Tipoff is scheduled for 7:30 PM PT / 10:30 PM ET
Venue: Intuit Dome, Inglewood, California
TV/Streaming: FanDuel Sports Network Indiana (Pacers) / FanDuel Sports Network SoCal or Prime Video (Clippers) | NBA League Pass nationally/internationally This is a classic tank vs. play-in hopeful mismatch on the West Coast, with the depleted Pacers visiting the Clippers in their sparkling new Intuit Dome.

Injury Report

Indiana Pacers (heavily depleted):

• Tyrese Haliburton (PG) – Out for season (torn right Achilles, Jan. 2026)
• Johnny Furphy (SF) – Out for season (torn right ACL/knee)
• Pascal Siakam (PF) – GTD (left wrist sprain)
• Aaron Nesmith (SF/SG) – GTD (right ankle sprain)
• Andrew Nembhard (PG) – GTD (low back/neck soreness)
• Obi Toppin (PF) and others may also be limited/monitoring.

Los Angeles Clippers:

• Bradley Beal (SG) – Out for season (hip)
• Ivica Zubac (C) – Out (ankle)
• John Collins (PF) – DTD/Questionable (arm)
• Kris Dunn (PG) – DTD (head) in some reports
• Kawhi Leonard and core rotation expected available and healthy.

The Pacers are playing without their franchise point guard and multiple rotation pieces, making this an uphill battle on the road.

Recent Form (Last 10 Games)

Pacers: 2-8, on a 6-game losing streak

• Recent losses: 125-106 vs. MEM, 133-109 vs. CHA, 135-114 vs. PHI, etc.
• Scoring just 111.4 PPG (27th in NBA) while allowing 119.6 PPG. Road woes extreme (5-24).

Clippers: 6-4 (or 5-5 in some trackers), W2 streak

• Recent: W 114-101 @ GS (Mar 2), W 137-117 vs. NO (Mar 1), with solid defensive showings.
• Averaging 112.1 PPG scored/allowed (balanced but efficient at home).

Key Player Matchups

• Pacers attack vs. Clippers frontcourt — Without Haliburton and possibly Siakam/Nesmith, Indiana’s offense runs through a makeshift backcourt and bench. Expect heavy minutes for lesser-known contributors.
• Kawhi Leonard / Norman Powell (LAC) vs. Pacers wings — Leonard (≈20.9 PPG season leader for LAC) should feast on a depleted Indiana perimeter.
• Rebounding battle — Clippers missing Zubac, but still hold edge over Pacers’ 42.4 RPG (25th).
• Pace & transition — Pacers try to push (13.8 fastbreak points), but Clippers’ length and steals (8.6 SPG, 14th) should generate easy looks.

Series History (Recent & All-Time)

• All-time: Pacers lead 61-39.
• 2024-25 season: Pacers won both meetings (129-111 in IND, 119-112 in LAC).
• 2025-26: First meeting (no prior games this season).
• Recent trend: High-scoring affairs (often 230+ totals), but Pacers’ current injuries flip the script dramatically.

Betting Trends

• Clippers are 7-3 ATS in last 10 and 4-1 ATS in last 5; strong home favorites vs. sub-.300 teams.
• Pacers are 1-5 ATS in last 6 as road underdogs of 5+ points and 2-8 ATS overall lately.
• Under has hit in 7 of Pacers’ last 10; Clippers games trend Under when missing Zubac/Beal.
• Public money pouring on Clippers ML/spread (easy narrative vs. 15-46 tanking squad). Sharp money aligns — line moved from –12 to –14 in spots.
• Pacers 1-9 ATS in last 10 road games vs. Western Conference teams.

Game Odds

Indiana Pacers                  226.5

Los Angeles Clippers      – 12.5

Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Tuesday, March 3, 2026

Tipoff is scheduled for 9:30 PM ET (8:30 PM CT local)
Venue: Fiserv Forum, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
TV/Streaming: ESPN (national) | NBA League Pass
Promoted as: Midweek Eastern Conference clash with playoff-implication stakes for the Hawks and desperation mode for the Bucks.

