Eight NBA games were on tap on a busy Saturday, and none of them disappointed. The San Antonio Spurs continued their home winning streak by knocking off the Sacramento Kings 104-94, and the Chicago Bulls pulling out the 108-100 upset on the road against the Houston Rockets.
The NBA has with just seven games today, so let's preview tonight's contests from across the Association.
What's On Tap:
Oklahoma City Thunder (42-20) @ Milwaukee Bucks (26-36) - 3:30 p.m. ET
Oklahoma City is looking to find some mometum in any capacity as they're just 2-6 since the All-Star break, but the Bucks want to had the Thunder their third straight loss. Milwaukee has won two of their last three games.
Golden State Warriors (55-5) @ Los Angeles Lakers (12-51) - 3:30 p.m. ET, ABC
In Kobe Bryant's last career game against the Warriors, the Lakers are trying to get their first win of the season against the Warriors. Golden State won the first three meetings by a combined 73 points.
Phoenix Suns (16-46) @ Memphis Grizzlies (37-24) - 4:00 p.m. ET
Memphis has been surging of late, going 7-2 since losing Marc Gasol for the season with a foot injury, but one of those losses came last weekend to the Suns - and the Grizzlies want revenge.
Dallas Mavericks (33-29) @ Denver Nuggets (24-38) - 5:00 p.m. ET
Dallas has a slim 1/2 game lead over the Blazers for the six-seed in the Western Conference, and are looking to win for the fourth time in five games. Denver has lost six of their last eight games.
Portland Trail Blazers (33-30) @ Detroit Pistons (31-31) - 6:00 p.m. ET, NBATV
In this battle between two surprise playoff contenders, both teams are looking to snap two-game losing streaks. Portland's Damian Lillard is also coming off a 50-point performance at Toronto on Friday.
Philadelphia 76ers (8-54) @ Miami Heat (36-26) - 6:00 p.m. ET
Miami is looking to win their fifth straight game for the first time since March 2014, while Philadelphia is looking to snap an 11-game losing streak.
Houston Rockets (30-32) @ Toronto Raptors (41-19) - 6:30 p.m. ET
Houston is looking to rebound from last night's loss to Chicago, but that will be tough in Toronto, where the Raptors are looking to extend their 12-game home win streak.
News And Notes:
Cavs' James passes Duncan on scoring list
Foot note: Lakers to wear Kobe-themed socks
Kevin Durant: A Top Priority for Chicago Bulls in Free Agency
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