It’s going to be a fun night for hoops fans as the NBA has served up two mouth-watering clashes that will definitely bring heart-stopping basketball action. First off, the Memphis Grizzlies take on surprise Eastern Conference leaders Atlanta Hawks in a battle of the league’s top teams. Then, bragging rights will be at stake in Los Angeles as the Lakers and the Clippers square off at Staples Center.
Read on below for our breakdown of these two matchups and while you’re at it, you can check out our preview of the game between the Miami Heat and the Portland Trail Blazers here.
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Memphis Grizzlies vs. Atlanta Hawks (7:30 PM ET)
Line: Memphis Grizzlies (+4.5) at Atlanta Hawks (-4.5); total 196.5 – view all NBA lines
[sc:NBA240banner ]The Atlanta Hawks will look to extend their winning streak to six games when they host the surging Memphis Grizzlies later tonight. The Hawks are flying high, averaging 103.8 points per game during their five-game winning run.
They will have their work cut out for them against Memphis, however, as the Grizzlies are fifth in the league in scoring defense, allowing a measly 97.6 points per game this season.
The Hawks are 3-2 in their last five meetings with the Grizzlies at Philips Arena.
Writer’s Prediction
The Hawks cruise past the Grizzlies to stretch their winning run to six games.
Los Angeles Lakers vs. Los Angeles Clippers (10:30 PM ET)
Line: Los Angeles Lakers (+10.5) at Los Angeles Clippers (-10.5); total 215.0 – view all NBA lines
The Los Angeles Clippers will look to return to winning ways after having their three-game winning streak snapped Monday by the scorching Atlanta Hawks. Blake Griffin and DeAndre Jordan combined for 41 points and 26 rebounds but it was still not enough to stop the Hawks who stormed to their seventh consecutive road victory.
The Clippers will fancy their chances of ending their losing rut later tonight as they will face their city rivals, the Los Angeles Lakers. The Clippers are 8-2 in their last 10 meetings with the Lakers.
You can check out our complete preview of the game here.
