On January 28, Beijing time, the NBA regular season will continue, and the league has scheduled 12 games. The Lakers played away against the Hornets, and James led the team to a four-game winning streak and is expected to unlock three major milestones. Can the Rockets avoid being killed by their opponents against the Celtics on the road? The Clippers played the Suns on the road, and Harden played Durant again, and he was just 12 assists away from surpassing Strickland, Irving's godfather.

8:00: Lakers vs. Hornets

The Lakers are 25-18 and have won three in a row and are in 5th place in the West; The Hornets are 12-30 and 14th in the East.

The Lakers defeated the Warriors 118-108 in their last game, with 36 points, 13 rebounds and 3 steals, James 25 points, 5 rebounds and 12 assists, and Reaves 16 points, 5 rebounds and 7 assists. The Hornets beat the Pelicans 123-92 in their last game, with Ball having 25 points, 5 rebounds and 7 assists, Bridges 22 points and 6 rebounds, and Seth Curry 16 points, 4 rebounds and 4 three-pointers.

This will be the first meeting between the two sides this season, with the Lakers winning both of last season's meetings.

In terms of injuries, the Lakers' Wood, Hood Schifino, and Bronny are absent, James and thick eyebrows are likely to play, and Hachimura and Vincent are doubtful. The Hornets' Tre Mann, Cody Martin, Miller, and Gervais are out. ESPN predicts a win percentage: 51.5% for Lakers and 48.5% for Hornets.

In terms of milestones, James has hit 2,496 three-pointers, and only four more three-pointers will unlock the 2,500 three-point milestone. James has completed 2,310 steals, tied with Cheeks for sixth all-time, and only needs one more steal to surpass Cheeks and occupy the sixth all-time record. James has grabbed 11,489 rebounds, tied with Nowitzki for 26th all-time, and only one more rebound can surpass Nowitzki.

8:00: Pistons vs. Cavaliers

The Pistons are 23-22 and 6th in the East; The Cavaliers are 36-9 and on a three-game losing streak and are in first place in the East.

The Pistons lost to the Magic 113-121 in their last game, Cunningham had 35 points, 5 rebounds and 11 assists, Beasley had 18 points and 5 rebounds, and Osar Thompson had 16 points, 5 rebounds and 4 steals. The Cavaliers lost to the Rockets 131-135 in their last game, Garland had 39 points and 9 assists, Mitchell had 33 points, 4 rebounds and 7 assists, and Niang had 21 points, 4 rebounds and 6 three-pointers.

This will be the second meeting between the two sides this season, with the Cavaliers beating the Pistons 113-101 in the last meeting.

In terms of injuries, the Pistons' Ivey is out and Tobias Harris is doubtful. The Cavaliers' LeVert, Okoro and Dean Wade are out. ESPN predicts a win rate of 27.3% for the Pistons and 72.7% for the Cavaliers.

8:30 a.m.: Rockets vs. Celtics

The Rockets are 30-14 and have won 2 in a row and are in 2nd place in the West; The Celtics are 32-14 and second in the East.

The Rockets beat the Cavaliers 135-131 in their last game, with Jalen Green 26 points, 4 assists and 5 three-pointers, Shin Jing 26 points and 8 rebounds, Amen Thompson 23 points, 14 rebounds and 10 assists, and VanVleet 20 points, 6 assists and 6 three-pointers. The Celtics beat the Mavericks 122-107 in their last game, Tatum had 24 points and 6 rebounds, White had 23 points, 4 rebounds and 4 assists, and Brown had 22 points, 8 rebounds and 6 assists.

This will be the second meeting between the two sides this season, with the Celtics beating the Rockets 109-86 in the last meeting.

In terms of injuries, the Rockets' Jabari Smith Jr. is sidelined, and Whitmore is doubtful. Celtics Horford and White are doubtful. ESPN predicts a win percentage: 47.9% for the Rockets, 52.1% for the Celtics.

8:30 a.m.: Kings vs. Nets

The Kings are 23-22 and on a two-game losing streak and are in 10th place in the West; The Nets are 14-32 and on a six-game losing streak and are in 12th place in the East.

The Kings lost to the Knicks 120-143 in their last game, with Monk having 31 points and nine assists, Sabonis having 25 points, 13 rebounds and 12 assists, and DeRozan scoring 18 points. The Nets lost to the Heat 97-106 in the game, Keon Johnson had 22 points, 4 assists and 3 steals, Russell had 22 points and 6 assists, and Wilson had 12 points, 9 rebounds and 8 assists.

