One thing that All-Star Break allows for is a hard reset.
With the season halfway through, teams are beginning to line up their rosters for a playoff boost with the trade deadline just weeks away. Playoff positioning is getting more focused. The intensity is going up a few notches.
And for you, that’s good. Because you could pay $ 25,000 with FOX’s Super 6 on Thursday night’s NBA schedule. You can win the jackpot if you pick the winners of all six games with their correct winning margins. The best part of all is that it is free. All you have to do is download the Super 6 app on your phone or tablet and make your choices.
(All NBA games are subject to change due to health and safety protocol postponements.)
Here’s the Thursday night board to choose from.
Detroit Pistons en Charlotte Hornets
When: Thursday, 7 p.m. ET
Dónde: Spectrum Center, Charlotte
Récords: Pistons (10-26), Hornets (17-18)
The Hornets start the second half in seventh place in the Eastern Conference and have overcome a brutal road trip, going 3-3 in a six-game pre-break trip through the Western Conference that hasn’t seen them play. at home since then. February 20th. Gordon Hayward and Terry Rozier are averaging more than 20 per game for Charlotte. Meanwhile, the Pistons are playing and starting life without Blake Griffith, who was bought by Detroit and signed with the Nets right out of the All-Star Game. Jeremi Grant is Detroit’s leading scorer with 23.4 points per game.
Boston Celtics en Brooklyn Nets
When: Thursday, 7:30 pm ET
Dónde: Barclays Center, Brooklyn
Récords: Celtics (19-17), Nets (24-13)
As the league broke down, the Nets became betting favorites to win the NBA title thanks to the signing of Griffith to bolster an already loaded roster off the bench. Kevin Durant (hamstring) was still listed as he was on Wednesday, but the Nets are being very cautious with their prized centerpiece. Since his move to Brooklyn, James Harden has averaged 25.5 points per game with 11.4 assists. Meanwhile, the Celtics are trying to turn the page from a disappointing first half that ended, however, with a four-game winning streak. Marcus Smart is still expected to be out, so Jayson Tatum (24.9 points) will have to carry the load once again for the Celtics.
New York Knicks en Milwaukee Bucks
When: Thursday, 8 p.m. ET
Dónde: Fiserv Forum, Milwaukee
Récords: Knicks (19-18), Bucks (22-14)
Here’s a possible playoff preview as the surprising Knicks head to Good Land to face Giannis and the Bucks. Julius Randle has been everything for New York, leading the team in points (23.2), rebounds (11.1) and assists (5.5) to enter the elite levels of play within the league. Antetokounmpo is coming off his performance as an All-Star Game MVP and has quietly put together another MVP season averaging 29.0 points per game, 11.7 rebounds and 5.9 assists per game.
Philadelphia 76ers en Chicago Bulls
When: Thursday, 8 p.m. ET
Where: United Center, Chicago
Records: 76ers (24-12), Bulls (16-18)
The best team in the East will not have its two best players, as Joel Embiid and Ben Simmons sat down as part of the COVID-19 protocols involving their barber that took place during the All-Star break. (Embiid could come back on Friday, Simmons would have to wait until Sunday.) This could be a showcase for Zach LaVine, who had 30 in a 112-105 loss to the Sixers on Feb. 19. the worst of Philadelphia’s scoring charge without Embiid and Simmons in the lineup. Harris had 22 points and 12 rebounds in a win over Chicago as Philadelphia’s second leading scorer to Embiid’s 50 points that night.
Dallas Mavericks en Oklahoma City Thunder
When: Thursday, 9 p.m. ET
Dónde: Chesapeake Energy Arena, Oklahoma City
Records: Mavericks (18-16 before Wednesday’s game against San Antonio), Thunder (15-21)
The Mavericks entered a recovery game against San Antonio Wednesday night with the eighth seed in the West by just half a game over Golden State. They have been brought to this point by Luka Doncic, who is averaging 28.9 points per game and a team that leads nine assists per game. Oklahoma City has seen strong play from Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, who had an effort of 33 points and eight assists in Oklahoma City’s 107-102 win at San Antonio just before halftime.
Golden State Warriors en Los Angeles Clippers
When: Thursday, 10 p.m. ET
Where: Staples Center, Los Angeles
Récords: Warriors (19-18), Clippers (24-14)
Stephen Curry and Kawhi Leonard promise to be a scoring battle for all ages at Staples Center. Leonard is averaging 26.6 points per game to keep the Clippers in the mix for the best record in the Western Conference. Meanwhile, Curry has kept the Warriors chasing a playoff spot with 29.7 points while shooting 41.1 percent from beyond the 3-point line. However, both teams limped into the break and lost three games in a row.
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