Injury Report

Atlanta Hawks

• No major injuries reported. Full strength expected. Key rotation players (Trae Young, Dyson Daniels, Onyeka Okongwu, etc.) are available and have logged full practice. Minor day-to-day monitoring only.

Milwaukee Bucks

• Taurean Prince (F) – Out (neck injury; est. return late March).
• Other rotation pieces appear available, but the Bucks have dealt with depth issues all season. Giannis Antetokounmpo and Damian Lillard (assuming standard availability) are in. No new additions to the report.

Recent Form (Last 10 Games)

Hawks: 6-4 (strong closing stretch)

• Big wins: 135-101 vs. Portland (Mar 1), solid road victories, and four-game win streak entering the week per multiple reports.
• Offensive explosion lately (averaging ~117-120 ppg in recent stretch); defense improved to top-10 in some metrics over last 15 games.
• Road form: Competitive 17-15 away, covering spreads in several recent visits.

Bucks: 3-7 or worse in recent 10 (exact 5-5 in some logs but current 3-game losing skid)

• Recent results: L 81-108 vs. Boston (Mar 2), L 97-120 @ Chicago (Mar 1), L vs. New York.
• Offense sputtering (sub-100 points in recent blowout losses); defense allowing 114+ ppg. Home struggles continue despite Fiserv Forum advantage.

Key Player Matchups

• Trae Young (ATL) vs. Milwaukee backcourt — Young’s pick-and-roll mastery vs. Lillard/Giannis help defense. Hawks love to hunt mismatches; Young averaging high assists lately.
• Giannis Antetokounmpo (MIL) vs. Onyeka Okongwu / Clint Capela — Giannis dominates the paint, but Hawks’ length and help defense have contained bigs better recently. Rebounding battle critical.
• Dyson Daniels (ATL) vs. Damian Lillard — Elite perimeter defense from Daniels could limit Lillard’s explosion.
• Bench edge: Hawks deeper and more consistent lately; Bucks missing Prince hurts wing depth and spacing.

Series History (Recent & All-Time)

• All-time: Bucks lead 122-120.
• 2025-26 season: Bucks won the only prior meeting 112-110 on Jan 19 in Atlanta (close, grind-it-out game).
• Last 5 meetings: Split 2-3 with high totals (averaging 230+). Hawks have covered as road underdogs in several recent trips to Milwaukee.

Betting Trends

• Hawks are 6-4 ATS in their last 10 and strong as slight road favorites this season.
• Bucks are 2-8 ATS in their last 10 overall and poor at home vs. .500+ teams.
• Over/Under: Under has hit in 6 of Bucks’ last 8; Hawks games trending Over when they score 120+.
• Public money heavily on Hawks ML/spread (better record + momentum); sharp action split but leaning Hawks side and slight Under. Line has ticked toward Atlanta throughout the day.
• Hawks 10-4 ATS as road dogs/favorites in 5-10 point range historically in similar spots.

Game Odds

Atlanta Hawks                   233.5

Milwaukee Bucks            – 1.5

Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Tuesday, March 3, 2026

Tipoff is scheduled for 8:00 PM ET
Venue: FedExForum, Memphis, TN
Broadcast: KUNP (local Blazers); Bally Sports Southeast / Grind City TV (local Grizzlies); NBA League Pass
Radio: Rip City Radio 620 AM (POR) / 92.9 FM ESPN Radio (MEM)

Game Context

• Trail Blazers: 10th in Western Conference (4th in Northwest), 13-18 on the road. Portland is clinging to the final play-in spot but has dropped 3 of its last 4 games, including a blowout loss in Atlanta on March 1. Offense ranks middle-of-the-pack; defense has been inconsistent without key perimeter pieces.
• Grizzlies: 11th in Western Conference (3rd in Southwest), 11-17 at home. Memphis is firmly in lottery territory and has been without its franchise cornerstone for stretches. They rely on grit and home energy but rank near the bottom in efficiency metrics.

This is the fourth meeting of the 2025-26 season (POR leads the season series 2-1).

