• The Canadian Press

    Boston takes on Milwaukee, seeks 7th straight win

    Milwaukee Bucks (44-24, second in the Eastern Conference) vs. Boston Celtics (54-14, first in the Eastern Conference)Boston; Wednesday, 7:30 p.m. EDTBOTTOM LINE: Boston is looking to continue its six-game win streak with a victory over Milwaukee.The Celtics have gone 35-7 against Eastern Conference opponents. Boston scores 121.0 points while outscoring opponents by 11.7 points per game.The Bucks are 30-13 against Eastern Conference opponents. Milwaukee is third in the NBA scoring 120.7 points pe

  • The Canadian Press

    Indiana takes on Detroit, aims for 4th straight road win

    Indiana Pacers (38-31, seventh in the Eastern Conference) vs. Detroit Pistons (13-55, 14th in the Eastern Conference)Detroit; Wednesday, 7 p.m. EDTBOTTOM LINE: Indiana will try to keep its three-game road win streak alive when the Pacers take on Detroit.The Pistons are 2-12 against division opponents. Detroit averages 14.8 turnovers per game and is 2-12 when it turns the ball over less than its opponents.The Pacers are 10-4 against opponents from the Central Division. Indiana ranks fourth in the

  • The Canadian Press

    Portland faces Los Angeles, aims to halt 3-game slide

    Los Angeles Clippers (42-25, fourth in the Western Conference) vs. Portland Trail Blazers (19-49, 14th in the Western Conference)Portland, Oregon; Wednesday, 10 p.m. EDTBOTTOM LINE: Portland comes into the matchup against Los Angeles as losers of three straight games.The Trail Blazers have gone 8-36 against Western Conference teams. Portland is 8-31 against opponents with a winning record.The Clippers are 25-18 in conference games. Los Angeles is 2-3 in one-possession games.The Trail Blazers ave

  • The Canadian Press

    Timberwolves face the Nuggets on 3-game win streak

    Denver Nuggets (47-21, third in the Western Conference) vs. Minnesota Timberwolves (47-21, second in the Western Conference)Minneapolis; Tuesday, 9 p.m. EDTFANDUEL SPORTSBOOK NBA LINE: Nuggets -6; over/under is 212.5BOTTOM LINE: Minnesota comes into a matchup with Denver as winners of three consecutive games.The Timberwolves are 11-2 against division opponents. Minnesota is the NBA leader giving up only 106.6 points per game while holding opponents to 44.8% shooting.The Nuggets are 6-5 against t