Memphis won 142-131 when these two met in November, and the Bulls’ trades since then have seen them crater defensively. They gave up 142 points to the Lakers in their last home game, but they’ve scored 130 in two of their last three, so back both sides to run up a high score.

The Lakers have won eight of their last nine games, and they’re playing some fantastic basketball. They took down the Denver Nuggets in a thriller in their last game, their fifth win on the bounce. The Rockets have gone off the boil of late, with off-court issues impacting them. Houston are 4-4 across their last eight, and their wins haven’t been that impressive. The Lakers’ scoring punch should see them ease to victory.

The Lakers have won eight of their last nine games, and they’re playing some fantastic basketball. They took down the Denver Nuggets in a thriller in their last game, their fifth win on the bounce. The Rockets have gone off the boil of late, with off-court issues impacting them. Houston are 4-4 across their last eight, and their wins haven’t been that impressive. The Lakers’ scoring punch should see them ease to victory.

Atlanta’s nine-game winning streak outstrips Orlando’s seven, but the Hawks have had a soft run of games against injury-hit teams and those shutting down their best players. The Magic produced an impressive 121-117 win at the Miami Heat last time out, their sixth win in their last seven road games.

Memphis won 142-131 when these two met in November, and the Bulls’ trades since then have seen them crater defensively. They gave up 142 points to the Lakers in their last home game, but they’ve scored 130 in two of their last three, so back both sides to run up a high score.

The Lakers have won eight of their last nine games, and they’re playing some fantastic basketball. They took down the Denver Nuggets in a thriller in their last game, their fifth win on the bounce. The Rockets have gone off the boil of late, with off-court issues impacting them. Houston are 4-4 across their last eight, and their wins haven’t been that impressive. The Lakers’ scoring punch should see them ease to victory.

There are 3 main reasons why we should back the Spurs here. They’re averaging 16.7 threes per game in their last 3 outings, far more than the 12.2 per game the Clippers are making this season. LA could be without Kawhi Leonard who twisted his ankle and left the game against Sacramento the other day. And let’s not underestimate the mismatch Wembanyama has at the center position. San Antonio has covered in 14 of 19 games, 17 of which they’ve been able to win.