Injury Report

Portland Trail Blazers

• Deni Avdija (F): Out / GTD – Back (re-evaluation today; possible return)
• Kris Murray (F): Day-to-Day – Illness
• Shaedon Sharpe (G): Out – Calf (targeted return early April)
• Damian Lillard (G): Out – Achilles (long-term; return targeted 2026-27 season)
• Rest of core (Jerami Grant, Donovan Clingan, etc.) available

Memphis Grizzlies

• Ja Morant (G): Out – Elbow (UCL sprain; targeted return March 7)
• Zach Edey (C): Out – Ankle (post-surgery; out for season)
• Santi Aldama (F): Out / GTD – Knee (targeted return today)
• Brandon Clarke (F): Out – Calf (targeted return March 18)
• Kentavious Caldwell-Pope (G): Out – Finger (post-surgery; out for season)
• Taj Gibson (F): Out – Reconditioning

Critical note: Memphis is severely shorthanded without Morant (their primary playmaker/scorer) and Edey (rim protector/rebounder). Portland gets a potential boost if Avdija returns.

Recent Form (Last 5 Games)

Trail Blazers: 2-3

• 3/1 @ ATL: L 101-135
• 2/28 @ CHA: L 93-109
• 2/26 @ CHI: W 121-112
• 2/24 vs MIN: L 121-124
• 2/22 vs SAC: W 118-110 (example of recent home success)

Grizzlies: 2-3

• 3/1 @ IND: W 125-106
• 2/28 vs MIN: L (close contest)
• Recent home split and road struggles; offense drops sharply without Morant.

Portland has shown flashes but is on a road skid; Memphis has been competitive at home but vulnerable in high-usage games.

Key Player Matchups

• Jerami Grant / Anfernee Simons (POR) vs. Jaren Jackson Jr. / Jaylen Wells (MEM): Grant’s veteran scoring and Jackson’s defensive versatility headline the forward battle. JJJ must shoulder extra offensive load without Morant.
• Donovan Clingan (POR) vs. Memphis frontcourt (Aldama fill-ins / Gibson if active): Clingan’s rebounding and rim protection give Portland a clear edge inside against a depleted Grizzlies big-man group.
• Scoot Henderson / backcourt (POR) vs. Grizzlies guards (Wells, Spencer, etc.): Henderson’s speed and creation will exploit Memphis’ thinned perimeter defense.
• Bench edge: Portland’s depth holds up better; Memphis relies on unproven rookies and G-League call-ups.

Series History

• All-time regular season: Trail Blazers lead 62-49.
• 2025-26 season series: POR leads 2-1 (most recent: POR 122-115 and 135-115 wins in February; MEM won earlier 119-96 in December).
• Last 10 meetings: POR 6-4.
• At FedExForum: Split in recent years, but POR has won 2 of the last 3 visits.

Portland has dominated the most recent matchups, especially when controlling tempo.

Betting Trends

• Blazers: 4-1 ATS in last 5 as road favorites of 4+ points; covered in 3 of last 4 vs. Southwest teams.
• Grizzlies: 2-3 ATS last 5; 1-4 ATS without Morant this season; Under in 4 of last 6 home games.
• Head-to-head: Overs hit in 3 of last 4; POR 7-3 ATS in last 10 meetings overall.

Game Odds

Portland Trail Blazers     – 8.5

Memphis Grizzlies          237.5

Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Tuesday, March 3, 2026

Tipoff is scheduled for 7:30 PM ET
Venue: Xfinity Mobile Arena, Philadelphia, PA
Broadcast: NBC Sports Philadelphia (local Sixers); KJZZ / Jazz+ (local Jazz); League Pass
Radio: 97.5 The Fanatic (PHI) / 97.5 The Zone or Jazz radio (UTA)

Game Context

• Jazz: 14th in Western Conference (5th in Northwest), 7-22 on the road. One of the NBA’s worst teams, plagued by devastating injuries and a current six-game losing streak. Offense ranks near the bottom; defense is porous against motivated opponents.
• Sixers: 6th in Eastern Conference (playoff positioning in play), strong at home despite their own injury woes. They sit around .550 winning percentage but have been inconsistent without key stars.

This is the second meeting of the 2025-26 season (Sixers took the first earlier).

