On February 2, Beijing time, the NBA regular season will continue, and the league has scheduled nine games. The Rockets host the Nets and will be looking for a win to cement the second place in the West. The Lakers played away against the Knicks, and the thick eyebrows continued to be suspended, can James lead the team to end the opponent's 5-game winning streak?
The Spurs host the Heat, and Wembanyama takes on Bam Adebayo. Suns away against the Trail Blazers, can Durant kill the opponent three times?
6:00: Hawks vs. Pacers
The Hawks are 22-26 and on a seven-game losing streak and are in ninth place in the East; The Pacers are 26-20 and on a two-game winning streak and sit fifth in the East.
The Hawks lost to the Cavaliers 115-137 in their last game, with Reisache having 30 points, five three-pointers and two steals, Hunter having 25 points and five rebounds, and Trae Young having 15 points and 10 assists. The Pacers beat the Pistons 133-119 in their last game, Siakam had 37 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists, Haliburton 30 points, 7 rebounds and 8 assists, and Turner 24 points and 7 rebounds.
This will be the first meeting between the two sides this season, with the Pacers winning all four meetings last season.
In terms of injuries, the Hawks' Bogdan, Bavkin, Capela, and Jalen Johnson are out, and Trae Young is likely to play. The Pacers' Wiseman and Isaiah Jackson are sidelined, while Freeman, Mathurin and Nembhard are doubtful. ESPN predicts a win percentage: 25.5% for the Hawks and 74.5% for the Pacers.
6:00: Magic vs. Jazz
The Magic are 24-25, suffering two straight losses and ranking 8th in the East; The Jazz are 10-36 and on an eight-game losing streak and are in 15th place in the West.
The Magic lost to the Trail Blazers 90-119 in the last game, Wagner Jr. had 24 points, 3 rebounds and 3 assists, Banchero had 21 points and 6 rebounds, and Anthony had 16 points. The Jazz lost 113-138 to the Timberwolves in their last game, with Kiyant George scoring 23 points, Sexton having 19 points and five assists, and Collins having 16 points and five rebounds.
This will be the second meeting between the two sides this season, with the Jazz beating the Magic 105-92 in the last meeting.
In terms of injuries, Magic's big Wagner is out and Suggs is doubtful. Jazz's Cody Williams and Hendricks are out, and Juzan is doubtful. ESPN predicts a win percentage: 65.5% for the Magic and 34.5% for the Jazz.
8:00: Nuggets vs. Hornets
The Nuggets are 29-19 and ranked fourth in the West; The Hornets are 12-33 and on a three-game losing streak and are in 14th place in the East.
The Nuggets beat the 76ers 137-134 in their last game, Murray had 31 points, 6 rebounds and 11 assists, Jokic had 28 points, 9 rebounds and 13 assists, Porter had 24 points and 6 rebounds, and Willis had 4 points and 7 assists (retired from injury). The Hornets lost to the Clippers 104-112 in their last game, Bridges had 27 points, 9 rebounds and 6 assists, Micic had 20 points and 4 assists, and Diabate had 11 points, 14 rebounds and 3 steals.
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' Kankar and Holmes are absent, Wei Shao is likely not to play, and Gordon is doubtful. The Hornets' LaMelo Ball, Trae Mann, Cody Martin, Miller, Grant Williams are out, Okogie is likely not to play, and Mark Williams is doubtful. ESPN predicts a win percentage: Nuggets 85.0%, Hornets 15.0%.
9:00: Nets vs. Rockets
The Nets are 15-33 and 13th in the East; The Rockets are 32-15 and second in the West.
The Nets beat the Hornets 104-83 in the game, Keon Johnson had 18 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists, Wilson had 15 points, and Claxton had 12 points, 8 rebounds and 6 blocks. The Rockets lost to the Grizzlies 119-120 in their last game, Green had 25 points, 6 rebounds and 5 assists, Dillon had 22 points, and Amen had 21 points, 7 rebounds and 4 assists.
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 Nets' Bojan, Cloney, Cameron Johnson, Lewis, Melton, and Thomas are absent. The Rockets' Jabari Smith Jr. is sidelined, and Shin Kyung's appearance is doubtful. ESPN predicts a win rate of 14.5% for the Nets and 85.5% for the Rockets.
9:00: Wizards vs. Timberwolves
The Wizards are 6-41 and on a 16-game losing streak and are in 15th place in the East; The Timberwolves are 27-21 and on a five-game winning streak and are in seventh place in the West.
