Preview Roundups
January 17, 2025
Orlando at Boston 7:00 PM ET
The Boston Celtics haven't looked like a contender for the NBA championship lately, and they'll try to regain their early-season form when they face the visiting Orlando Magic on Friday night.
Minnesota at New York 7:30 PM ET
Karl-Anthony Towns' first game in Minnesota as an opposing player reminded the Timberwolves how valuable he was during his nine seasons there.
Denver at Miami 8:00 PM ET
Denver Nuggets superstar center Nikola Jokic entered Thursday second in the NBA in assists (9.9 per game), third in scoring (30.6) and third in rebounds (13.2), but he may sit out Friday night's game at the Miami Heat.
Toronto at Milwaukee 8:00 PM ET
Two teams coming in off big wins match up on Friday night as the Milwaukee Bucks welcome the visiting Toronto Raptors.
Utah at New Orleans 8:00 PM ET
The New Orleans Pelicans have the worst record in the NBA's Western Conference, but they're in the midst of their best stretch of the season.
Charlotte at Chicago 8:00 PM ET
A five-game homestand that started with promise has sputtered for the Chicago Bulls.
Memphis at San Antonio 9:30 PM ET
The Memphis Grizzlies will look to sweep a mini-series from the San Antonio Spurs when the teams meet on Friday in the second of two games in three nights in the Alamo City.
Brooklyn at L.A. Lakers 10:30 PM ET
The Los Angeles Lakers insist they are getting their bearings again, and their next chance to show it comes with Friday's visit from the Brooklyn Nets.
