooney, Melton, Russell, and Thomas are absent. The 76ers' Gordon, Lowry, McCain and Justin Edwards are out. ESPN predicts a win percentage: Nets 28.0%, 76ers 72.0%.
9:30 a.m.: Lakers vs. Nuggets
The Lakers are 33-21 and ranked 5th in the West; The Nuggets are 37-19 and on a nine-game winning streak and are in third place in the West.
The Lakers beat the Trail Blazers 110-102 in their last game, with James scoring 40 points, 8 rebounds and 4 assists, and Reaves having 32 points and 7 assists. The Nuggets defeated the Hornets 129-115 in the last game, Murray had 34 points, 4 assists and 7 three-pointers, Jokic had 29 points, 17 rebounds and 9 assists, Gordon had 18 points and 7 rebounds, and Willis had 8 points and 7 assists.
This will be the second meeting between the two sides this season, with the Nuggets beating the Lakers 127-102 in the last meeting.
In terms of injuries, the Lakers' James and Doncic are likely to play, while Bronny and Kleber are absent. The Nuggets' Gordon and Murray are likely to play, while Holmes, Kankar, and Watson are absent. ESPN predicts a win rate of 34.4% for the Lakers and 65.6% for the Nuggets.
10:30: Rockets vs. Jazz
The Rockets are 35-21 and ranked fourth in the West; The Jazz are 13-42 and on a two-game losing streak and are in 14th place in the West.
The Rockets beat the Timberwolves 121-115 in their last game, Jalen Green had 35 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists, Shin Jing had 24 points and 13 rebounds, Amen Thompson had 17 points, 10 rebounds and 6 assists, and Jabari Smith Jr. had 15 points and 9 rebounds. The Jazz lost 107-130 to the Thunder in their last game, Collins had 26 points and three rebounds, Clarkson had 19 points and four rebounds, and Kiyont George had 20 points and six assists.
This will be the first meeting between the two sides this season, with the Rockets going 3-1 in four meetings last season.
In terms of injuries, the Rockets' Cody Zeller is out, VanVleet is likely not to play, and Eason and Adams are doubtful. The Jazz's Hendricks is out, Sexton is likely not to play, and Clarkson, Collins, Kessler, and Markkanen are doubtful. ESPN predicts a win rate of 67.6% for the Rockets and 32.4% for the Jazz.
11:00: Hornets vs. Trail Blazers
The Hornets are 14-40 and 14th in the East; The Trail Blazers are 23-33 and on a four-game losing streak and are in 13th place in the West.
The Hornets lost to the Nuggets 115-129 in their last game, Bridges had 36 points, 13 rebounds and 7 assists, Green had 19 points, and Nurkic had 9 points, 10 rebounds and 7 assists. The Trail Blazers lost to the Lakers 102-110 in their last game, with Avdija having 28 points, 4 rebounds and 5 assists, and Kamara having 19 points, 7 rebounds and 5 steals.
This will be the second meeting between the two sides this season, with the Trail Blazers beating the Hornets 102-97 in the last meeting.
In terms of injuries, the Hornets' Trae Mann, Jeffries, Miller, Okogie and Grant Williams are sidelined. The Trail Blazers' Ayton and Thybulle are out. ESPN predicted win percentage: Hornets 23.7%, Trail Blazers 76.3%.