WEDNESDAY’S GAMES
HOME team in caps.
Rockets at PACERS, late: The Pacers averaged 109.4 points per game while allowing opponents to score 107.5 last season. The Rockets shot 45.1% from the field and 34.5% from 3-point range last season.
Cavaliers at MAGIC, late: The Magic defeated the Cavaliers 103-83 in their last matchup on Jan. 4. Aaron Gordon led Orlando with 24 points, and Collin Sexton paced Cleveland with 24 points.
Wizards at 76ERS, late: Philadelphia and Washington play for the second time this season. The 76ers won the last meeting 113-107 on Dec. 23.
Hornets at HAWKS, late: The Hawks gave up 119.7 points per game while committing 23.1 fouls last season. The Hornets averaged 16.2 points off of turnovers, 13.4 second chance points and 33.8 bench points last season.
Celtics at HEAT, late: The Heat averaged 112 points per game last season, 19.7 from the free throw line and 40.2 from 3-point range. The Celtics averaged 113.7 points per game while shooting 46.1% from the field and 36.4% from deep last season.
Jazz at KNICKS, late: The Knicks averaged 105.8 points per game while shooting 44.7% from the field and 33.7% from deep last season. The Jazz shot 47.1% from the field and 38% from 3-point range last season.
Pistons at BUCKS, late: Milwaukee and Detroit square off for the second time this season. The Bucks won the last meeting 125-115 on Jan. 4.
Thunder at PELICANS, late: New Orleans and Oklahoma City face off for the second time this season. The Pelicans won the last meeting 113-80 on Dec. 31.
Raptors at SUNS, late: The Suns averaged 7.7 steals, 4.0 blocks and 14.8 turnovers per game last season. The Raptors averaged 112.8 points per game last season, 18.5 from the free throw line and 41.5 from beyond the arc.
Clippers at WARRIORS, late: The Warriors averaged 106.3 points per game last season, 43.8 in the paint, 17.1 off of turnovers and 13.8 on fast breaks. The Clippers averaged 116.3 points per game while shooting 46.6% from the field and 37.1% from deep last season.
Bulls at KINGS, late: The Kings averaged 110.1 points per game last season, 47 in the paint, 17.4 off of turnovers and 12.7 on fast breaks. The Bulls averaged 106.8 points per game while allowing opponents to score 109.9 last season.