Optimism around the Hawks has faded after a 2-3 start, with defensive issues leading to their early struggles. The Hawks gave up 138 points to a poor Raptors side, but they should cause problems at the other end of the court against a winless Pacers side who turn the ball over thanks to the lightning-fast pace they play with going forward.

The Sixers have already beaten Boston this term, while the presence of Joel Embiid should see Philly dominate on the boards given how small the Celtics are. Boston’s side was ripped apart in the summer, leaving them short on quality. Meanwhile, the Sixers have won all four games this term with a rejuvenated offense.

Optimism around the Hawks has faded after a 2-3 start, with defensive issues leading to their early struggles. The Hawks gave up 138 points to a poor Raptors side, but they should cause problems at the other end of the court against a winless Pacers side who turn the ball over thanks to the lightning-fast pace they play with going forward.

The Sixers have already beaten Boston this term, while the presence of Joel Embiid should see Philly dominate on the boards given how small the Celtics are. Boston’s side was ripped apart in the summer, leaving them short on quality. Meanwhile, the Sixers have won all four games this term with a rejuvenated offense.

The Cavs gave up 125 points in a defeat last time out, ahead of a clash with a Raptors side who have lost four in a row thanks to some dire defending. Awful defending and a glut of free throws saw Toronto lose 139-121, but they impressed going forward against a good Houston Rockets defence.

The Nuggets have found their groove after losing their opener, winning three straight games by a combined margin of 69 points. Portland have won a couple on the spin, but they lack the talent to match up to an impressive Denver team.

The Suns have lost four straight, including a 138-134 defeat against the Jazz. Utah is 2-2 on the season, losing their two games by a combined margin of three points. The Suns are without Dillon Brooks and Jalen Green, so take the Jazz in this clash of two of the weaker sides in the Western Conference.

The Pelicans have lost their last two games by over 30 points each, marking out another season of struggle for New Orleans. The Pels are already dealing with injury woes again, while the Clippers have won two of their last three. Back them to cruise by the whimpering hosts.

The Cavs gave up 125 points in a defeat last time out, ahead of a clash with a Raptors side who have lost four in a row thanks to some dire defending. Awful defending and a glut of free throws saw Toronto lose 139-121, but they impressed going forward against a good Houston Rockets defence.

The Nuggets have found their groove after losing their opener, winning three straight games by a combined margin of 69 points. Portland have won a couple on the spin, but they lack the talent to match up to an impressive Denver team.

The Suns have lost four straight, including a 138-134 defeat against the Jazz. Utah is 2-2 on the season, losing their two games by a combined margin of three points. The Suns are without Dillon Brooks and Jalen Green, so take the Jazz in this clash of two of the weaker sides in the Western Conference.

The Pelicans have lost their last two games by over 30 points each, marking out another season of struggle for New Orleans. The Pels are already dealing with injury woes again, while the Clippers have won two of their last three. Back them to cruise by the whimpering hosts.

The Nuggets have found their groove after losing their opener, winning three straight games by a combined margin of 69 points. Portland have won a couple on the spin, but they lack the talent to match up to an impressive Denver team.