Injury Report

Utah Jazz

• Lauri Markkanen (F): Out – Hip impingement / bone bruise (re-evaluation targeted ~March 13)
• Vince Williams Jr. (G): Out for season – Torn ACL
• Jusuf Nurkic (C): Out for season – Nose surgery / management
• Jaren Jackson Jr. (F/C): Out for season – Knee
• Walker Kessler (C): Out for season – Shoulder (labrum)
• Keyonte George (G): Out – Ankle sprain (recent)

Philadelphia 76ers

• Joel Embiid (C): Out – Right oblique strain (missing at least this game; re-evaluation after March 4 back-to-back; earliest possible return March 7)
• Paul George (F): Out – 25-game suspension (anti-drug policy; eligible to return March 25)
• Johni Broome (F): Out – Knee (post partial meniscectomy)
• Kelly Oubre Jr. (G/F): Questionable – Illness (missed March 3 vs. Spurs)
• VJ Edgecombe (G): Questionable / Day-to-day – Lower back soreness (left March 3 game)

Both teams are severely shorthanded, but the Jazz are essentially playing without their top frontcourt pieces and a key guard, relying on heavy minutes from rookies and G-League call-ups (e.g., Kyle Filipowski, Oscar Tshiebwe, Collin Sexton stepping up). Sixers still have Tyrese Maxey as the clear alpha.

Recent Form (Last 5 Games)

Jazz: 0-5 (six-game losing streak overall)

• 3/2 vs DEN: L 125-128
• 2/28 vs NOP: L 105-115
• 2/26 vs NOP: L 118-129
• 2/23 @ HOU: L 105-125
• 2/20 @ MEM: L 114-123

Outscored by double digits in several recent losses; offense struggling without Markkanen and bigs.

Sixers: 2-3 (mixed results amid injuries)

• 3/3 vs SA: L (trounced; exact score not needed for preview)
• 3/1 @ BOS: L 98-114
• Recent wins: vs MIA, @ IND, @ MIN (strong offensive outputs)

Sixers have shown resilience at home but are vulnerable without Embiid/George.

Key Player Matchups

• Tyrese Maxey (PHI) vs. Jazz backcourt (Sexton / George fill-ins): Maxey (All-Star level scoring) should dominate a depleted Jazz perimeter. Expect 30+ points and heavy usage.
• Sixers frontcourt (e.g., Guerschon Yabusele, KJ Martin, or fill-ins) vs. Jazz young bigs (Filipowski, Tshiebwe): Rebounding and rim protection edge to Philly at home, but Jazz athleticism could create second-chance opportunities.
• Collin Sexton / Jordan Clarkson (UTA) vs. Sixers guards (Maxey / Lowry or backups): Utah’s only real scoring punch; they must create in transition or the game gets ugly quickly.
• Bench edge: Sixers depth (Pritchard-level contributors or role players) still superior to Jazz’s makeshift rotation.

Series History

• All-time regular season: Jazz lead 59-52.
• Last 10 meetings: Sixers 6-4 (but Jazz have the historical edge overall).
• Recent trend: Sixers have won the last 3-4 encounters (including both in 2024-25 and the first 2025-26 matchup).
• At Philadelphia (or current arena): Sixers dominate recent home games vs. Jazz.

Betting Trends

• Sixers: Strong home favorites vs. sub-.400 teams; covered in most recent home games against weak West squads.
• Jazz: 1-9 ATS in last 10 road games; 0-5-1 ATS during current skid; Unders hit frequently in blowout losses.
• Head-to-head: Recent games trend toward higher totals when stars are out, but Sixers cover comfortably at home vs. injured opponents.

Game Odds

Utah Jazz                             241.5

Philadelphia Sixers         – 9.5

Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Tuesday, March 3, 2026

Tipoff is scheduled for 7:30 PM ET
Venue: TD Garden, Boston, MA
Broadcast: NBC Sports Boston (local Celtics); Bally Sports Southeast (local Hornets); possible national on ESPN/League Pass
Radio: 98.5 The Sports Hub (BOS) / WFAN or Hornets radio network (CHA)

Game Context

• Hornets: 10th in Eastern Conference (17-15 away). Riding a 5-game win streak, they reached .500 for the first time since late October after a dominant 117-90 win over Dallas on March 3. Offense has clicked lately (averaging ~116 PPG in streak), but defense remains middling.
• Celtics: 2nd in Eastern Conference (20-9 home). Elite at home with strong defensive identity despite key injuries; they are 8-2 in their last 10 and coming off back-to-back wins (114-98 vs. PHI on March 1; 108-81 @ MIL on March 2).

