Tip‑off is scheduled for 7:00 PM PT
Venue: Golden 1 Center, 500 David J. Stern Walkway, Sacramento, CA 95814
Broadcast: NBA TV / Sactown Sports 1140 AM

This is a matchup between the 12th‑place Pelicans and the 15th‑place Kings, two of the Western Conference’s bottom teams. Despite their struggles, New Orleans has dominated the season series and is seeking a three‑game sweep.

Injury Report

New Orleans Pelicans

Karlo Matković — OUT (back)

Bryce McGowens — OUT (toe)

Sacramento Kings

Domantas Sabonis — OUT for season (back)

De’Andre Hunter — OUT for season (eye)

Zach LaVine — OUT for season (finger)

Drew Eubanks — OUT for season (thumb)

Russell Westbrook — OUT (foot)

Keegan Murray — OUT (ankle)

Malik Monk — Day‑to‑day (shoulder)

Sacramento is severely depleted, missing multiple starters and rotation players.

Team Statistical Profile

New Orleans Pelicans (25–52)

115.1 PPG, 46.5% FG, 34.7% 3PT, 78.2% FT

43.8 RPG, 25.2 APG, 13.4 TPG

119.5 PPG allowed (bottom tier defense)

Season series: 2–0 vs. Kings (wins by 26 and 10 points)

Sacramento Kings (20–57)

110.9 PPG, 47.9% FG (last 10 games)

43.4 RPG, 27.4 APG (last 10 games)

121.1 PPG allowed (one of NBA’s worst defenses)

Recently snapped a four‑game losing streak with a 123–115 win over Toronto behind Precious Achiuwa’s 28 points and 19 rebounds.

Recent Team Form

Pelicans — Last 5 Games: L–L–L–L–L

On a six‑game losing streak entering Sacramento.

Most recent: 118–106 loss to Portland on Thursday (second night of a back‑to‑back).

Trey Murphy III: 19 points, returning from ankle injury.

Rookies Jeremiah Fears (21 pts) and Derik Queen (12 pts, 7 AST, 6 REB) continue to shine.

Kings — Last 5 Games: W–L–L–L–L

Snapped losing streak with win over Toronto.

Precious Achiuwa emerging as a bright spot.

Key Player Matchups

Trey Murphy III (NOP)

21.6 PPG, 5.7 RPG, 3.8 APG, 1.5 SPG

Scored 21 points in both Pelicans wins over Sacramento this season.

Zion Williamson (NOP)

20.0 PPG over last 10 games

Scored 23 in the last meeting (133–123 win).

DeMar DeRozan (SAC)

18.5 PPG, 49.3% FG

Kings’ most reliable scorer with Sabonis and LaVine out.

Precious Achiuwa (SAC)

Coming off 28 pts, 19 reb performance.

Series History

Pelicans lead 2–0 this season.

Feb 9: Pelicans 120, Kings 94

Mar 5: Pelicans 133, Kings 123

Pelicans have dominated the matchup with superior scoring and efficiency.

Betting Trends

Pelicans: 3–7 in last 10, allowing 115.8 PPG.

Kings: 4–6 in last 10, allowing 122.2 PPG.

Pelicans have won both matchups by double digits.

Game Odds

New Orleans Pelicans    – 5.5

Sacramento Kings            234.5

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Tip‑off is scheduled for 5:30 PM local time
Venue: American Airlines Center — Dallas, Texas
Broadcast: KFAA‑TV, Mavs.com, FanDuel SN FL, NBA League Pass

Team Info

Orlando Magic (40–36)

9th in Eastern Conference

Recent form: L–W–L–W–L over last five games

Season averages:

115.1 PPG, 46% FG, 34.2% 3PT, 80.6% FT

43.1 RPG, 26.3 APG, 8.4 SPG

Force 14.7 turnovers per game

Dallas Mavericks (24–52)

13th in Western Conference

Recent form: L–L–W–L–L over last five games

Season averages:

113.4 PPG, 47% FG, 44.7 RPG, 25.2 APG

Allow 119.1 PPG (8th‑most in NBA)

Recent Team Form

Orlando Magic

Coming off a 130–101 loss to Atlanta, shooting just 39.8% FG and 6‑for‑32 from three.

