For the second consecutive season, Houston Rockets coach Stephen Silas is dealing with an extended losing streak.
NBA Preview: Sacramento Kings (6-8) at Minnesota Timberwolves (4-9)
The Sacramento Kings will try to wrap up a four-game road trip with back-to-back wins when they visit the Minnesota Timberwolves on Wednesday night in Minneapolis.
NBA Preview: Los Angeles Lakers (8-7) Milwaukee Bucks (8-6)
The Milwaukee Bucks and Los Angeles Lakers hope a change in scenery can shake them out of some recent struggles.
NBA Preview: Orlando Magic (3-11) at New York Knicks (8-6)
The New York Knicks entered the week ranked as one of the NBA’s worst defensive teams, but that designation might be changing.
NBA Preview: New Orleans Pelicans (2-13) at Miami Heat (9-5)
The Miami Heat, who salvaged something from a losing road trip with two straight wins at the end, return home on Wednesday night to face the struggling New Orleans Pelicans.
NBA Preview: Cleveland Cavaliers (6-9) at Brooklyn Nets (10-5)
The Cleveland Cavaliers are off to a respectable start; and, as their schedule gets tougher, they will need to figure out how to compensate for the absence of standout rookie Evan Mobley.
NBA Preview: Boston Celtics (7-7) at Atlanta Hawks (6-9)
The Atlanta Hawks will try to extend their streak of success at home against Eastern Conference teams Wednesday night when the Boston Celtics pay a visit.
NBA Preview: Indiana Pacers (6-9) at Detroit Pistons (3-10)
The Detroit Pistons have seen some wild swings in performance in recent games. The good news is they’re due for an upswing on Wednesday when they host the Indiana Pacers.
NBA Preview: Washington Wizards (10-3) at Charlotte Hornets (8-7)
As nice as it might be to get right back on the court while working on a winning streak, the Charlotte Hornets probably needed their first two-day break of the season this week.
Flames’ Backlund Fined for Cross-Checking
NEW YORK – Calgary Flames forward Mikael Backlund has been fined $5,000, the maximum allowable under the Collective Bargaining Agreement, for cross-checking Philadelphia Flyers forward Travis Konecny during NHL Game No. 236 in Philadelphia on Tuesday, Nov. 16, the National Hockey League’s Department of Player Safety announced today.
