Five NBA games were on the schedule last night, but the Washington Wizards' 109-101 victory over the Charlotte Hornets was the only game by that was decided by single-digits.
The schedule ramps up with seven games today, so let's get to previewing all of the action ahead.
Minnesota Timberwolves (10-16) @ Brooklyn Nets (7-19) - 1:00 pm ET
Minnesota snapped a four-game losing streak with a win over the Kings in their last contest, while the Nets are trying to snap a four-game losing streak of their own.
Portland Trail Blazers (11-16) @ Miami Heat (14-11) - 1:00 pm ET
Miami has won three of their last four games, while the Blazers are the exact opposite, having lost three of their last four.
Philadelphia 76ers (1-27) @ Cleveland Cavaliers (17-7) - 3:30 pm ET
Cavs point guard Kyrie Irving will be making his season debut today, giving a boost to a Cleveland team that has won four games in a row. Philadelphia has lost nine games in a row.
Milwaukee Bucks (10-18) @ Phoenix Suns (12-16) - 5:00 pm ET
In a battle between these two struggling teams, Milwaukee is trying to end a three-game skid while the Suns are looking to build on their win over the Pelicans on Friday.
Atlanta Hawks (16-12) @ Orlando Magic (15-11) - 6:00 pm ET
Two Southeast Division rivals clash in this one. Orlando is surging, having won three games in a row, while the Hawks are coming off back-to-back wins for the first time in a month.
Sacramento Kings (10-16) @ Toronto Raptors (17-11) - 6:00 pm ET
Sacramento is looking to sweep Toronto after beating the Raptors on Nov. 15, and are trying to get back on track after they had a three-game win streak snapped in their loss to Minnesota the last time out. Meanwhile, the Raptors have won five of their last seven games.
New Orleans Pelicans (7-19) @ Denver Nuggets (11-15) - 8:00 pm ET
New Orleans is looking to pick up just their third road win of the season, while Denver saw their three-game win streak get snapped by the Jazz in their last game.
Here are the latest news and rumors around the league:
The New York Knicks are looking to trade for backcourt help prior to the deadline.
The Timberwolves are looking to trade guard Kevin Martin.
Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr is feeling better and hopes to return soon.
Warriors' Klay Thompson says he's the best shooting guard in the NBA.
The Los Angeles Lakers lead all teams in road attendance.
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