NBA Trivia: Rockets beat Pistons, Timberwolves beat Lakers, Warriors beat Trail Blazers, Clippers beat Suns

Basketball     7:36pm, 24 October 2025

Bucks VS Raptors

Antetokounmpo played strongly and the Bucks captured the Raptors in an away game

National Basketball League Bucks VS Raptors (-1.5)

Recommendation: Handicap

In the first game of the regular season, the Bucks easily won against the Wizards. However, Porter's left ankle sprain in this game was not good news for the team. However, according to official news, he will only miss the next two away games. Porter is now an important starting point on the Bucks' bench. In the last game, Antetokounmpo easily scored 37 points, 14 rebounds and 5 assists, showing his terrifying physical talent in the game. The team also performed well in three-point shooting from the outside in this game, with Trent, AJ Green and Prince all seizing the opportunity very well. Although Turner had a poor shooting performance in his first regular season game and only made 4 of 12 shots, he still had a relatively comprehensive performance with 8 rebounds, 5 assists and 3 blocks.

The Raptors easily defeated the Hawks 138-118 in the first game. In this game, seven players on the team scored in double figures, three of whom scored 20+. Ingram performed well and scored 16 points, 9 rebounds and 3 assists.

The sports betting index for this game has a handicap of 1.5 points for the home team, the Raptors. Judging from the performance of the first game, both teams performed well. The Raptors showed depth in the lineup at the beginning, and Antetokounmpo is still strong on the Bucks. Maybe Porter's injury makes the handicap relatively optimistic about the Raptors, but the Bucks did not play their best against the Wizards. I am optimistic that Antetokounmpo will lead the team to win the Raptors, and it is recommended to take the lead in handicap.

Hawks VS Magic

The Hawks are still getting used to it and the Magic easily won

American Professional Basketball League Hawks VS Magic (-5.5)

Recommendation: Handicap win

The Hawks lost to the Raptors 118-138 in the first game, which was a pour of cold water for them who made a lot of moves in the offseason. Although the team played well offensively, it still performed poorly defensively. Trae Young scored 22 points and 5 assists, Porzingis scored 20 points, 7 rebounds and 2 blocks, Johnson scored 22 points, 7 rebounds and 8 assists, Risashe scored 16 points, Okongwu scored 18 points off the bench, and Walker made only 2 of 15 shots. It seems that he still needs to adapt to the rhythm of the new team.

The Magic defeated the Heat 125-121 in the first game. The team's new aid Bane still played a very good role in supplementing the team's offensive end, and he also has certain defensive skills. He scored 23 points, 4 rebounds, 3 assists and 2 blocks in the first game. Banqueiro scored 24 points and 11 rebounds. Wagner Jr. scored 23 points, 4 rebounds and 6 assists. Suggs efficiently contributed 14 points. Silva scored 16 points on the bench, and Bitadze scored 8 points and 8 rebounds.

The lottery index for this game gave the Magic a handicap of 5.5 points. Judging from the performance of the first game, the Hawks are still in the adjustment stage of the new lineup. The Magic will directly enhance Bane while retaining the overall facelift. In addition, the Magic's offense and defense are more balanced. It is expected that the Magic will defeat the Hawks at home, and it is recommended to win by handicap.

Cavaliers VS Nets

Nets have limited strength, Mitchell leads the team to a good start

National Basketball League Cavaliers VS Nets (+13.5)

Recommendation: Handicap win

The Cavaliers lost to the Knicks 111-119 in the first game. The absence of Garland and Strus still had a big impact on the team. Mitchell scored 21 points in the third quarter of this game and once helped the team even the score difference, but he encountered strict defense from the opponent in the fourth quarter and failed to help the team win the final victory. Mobley scored 22 points, 8 rebounds, 3 assists, 3 steals and 1 block. He took on more offensive roles. Merrill and Wade, two stable outside turrets, performed well and once helped the team survive. Although new aid Ball did a good job in organization, he has not yet found his offensive touch.

