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NBA preview on the 13th: The Suns' Big Three strive to avenge the Hornets for the league's first impact on 13 consecutive wins

On January 13, Beijing time, the NBA regular season will continue, and the league has scheduled nine games. The league-ranked Cavaliers host the Pacers, and Mitchell leads the team to a 13-game winning streak. The Suns will fight the Hornets again, and the Big Three will try to get revenge on their opponents to win three in a row.

4:00: Bucks vs. Knicks

The Bucks are 20-16 and on a three-game winning streak and are in fourth place in the East; The Knicks are 25-14 and third in the East.

The Bucks beat the Magic 109-106 in their last game, with 41 points, 14 rebounds and 4 assists, and Lillard 29 points, 4 rebounds and 7 assists. The Knicks lost to the Thunder 101-126 in their last game, Brunson had 27 points and five assists, Towns had 23 points and 10 rebounds, and Hart had 16 points, 13 rebounds and three steals.

This will be the second meeting between the two sides this season, with the Knicks beating the Bucks 116-94 in the last meeting.

In terms of injuries, the Bucks' Antetokounmpo, Lillard, and Middleton are likely to play, and Trent Jr. is doubtful. The Knicks' Mitchell Robinson is out, and McBride is likely to play. ESPN predicted win percentage: Bucks 28.8%, Knicks 71.2%.

4:00: Nuggets vs Mavericks

The Nuggets are 22-15 and on a two-game winning streak and are ranked 4th in the West; The Mavericks are 22-16 and on a two-game winning streak and are in fifth place in the West.

The Nuggets beat the Nets 124-105 in their last game, Jokic had 35 points, 12 rebounds and 15 assists, Westbrook had 25 points, 11 rebounds and 10 assists, and Porter had 17 points and 6 rebounds. The Mavericks beat the Trail Blazers 117-111 in their last game, Washington had 23 points, 14 rebounds and 3 steals, Lively had 21 points, 16 rebounds and 3 blocks, and Hardy had 25 points and 5 three-pointers.

This will be the third meeting between the two sides this season, with the first two meetings with one win each.

In terms of injuries, the Nuggets' Kankar and Holmes are absent, Jokic is likely to play, and Murray and Gordon are doubtful. The Mavericks' Doncic, Irving, and Exum are out. ESPN predicts a win percentage in this game: 47.6% for the Nuggets and 52.4% for the Mavericks.

4:30: Kings vs. Bulls

The Kings are 19-19 and on a six-game winning streak and are in ninth place in the West; The Bulls are 18-20 and 10th in the East.

The Kings beat the Celtics 114-97 in their last game, with DeRozan having 24 points, 4 rebounds and 9 assists, Sabonis 23 points and 28 rebounds, and Monk 22 points and 8 assists. The Bulls beat the Wizards 138-105 in their last game, LaVine had 33 points and 5 rebounds, Vucevic had 23 points, 13 rebounds and 6 assists, and Giddey had 12 points, 13 rebounds and 7 assists.

This will be the first meeting between the two sides this season, with both sides winning one each of the two meetings last season.

In terms of injuries, the Kings' Fox is doubtful, the Bulls' Sanogo and Kruger are absent, Dosunm is likely not to play, Pawe is likely to play, and Kobe White is doubtful. ESPN predicts a win percentage of 41.3% for the Kings and 58.7% for the Bulls.

7:00: Pelicans vs. Celtics

The Pelicans are 8-31 and 15th in the West; The Celtics are 27-11 and in second place in the East.

The Pelicans beat the 76ers 123-115 in their last game, McCollum had 38 points and six three-pointers, Hawkins had 21 points and five three-pointers, and Murray had 17 points, 10 rebounds and six assists. The Celtics lost to the Kings 97-114 in their last game, with Brown having 28 points and 5 assists, Porzingis having 22 points and 10 rebounds, and Tatum having 15 points, 12 rebounds and 5 assists.

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

In terms of injuries, the Pelicans' Ingram and Jones are absent, and Murray is doubtful. Celtic's Peterson is out. ESPN predicts a win percentage for the Pelicans, 85.3% for the Celtics.

7:00: Pacers vs. Cavaliers

The Pacers are 21-18 and on a five-game winning streak and are in 7th place in the East; The Cavaliers are 33-4 and on a 12-game winning streak and are in first place in the East.

