On March 7, Beijing time, the NBA regular season will continue, and the league has scheduled six games. With the Warriors away to the Nets, can Curry and Butler continue to win together? Hield is expected to unlock the three-point milestone. The Rockets played the Pelicans away from home and tried to end a three-game losing streak.
The Lakers host the Knicks, hitting an eight-game winning streak, and Reaves is expected to usher in a comeback. James is expected to reach a new milestone as the Lakers win the Knicks and earn the 1,002nd win of his regular season career, surpassing Duncan (1,001) and moving into third place on the all-time winning list.
8:00: Bulls vs Magic
The Bulls are 24-38 and on a two-game losing streak and are in 10th place in the East. The Magic are 29-34 and on a four-game losing streak and are in 8th place in the East.
The Bulls lost to the Cavaliers 117-139 in their last game, White had 25 points, 4 rebounds and 7 assists, Collins had 20 points, 12 rebounds and 3 steals, and Horton Tucker had 22 points, 4 rebounds and 6 assists. The Magic lost to the Raptors 113-114 in the last game, Banchero had 41 points, 8 rebounds and 8 assists, and Wagner Jr. had 28 points and 5 rebounds.
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 Bulls' Dosunmu is out and Vucevic may not play. Ball, Giddey, Huerter and Pawe are doubtful. The Magic's Suggs and Big Wagner are out, and Cole Anthony is doubtful. ESPN predicts a win percentage of this game: 23.7% for the Bulls and 76.3% for the Magic.
8:30 a.m.: Pacers vs. Hawks
The Pacers are 35-25 and on a two-game winning streak and are in fifth place in the East; The Hawks are 28-34 and in ninth place in the East.
The Pacers beat the Rockets 115-102 in their last game, with Haliburton having 28 points and 15 assists and Siakam having 18 points. The Hawks lost to the Bucks 121-127 in their last game, Trae Young had 28 points and 13 assists, LeVert had 21 points, 3 rebounds and 4 assists, and Daniels had 16 points, 9 rebounds and 6 assists.
This will be the second meeting between the two sides this season, with the Pacers beating the Hawks 132-127 in the last meeting.
In terms of injuries, the Pacers' Isaiah Jackson is out, and Mathurin and Haliburton are doubtful. The Hawks' Jalen Johnson, Krejic, Nance Jr., and Bafkin are out, and Trae Young is likely to play. ESPN predicted win percentage: Pacers 56.9%, Hawks 43.1%.
8:30 a.m.: 76ers vs. Celtics
The 76ers are 21-40, suffering two straight losses, ranking 12th in the East; The Celtics are 44-18 and on a two-game winning streak and are in second place in the East.
The 76ers lost to the Timberwolves 112-126 in their last game, with Grimes having 30 points, 3 rebounds and 3 steals, Oubre 24 points and Yabsele 18 points and 7 rebounds. The Celtics beat the Trail Blazers 128-118 in their last game, Pritchard had 43 points, 10 rebounds and 10 three-pointers, White had 41 points, 9 three-pointers and 3 steals, and Brown had 18 points, 8 rebounds and 8 assists.
This will be the fourth meeting between the two sides this season, with the Celtics winning 2-1 in the first three meetings.
In terms of injuries, the 76ers' Embiid, Maxey, Lowry, McCain, and Gordon are absent, and George and Justin Edwards are doubtful. The Celtics' Holiday , Jaylen Brown, Hauser , Horford, Porzingis and White are doubtful to play, and Tatum is likely to play. ESPN predicted win percentage: 76ers 11.8%, Celtics 88.2%.
8:30 a.m.: Warriors vs. Nets
The Warriors are 34-28 and on a two-game winning streak and are in sixth place in the West; The Nets are 21-40 and on a five-game losing streak and are in 11th place in the East.
The Warriors beat the Knicks 114-102 in their last game, Curry had 28 points, 7 rebounds and 9 assists, Butler had 19 points, 4 rebounds and 4 assists, and Podzemski had 19 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists. The Nets lost to the Spurs 113-127 in a game, Thomas had 24 points and 6 assists, and Cameron Johnson had 17 points, 3 rebounds and 4 assists.
This will be the second meeting between the two sides this season, with the Nets beating the Warriors 128-120 in the last meeting.
In terms of injuries, the Warriors' Kuminga is out, and Payton Jr. is likely to play. Nets' Clooney and Melton are out. ESPN predicted win percentage: 68.4% for the Warriors and 31.6% for the Nets.
In terms of milestones, Hield has made 2,082 three-pointers, which ranks 17th all-time, and he only needs to add three more three-pointers to move up to 16th all-time ahead of Eric Gordon. Gordon is currently expected to be out for an extended period of time due to injury.
9:00: Rockets vs. Pelicans
The Rockets are 37-25 and on a three-game losing streak and are in 5th place in the West; The Pelicans are 17-45 and 14th in the West.
The Rockets lost to the Pacers 102-115 in their last game, Shin Jing had 25 points, 9 rebounds and 7 assists, Eason had 16 points, 14 rebounds and 4 assists, and Amen Thompson had 13 points and 12 rebounds. The Pelicans lost to the Lakers 115-136 in their last game, Zion had 37 points, 4 rebounds and 6 assists, and Murphy III had 19 points, 6 rebounds and 5 assists.
This will be the third meeting between the two sides this season, with the first two meetings being won by the Rockets.
In terms of injuries, the Rockets' VanVleet is sidelined, while the Pelicans' Jones, Murray, and Brandon Boston are sidelined. ESPN predicts a win rate of 68.0% for the Rockets and 32.0% for the Pelicans.
11:00: Knicks vs. Lakers
The Knicks are 40-21 and third in the East; The Lakers are 39-21 and on a seven-game winning streak and are in second place in the West.
The Knicks lost to the Warriors 102-114 in their last game, Anunoby had 29 points, 3 rebounds and 3 assists, and Brunson had 25 points and 7 assists. The Lakers beat the Pelicans 136-115 in their last game, James had 34 points, 8 rebounds and 6 assists, Doncic had 30 points, 8 rebounds and 15 assists, and Hayes had 19 points and 10 rebounds.
This will be the second meeting between the two sides this season, with the Lakers beating the Knicks 128-112 in the last meeting.
In terms of injuries, the Knicks' Towns are back, Hook Porti is out, and Mitchell Robinson, Anunoby and Achiuwa are doubtful. The Lakers' James, Doncic, and Reaves are all likely to play, and Kleber, Markieff Morris, Hachimura, and Goodwin are absent. ESPN predicts a win percentage of this game: 60.9% for the Knicks, 39.1% for the Lakers.
In terms of milestones, James has 1,001 wins in his regular season career, and if the Lakers can beat the Knicks, James will surpass Duncan (1,001 wins) and move into third place all-time. At the top of the list is Abdul-Jabbar (1,074 wins) and in second place is Palish (1,014 wins).