NBA will have 10 regular season games on 3rd January 2022. Let us check the timings, broadcasting Channel and prediction for every game.
NBA is entering into its 12th week out of 19 and the schedule is getting thicker day-by-day for the teams. Covid-19 situation, Injuries have been spoiler for the franchises and made the game even more unpredictable. Let us see all 10 games schedules on 3rd January 2022.
Regular Season Game: Charlotte Hornets at Washington Wizards
Washington Wizards will host Charlotte Hornets in their intra-division matchup on Monday. Both teams have similar records in the East, where the Hornets has half game advantage over the wizards having played and won 1 more game.
The Hornets will have their main stars available for the game except PJ Washington, who is serving the Covid-19 protocol. Washington will expect the return of Montrezl Harrell, while Spencer Dinwiddie and Brad Wannamaker will still be under isolation.
Charlotte Hornets have already won 2 previous meeting against the Wizards in month of November this season with average margin of 8 points. But the current situation might favor Washington Wizards as they have 1 day rest and home advantage against the tired and lately struggling Hornets’ defense.
Time: 7:00 pm EST, 5:30 am IST (4th Jan 2022)
Arena: Capital One Arena, Washington
Broadcasters: no Local broadcaster listed, NBA League Pass.
Regular Season Game: Houston Rockets at Philadelphia 76ers
Houston Rockets will visit Eastern 6th seed Philadelphia 76ers as 1st of their two game road trip. The Rockets have 3rd worst record in NBA this season and are place 15th in the West with an 10-27 record.
This will be 1st meeting between these two teams in 2021-22 season. Philadelphia will have their complete squad available for the game while Houston will be waiting for update on Eric Gordon’s groin issue.
The Rockets are in rebuilding mode and their young players have performed well in pieces, but they are still looking for main player to build team around. Christian Wood and Eric Gordon has been their star performers so far in the season.
The Philadelphia 76ers have bettered their record since return of Joel Embiid and looks to settle for life without Ben Simmons. Philadelphia has huge advantage going into this match and wil look to cement their place in the East with win over Houston Rockets.
Time: 7:00 pm EST, 5:30 am IST (4th Jan 2022)
Arena: Wells Fargo Arena, Philadelphia
Broadcasters: no Local broadcaster listed, NBA League Pass.
NBA Regular Season Game: Memphis Grizzlies at Brooklyn Nets
Eastern Conference 2nd seed Brooklyn Nets will host Western conference 4th seed Memphis Grizzlies at Barclays Center. Both teams will face each other for the first time this season.
The Nets will be without guard Joe Harris and also LeMarcus Aldridge’s situation is unclear. Kyrie will not be available for the game. The Memphis team is also facing Covid-19 outburst within team and will be without 8 players because of the protocol. Notable Melton and Brooks will be absent for the team
Game will revolve around performances of Harden, Kevin Durant, and Ja Morant. The Grizzlies have performed well recently against some of Western Conference strong teams and have won 4 games in row. And Brooklyn Nets have lost 2 straight games due to their poor defending. Home court advantage and KD-Harden pair could power them through the game against the Grizzlies.
Time: 7:30 pm EST, 6:00 am IST (4th Jan 2022)
Arena: Barclays Center, Brooklyn.
Broadcasters: no Local broadcaster listed, NBA League Pass.
Regular Season Game: Utah Jazz at New Orleans Pelicans
14th seed New Orleans Pelicans will host 3rd Seed Utah Jazz in their intra conference matchup. Both teams have lost their recent matches and will be looking to get on the winning ways again.
The Pelicans earlier have defeated the Jazz by 1 point after 4th quarter comeback on 26th Nov 2021. But Utah had taken one back with heavy 22 point victory over the Pelicans on next day.
Utah Jazz has the depth in their squad and will look avoid any surprise in this match. With no major injury concern, Utah Jazz should be able to beat Jonas Valanciunas less Pelicans.
Time: 8:00 pm EST, 6:30 am IST (4th Jan 2022)
Arena: Smoothing King Center, New Orleans.
Broadcasters: no Local broadcaster listed, NBA League Pass.