This is the second meeting of the 2025-26 season (first was earlier; Celtics won most recent prior encounters).

Injury Report

Charlotte Hornets

• Coby White (G): GTD – Calf (injury management; was OUT vs. DAL on March 3 but listed as trending toward possible return)
• Other key players (LaMelo Ball, Brandon Miller, Miles Bridges, etc.): Available

Boston Celtics

• Jayson Tatum (F): Out – Achilles (return targeted mid-to-late March or later; long-term management)
• Jaylen Brown (G/F): GTD – Illness (questionable; missed or limited in recent practices)
• Neemias Queta (C): DTD – Rest (did not play March 2)
• Baylor Scheierman (G): Out – Thumb fracture
• Rest of roster largely healthy, but depth tested without Tatum/Brown

Key note: Boston’s championship-level depth (Pritchard, White, Hauser, etc.) has carried them through absences, but missing both Tatum and potentially Brown creates a rare vulnerability at home. Hornets get a boost if White plays.

Recent Form (Last 5 Games)

Hornets: 5-0 (hot streak, outscoring opponents by 15+ PPG lately)

• 3/3 vs DAL: W 117-90
• 2/28 vs POR: W 109-93
• Recent road wins and home dominance in streak; defense improving (holding teams under 100 in last two).

Celtics: 4-1

• 3/2 @ MIL: W 108-81
• 3/1 vs PHI: W 114-98
• Strong defensive outings (holding opponents to ~90 PPG in wins); offense efficient even without full stars.

Hornets enter with momentum from their longest streak of the season; Celtics are rested at home but shorthanded.

Key Player Matchups

• LaMelo Ball vs. Derrick White / Payton Pritchard: Ball (elite playmaking, ~20+ PPG / 8+ APG lately) exploits Boston’s guard rotation if Brown is out. White’s defense is elite, but Ball’s speed creates mismatches.
• Brandon Miller vs. Sam Hauser / Jrue Holiday (or fill-ins): Miller (21.0 PPG leader) gets space without Tatum/Brown clogging the floor; his 3-point volume could decide the perimeter battle.
• Miles Bridges / Grant Williams vs. Boston frontcourt (Queta, Kornet, etc.): Hornets’ athleticism tests Boston’s depleted bigs; rebounding edge possible for CHA.
• Bench edge: Celtics still have Pritchard (25+ PPG in recent wins) and depth, but Hornets’ bench has contributed heavily in the streak (if White returns, huge lift).

Series History

• All-time regular season: Celtics lead 81-46 (Hornets just 46 wins in 127 games).
• Last 10 meetings: Celtics 8-2 (7-3 ATS).
• Last meeting (2024-25 season): Celtics won 93-86 (April 13, 2025).
• Boston has won 6 straight vs. Charlotte dating back to 2024-25, including multiple double-digit victories at TD Garden.
• At TD Garden: Celtics dominate (Hornets just 1 win in last 8 visits).

Celtics have owned this matchup, but current injuries and Hornets’ streak make this the closest it’s been in years.

Betting Trends

• Celtics: 4-1 ATS last 5; 20-9 home SU; covered in 7 of last 9 vs. Southeast teams; Under in 33 of last 50 overall.
• Hornets: 5-0 SU in streak; 4-1 ATS as road dogs recently; Over in 4 of last 5 but totals trending lower vs. elite defenses.
• Head-to-head: Unders hit in 7 of last 10; Celtics 7-3 ATS last 10 vs. CHA.