The Wizards lost to the Lakers 96-134 in their last game, with Poole scoring 19 points and five rebounds and Kuzma having 13 points and three rebounds. The Timberwolves beat the Jazz 138-113 in their last game, with Edwards having 36 points, 6 rebounds and 11 assists, Gobert 16 points, 9 rebounds and 4 blocks, and Dillingham 19 points and 8 assists.
This will be the second meeting between the two sides this season, with the Timberwolves beating the Wizards 120-106 in the last meeting.
In terms of injuries, the Wizards' Sarr, Bagley, and Bey are absent, and Brogdon is doubtful. The Timberwolves' DiVincenzo and Randle are out, and Conley and Shannon Jr. are doubtful. ESPN predicts a win percentage: 23.1% for the Wizards, 76.9% for the Timberwolves.
9:00: Kings vs. Thunder
The Kings are 24-23 and 10th in the West; The Thunder are 37-9 and ranked No. 1 in the West.
The Kings lost 104-117 to the 76ers in their last game, Monk had 21 points and eight assists, Fox had 19 points, eight rebounds and five assists, and Sabonis had 13 points, 14 rebounds and 11 assists. The Thunder lost to the Warriors 109-116 in their last game, Alexander had 52 points, 3 rebounds and 4 assists, Jalen Williams had 26 points and 7 rebounds, and Harten had 4 points, 18 rebounds and 6 assists.
This will be the second meeting between the two sides this season, with the Thunder beating the Kings 130-109 in the last meeting.
In terms of injuries, the Kings are fully healthy, with the Thunder's Caruso, Holmgren, Ajay Mitchell and Topic sidelined. ESPN predicts a win percentage of this game: Kings 25.4%, Thunder 74.6%.
9:30 a.m.: Lakers vs. Knicks
The Lakers are 27-19 and ranked 5th in the West; The Knicks are 32-16 and on a five-game winning streak and are third in the East.
The Lakers beat the Wizards 134-96 in their last game, with James 24 points and 11 assists, Hachimura 22 points and 4 rebounds, and Milton 21 points, 4 rebounds and 4 assists. The Knicks beat the Nuggets 122-112 in their last game, with Brunson having 30 points, 4 rebounds and 15 assists, Anunoby having 23 points and 4 rebounds, and Towns having 14 points, 10 rebounds and 5 assists.
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 Lakers' thick eyebrows, Hood Schifino, and Wood are absent, James and Hachimura are likely to play, and Vincent and Finney-Smith are doubtful. The Knicks' Dudtier and Mitchell Robinson are sidelined, and Hart is doubtful. ESPN predicts a win rate of 19.5% for the Lakers and 80.5% for the Knicks.
In terms of milestones, James has hit 2,499 three-pointers, and one more three-pointer will unlock the 2,500 three-point milestone.
9:30 a.m.: Heat vs. Spurs
The Heat are 23-23 and ranked 7th in the East; The Spurs are 21-24 and 12th in the West.
The Heat lost to the Cavaliers 106-126 in the last game, Herro had 22 points, 5 rebounds and 6 assists, Adebayo had 21 points and 9 rebounds, and Rozier had 22 points, 4 rebounds and 4 assists. The Spurs beat the Bucks 144-118 in their last game, Wembanyama had 30 points, 14 rebounds and 6 blocks, Castle had 20 points, 8 rebounds and 6 assists, and Johnson had 24 points and 4 rebounds.
This will be the second meeting between the two sides this season, with the Heat beating the Spurs 128-107 in the last meeting.
In terms of injuries, the Heat's Butler is suspended, and Richardson and Drew Smith are absent. Spurs' Sochan is doubtful. ESPN predicts a win percentage: 38.7% for the Heat, 61.3% for the Spurs.
11:00: Suns vs. Trail Blazers
The Suns are 25-22 and 8th in the West; The Trail Blazers are 19-29 and on a two-game winning streak and are in 13th place in the West.
The Suns beat the Warriors 130-105 in the last game, Booker had 31 points, 5 rebounds and 11 assists, Durant had 19 points and 6 rebounds, Richards had 14 points and 16 rebounds, and Beal had 21 points. The Trail Blazers beat the Magic 119-90 in their last game, with Henderson scoring 23 points, 5 rebounds and 7 assists, Ayton 22 points and 8 rebounds, and Sharpe scoring 23 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 Suns are fully healthy. The Trail Blazers' Thybulle is out and Grant is doubtful. ESPN predicted win percentage: Suns 47.7%, Trail Blazers 52.3%.