On February 28, Beijing time, the NBA regular season will continue, and the league has arranged five games. The Warriors played away against the Magic, and Curry Butler led the team to a five-game winning streak. The Bucks host the Nuggets, and Brother Alphabet vs. Jokic.
Suns home to the Pelicans, can Durant avoid a three-game losing streak? The Lakers hosted the Timberwolves, and the Eastern Kings combined won 4 in a row.
8:00: Warriors vs. Magic
The Warriors are 31-27 and on a four-game winning streak and are in 8th place in the West; The Magic are 29-31 and ranked 7th in the East.
The Warriors beat the Hornets 128-92 in the last game, Curry had 15 points, 4 rebounds and 6 assists, Green had 15 points, 6 rebounds and 6 assists, and Hield had 16 points. The Magic lost to the Cavaliers 82-122 in the last game, Banchero had 26 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists, and Wagner Jr. had 19 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists.
This will be the second meeting between the two sides this season, with the Warriors beating the Magic 104-99 in the last meeting.
In terms of injuries, the Warriors' Kuminga is out and Jackson Davis is doubtful. The Magic's Suggs and Big Wagner are out, and Cole Anthony is doubtful. ESPN predicts a win percentage: 50.1% for the Warriors and 49.9% for the Magic.
9:00: Nuggets vs. Bucks
The Nuggets are 38-20 and ranked third in the West; The Bucks are 32-25 and in fifth place in the East.
The Nuggets beat the Pacers 125-116 in their last game, with Gordon scoring 25 points and 5 rebounds, Porter 19 points and 11 rebounds, and Jokic 18 points, 9 rebounds and 19 assists. The Bucks lost to the Rockets 97-100 in their last game, with 27 points, 10 rebounds and 6 assists and Lillard 22 points.
This will be the first meeting between the two sides this season, with both teams winning one each of the two meetings last season.
In terms of injuries, the Nuggets' Holmes, Kankar, and Watson are absent, and Gordon and Murray are likely to play. The Bucks' Portis is suspended, Connaughton is out, and Antetokounmpo is likely to play. ESPN predicts a win percentage in this game: 56.3% for Nuggets, 43.7% for Bucks.
9:30 a.m.: Hornets vs. Mavericks
The Hornets are 14-43 and on a four-game losing streak and are in 14th place in the East; The Mavericks are 31-28 and on a two-game losing streak and are in ninth place in the West.
The Hornets lost to the Warriors 92-128 in their last game, Simpson had 16 points and six rebounds, and Mark Williams had 12 points, 12 rebounds and three blocks. The Mavericks lost to the Lakers 99-107 in their last game, James had 27 points and 12 rebounds, Reaves had 20 points and 5 assists, and Doncic had 19 points, 15 rebounds and 12 assists.
This will be the second meeting between the two sides this season, with the Hornets beating the Mavericks 110-105 in the last meeting.
In terms of injuries, the Hornets' Trae Mann, Miller, Okogie, Salang and Gervais are absent, Wendell Moore Jr. and Jeffries are doubtful, and Seth Curry is likely to play. The Mavericks' thick eyebrows, Gafford Ward, Lively and Caleb Martin are out, and Powell and Washington are doubtful. ESPN predicts a win percentage: 43.4% for the Hornets and 56.6% for the Mavericks.
10:00: Pelicans vs Suns
The Pelicans are 15-43, with two straight wins and 14th in the West; The Suns are 27-31 and on a two-game losing streak and are in 11th place in the West.
The Pelicans beat the Spurs 109-103 in their last game, with Murphy III having 24 points, 4 rebounds and 4 assists and Zion having 18 points and 6 rebounds. The Suns lost to the Grizzlies 148-151 in overtime in their last game, Booker had 28 points and 10 assists, Durant had 26 points, 8 rebounds and 7 assists, and Beal had 24 points, 5 rebounds and 11 assists.
This will be the second meeting between the two sides this season, with the Pelicans narrowly beating the Suns 126-124 in the last meeting.
In terms of injuries, the Pelicans' Bruce Brown, Brandon Boston, Jones, Murray, and Olynyk are out. Suns' Cody Martin and Monte Morris are out. ESPN predicts a win rate of 29.6% for the Pelicans and 70.4% for the Suns.
11:30 a.m.: Timberwolves vs. Lakers
The Timberwolves are 32-27 and ranked 7th in the West; The Lakers are 35-21 and on a three-game winning streak and are in fifth place in the West.
The Timberwolves narrowly beat the Thunder 131-128 in overtime in the last game, McDaniels had 27 points, 10 rebounds and 4 assists, Reed had 22 points and 11 rebounds, and Edwards had 17 points, 13 rebounds and 8 assists. The Lakers beat the Mavericks 107-99 in their last game, James had 27 points, 12 rebounds and 3 assists, Reaves had 20 points and 5 assists, and Doncic had 19 points, 15 rebounds and 12 assists.
This will be the fourth meeting between the two sides this season, with the Timberwolves going 2-1 in the first three meetings.
In terms of injuries, the Timberwolves' Gobert and Randle are absent, and Edwards and DiVincenzo are doubtful. The Lakers' Kleber and Bronny are absent, and James is likely to play. ESPN predicts a win percentage: 26.3% for the Timberwolves and 73.7% for the Lakers.