Franz Wagner recently returned from injury (12 points vs ATL) but struggled from deep (0‑for‑6).

Team frustrated by home‑court boos and looking to reset on the road.

Dallas Mavericks

Have allowed 120+ points in 12 of their last 14 games.

Lost two straight to Minnesota (124 allowed) and Milwaukee (123 allowed).

Bright spot: Marvin Bagley III has scored double figures in 7 of 18 games with Dallas, including a 26‑point, 9‑rebound performance vs Portland.

Injury Report

Orlando Magic

Jonathan Isaac — Out (knee), expected Apr 5

Anthony Black — Out (abdomen), expected Apr 5

Dallas Mavericks

Marvin Bagley III — GTD (shoulder)

Caleb Martin — GTD (heel)

P.J. Washington — GTD (illness)

Kyrie Irving — Out for season (knee)

Dereck Lively II — Out for season (foot)

Key Player Matchups

Paolo Banchero (ORL) vs. Cooper Flagg (DAL)

Banchero: 22.4 PPG, 8.3 RPG, 5.3 APG (team leader in all three categories)

Flagg: 20.3 PPG, efficient at 46.7% FG

Edge: Banchero — more versatile and a stronger playmaker.

Franz Wagner (ORL) vs. P.J. Washington (DAL)

Wagner: 21.3 PPG, 47.9% FG

Washington (if active): 7.1 RPG, strong defender

Edge: Wagner — Dallas’ defensive issues amplify his scoring potential.

Jalen Suggs (ORL) vs. Ryan Nembhard (DAL)

Suggs: 14.1 PPG, 5.3 APG

Nembhard: 4.9 APG, low turnovers

Edge: Suggs — superior two‑way impact.

Series History

Recent matchups:

Mar 5, 2026: Magic 115, Mavericks 114

Mar 27, 2025: Mavericks 101, Magic 92

Nov 3, 2024: Mavericks 108, Magic 85

Jan 29, 2024: Mavericks 131, Magic 129

Nov 6, 2023: Mavericks 117, Magic 102

Trend: Dallas has historically controlled the matchup, but Orlando won the most recent meeting.

Betting Trends

Magic Trends

2–3 in last five

Struggling from deep (6‑for‑32 vs ATL)

Strong defense when locked in (force 14.7 turnovers per game)

Mavericks Trends

Lost 16 of last 19 games

Allow 119.1 PPG

Defense collapsing late in season

Game Odds

Orlando Magic                  – 6.5

Dallas Mavericks              235.5

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Tip‑off is scheduled for 8:00 p.m. ET
Venue: Fiserv Forum — Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Broadcast: NBC Sports Boston, FDSW / FanDuel Sports Network

Team Info

Boston Celtics (51–25)

1st in Atlantic Division, top tier in East.

Road record: 25–14.

Last game: 147–129 win vs Miami — shot 58.3% FG and 47.7% from three (21/44).

Last 10 games: 8–2, one of the hottest teams in the league.

Milwaukee Bucks (30–46)

3rd in Central Division, out of playoff picture and even doubtful for play‑in.

Home record: 17–21.

Last game: 119–113 loss vs Houston.

Last 10 games: 3–7, sliding down the standings.

Injury report

Boston Celtics

Jayson Tatum: back from absence and expected to play; just posted 25 points, 11 assists, 18 rebounds vs Miami.

No major new injuries reported in the preview pieces; rotation largely intact.

Milwaukee Bucks

Giannis Antetokounmpo: listed as out/away from team amid looming “divorce” rumors.

Bobby Portis: also listed among key absences.

