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21st NBA Preview: Harden led the Clippers to a five-game winning streak Durant Booker challenged the league's No. 1 spot

On January 21, Beijing time, the NBA regular season will continue, and the league has scheduled 8 games. The Rockets face the Pistons at home, and Jalen Green will fight against Cunningham, the top pick of the same year, can he kill the opponent twice? Hawks take on Knicks away, will Trae Young be the "mayor of New York" again?

The Suns play the Cavaliers on the road, with Durant and Booker challenging for the top spot in the league. Can the Warriors win three in a row against the Celtics at home? The Clippers played at home against the Bulls, and the small cards were rested back-to-back, and Harden led the team to a five-game winning streak.

1:00: Mavericks vs. Hornets

The Mavericks are 23-19 and ranked 7th in the West; The Hornets are 10-28 and on a two-game winning streak and are in 13th place in the East.

The Mavericks beat the Thunder 106-98 in their last game, with Irving having 25 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists, Washington 16 points, 7 rebounds and 5 assists, and Marshall 14 points, 10 rebounds and 3 steals. The Hornets narrowly beat the Bulls 125-123 in their last game, with Ball having 26 points and nine assists, Bridges 21 points and Mark Williams 19 points and 19 rebounds.

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

In terms of injuries, the Mavericks' Doncic, Exum, Hardy, and Powell are out, and Lively is doubtful. The Hornets' Tre Mann, Miller and Grant Williams are out. ESPN predicts a win rate of 54.2% for the Mavericks and 45.8% for the Hornets.

3:00: Pistons vs. Rockets

The Pistons are 21-21 and on a two-game losing streak and are in ninth place in the East; The Rockets are 28-13 and in second place in the West.

The Pistons lost to the Suns 121-125 in their last game, Harris had 21 points and five rebounds, Cunningham had 20 points, six rebounds and 11 assists, and Duren had 15 points and 10 rebounds. The Rockets beat the Trail Blazers 125-103 in their last game, with Jalen Green scoring 26 points and 5 rebounds, Shin Jing 23 points, 15 rebounds and 6 assists, and Dillon having 22 points and 6 rebounds.

This will be the second meeting between the two sides this season, with the Rockets narrowly beating the Pistons 101-99 in the last meeting.

In terms of injuries, the Pistons' Ivey is sidelined, the Rockets' Jabari Smith Jr. is sidelined, and Amen Thompson is doubtful. ESPN's prediction of a win percentage in this game: 34.8% for the Pistons and 65.2% for the Rockets.

3:30: Timberwolves vs. Grizzlies

The Timberwolves are 22-20 and 8th in the West; The Grizzlies are 27-15 and on a two-game winning streak and are in third place in the West.

The Timberwolves lost to the Cavaliers 117-124 in their last game, with Edwards having 28 points, 5 assists and 4 three-pointers, Randle 20 points, 14 rebounds and 9 assists, and Gobert 17 points and 12 rebounds. The Grizzlies beat the Spurs 140-112 in their last game, with Aldama scoring 29 points and 8 rebounds, Wells 22 points and 6 three-pointers, and Bane 22 points, 6 rebounds and 14 assists.

This will be the second meeting between the two sides this season, with the Grizzlies narrowly beating the Timberwolves 127-125 in the last meeting.

In terms of injuries, the Timberwolves' DiVincenzo and Shannon Jr. are absent, and Gobert is doubtful. The Grizzlies' Smart, Spencer, and Vince Williams Jr. are sidelined, and Morant is doubtful. ESPN predicts a win rate of 36.6% for the Timberwolves and 63.4% for the Grizzlies.

4:00: Hawks vs. Knicks

The Hawks are 22-19 and on a three-game winning streak and are in sixth place in the East; The Knicks are 27-16 and third in the East.

The Hawks beat the Celtics 119-115 in overtime in their last game, Trae Young had 28 points and 11 assists, Daniels had 23 points, 4 rebounds and 4 assists, and Okongu had 19 points, 13 rebounds and 4 blocks. The Knicks lost to the Timberwolves 99-116 in their last game, with Brunson scoring 26 points and five assists, Anunoby having 18 points and 10 rebounds, and Payne scoring 18 points.