This will be the second meeting between the two sides this season, with the Nets beating the Kings 108-103 in the last meeting.

In terms of injuries, the Kings are fully healthy, with the Nets' Bojan, Cameron Johnson, Lewis, Melton, Thomas, and Watford sidelined, and Ben Simmons doubtful. ESPN predicts a win rate of 74.6% for the Kings and 25.4% for the Nets.

8:30: Magic vs. Heat

The Magic are 24-23 and ranked 7th in the East; The Heat are 22-22 and ranked 8th in the East.

The Magic beat the Pistons 121-113 in their last game, Banchero had 32 points, 9 rebounds and 7 assists, Wagner Jr. had 32 points, 4 rebounds and 7 assists, and Wendell Carter had 11 points and 11 rebounds. The Heat beat the Nets 106-97 in their last game, Herro had 25 points and 8 assists, Bam Adebayo had 17 points, 16 rebounds and 4 assists, and Jovic had 17 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists.

This will be the fourth meeting between the two sides this season, with the Magic going 2-1 in the first three meetings.

In terms of injuries, the Magic's Gary Harris and Big Wagner are sidelined, and Suggs and Bitadze are doubtful. The Heat's Richardson and Drew Smith are out, and Butler's suspension is over, and he is expected to return. ESPN predicts a win percentage: 41.5% for the Magic, 58.5% for the Heat.

8:30: Grizzlies vs. Knicks

The Grizzlies are 31-15 and on a six-game winning streak, ranking third in the West; The Knicks are 30-16 and on a three-game winning streak and are in third place in the East.

The Grizzlies beat the Jazz 125-103 in their last game, Jaren Jackson Jr. had 28 points, 3 rebounds and 2 blocks, Edie had 19 points and 7 rebounds, Bane had 17 points, 9 rebounds and 6 assists, and Morant had 11 points and 7 assists. The Knicks beat the Kings 143-120 in their last game, Anunoby had 33 points, 3 rebounds and 4 assists, Bridges had 27 points, 5 rebounds and 7 assists, Brunson had 25 points and 11 assists, Hart had 20 points, 18 rebounds and 11 assists, and Towns had 18 points and 15 rebounds.

This will be the first meeting between the two sides this season, with the Knicks winning both of last season's meetings.

In terms of injuries, the Grizzlies' Smart, Spencer, and Vince Williams Jr. are absent, and Aldama and LaRavia are doubtful. The Knicks' Mitchell Robinson and Dudtier are sidelined, and Hart and Hookporty are doubtful. ESPN predicts a win percentage: 52.3% for the Grizzlies and 47.7% for the Knicks.

8:30 a.m.: Pelicans vs. Raptors

The Pelicans are 12-34, on a two-game losing streak, and in 14th place in the West; The Raptors are 13-32 and on a three-game winning streak and are in 13th place in the East.

The Pelicans lost to the Hornets 92-123 in their last game, Zion had 28 points and 11 rebounds, and Murphy III had 16 points, 4 rebounds and 5 assists. The Raptors beat the Hawks 117-94 in their last game, with Barnes having 24 points, 12 rebounds and seven assists, Barrett having 23 points and eight rebounds, and Butcher having 23 points and five rebounds.

This will be the second meeting between the two sides this season, with the Raptors beating the Pelicans 119-93 in the last meeting.

In terms of injuries, the Pelicans' Jones and Ingram are absent, and Murray is doubtful. The Raptors' Quickley is out, and Abaji, Olynyk, and Poeltl are doubtful. ESPN predicts a win percentage in this game: 53.1% for the Pelicans, 46.9% for the Raptors.

9:00: Nuggets vs. Bulls

The Nuggets are 28-17 and ranked fourth in the West; The Bulls are 19-27 and on a two-game losing streak and are in 10th place in the East.

The Nuggets lost 104-133 to the Timberwolves in their last game, with Murray having 25 points and 5 assists, Jokic having 20 points and 11 assists, and Willis having 13 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists. The Bulls lost to the 76ers 97-109 in the last game, LaVine had 25 points, 8 rebounds and 4 assists, Vucevic had 22 points, 12 rebounds and 3 blocks, and Giddey had 10 points, 10 rebounds and 7 assists.

This will be the first meeting between the two sides this season, with the Nuggets winning both of last season's meetings.

