On January 9, Beijing time, the NBA regular season will continue, and the league has scheduled 8 games. The Thunder, who have won 15 in a row, will play away against the Cavaliers, who have won 10 in a row, in a showdown at the top of the Eastern and Western tables. The Clippers played the Nuggets on the road, and Harden played against Willis again. The Bucks host the Spurs, and Antetokounmpo will take on Wembanyama.

8:00: Thunder vs. Cavaliers

The Thunder are 30-5 and have won 15 consecutive games to rank No. 1 in the West; The Cavaliers are 31-4 and on a 10-game winning streak and are in first place in the East.

The Thunder beat the Celtics 105-92 in their last game, Alexander had 33 points, 11 rebounds and six assists, Dort had 14 points and six rebounds, and Wiggins had 15 points. The Cavaliers beat the Hornets 115-105 in their last game, Garland had 25 points and four three-pointers, Mitchell had 19 points, Allen had 19 points and 11 rebounds, and Mobley had 17 points and five rebounds.

This will be the first meeting between the two sides this season, with the Cavaliers winning both of last season's meetings. It was also the first time in NBA history that a team with a 15-game winning streak played against a team with a 10-game winning streak. The two teams are in the league leader in many statistics, and it is a real strong dialogue.

In terms of injuries, the Thunder's Holmgren, Caruso, Aja Mitchell and Topic are absent. The Cavaliers' Okoro and Merrill are doubtful. ESPN predicts a win rate of 38.9% for the Thunder and 61.1% for the Cavaliers.

8:00: Bulls vs. Pacers

The Bulls are 17-19 and 10th in the East; The Pacers are 19-18 and on a three-game winning streak and sit in eighth place in the East.

The Bulls beat the Spurs 114-110 in their last game, LaVine had 35 points, 10 rebounds and 8 assists, Vucevic had 24 points and 11 rebounds, and White had 23 points, 4 assists and 4 steals. The Pacers beat the Nets 113-99 in their last game, with Haliburton 23 points and eight assists, Mathurin 20 points, and Siakam 19 points and six rebounds.

This will be the second meeting between the two sides this season, with the Pacers beating the Bulls 132-123 in the last meeting.

In terms of injuries, the Bulls' Craig and Dosunmu are out. The Pacers' Wiseman, Nesmith and Isaiah Jackson are sidelined, and Haliburton is doubtful. ESPN predicts a win percentage: 49.7% for the Bulls and 50.3% for the Pacers.

8:00: Wizards vs. 76ers

The Wizards are 6-28, suffering three straight losses and ranking 15th in the East; The 76ers are 14-20 and 11th in the East.

The Wizards lost to the Rockets 112-135 in their last game, with Kispert scoring 23 points and five three-pointers, Wallan having 18 points and four rebounds, and Kalidou Koulibaly having 12 points and five rebounds. The 76ers lost to the Suns 99-109 in their last game, Maxey had 31 points and 10 assists, Oubre had 26 points and 11 rebounds, and George had 13 points, 9 rebounds and 5 assists.

This will be the first meeting between the two sides this season, with the 76ers winning all four meetings last season.

In terms of injuries, the Wizards' Bagley and Saddiq Bey are absent, Kuzma, Brogdon, Vukcevic, and Johnny Davis are likely not to play, and Poole is doubtful. The 76ers' Embiid, George, Lowry, KJ Martin, and McCain are out, and Drummond is doubtful. ESPN predicts a win percentage in this game: 29.6% for the Wizards, 70.4% for the 76ers.

8:30: Raptors vs. Knicks

The Raptors are 8-28 and 14th in the East; The Knicks are 24-13 and on a three-game losing streak and are in third place in the East.

The Raptors lost to the Bucks 104-128 in their last game, Barrett had 25 points, 9 rebounds and 5 assists, Barnes had 21 points and 5 assists, and Poeltl had 12 points and 7 rebounds. The Knicks lost to the Magic 94-103 in their last game, Bridges had 24 points and 5 rebounds, Brunson had 24 points and 4 assists, and Hart had 15 points and 14 rebounds.