(Exact official game‑day status should be confirmed closer to tip, but the analytical picture assumes Giannis and Portis are unavailable.)

Key player matchups

Jayson Tatum & Jaylen Brown vs. depleted Bucks front line

Tatum: 25 pts, 11 ast, 18 reb in the win over Miami; his return has “boosted” Boston’s overall ceiling.

Brown: 43 pts on 17‑of‑29 shooting vs Miami, plus 7 assists.

With Giannis and Portis out, Milwaukee has no comparable two‑way forwards to match this duo’s size, shot‑creation, and rebounding.

Myles Turner & Boston interior vs. Ousmane Dieng and Jericho Sims

Bucks’ last game: Ousmane Dieng had 36 pts and 10 ast; Jericho Sims grabbed 20 rebounds.

Celtics’ defense allows just 107.2 PPG, anchored by strong rim protection and rebounding (46.5 boards per game).

Boston’s interior size and structure should make Dieng’s life much harder than Houston did.

Perimeter shooting: Celtics’ spacing vs. Bucks’ defense

Celtics: 36.3% from three on massive volume (1,162/3,197), 114.4 PPG overall.

Bucks: allow 116.7 PPG; their defense has been leaky all season.

If Milwaukee can’t run Boston off the line, this can get out of hand quickly.

Series history

Recent head‑to‑head: Celtics 123, Bucks 113 in their last meeting.

Boston has generally had the upper hand in recent seasons, especially when Giannis is limited or absent.

Betting Trends

Celtics: 8–2 last 10, just dropped 147 on Miami with elite efficiency.

Bucks: 3–7 last 10, coming off another loss and dealing with off‑court uncertainty around Giannis.

Boston’s defense (107.2 allowed) vs Milwaukee’s offense (110.6 scored) also tilts the matchup toward a controlled, one‑sided game.

Game Odds

Boston Celtics                   – 16.5

Milwaukee Bucks            217.5

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Tip‑off is scheduled for 5:00 PM local time
Venue: FedExForum — 191 Beale Street, Memphis, TN
Broadcast: FanDuel Sports Network / Sportsnet / NBA League Pass

Recent Team Form

Raptors — Last 5 Games

L 123–115 vs SAC (4/1)

L 127–116 @ DET (3/31)

W 139–87 vs ORL (3/29)

W 119–106 vs NOP (3/27)

L 119–94 @ LAC (3/25)

Toronto enters this matchup 2–3 in their last five, with two straight losses.

Grizzlies — Last 5 Games

L 130–119 vs NYK (4/1)

L 131–105 vs PHX (3/30)

W 125–124 vs CHI (3/28)

L 119–109 vs HOU (3/27)

L 123–98 vs SAS (3/25)

Memphis is 1–4 in their last five, with defensive struggles in nearly every outing.

Injury Report

Toronto Raptors

Chucky Hepburn — Out (knee), expected return Apr 9

Jamison Battle — GTD (illness)

Immanuel Quickley — Out (foot), expected return Apr 7

Memphis Grizzlies

Taj Gibson — GTD (foot)

Ty Jerome — Out (ankle), expected return Apr 5

Cam Spencer — Out (back), expected return Apr 5

Olivier-Maxence Prosper — GTD (back)

Jaylen Wells — Out for season (toe)

Key Player Matchups

Brandon Ingram (TOR) vs. Cedric Coward (MEM)

Ingram: 21.4 PPG, 47.1% FG, 81.8% FT

Coward: 13.4 PPG, 5.9 RPG, 84.7% FT

Ingram is Toronto’s leading scorer and the most polished offensive player in this matchup.

Scottie Barnes (TOR) vs. Memphis Frontcourt

Barnes: 7.6 RPG, 1.5 BPG (team leader)

Memphis allows 119.5 PPG, one of the worst defensive marks in the league.

Barnes’ versatility gives Toronto a major edge on both ends.