The Nets lost to the Hornets 117-136 in the first game. The Nets currently do not have much of a tactical system and rely more on the players' personal abilities. The last game against the Hornets also showed that the current team's talent is indeed limited. Although 6 people in the team scored in double figures, none of them had the ability to change the situation. Porter Jr. scored 12 points on 5-of-15 shooting, Thomas scored 15 points, Claxton scored 17 points, Mann scored 13 points, and both Jamin and Sharp scored in double figures on the bench.

The betting index for this game has the Cavaliers handicap of 13.5 points. The current strength of the Nets is indeed limited, and both offense and defense are relatively mediocre. Although the Cavaliers currently lack the main point guard Garland, Mitchell and Mobley are still in good condition. I am optimistic that they will lead the team to win, and it is recommended to win away from home.

Celtics VS Knicks

The Green Army feels unstable on the outside and the Knicks win consecutive games at home

National Basketball League Celtics VS Knicks (-7.5)

Recommendation: Handicap win

The Celtics lost to the 76ers 116-117 in the first game. This loss was quite unexpected. Tatum was absent, and the two inside players Horford and Porzingis were lost. The team's competitiveness has declined significantly. Jaylen Brown scored 25 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists. White scored 25 points, but only 4 of 13 three-pointers. The current lineup makes the team more dependent on outside shooting, but it seems that the team currently lacks a stable offensive breakthrough to create enough opportunities for the outside.

The Knicks defeated the Cavaliers 119-111 in their first game. In this game, new coach Brown showed good adjustment ability. After Mitchell broke out in the third quarter, the targeted defensive arrangement in the fourth quarter successfully restricted Mitchell. Anunoby integrated offense and defense in this game. Not only did he score 24 points and 14 rebounds, he also had 3 steals, especially in the fourth quarter when he successfully restricted Mitchell.. Bridges had 16 points, 5 rebounds, 6 assists, 3 steals and 2 blocks, which was also a comprehensive performance. Brunson had 23 points and 5 assists, and Towns had 19 points and 11 rebounds.

The betting index for this game has the Knicks handicap of 7.5 points. Based on the performance in the first game, the Knicks are more stable, and the team's current defense is also doing well. The Celtics' main lineup has changed a lot, and it is estimated that it will take some time to adjust. I am optimistic that the Knicks will easily win at home, and I recommend the handicap to win.

Pistons vs. Rockets

First win of the season, Rockets easily defeated Pistons at home

National Basketball League Pistons vs Rockets (-8.5)

Recommendation: Handicap win

The Pistons lost to the Bulls in the opening game. In this game, although the star Cunningham scored the highest score in the team and was very versatile, his offensive efficiency was very low. He only scored 23 points in 24 shots. New aid Dun Luo also had no touch. As a shooter, he made 1 of 7 shots and 0 of 5 three-pointers and only scored 2 points. However, Horan and Stewart on the bench both performed well. Ivey will continue to miss tomorrow's game.

In the opening game, the Rockets lost to the defending champion Thunder by 1 point in double overtime. In this game, Shen Jing was in excellent form, scoring 39 points, 11 rebounds and 7 assists. Durant's performance was still stable, but Durant and Amen A total of 0 of 11 three-pointers were slightly dismal. What was even worse was their bench. Shepard still failed to adapt to the intensity of the game. Ethan, who was not renewed, was in no shape at all. Tate is doubtful for tomorrow's game, and VanVleet and Finney-Smith are absent.

In terms of sports betting handicap, the home team has a handicap of 8.5 points. Considering the current situation of the two teams, the Pistons have too many young players whose status fluctuates greatly, while Shen Jing of the Rockets continues to evolve, Durant remains stable, and the overall strength of the team is stronger. The author believes that the Rockets can win their first win of the season and recommend the handicap to win.

