The fun basketball action at the NBA never stops, and we are blessed with more high-quality action from the best players in the league. The seven games that will be featured in this roundup all have interesting angles that can make them relevant watches.
However, the upcoming duel between the Toronto Raptors and the Indiana Pacers is the matchup that has all the SBOBET fans talking. These two teams have outstanding stars who are simply balling through the Eastern Conference with their own stars leaving the way.
Everyone will definitely love how Kawhi Leonard and Victor Oladipo will be trading buckets all through the day, but the rest of the games on schedule also promise some great action for those who aren’t particularly interested in the biggest match of the day.
Brooklyn Nets @ Chicago Bulls (January 7, 03:30 GMT+8)
Chicago Bulls fans are definitely frustrated with the way the team has been run over the past couple of years. The antics of head coach Jim Boylen has made the NBA 2019 news circles and confused a good number of fans. Meanwhile, the others are still frustrated with how team executives Gar Forman and John Paxson are running the storied franchise.
It’s obvious to anyone who cared that Chicago won’t be playing well anytime soon, while the Nets are seeing the light at the end of the tunnel Billy King put them into. I fully expect D’Angelo Russell and Jarrett Allen to lead the very young Nets to a W.
Los Angeles Lakers @ Minnesota Timberwolves (January 7, 03:30 GMT+8)
The Los Angeles Lakers will be going on this early January road trip without their star man. LeBron James won’t be joining the trip due to his groin strain, and Luke Walton will definitely be missing his 27-point production by the time the Lakers square off against the Timberwolves.
The Lakers will have an interesting test Karl-Anthony Towns and Jimmy Butler will likely ball out of their skins. However, they have Kyle Kuzma and Brandon Ingram ready to step up and carry LeBron’s offensive load. Moreover, JaVale McGee and Lonzo Ball will be pesky on the defensive end.
Orlando Magic @ LA Clippers (January 7, 03:30 GMT+8)
The Clippers have been one of the season’s most pleasing surprises, their team play overwhelming a good number of teams through the first third of the season. The fact that they didn’t lose to the Philadelphia 76ers by a lot is a testament to how well the team is coached by Doc Rivers.
They will be welcoming a rather middling Orlando Magic team that is led by Nikola Vucevic and Aaron Gordon. I highly believe that these two will make for an entertaining ball game.
Miami Heat @ Atlanta Hawks (January 7, 06:00 GMT+8)
The Miami Heat have been performing rather well as of late, having a .500 record with Goran Dragic and Dwyane Wade doing the heavy lifting on the scoring department. With Erik Spoelstra somehow figuring things out with his roster, expect the Heat to cruise past the Hawks.
I wouldn’t immediately rule out the Hawks, though. Trae Young has proven time and time again that he can ball the lights out of a building, so the defence must be aware of his streaky shooting at all times.
Washington Wizards @ Oklahoma City Thunder (January 7, 07:00 GMT+8)
John Wall has taken an early break from the season after suffering a rough heel injury, hurting an already-incapacitated Washington Wizards team further. I definitely see no way the ragtag group of guys Scott Brooks call a basketball team can hold up to the Oklahoma City Thunder.
I especially don’t see them standing a chance against a resurgent Paul George. PG13 is playing some fantastic basketball this season and is already included in the MVP conversation. He and Russell Westbrook will lay waste to whatever’s left of Washington’s roster.
Indiana Pacers @ Toronto Raptors (January 7, 07:30 GMT+8)
Third meets second as the Pacers travel up north to face the Raptors at the Air Canada Centre. This game is expected to be a fairly close affair as both teams have been playing fantastic basketball as of late.
The Pacers have won their last five games as Victor Oladipo puts on a show on both ends of the floor. Meanwhile, Kawhi Leonard’s 27-point average is a boon to the Raptors despite their recent loss to San Antonio. I fully expect these two to give us a show worthy of the superb NBA 2019 betting odds this fixture got as they battle for a W.
Charlotte Hornets @ Phoenix Suns (January 7, 08:00 GMT+8)
There should be no reason for a sensible punter to put money on the Phoenix Suns. Sure, they have some talent on Deandre Ayton and Devin Booker, but it will take some time before Phoenix’s rebuilding process is over and they are able to compete again.
Meanwhile, Charlotte just have the pleasure of playing with a player as superb as Kemba Walker. Of course, they are still a subpar team that is doubtful to make the playoffs, but at least they have a star that is more than capable of bringing them victories.
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