Immanuel Quickley (TOR) vs. Cam Spencer (MEM)

Quickley: 6.0 APG (TOR leader) — OUT for this game

Spencer: 5.5 APG (MEM leader) — OUT for this game

Both teams are missing their primary playmakers, shifting ball‑handling duties to secondary guards.

Series History

Raptors lead the season series.

Last meeting: TOR 117 – MEM 104 on Nov 2, 2025

Previous matchups from 2024–2025 show alternating blowouts, but Toronto has the more recent edge.

Betting Trends

Raptors are 2–3 in their last five but have two dominant wins (139–87, 119–106).

Grizzlies have allowed 130+ points in three of their last four games.

Toronto’s offense ranks 7th in the East; Memphis’ defense ranks near the bottom of the NBA.

Game Odds

Toronto Raptors               – 12.5

Memphis Grizzlies          231.5

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Tip‑off is scheduled for 8:00 p.m. EDT
Venue: Toyota Center — Houston, Texas
Broadcast: Space City Home Network / local carriers

Recent team form

Utah Jazz — last 10 games

Record: 1–9

Offense: 117.1 PPG, 47.5% FG

Defense: 128.2 PPG allowed

Currently on a 7‑game losing streak, with recent losses to Philadelphia, Toronto, Washington, Denver (twice), Phoenix, and Cleveland.

Houston Rockets — last 10 games

Record: 6–4

Offense: 116.3 PPG, 48.8% FG

Defense: 110.1 PPG allowed

On a 4‑game winning streak, including wins over Memphis, New Orleans, New York, and Milwaukee.

Houston also rides a 4‑game home winning streak into this matchup.

Injury report

Houston Rockets

Fred VanVleet: out for season (ACL)

Steven Adams: out for season (ankle)

Utah Jazz

Lauri Markkanen: out (hip)

Isaiah Collier: out (hamstring)

Keyonte George: out (leg)

Walker Kessler: out for season (shoulder)

Jusuf Nurkić: out for season (nose)

Jaren Jackson Jr.: out for season (knee)

Elijah Harkless: day‑to‑day (hamstring)

Utah is severely depleted—missing its best scorer (Markkanen), primary rim protector (Kessler), and multiple core pieces.

Key player matchups

1. Kevin Durant (HOU) vs. Jazz defense

Durant: 25.8 PPG, 5.4 RPG, 4.7 APG.

Utah allows 125.4 PPG and just gave up 130 to Denver.

Durant’s shot‑making against a thin, overmatched defense is the single biggest mismatch on the floor.

2. Reed Sheppard (HOU) vs. Jazz perimeter

Sheppard: 3.6 made threes per game over last 10.

Utah allowed Denver to hit 16-of-39 from three in their last game.

If Utah collapses on Durant and Şengün, Sheppard’s spacing becomes lethal.

3. Brice Sensabaugh (UTA) vs. Rockets wings

Sensabaugh: 28 points on 11-of-18 FG vs. Denver; averaging 17.2 PPG over last 10.

Houston’s defense is allowing just 110.1 PPG over its last 10.

Sensabaugh is Utah’s primary scoring engine with Markkanen out; Houston will likely shade help his way and dare others to beat them.

4. Ace Bailey (UTA) vs. Rockets frontcourt

Bailey: 13.5 PPG as a key Jazz scorer.

Rockets’ interior anchored by Alperen Şengün and Jabari Smith Jr., both in strong form (Şengün 25 points, 9 rebounds vs. Milwaukee; Smith 31 vs. Utah in last meeting).

Bailey will have to create against length and physicality.

Series history

This is the fourth meeting of the season.

Last matchup: Rockets 125–105 Jazz on Feb. 24; Jabari Smith Jr. scored 31 points.

Houston leads the season series and has consistently exploited Utah’s weak defense.

Betting Trends

Jazz:

ATS: 40–37

O/U: 45–32

1–9 last 10; 7‑game losing streak

Rockets:

ATS: 32–44

O/U: 34–41–1

6–4 last 10; 4‑game winning streak; 27–10 at home

Utah’s games skew high‑scoring because of their porous defense; Houston’s profile is more balanced.

