Preview Roundups
March 28, 2019
Orlando at Detroit 7:00 PM ET
The Orlando Magic are hot at the right time and jumped into the No. 8 spot in the Eastern Conference by stretching their winning streak to six straight with a 104-99 victory over the Miami Heat on Tuesday. The Magic can take another step up the standings when they visit the Detroit Pistons on Thursday.
Brooklyn at Philadelphia 7:00 PM ET
The Brooklyn Nets are trying to earn the No. 6 seed in the Eastern Conference - a spot that would likely get them a first-round date with the Philadelphia 76ers. The teams will showcase a preview of that potential series when the Nets visit the 76ers on Thursday.
Dallas at Miami 7:30 PM ET
The Miami Heat dropped two of their last three games and now find themselves on the outside of the top eight in the Eastern Conference. The Heat will try to bounce back and stay in the race for the for one of the final three playoff spots when they host the Dallas Mavericks on Thursday.
Toronto at New York 7:30 PM ET
The Toronto Raptors are getting themselves ready for the postseason and trying to balance rest with staying sharp. The Raptors will continue the process while looking for a fourth win in six games when they visit the NBA-worst New York Knicks on Thursday.
Denver at Houston 8:00 PM ET
The Denver Nuggets halted a nine-game losing skid against the Rockets earlier this season and now look to make it two straight wins on Thursday in Houston. Backup guard Malik Beasley scored a career-best 35 points and star center Nikola Jokic added 31 as the Nuggets posted a 136-122 home win over the Rockets on Feb. 1.
L.A. Clippers at Milwaukee 8:00 PM ET
The Los Angeles Clippers have clinched a Western Conference postseason berth in a season many predicted would end with them as spectators to the playoff fun. Streaking Los Angeles won six straight games and 11 of its last 12 as it enters the showdown with the host Milwaukee Bucks on Thursday.
Sacramento at New Orleans 8:00 PM ET
The Sacramento Kings are still alive in the Western Conference playoff race but need a strong finishing kick and help from other teams. Sacramento stands 5 1/2 games out with eight contests to play entering Thursday's road game against the New Orleans Pelicans.
Cleveland at San Antonio 8:30 PM ET
The San Antonio Spurs have followed up a nine-game winning streak with three losses in a four-game span. San Antonio looks to return to the win column when it hosts the lowly Cleveland Cavaliers on Thursday.