There’s just one more night of games before the NBA takes a break to celebrate its All-Stars and, for most players, the balmy February temperatures in Cancun. But before the league’s hiatus for dunk contests and limbo contests (don’t bet on Bol Bol, trust us), we have two big games on ESPN.
First, two of the league’s top defensive teams and their rock-sold defensive frontcourts meet in Philadelphia. The Cleveland Cavaliers - first in points allowed - visit the Philadelphia 76ers - third in points allowed - in a matchup of two Eastern Conference squads battling for the third seed and the chance to avoid the Boston Celtics for the first month of the playoffs.