Game Odds

Utah Jazz                             232.5

Houston Rockets              – 17.5

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Tip‑off is scheduled for 7:30 PM ET
Venue: Madison Square Garden — New York, NY
Broadcast: NBA TV

Recent Team Form

Chicago Bulls — Last 10 Games

2–8 record

Opponents averaging 129.1 PPG against them

Coming off a 145–126 loss to Indiana

Shot 48.5% FG, 33.3% from 3

Allowed Indiana to shoot 56.9% FG and hit 20 threes

New York Knicks — Last 10 Games

7–3 record

Averaging 113.3 PPG, allowing 108.5 PPG

Most recent win: vs. Memphis

OG Anunoby: 25 pts, 13 reb

Mikal Bridges: 24 pts

Karl‑Anthony Towns: 11 ast

Injury Report

Chicago Bulls

Anfernee Simons — day‑to‑day (wrist)

Jalen Smith — out for season (calf)

Noa Essengue — out for season (shoulder)

Nick Richards — day‑to‑day (elbow)

Zach Collins — out for season (toe)

Josh Giddey — day‑to‑day (hamstring)

New York Knicks

Jalen Brunson — day‑to‑day (ankle)

Mitchell Robinson — day‑to‑day (ankle)

Miles McBride — day‑to‑day (pelvis)

Key Player Matchups

Matas Buzelis (CHI) vs. OG Anunoby (NYK)

Buzelis: 16.4 PPG, 5.8 RPG, 1.5 BPG

Anunoby: Coming off a 25‑point, 13‑rebound performance

This matchup pits Chicago’s top rebounder against New York’s elite two‑way wing.

Collin Sexton (CHI) vs. Jalen Brunson (NYK)

Sexton: 1.8 made threes per game over last 10

Brunson: 20.1 PPG over last 10 (day‑to‑day but expected to play)

If Brunson is active, New York has a clear backcourt advantage.

Karl‑Anthony Towns (NYK) vs. Bulls Frontcourt

Towns: 20.1 PPG, 11.9 RPG

Bulls missing multiple bigs (Smith, Essengue, Collins)

Huge mismatch in favor of New York.

Series History

This is the fourth meeting of the season.

Knicks won the most recent matchup 105–99 on Feb. 23.

Betting Trends

Chicago Bulls

5‑game losing streak entering this matchup

36–40 ATS this season

Defense allowing 129.1 PPG over last 10 games

New York Knicks

39–39 ATS this season

27–9 at home (elite home team)

Shooting 48.9% FG over last 10 games

Game Odds

Chicago Bulls                     237.5

New York Knicks               – 15.5

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Tip‑off is scheduled for 7:30 PM EDT
Venue: Barclays Center — Brooklyn, NY
Broadcast: YES Network

Recent Team Form

Atlanta Hawks — Last 10 Games

8–2 record

Averaging 122.3 PPG, shooting 48.6% FG

29.9 assists, 9.6 steals per game

Opponents averaging 112.0 PPG

Brooklyn Nets — Last 10 Games

1–9 record

Averaging 100.4 PPG, shooting 42.2% FG

Opponents averaging 113.3 PPG

Injury Report

Brooklyn Nets

Danny Wolf — out (ankle)

Egor Demin — out for season (foot)

Day’Ron Sharpe — out for season (thumb)

Terance Mann — day‑to‑day (Achilles)

Michael Porter Jr. — out (hamstring)

Atlanta Hawks

Jock Landale — day‑to‑day (ankle)

Key Player Matchups

Jalen Johnson (ATL) vs. Nets Frontcourt

Averaging 22.8 PPG, 10.3 RPG, 8.1 APG over recent stretch

Scored 21 points in the last meeting on March 12 (ATL 108–97 win)

Nickeil Alexander‑Walker (ATL) vs. Nets Backcourt

Averaging 24.4 PPG on 53.5% shooting over his last 10 games

Dropped 32 points in Atlanta’s most recent win vs. Orlando

Nic Claxton (BKN) vs. Hawks Interior Defense

Averaging 11.7 PPG, 7 RPG, 3.7 APG

One of Brooklyn’s few consistent contributors

Ziaire Williams (BKN)

Averaging 11.7 PPG over last 10 games

Series History

This is the fourth meeting of the season.

