After a solid performance last night, with a 9-5 record, Fadeaway World looks to continue their success in tonight’s eight-game lineup. With a season record standing at an impressive 415-232, our commitment to accuracy shines through, boasting a remarkable 64.1% success rate.
- Memphis Grizzlies At Cleveland Cavaliers – 7 PM EST
- Charlotte Hornets At Atlanta Hawks – 7:30 PM EST
- Toronto Raptors At Brooklyn Nets – 7:30 PM EST
- Dallas Mavericks At Miami Heat – 7:30 PM EST
- Orlando Magic At Milwaukee Bucks – 8 PM EST
- San Antonio Spurs At Oklahoma City Thunder – 8 PM EST
- Minnesota Timberwolves At Denver Nuggets – 10 PM EST
- Phoenix Suns At Los Angeles Clippers – 10:30 PM EST
The action-packed day kicks off with an enticing matchup between the Memphis Grizzlies and the Cleveland Cavaliers, setting the stage for an exhilarating showdown. Next up, the Charlotte Hornets take on the Atlanta Hawks, promising a clash of skill and strategy on the court. As the day progresses, the Toronto Raptors go head-to-head with the Brooklyn Nets, while the Dallas Mavericks square off against the Miami Heat in a battle for supremacy.
Later, basketball fans can look forward to an intense matchup between the Orlando Magic and the Milwaukee Bucks, followed by a showdown between the San Antonio Spurs and the Oklahoma City Thunder. Wrapping up the day’s festivities, the Minnesota Timberwolves lock horns with the Denver Nuggets, while the Phoenix Suns aim to conquer the Los Angeles Clippers in a thrilling finale.
Memphis Grizzlies At Cleveland Cavaliers – 7 PM EST
Grizzlies Last 10 Games: 4-6
Cavaliers Last 10 Games: 3-7
Grizzlies Injuries: Lamar Stevens – Out (Groin), Jake LaRavia – Out (Ankle), Desmond Bane – Out (Back), Jaren Jackson Jr. – Out (Quad), Yuta Watanabe – Out (Personal), John Konchar – Out (Heel), Luke Kennard – Out (Knee), Santi Aldama – Out (Foot), Vince Williams Jr. – Out (Knee), Marcus Smart – Out (Finger), Derrick Rose – Out (Groin), Ziarie Williams – Out (Hip), Ja Morant – Out (Shoulder)
Cavaliers Injuries: Sam Merrill – Day To Day (Neck), Ty Jerome – Out (Ankle), Dean Wade – Out (Knee)
Last 5 Meetings: Grizzlies Lead 3-2
In a matchup between the Memphis Grizzlies (27-52) and the Cleveland Cavaliers (46-33), both teams enter with different objectives. The Grizzlies, already eliminated from playoff contention, are experimenting with their lineup, giving opportunities to their bench players. Meanwhile, the Cavaliers are fighting for a higher seed in the Eastern Conference and are eager to bounce back from a recent losing streak.
With the Cavaliers showcasing a more consistent performance throughout the season and the Grizzlies dealing with injuries and lineup adjustments, the game presents a favorable opportunity for Cleveland to secure a crucial victory at home.
Prediction: Cavaliers def. Grizzlies 125-112
Charlotte Hornets At Atlanta Hawks – 7:30 PM EST
Hornets Last 10 Games: 2-8
Hawks Last 10 Games: 6-4
Hornets Injuries: N/A
Hawks Injuries: Jalen Johnson – Out (Ankle), Seth Lundy – Out (Ankle), Trae Young – Out (Finger), Saddiq Bey – Out (ACL), AJ Griffin – Out (Ankle), Onyek Okongwu – Out (Toe)
Last 5 Meetings: Hornets Lead 4-1
In a clash between the Charlotte Hornets (19-60) and the Atlanta Hawks (36-43), both teams are seeking redemption after recent setbacks. The Hornets, despite inconsistency, have shown flashes of competitiveness, particularly with a recent win over Orlando. However, they face a tough challenge against the Hawks, who are determined to rebound from a disappointing loss to Denver.