NBA Regular Season Game: Detroit Pistons at Milwaukee Bucks
Eastern Conference powerhouse and defending Champions Milwaukee Bucks will host struggling Detroit Pistons in Central Divisional fixture. The Pistons has worst record this season and won only 2 games away from home court.
Milwaukee Bucks will be looking for Middleton’s availability, but with in form Giannis Antetokounmpo and potent support cast can defeat injury hit Detroit Piston.
Time: 8:00 pm EST, 6:30 am IST (4th Jan 2022)
Arena: Finserv Arena, Milwaukee
Broadcasters: Bally Sports Network for both teams, NBA League Pass.
NBA Regular Season Game: Orlando Magic at Chicago Bulls
Eastern Conference top seed Chicago Bull will be host for Orlando Magic for last intra Eastern Conference match of the day. The Bulls have won 7 games in row with DeMar DeRozan’s game time winner against Washington Wizards.
The Bulls will have fairly healthy squad after dealing with the Covid-19 outbreak within the team in December. Cole Anthony and Suggs are doubtful for the Magic squad. They are also struggling against strong offensive teams.
Chicago Bulls will come victorious against the Magic, and Zach LaVine’s performance will be interesting to watch.
Time: 8:00 pm EST, 6:30 am IST (4th Jan 2022)
Arena: America Airlines, Chicago
Broadcasters: NBA League Pass.
Regular Season Game: Denver Nuggets at Dallas Mavericks
Denver Nuggets and Dallas Mavericks are separated by just 1 game, where Nuggets have played fewer games than the Mavericks. The Nuggets have been over-reliant on Nikola Jokic. While Mavericks will be happy to have their star player Luka Doncic back from the NBA protocol.
Dallas will look to have their influential center Kristaps Porzingis also available for the game. But still many Dallas players are not 100% yet, wherein Denver has already shown that they can hurt any team on their day. Nikola Jokic will be the deciding factor in the Nuggets win.
Time: 8:30 pm EST, 7:00 am IST (4th Jan 2022)
Arena: American Airlines Arena, Dallas
Broadcasters: Bally Sports Network for both teams, NBA League Pass.
NBA Regular Season Game: Miami Heat at Golden State Warriors
Golden State Warriors have reclaimed their top position after their series of wins. They have the best record in the league. Miami Heat had extremely promising start to the season but injuries and Covid-19 situation had hit the team badly.
The Warriors will be lucky to face injury plagued Miami team with Bam Adebayo, Markieff Morris, PJ tucker, and Oladipo will be absent for the game. Jimmy Butler and Lowry will have mountain to climb.
Time: 10:00 pm EST, 8:30 am IST (4th Jan 2022)
Arena: Chase Center, San Francisco.
Broadcasters: Bally Sports Sun and NBC Sports will be local broadcaster, NBA League Pass.
NBA Regular Season Game: Atlanta Hawks at Portland Trail Blazers
Atlanta Hawks is the latest victim of Covid-19 and had over half of roster quarantined. But They will expect many players back for the game. Bogdan Bogdanovic return will be most awaited by the team.
Portland Trail Blazers have problems of their own; Lillard is playing with abdomen issue while other players are struggling with their form. The trade rumors around Lillard might unsettling for the team.
Hawks have managed to overcome the Cavs in their recent match and if Bogdanovic is available for the game, Atlanta Hawks can grab a win against poor Portland team.
Time: 10:00 pm EST, 8:30 am IST (4th Jan 2022)
Arena: Moda Center, Portland.
Broadcasters: Bally Sports Sun and NBC Sports will be local broadcaster, NBA League Pass.
NBA Regular Season Game: Minnesota Timberwolves at Los Angeles Clippers
NBA’s schedule for the day will conclude with the Western conference matchup between the Timber Wolves and LA Clippers. Both teams are looking to push for postseason but the Clippers have better record than the Timberwolves.
Minnesota Timberwolves will welcome their star player Karl Anthony Towns after completing his Covid-19 protocol period, if he clears the test on time. The host of the game though will be without Paul George due to elbow injury.
Though the players form and availability cannot predict the outcome of the game, Eric Bledsoe and co might help LA Clippers edge pass the Wolves provided
Time: 10:30 pm EST, 9:00 am IST (4th Jan 2022)
Arena: Staples Center, Los Angeles
Broadcasters: NBA League Pass.
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