This will be the third meeting between the two sides this season, with the first two meetings going on with the Eagles coming out on top.

In terms of injuries, the Hawks' Bafkin, Reisache, and Nance Jr. are absent, and Trae Young and Jalen Johnson are likely to play. The Knicks' Mitchell Robinson is out, and Towns and Hart are doubtful. ESPN predicts a win percentage: 41.2% for the Hawks and 58.8% for the Knicks.

4:30 a.m.: Suns vs. Cavaliers

The Suns are 21-20, with two straight wins and 10th in the West; The Cavaliers are 35-6 and ranked No. 1 in the East.

The Suns beat the Pistons 125-121 in their last game, with Durant having 36 points, 7 rebounds and 5 assists, Booker having 35 points and 5 rebounds, and Richards having 21 points and 11 rebounds. The Cavaliers beat the Timberwolves 124-117 in their last game, with Mitchell having 36 points, 8 rebounds and 7 assists, Garland having 29 points, 5 rebounds and 6 assists, and Niang having 15 points and 10 rebounds.

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

In terms of injuries, the Suns' Nurkic is out and Beal is doubtful. The Cavaliers' Mobley and Okoro are out. ESPN predicts a win percentage: Suns 29.0%, Cavaliers 71.0%.

6:00: Celtics vs. Warriors

The Celtics are 29-13 and in second place in the East; The Warriors are 21-20 and on a two-game winning streak and are in 11th place in the West.

The Celtics lost to the Hawks 115-119 in their last game, with Brown having 24 points, 11 rebounds and eight assists, Tatum having 23 points, eight rebounds and seven assists, and White having 21 points and eight rebounds. The Warriors beat the Wizards 122-114 in their last game, Wiggins had 31 points and 11 rebounds, Curry had 26 points, 5 rebounds and 6 assists, and Schroder had 20 points and 4 assists.

This will be the second meeting between the two sides this season, with the Warriors beating the Celtics 118-112 in the last meeting.

In terms of injuries, Celtic are fully healthy. The Warriors' Green, Lee Kyle, Kuminga, and Podzemski are out, and Curry is doubtful. ESPN predicts a win percentage: 75.1% for the Celtics and 24.9% for the Warriors.

9:00: Jazz vs. Pelicans

The Jazz are 10-30, suffering two straight losses, and are in 15th place in the West; The Pelicans are 11-32 and on a three-game winning streak and are in 14th place in the West.

This will be the second meeting between the two teams in four days, with the Pelicans beating the Jazz 136-123 in the Jan. 18 meeting. The Pelicans' McCollum had 26 points, five rebounds and four assists, Zion had 24 points, 14 rebounds and six assists, and Alvarado had 19 points, five rebounds and six assists. The Jazz's Kiyont George had 26 points, 4 rebounds and 4 three-pointers, Sexton had 24 points, 4 rebounds and 5 assists, and Eubanks had 17 points, 7 rebounds and 4 blocks.

In terms of injuries, the Jazz's Markkanen, Clarkson, Collins, Hendricks, Juzan and Sexton are absent. The Pelicans' Ingram and Jones are absent, Murray is likely to play, and Missy and Zion are doubtful. ESPN predicts a win percentage: Jazz 31.6%, Pelicans 68.4%.

11:30 a.m.: Bulls vs. Clippers

The Bulls are 18-25 and on a five-game losing streak and are in 10th place in the East; The Clippers are 24-17 and on a four-game winning streak and are in fifth place in the West.

The Bulls lost 102-113 to the Trail Blazers in their last game, LaVine had 27 points, 4 rebounds and 5 assists, and Vucevic had 17 points, 11 rebounds and 7 assists. The Clippers beat the Lakers 116-102 in a game, Powell had 22 points and 4 rebounds, Harden had 21 points, 4 rebounds and 12 assists, Zubac had 21 points, 19 rebounds and 3 blocks, and the small card had 19 points and 4 assists.

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

In terms of injuries, the Bulls' Craig is out, Jevon Carter, Duarte, and White are doubtful, and Ball is likely to play. The Clippers' small cards are rested back-to-back, and Tucker is sidelined. ESPN predicts a win percentage: 22.6% for the Bulls and 77.4% for the Clippers.

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