New Orleans Pelicans (23-31) at Chicago Bulls (12-41)
Line: Bulls -1.5, O/U: 227
Bulls: 101 ppg, bottom ten defense, slower than average pace
Pelicans: 117 ppg, bottom five defense, top five pace
Notes:

  • Both of these teams are 2-8 in their last ten.
  • Anthony Davis is reportedly healthy, but the Pelicans are holding him out as they try to work out a trade before tomorrow’s deadline. He’s averaged 29 points, 13 rebounds, 4 assists, 2.5 blocks and 2 steals this season.
  • Jahlil Okafor has been the starting center, averaging 19 points and 11 boards in his last five.
  • Nikola Mirotic has missed the last six games, and he’s out for this one too. Elfrid Payton and E’Twaun Moore are both out as well, and Julius Randle is a game-time call.
  • Zach LaVine is averaging 23 points, 4 rebounds and 4 assists per game this year.

San Antonio Spurs (32-23) at Golden State Warriors (37-15)
Line: Warriors -14.5, O/U: 231
Warriors: 119 ppg, average defense, faster than average pace
Spurs: 112 ppg, average defense, very slow pace
Notes:

  • Golden State has won twelve of their last 13 games, most recently on Saturday against the Lakers with LeBron resting.
  • Steph Curry had a rare off game shooting the ball with just 14 points on 5-15 from the floor. The night before, he had 41 and went 10-18 from three.
  • Klay Thompson missed the loss to Philly, but returned with a team-high 28 points against LA.
  • Kevin Durant is shooting just 4-23 (17%) on 3-pointers in his last five games.
  • DeMarcus Cousins is coming off of 18 and 10, his first double double as a Warrior. He’s averaging 14 points, 7 rebounds and 4 assists per game in his first six games with Golden State.
  • The Spurs started their annual Rodeo Road Trip with a 127-112 loss in Sacramento on Monday, clearly missing second-year point guard Derrick White on both ends. He will miss some time with plantar fasciitis.
  • Gregg Popovich might get a call from the league about resting LaMarcus Aldridge and DeMar DeRozan in tonight’s nationally televised game, but it’s smart to punt to a more winnable game tomorrow in Portland.
  • The bulk of offensive creation will come from small shooting guards Bryn Forbes and Patty Mills. Rookie Lonnie Walker IV might finally get some extended minutes, and Pau Gasol and Jakob Poeltl will split minutes at center.

Washington Wizards (22-31) at Milwaukee Bucks (39-13)
Line: Bucks -12, O/U: 230
Bucks: 117 ppg, best defense in the NBA, very fast pace
Wizards: 113 ppg, bad defense, faster than average pace
Notes:

  • The Bucks went 11-2 in a stretch where they played ten games on the road. They’re coming off four straight wins in Detroit, Toronto, Washington, and Brooklyn.
  • Giannis Antetokounmpo put up 30 points, 15 boards and 9 assists in Brooklyn. He’s averaging 27 points, 13 rebounds and 6 assists this season.
  • Khris Middleton is an All Star, averaging 17 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists this year to go with excellent defense.
  • John Wall was already out for the season, and he’ll be out for the next 12 months after falling in his home and rupturing his achilles. The Wizards owe the 28-year-old star $169 million over the next four years, and this injury takes a toll on athletic explosion like no other.
  • Tomas Satoransky is even more important now. He’s averaging 11 points, 5 rebounds and 7 assists in his last ten as the starting point guard.
  • Bradley Beal is averaging 26 points, 6 rebounds and 6 assists per game in his last ten.

Houston Rockets (31-22) at Sacramento Kings (28-25)
Line: Rockets -3.5, O/U: 236
Kings: 113 ppg, bottom-third defense, second-fastest pace
Rockets: 112 ppg, bottom five defense, bottom five pace
Notes:

  • The Kings have won three in a row at home over the Hawks, 76ers and Spurs.
  • Rookie Marvin Bagley III put up a career-high 24 points and 12 rebounds in the win over San Antonio, and he threw down a sick 360 oop in the process.
  • De’Aaron Fox added 20 points, 6 assists and 6 rebounds, and he’s averaging 17.5 points, 7 assists and 2 steals per game this year.
  • Buddy Hield is in the Three Point Contest, shooting 46% from deep this year and taking over 7 per game.
  • The Rockets have won two in a row, behind James Harden‘s one man show.
  • Harden followed up 43 points, 12 rebounds, 5 assists, 6 steals, and 4 blocks with 44 points, 8 rebounds, 6 assists and 3 steals. It’s just regular at this point.
  • Chris Paul had 18 points, 5 rebounds, 4 assists, and 5 steals in the win in Phoenix on Monday.
  • Eric Gordon is questionable with a knee. He’s averaged 18 points in nine games since returning from a knee injury.
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