The rivalry between these two teams was even evident in a 128-127 preseason win for the Bucks earlier this month, and this has the makings of another intense game. The Pacers gave up 120 points to New Orleans and Dallas in their first games, before a 136-109 blowout win over the Brooklyn Nets. The Bucks have scored at least 116 points in each of their three defeats, and their scoring talent should shine in another loss.

The Suns beat an understrength Warriors team in their last game, but their 40-point defeat to Portland in their opener was alarming. Phoenix had an awful record against winning teams last season, and the Thunder are 3-0 this season, while holding their opponents to 96.3 points on average.

The Rockets have won all three games this season, including a 121-114 win at the Hawks. The Rockets had a brilliant record against Eastern Conference teams last season, and they’ve now won their last five meetings with Atlanta.

The Grizzlies shocked the Jazz with a 123-103 win in their opener, and Memphis is now 3-0 on the season after wins over Golden State and Sacramento. Starting centre Zach Edey has been removed from their injury report, giving them a boost against the 1-2 Jazz, who are on the second night of a back-to-back.

The Warriors have started with three worrying defeats this season, but Steph Curry returns to the side for this clash with the Nuggets. Denver produced an incredible comeback to beat New Orleans 141-135 in their last game, and the undersized Warriors lack players capable of slowing down Nikola Jokic.

The Grizzlies shocked the Jazz with a 123-103 win in their opener, and Memphis is now 3-0 on the season after wins over Golden State and Sacramento. Starting centre Zach Edey has been removed from their injury report, giving them a boost against the 1-2 Jazz, who are on the second night of a back-to-back.