With home-court advantage and a desire to finish the season on a high note, the Hawks aim to capitalize on their offensive strengths and exploit the Hornets’ defensive vulnerabilities.
Prediction: Hawks def. Hornets 129-116
Toronto Raptors At Brooklyn Nets – 7:30 PM EST
Raptors Last 10 Games: 2-8
Nets Last 10 Games: 5-5
Raptors Injuries: Immanuel Quickley – Day To Day (Rest), Gradey Dick – Day To Day (Groin), D.J. Carton – Out (Ankle), Scottie Barnes – Out (Hand), Jakob Poeltl – Out (Finger), Chris Boucher – Out (Knee), Jontay Porter – Out (Away from team)
Nets Injuries: Jacob Gilyard – Day To Day (Hip), Cameron Johnson – Day To Day (Toe), Nic Claxton – Day To Day (Ankle), Jaylen Martin – Out (Ankle), Dennis Smith Jr. – Out (Hip), Dorian Finney-Smith – Out (Knee), Keita Bates-Diop – Out (Shin), Ben Simmons – Out (Back), Dariq Whitehead – Out (Shin stress)
Last 5 Meetings: Nets Lead 4-1
In this midweek NBA matchup, the Toronto Raptors (25-54) take on the Brooklyn Nets (31-48) at Barclays Center. The Raptors, coming off a victory against the Washington Wizards, face a back-to-back scenario, showcasing their resilience despite a challenging season marked by injuries and a rebuilding phase.
With Immanuel Quickley leading the charge, Toronto aims to maintain its momentum. Meanwhile, the Nets, stung by a recent home defeat to the Sacramento Kings, seek redemption and hope to capitalize on Toronto’s fatigue to secure a win in front of their home crowd.
Prediction: Nets def. Raptors 117-109
Dallas Mavericks At Miami Heat – 7:30 PM EST
Mavericks Last 10 Games: 9-1
Heat Last 10 Games: 6-4
Mavericks Last 10 Games: Josh Green – Out (Ankle), Greg Brown III – Out (Personal), Dereck Lively II – Out (Knee)
Heat Injuries: Tyler Herro – Day To Day, Terry Rozier – Day To Day (Neck), Duncan Robinson – Out (Back), Josh Richardson – Out (Shoulder)
Last 5 Meetings: Mavericks Lead 3-2
In a showdown at the American Airlines Arena, the Dallas Mavericks (49-30) clash with the Miami Heat (44-35), both teams entering the contest on the second leg of a back-to-back. The Mavericks arrive following a thrilling overtime victory fueled by Kyrie Irving’s explosive performance, complemented by Luka Doncic’s dynamic presence.
With their eyes set on maintaining their momentum and solidifying their playoff positioning, Dallas showcases resilience and offensive firepower. Meanwhile, the Heat, coming off a narrow loss against the Indiana Pacers, seek redemption and aim to secure a crucial win in their playoff pursuit. Expect a fiercely contested battle as both teams vie for supremacy on the court, with the Mavericks coming out on top.
Prediction: Mavericks def. Heat 127-121
Orlando Magic At Milwaukee Bucks – 8 PM EST
Magic Last 10 Games: 5-5
Bucks Last 10 Games: 4-6
Magic Injuries: Franz Wagner – Out (Ankle)
Bucks Injuries: Giannis Antetokounmpo – Day To Day (Calf), MarJon Beauchamp – Out (Ankle)
Last 5 Meetings: Bucks Lead 4-1
In an Eastern Conference clash, the Orlando Magic (46-33) take on the Milwaukee Bucks (48-31) at the BMO Harris Bradley Center. The Magic, currently leading the Southeast Division, exhibit defensive prowess anchored by Paolo Banchero and Jalen Suggs. Despite the absence of Franz Wagner, their defensive cohesion remains a formidable challenge for opponents.
