Los Angeles Lakers vs. Charlotte Hornets (PPD)
Anferenee Simons throws Deandre Ayton a clean lob and DA throws down the monster jam.
We’re approaching halftime in that game, with Portland leading, 50-47.
Shaedon Sharpe leads Portland with 12 points.
Jaden Hardy leads Dallas with 18 points off the bench.
1️⃣ X 2️⃣ pic.twitter.com/g61dfBRGpB
— Portland Trail Blazers (@trailblazers) January 10, 2025
With Jabari Smith still out, Amen Thompson will continue to start.
Thompson has quietly been one of the best sophomores in the NBA, posting double-double averages as a starter while playing elite defense.
They face the Grizzlies tonight.
Memphis Grizzlies vs. Houston Rockets (League Pass, Live)
Starting 🖐️
📺: @SpaceCityHN @ReliantEnergy | #Rockets pic.twitter.com/qUuKH8xPrO
— Houston Rockets (@HoustonRockets) January 10, 2025
This matchup between Dallas and Portland was moved up due to weather.
The Mavericks will try their best to cope without Kyrie Irving and Luka Doncic in this game.
The Trail Blazers only missing piece is Jerami Grant, who continues to nurse a facial injury.
Dallas Mavericks vs. Portland Trail Blazers (League Pass, Live)
Anddd we’re live in Dallas 🫡 pic.twitter.com/vUsMZ0AMeP
— Portland Trail Blazers (@trailblazers) January 10, 2025
Trayce Jackson-Davis is amid a breakout season and he has the dunk of the night so far with this monster slam over Tobias Harris.
We’re midway through the first quarter, with Detroit leading Golden State, 17-14.
TJD, Curry and Green all have four points apiece.
Check out the Dunk Score!
Trayce Jackson-Davis POSTER 💥 pic.twitter.com/GUqLiHFLCC
— NBA (@NBA) January 10, 2025
Ja Morant has been out for two weeks due to a shoulder injury, but the superstar point guard will be ready to roll tonight.
The Grizzlies have a matchup with the Houston Rockets. Both clubs are sitting at 24 wins, and the winner will move to second place in the Western Conference.
Memphis Grizzlies vs. Houston Rockets (League Pass, 8:00 ET)
Memphis Grizzlies star Ja Morant is cleared to make his return tonight against the Houston Rockets.
— Chris Haynes (@ChrisBHaynes) January 10, 2025
There was some concern about how this would look with Draymond Green, Stephen Curry and Dennis Schroder all questionable, but all three guys are starting tonight.
They need a good performance from those vets, with the Warriors losing nine of their last 13 games.
They also face a Detroit Pistons team that’s won eight of their last nine outings.
First 5⃣ pic.twitter.com/amx9sBUHxT
— Golden State Warriors (@warriors) January 9, 2025
The Magic have been one of the biggest surprises in the NBA, and they’re only going to get better.
Paolo Banchero is projected to return tomorrow after missing the last two months due to an oblique strain.
As for tonight, they’ll stick Cole Anthony into the starting lineup until then.
first five out 👇 pic.twitter.com/xgmZBfnr3n
— Orlando Magic (@OrlandoMagic) January 9, 2025
The Raptors come into this matchup losing 14 of their last 15 games but they’ve looked much better since Immanuel Quickley returned to action.
They have an uphill battle here in a road matchup against a 32-4 Cleveland Cavaliers team.
That game stats in less than 20 minutes.
Cleveland Cavaliers vs. Toronto Raptors (League Pass, 7:00 ET)
Tonight’s Starting Five ⤵️
Presented by @TISSOT pic.twitter.com/BvyxJqEOnc
— Toronto Raptors (@Raptors) January 9, 2025
The Cavaliers had a fantastic win in the most important game of the season last night, defeating the Oklahoma City Thunder, 129-122.
That moved Cleveland to 32-4, which is obviously the best record in the NBA.
They’ll look to continue their success without Donovan Mitchell (rest) tonight.
Starting ✋. #LetEmKnow pic.twitter.com/8IFxN2pnhe
— Cleveland Cavaliers (@cavs) January 9, 2025
1. Houston and Memphis renew rivalry. These teams have 24 wins apiece, tied for the second-best record in the Western Conference. There’s also been animosity between these teams in the past, and it could get even better with Ja Morant (shoulder) possibly returning.
2. Orlando and Minnesota battle with some of the best defenses in the NBA. This could be a low-scoring matchup between these defensive-minded teams, with the Timberwolves allowing the fourth-fewest points in the NBA while the Magic are allowing the fewest. That has both clubs above .500 and many fans believe these are two up-and-coming teams.
3. Detroit looks to continue surge against struggling Golden State. The Pistons are above .500 for what feels like the first time in a decade (19-18), entering this matchup winning eight of their last nine games. The Warriors are going the other way, losing nine of their last 13 games to drop to .500.
