Dallas basketball players have lost their last three games, and in their last six meetings, they won only a thriller after two overtimes against the Lakers. Coming to the American Airlines Center is Miami, which has won four of its last five games.
Mavericks coach Jason Kidd is growing concerned. Center Christian Wood broke his left thumb in Wednesday’s game against Atlanta. He will have a more detailed examination next week, when it will also be clear how long he will be out. He will miss at least the next four games. In the racket, Dallas has huge problems, rivals easily score points. Tim Hardaway recovered from an ankle injury, and Dorian Finney-Smith and Josh Green returned in the previous game.
Luka Dončić and his teammates will have to play more actively in defense. The differences in the West are minimal and all teams up to 13th place are still in the playoffs.
Vročica woke up after a bad start to the season. On Wednesday, New Orleans had no chance against the playful Miami (98:124). Jimmy Butler, Bam Adebayo and Tyler Herro are the starting trio, Kyle Lowry is back from his left knee injury.
The Grizzlies are chasing the club recordThe LA Lakers have been without the injured Anthony Davis since December 16. They have incredible trouble in the playoffs. This time they are hosting Memphis, which has won eleven in a row. With today’s success, the Grizzlies would set a new club record.
Matches on January 20: DALLAS – MIAMI (at 1:30)
ORLANDO – NEW ORLEANS
ATLANTA – NEW YORK
CLEVELAND – GOLDEN STATE
SAN ANTONIO – LA CLIPPERS
DENVER – INDIANA
UTAH – BROOKLYN
LA LAKERS – MEMPHIS
SACRAMENTO – OKLAHOMA CITY
Matches on January 21: TORONTO – BOSTON WASHINGTON – ORLANDO ATLANTA – CHARLOTTE CLEVELAND – MILWAUKEE MINNESOTA – HOUSTON PHOENIX – INDIANA SACRAMENTO – PHILADELPHIA
Source: Rtvslo