Game Odds

Charlotte Hornets            214.5

Boston Celtics                   – 6.5

Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Tuesday, March 3, 2026

Tipoff is scheduled for 7:00 PM ET
Venue: Madison Square Garden, New York, NY
Broadcast: ESPN (national); MSG (local Knicks); FDSOK (local Thunder)
Radio: 880 ESPN New York / WWLS 98.1 FM OKC

Game Context

• Thunder: 1st in Western Conference (23-8 away), +11.2 net rating, elite defense (107.9 opponent PPG, league-best), top-5 offense (119.1 PPG). They lead the NBA in fewest points allowed and rank among the top in steals and blocks.
• Knicks: 3rd in Eastern Conference (23-8 home). Strong home dominance but vulnerable against elite Western Conference teams. They average 117.2 PPG scored and allow 110.9.

This is the first meeting of the 2025-26 season between the teams.

Injury Report

Oklahoma City Thunder

• Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (G): GTD – Abdomen (injury management)
• Isaiah Hartenstein (C): GTD – Calf
• Branden Carlson (C): GTD – Low back
• Ajay Mitchell (G): GTD – Ankle
• Jalen Williams (G/F): Out – Hamstring (return targeted March 7)

New York Knicks

• Miles McBride (G): Out – Pelvis (return targeted early April)

Key note: OKC’s depth has been tested recently (wins without SGA/Jalen Williams in recent games via strong contributions from Chet Holmgren, Aaron Wiggins, Isaiah Joe, and Cason Wallace). Knicks missing their primary backup point guard hurts bench scoring and defense.

Recent Form (Last 5 Games)

Thunder: 4-1 (3 straight wins)

• 3/3 @ CHI: W 116-108
• 3/1 @ DAL: W 100-87
• 2/27 vs DEN: W 127-121 (OT)
• 2/25 @ DET: L 124-116
• 2/24 @ TOR: W 116-107

Knicks: 4-1 (3 straight wins)

• 3/3 @ TOR: W 111-95
• 3/1 vs SA: W 114-89
• 2/27 @ MIL: W 127-98
• 2/24 @ CLE: L 109-94
• 2/22 @ CHI: W 105-99

Both teams are rolling, but OKC’s wins have come against quality competition while showcasing defensive dominance. Knicks are 7-3 in their last 10 and have won 14 of their last 18 overall.

Key Player Matchups

• Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (if active) vs. Jalen Brunson: The marquee guard battle. SGA (31.8 PPG, 6.4 APG, elite efficiency) against Brunson (26.7 PPG, 6.1 APG). Whoever controls tempo and draws fouls wins the half-court battle.
• Chet Holmgren vs. Karl-Anthony Towns / Mitchell Robinson: Holmgren’s length and rim protection vs. KAT’s scoring versatility and Robinson’s physicality. Huge edge for OKC if Hartenstein returns to pair with Chet.
• Mikal Bridges / OG Anunoby vs. OKC wings (Caruso, Wiggins, Joe with Williams out): Knicks need perimeter shooting and defense; OKC’s switch-everything defense (led by Lu Dort or Caruso) will test them.
• Bench edge: OKC’s depth (Wallace, Joe, Wiggins) has stepped up massively in recent absences. Knicks bench thinned without McBride.

Series History

• All-time regular season: Thunder lead 75-68.
• Last 10 meetings: OKC 8-2 (7-3 ATS).
• Last 3 meetings: OKC 3-0.
• OKC has won the last 4 meetings dating back to 2024-25 (including two road wins).
• Knicks are 0-7 SU in their last 7 home games vs. OKC and just 1-9 in the last 10 home games vs. Thunder.

Thunder have owned this matchup recently, winning by double digits in several recent encounters (e.g., 126-101 and 117-107 last season).

Betting Trends

• Thunder: 10-3 ATS in last 13 vs. Knicks; 10-2 ATS in last 12 March games; 7-0 SU in last 7 road games vs. Knicks; Over in 10 of last 15 overall and 10 of last 12 road games.
• Knicks: 5-1 SU in last 6; Under in 5 of last 6; 0-7 SU last 7 home vs. OKC; Under in 7 of last 8 vs. Western Conference teams.
• Head-to-head last 10: Over 7-2-1 but recent games trending lower-scoring when OKC dominates defensively.

Game Odds

Oklahoma City Thunder                – 4.5

New York Knicks                               221.5

Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Tuesday, March 3, 2026