The Pacers beat the Warriors 108-96 in their last game, with Haliburton 25 points and 10 assists, Siakam 25 points and 9 rebounds, and Mathurin 21 points and 10 rebounds. The Cavaliers beat the Raptors 132-126 in their last game, Garland had 40 points and 9 assists, Mobley had 21 points, 11 rebounds and 6 assists, and Allen had 18 points and 15 rebounds.

This will be the first meeting between the two sides this season, with two wins each of the four meetings last season.

In terms of injuries, the Pacers' Isaiah Jackson, Wiseman, and Nesmith are out, and the Cavaliers' Jerome is likely to be sidelined. ESPN predicted win percentage: Pacers 22.0%, Cavaliers 78.0%.

7:00: 76ers vs. Magic

The 76ers are 15-21 and 11th in the East; The Magic are 22-18 and on a two-game losing streak and are in fifth place in the East.

The 76ers lost to the Pelicans 115-123 in their last game, Maxey had 30 points, 6 rebounds and 12 assists, George had 25 points, 11 rebounds and 5 assists, and Oubre had 21 points and 7 rebounds. The Magic's Banchero had 34 points, seven rebounds and five three-pointers, Anthony had 18 points and seven rebounds, and Silva had 18 points and seven rebounds.

This will be the fourth meeting between the two sides this season, with the 76ers going 2-1 in the first three meetings.

In terms of injuries, the 76ers' McCain, Lowry, KJ Martin, and Drummond are out, and Embiid is doubtful. The Magic's Gary Harris, Big Wagner, Wagner Jr., and Suggs are out, Jett Howard is doubtful, and Pope is likely to play. ESPN predicts a win rate of 51.8% for the 76ers and 48.2% for the Magic.

7:00: Thunder vs. Wizards

The Thunder are 31-6 and ranked No. 1 in the West; The Wizards are 6-30 and on a five-game losing streak and are in 15th place in the East.

The Thunder beat the Knicks 126-101 in their last game, Alexander scored 39 points, Joe had 31 points and eight three-pointers, and Jalen Williams had 19 points, four rebounds and five assists. The Wizards lost to the Bulls 105-138 in their last game, with Poole scoring 22 points and 6 three-pointers, and Jared Butler having 18 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists.

This will be the second meeting between the two sides this season, with the Thunder beating the Wizards 123-105 in the last meeting.

In terms of injuries, the Thunder's Holmgren, Caruso, Ajay Mitchell and Topic are sidelined. The Wizards' Brogdon, Saddiq Bey, Bagley and Vukcevic are out. ESPN predicts a win percentage of this game: Thunder 87.9%, Wizards 12.1%.

9:00: Nets vs. Jazz

The Nets are 13-25, on a four-game losing streak, and in 12th place in the East; The Jazz are 9-28 and on a three-game losing streak and are in 14th place in the West.

The Nets lost 105-124 to the Nuggets in the game, Keane Johnson had 22 points, 4 rebounds and 4 assists, Tyrese Martin had 19 points, 4 rebounds and 4 three-pointers, and Clowney had 14 points and 5 rebounds. The Jazz lost 106-114 to the Suns in their last game, Markkanen had 24 points and 4 rebounds, Sexton had 20 points, 4 rebounds and 4 assists, and Kessler had 16 points and 13 rebounds.

This will be the second meeting between the two sides this season, with the Jazz beating the Nets 105-94 in the last meeting.

In terms of injuries, the Nets' Bojan, Cameron Johnson, Lewis, Melton, Russell, Thomas, Watford are out and Whitehead is doubtful. Jazz's Clarkson and Hendricks are absent, Kiyant George and Collins are likely not to play, and Sensabo and Markkanen are doubtful. ESPN predicts a win percentage: Nets 42.4%, Jazz 57.6%.

10:00: Hornets vs. Suns

The Hornets are 8-27 and 13th in the East; The Suns are 18-19 and on a two-game winning streak and are in 11th place in the West.

The Hornets beat the Suns 115-104 in their last game, Ball had 32 points, 10 rebounds and seven assists, Bridges had 21 points and seven rebounds, and Richards had 15 points, 12 rebounds and three blocks. The Suns beat the Jazz 114-106 in their last game, Booker had 34 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists, Durant had 25 points, 5 rebounds and 7 assists, and Allen had 14 points, 4 rebounds and 4 assists.

This will be the second meeting between the two sides this season, with the Hornets beating the Suns 115-104 in the last meeting.

In terms of injuries, the Hornets are fully healthy, and the Suns' Royce O'Neal is doubtful. ESPN predicted win percentage: Hornets 33.2%, Suns 66.8%.

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