Hawks lead the season series, including:

115–104 win on Feb. 22

108–97 win on March 12

Brooklyn has struggled heavily in these matchups, often failing to reach 100 points.

Betting Trends

Atlanta Hawks

3‑game winning streak entering this matchup

26 games shooting ≥50% FG this season

36 games with ≥15 made threes

Elite fast‑break team: 18.3 PPG in transition (2nd in NBA)

Brooklyn Nets

Held under 100 points 24 times this season

Shot under 40% FG 16 times

1–9 in last 10 games

Game Odds

Atlanta Hawks                   – 15.5

Brooklyn Nets                   225.5

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Tip‑off is scheduled for 7:00 PM ET
Venue: Xfinity Mobile Arena, Philadelphia, PA
Broadcast: NBC Sports Philadelphia

This is a non‑conference matchup between two playoff‑positioned teams, each sitting sixth in their respective conferences. The 76ers won the previous meeting 135–108 on February 23.

Injury Report

Philadelphia 76ers

Johni Broome — OUT (knee)

Joel Embiid — Day‑to‑day (illness)

Minnesota Timberwolves

Jaden McDaniels — OUT (knee)

Anthony Edwards — OUT (knee)

These absences are significant: Edwards is Minnesota’s leading scorer, and Embiid’s status dramatically affects Philadelphia’s interior presence.

Team Statistical Profile

Minnesota Timberwolves (46–30)

6th in Western Conference

117.8 PPG scored, 114.1 PPG allowed (net +3.7)

26.1 assists per game (6th in West), led by Julius Randle (5.1 APG)

Road record: 21–16

Philadelphia 76ers (42–34)

6th in Eastern Conference

116.6 PPG scored, 116.7 PPG allowed (net –0.1)

50.1 paint points per game, led by Maxey’s 11.3 PPG in the paint

Home record: 21–17

Recent Team Form

Timberwolves — Last 5 Games

L–W–L–W–W (from sports card)

Last game: 124–94 win over Dallas, shooting 53.1% FG and forcing 16 turnovers.

Defense held Dallas to 34.8% FG.

76ers — Last 5 Games

W–L–W–W–L (from sports card)

Last 10 games: 7–3, averaging 121.4 PPG on 48.4% FG.

Philadelphia is playing its best offense of the season entering this matchup.

Key Player Matchups

Tyrese Maxey (PHI)

Scored 39 points in the last meeting vs. Minnesota.

Leads the 76ers’ paint scoring and initiates most half‑court actions.

Anthony Edwards (MIN) — OUT

Had 28 points in the previous matchup.

His absence shifts scoring responsibility to Julius Randle and Donte DiVincenzo.

Julius Randle (MIN)

21.1 PPG, 6.8 RPG

Coming off a 24‑point, 64.3% FG performance vs. Dallas.

VJ Edgecombe (PHI)

16.1 PPG on 44% shooting

Emerging as a reliable secondary scorer.

Series History

76ers lead season series 1–0, winning 135–108 on Feb. 23.

Maxey (39 pts) dominated; Edwards (28 pts) led Minnesota.

Betting Trends

76ers: 7–3 in last 10, scoring 121.4 PPG.

Timberwolves: 6–4 in last 10, allowing only 107.2 PPG.

Philadelphia won the previous matchup by 27 points.

Game Odds

Minnesota Timberwolves            233.5

Philadelphia Sixers                         – 2.5

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