Preview Roundups
January 15, 2019
Phoenix at Indiana 7:00 PM ET
The streaking Indiana Pacers look for their ninth victory in the past 11 games when they host the Phoenix Suns on Tuesday. Indiana is a stellar 14-5 at home as it opens a five-game homestand while the Suns are a porous 4-16 on the road.
Minnesota at Philadelphia 7:00 PM ET
Jimmy Butler will play against his former team for the first time since being traded when the Philadelphia 76ers host the Minnesota Timberwolves on Tuesday. Butler clashed with the Minnesota organization prior to the season and was critical of teammates Karl-Anthony Towns and Andrew Wiggins before eventually being dealt to Philadelphia on Nov. 12.
Oklahoma City at Atlanta 7:30 PM ET
The Oklahoma City Thunder repeatedly said they weren't worried during a three-game losing streak, stating that it was a long season and things would soon turn in their favor. The Thunder proved as much with an impressive victory on Saturday and will try to keep rolling when they visit the Atlanta Hawks on Tuesday.
Miami at Milwaukee 8:00 PM ET
The Miami Heat did the best defensive job this season on Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Milwaukee Bucks, holding them to a season-low in a 94-87 home win on Dec. 22. The Heat will try to put together a similar effort on the road when they visit the Bucks on Tuesday.
Golden State at Denver 9:00 PM ET
The Denver Nuggets and the Golden State Warriors are starting to break away from the pack in a crowded Western Conference, and both are playing well heading into a showdown on Tuesday. The Warriors will try to take back the lead in the conference and earn a fifth consecutive victory when they visit the Nuggets.
Chicago at L.A. Lakers 10:30 PM ET
The Los Angeles Lakers are struggling badly without LeBron James and look to perform better without their superstar when they host the struggling Chicago Bulls on Tuesday. The Lakers are just 3-7 since James strained his left groin during a Christmas Day victory over the Golden State Warriors.