Meanwhile, the Bucks, coming off an impressive victory against the Boston Celtics, boast a potent offense led by Giannis Antetokounmpo and Damian Lillard. With both teams aiming to assert dominance, expect a strategic battle unfolding on the court, marked by defensive resilience and offensive firepower.
Prediction: Magic def. Bucks 121-116
San Antonio Spurs At Oklahoma City Thunder – 8 PM EST
Spurs Last 10 Games: 5-5
Thunder Last 10 Games: 5-5
Spurs Injuries: Victor Wembanyama – Day To Day, Dominick Barlow – Out (Knee), Cedi Osman – Out (Ankle), Keldon Johnson – Out (Foot), Devin Vasell – Out (Foot), Jeremy Sochan – Out (Ankle), Charles Bassey – Out (ACL)
Thunder Injuries: Gordon Hayward – Out (Leg)
Last 5 Meetings: Thunder Lead 4-1
In a Western Conference showdown, the San Antonio Spurs (20-59) face the Oklahoma City Thunder (54-25) at the Chesapeake Energy Arena. The Spurs, although positioned at the bottom of the West, have shown signs of improvement with five victories in their last eight games. Led by Victor Wembanyama’s scoring prowess and Tre Jones’ playmaking, San Antonio aims to continue their recent form.
However, they face a formidable challenge in the Thunder, who are battling for the top seed in the conference. With Shai Gilgeous-Alexander leading the charge and a strong offensive performance, Oklahoma City presents a tough matchup for the Spurs.
Prediction: Thunder def. Spurs 129-116
Minnesota Timberwolves At Denver Nuggets – 10 PM EST
Wolves Last 10 Games: 7-3
Nuggets Last 10 Games: 82
Wolves Injuries: Karl-Anthony Towns – Out (Knee), Jaylen Clark – Out (Achilles)
Nuggets Injuries: Aaron Gordon – Day To Day (Foot), Vlakto Cancar – Out (Knee)
Last 5 Meetings: Wolves Lead 3-2
In a Western Conference matchup, the Denver Nuggets (55-24) will host the Minnesota Timberwolves (55-24) at the Pepsi Center. Both teams enter the game with recent victories, showcasing their offensive prowess. The Timberwolves, led by Naz Reid’s dominant performance, secured a win in their previous outing, while the Nuggets displayed impressive efficiency with contributions from Kentavious Caldwell-Pope and Nikola Jokic.
Denver’s strength in sharing the ball and scoring in the paint poses a challenge for Minnesota despite the Timberwolves’ defensive proficiency. Expect an intense battle as both teams aim to capitalize on their offensive strengths while maintaining defensive pressure, with the Nuggets coming out on top.
Prediction: Nuggets def. Wolves 129-127
Phoenix Suns At Los Angeles Clippers – 10:30 PM EST
Suns Last 10 Games: 6-4
Clippers Last 10 Games: 7-3
Suns Injuries: Jusuf Nurkic – Day To Day (Ankle), Damion Lee – Out (Knee)
Clippers Injuries: James Harden – Day To Day (Foot), Joshua Primo – Out (Ankle), Kawhi Leonard – Out (Knee), Jordan Miller – Out (Achilles), Moussa Diabate – Out
Last 5 Meetings: Clippers Lead 5-0
In a rematch following their recent encounter, the Phoenix Suns (46-33) will face off against the Los Angeles Clippers (51-28) at Crypto.com Arena. After a disappointing loss to the Clippers, the Suns find themselves slipping into the Play-In Tournament, seeking redemption in this critical matchup. Despite boasting a potent offensive lineup, Phoenix has struggled in recent games, especially with key players like Jusuf Nurkic sidelined due to injury.
On the other hand, the Clippers are riding high on a four-game winning streak, showcasing their resilience even in the absence of star player Kawhi Leonard. With both teams eyeing crucial playoff berths, expect an intense battle as they strive to secure a pivotal victory. Given the Clippers’ recent form and home-court advantage, they are poised to emerge victorious in this clash.
Prediction: Clippers def. Suns 127-121