In terms of injuries, the Nuggets' Holmes and Kankar are absent. Bulls' Craig and Kobe White are out. ESPN predicts a win rate of 66.3% for the Nuggets and 33.7% for the Bulls.

9:00: Hawks vs. Timberwolves

The Hawks are 22-23 and on a four-game losing streak and are in ninth place in the East; The Timberwolves are 24-21 and on a two-game winning streak and are in seventh place in the West.

The Hawks lost to the Raptors 94-117 in their last game, with Krejic scoring 20 points and 7 assists, Okongu 19 points, 8 rebounds and 5 assists, and Trae Young 16 points, 4 rebounds and 4 assists. The Timberwolves beat the Nuggets 133-104 in their last game, with Edwards scoring 34 points and 9 assists, Randle having 21 points, 7 rebounds and 7 assists, and Gobert having 14 points, 14 rebounds and 4 blocks.

This will be the second meeting between the two sides this season, with the Hawks beating the Timberwolves 117-104 in the last meeting.

In terms of injuries, the Hawks' Trae Young, Jalen Johnson, and Bavkin are out, and Hunter, Nance Jr., and Rissachet are doubtful. The Timberwolves' DiVincenzo and Shannon Jr. are out. ESPN predicts a win percentage of 27.8% for the Hawks and 72.2% for the Timberwolves.

9:30 a.m.: Wizards vs. Mavericks

The Wizards are 6-38 and on a 13-game losing streak and are in 15th place in the East; The Mavericks are 24-22 and in ninth place in the West.

The Wizards lost to the Suns 109-119 in their last game, Kuzma had 30 points and 11 rebounds, Poole had 19 points and 10 assists, and Valanciunas had 16 points and four rebounds. The Mavericks lost to the Celtics 107-122 in their last game, with Irving having 22 points, 4 rebounds and 5 assists, Grimes 20 points and 7 rebounds, and Gafford having 19 points, 15 rebounds and 3 blocks.

This will be the second meeting between the two sides this season, with the Mavericks beating the Wizards 137-101 in the last meeting.

In terms of injuries, the Wizards' Brogdon, Bagley and Saddiq Bey are sidelined. The Mavericks' Doncic, Exum, Kleber, Lively, Marshall, and Powell are out. ESPN predicts a win rate of 27.8% for the Wizards and 72.2% for the Mavericks.

10:00: Bucks vs. Jazz

The Bucks are 25-18 and ranked fourth in the East; The Jazz are 10-33 and on a five-game losing streak and are in 15th place in the West.

The Bucks lost to the Clippers 117-127 in the last game, with 36 points and 13 rebounds, Lillard 29 points, 10 rebounds and 10 assists, and Trent Jr. 19 points and 5 three-pointers. The Jazz lost to the Grizzlies 103-125 in their last game, with Sexton having 20 points, 3 rebounds and 4 assists, Mikaeluk 16 points and Kessler 11 points and 10 rebounds.

This will be the second meeting between the two sides this season, with the Bucks beating the Jazz 123-100 in the last meeting.

In terms of injuries, the Bucks' Portis is absent, Brother Alphabet is likely to play, and AJ Green and Middleton are doubtful. The Jazz's Juzan, Hendricks, and Cody Williams are out, while Clarkson, Collins, and Kessler are doubtful. ESPN predicts a win percentage: 68.0% for the Bucks, 32.0% for the Jazz.

10:30 a.m.: Clippers vs. Suns

The Clippers are 26-19 and on a two-game winning streak and are in sixth place in the West; The Suns are 23-21 and on a two-game winning streak and are in 8th place in the West.

The Clippers beat the Bucks 127-117 in the last game, Harden had 40 points, 5 rebounds and 9 assists, Powell had 33 points and 6 rebounds, and Kawhi Leonard had 18 points, 3 rebounds and 4 assists. The Suns beat the Wizards 119-109 in their last game, with Durant 29 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists, Richards 20 points and 19 rebounds, Booker 18 points, 6 rebounds and 7 assists, and Beal 20 points.

This will be the third meeting between the two sides this season, with the Suns winning the first two meetings.

In terms of injuries, the Clippers' Jordan Miller, Cam Christie, Chris Dern, and Tucker are out. The Suns' Ryan Dern is out. ESPN predicts a win rate of 53.8% for the Clippers and 46.2% for the Suns.

In terms of milestones, Harden has 7,976 assists, which ranks 14th all-time. He is 12 assists away from overtaking 13th-placed Strickland (7,987 assists). It is worth mentioning that Strickland was Irving's godfather.