This will be the third meeting between the two sides this season, with the first two meetings being won by the Knicks.

In terms of injuries, the Raptors are fully healthy, the Knicks' Mitchell Robinson is out, and Towns and McBride are doubtful. ESPN predicts a win percentage: 33.9% for the Raptors and 66.1% for the Knicks.

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

The Pistons are 18-18 and on a four-game winning streak and are in ninth place in the East; The Nets are 13-23 and 12th in the East.

The Pistons narrowly beat the Trail Blazers 118-115 in the last game, Cunningham had 32 points, 6 rebounds and 9 assists, Hardaway had 26 points and 6 three-pointers, Harris had 17 points and 5 rebounds, and Duren had 14 points and 12 rebounds. The Nets lost 99-113 to the Pacers in a game, with Sharpe having 16 points, 13 rebounds and 5 assists, and Martin having 15 points and 5 rebounds.

This will be the second meeting between the two sides this season, with the Pistons beating the Nets 106-92 in the last meeting.

In terms of injuries, the Pistons' Ivey and Osar Thompson are out, the Nets' Bojan, Cameron Johnson, Lewis, Melton, Russell, Thomas, Watford are out, and Simmons is doubtful. ESPN predicts a win rate of 68.6% for the Pistons and 31.4% for the Nets.

9:00: Trail Blazers vs. Pelicans

The Trail Blazers are 12-23 and 13th in the West; The Pelicans are 7-30 and 15th in the West.

The Trail Blazers lost to the Pistons 115-118 in their last game, with Anfernee Simmons scoring 36 points, 9 assists and 8 three-pointers, Sharpe having 20 points, 8 rebounds and 8 assists, and Ayton having 18 points and 11 rebounds. The Pelicans lost to the Timberwolves 97-104 in their last game, Murray had 29 points, 6 assists and 6 steals, Zion had 22 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists, and Jones had 10 points, 6 rebounds and 5 assists.

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

In terms of injuries, the Trail Blazers' Grant and Sable are absent, and Avdija and Klingen are doubtful. The Pelicans' Ingram is out, Murphy III is likely not to play, and Zion and Alvarado are doubtful. ESPN predicts a win percentage: 46.4% for the Trail Blazers and 53.6% for the Pelicans.

10:00: Clippers vs. Nuggets

The Clippers are 20-16 and ranked 7th in the West; The Nuggets are 20-15 and in fourth place in the West.

The Clippers lost to the Timberwolves 106-108, Powell had 25 points and 6 rebounds, Harden had 22 points, 8 rebounds and 8 assists, and Zubac had 17 points, 16 rebounds and 6 blocks. The Nuggets lost 106-118 to the Celtics in their last game, Jokic was out due to illness, Willis had 26 points, 9 rebounds and 6 assists, Murray had 19 points, 4 rebounds and 4 assists, and Porter had 15 points and 10 rebounds.

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

In terms of injuries, the Clippers' Tucker is out, the Nuggets' Gordon, Kankar, and Holmes are out, and Jokic is doubtful. ESPN predicts a win rate of 76.8% for the Clippers and 23.2% for the Nuggets.

10:30 a.m.: Spurs vs. Bucks

The Spurs are 18-18 and 9th in the West; The Bucks are 18-16 and in fifth place in the East.

The Spurs lost to the Bulls 110-114 in their last game, Wembanyama had 23 points, 14 rebounds and 8 blocks, and Paul had 18 points, 6 rebounds and 9 assists. The Bucks beat the Raptors 128-104 in their last game, with Lillard scoring 25 points and 5 rebounds, Portis having 20 points and 7 rebounds, and Antetokounmpo 11 points, 12 rebounds and 13 assists.

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

In terms of injuries, the Spurs' Sochan is absent, and the Bucks' Antetokounmpo, Middleton, and Jackson are all likely to play. ESPN predicts a win percentage: 47.7% for the Spurs and 52.3% for the Bucks.