Heat vs. Grizzlies

Happy winning streak, Grizzlies extinguished Heat at home

National Basketball League Grizzlies vs. Heat (-3.5)

Recommendation: Handicap win

The Heat lost the first game to the Magic. Although their star Herro was absent, their offensive firepower was still good. New aid Powell became the most reliable scorer. He scored a game-high 28 points plus 9 rebounds and 4 assists. A total of six players on the team scored in double figures. However, the core insider Adebayor was not in good condition. He shot 4 of 13 with low efficiency. If he cannot perform as he should, the team will have a very difficult time.

The Grizzlies defeated the Pelicans in the opening game. Although there were many injuries in the team, fortunately there were many people who could play. A total of 7 people scored in double figures. The star Morant even scored a game-high 35 points, including two in the second half. All scores in a single quarter were in double figures, and Jaren Jr. on the inside also showed his strength as the best defensive player and blocked 6 shots. However, the problem of too many fouls still existed. He only played less than 27 minutes before he was fouled. Morant is doubtful for tomorrow's game.

In terms of handicap, the home team has a handicap of 3.5 points. Considering the current situation of the two teams, the Heat are dim and Adebayor is in poor condition. He will face Jalen Jr. in this game and it is difficult to guarantee his performance. Morant on the Grizzlies side is affected by an ankle injury. Tomorrow is bound to be a stalemate game, but the author is optimistic about the Grizzlies winning streak and recommends the handicap to win.

Spurs vs. Pelicans

Continuing the state, Wenban led the team to capture the Pelicans

American Professional Basketball League Spurs vs Pelicans (+4.5)

Recommendation: Handicap win

The Spurs defeated their old rival Mavericks by a big score in the opening game. Star star Bunyama was in hot form and destroyed the opponent's inside line. Facing the big eyebrows and Lively's inside The team played with ease in the line combination, scoring 40 points, 15 rebounds and 3 blocks in less than 30 points. At the same time, Castle and second place Harper both performed satisfactorily, and Fox, who has not yet recovered from injury, the team is looking forward to this season.

The Pelicans lost to the Grizzlies in the opening game. In this game, the star Zion performed well. He also used his impact to hold on to the score at the last moment, but in the end he was unable to defeat the four-handed opponent. Poole scored 17 points tepidly, and only scored 2 points in the second half. Murphy, who made significant progress last season, also failed to stand up. He only made 5 of 15 in the game and was inefficient. Murray and Looney are absent from tomorrow's game, and Missy is doubtful.

In terms of sports betting handicap, the visiting team has a handicap of 4.5 points. Considering the current situation of the two teams, Wenban Yama is in a hot state, the Spurs youth team has a sudden rise, and the Pelicans except for Zion are not stable enough. If Missy does not play inside and is in a hurry, the author believes that the Spurs can win consecutive victories and recommend the handicap to win away.

Wizards vs. Mavericks

Regain face, Mavericks beat Wizards at home

National Basketball League Wizards vs. Mavericks (-10.5)

Recommendation: Handicap win

The Wizards lost to the Bucks in the first game. They allowed their opponents to score 40 points in the first quarter, setting the tone for losing. Middleton performed well against his old team and won the entire team. The highest score was 23 points. Last year's rookie George also performed well and contributed 21 points, 9 rebounds and 4 assists. However, McCollum's touch was really bad. He made 4 of 14 in the game and 0 of 6 three-pointers. Judging from the strength of their current lineup, the Wizards are still difficult to be competitive.

It can be said that the Mavericks experienced a rout in the opening game. The All-Star insider's thick eyebrows and Lively's double-high combination were beaten to a pulp by Wenban Yama, and the new No. 1 pick was obviously slow and did not score a point in the first half, and even less in the second quarter. After one shot, although he recovered in the second half and finally scored a double-double, his performance obviously failed to meet expectations. Another veteran of the team, Clay, was also in poor condition. He made 4 of 13 in the game with a low efficiency. Irving and Gafford will continue to miss tomorrow's game..

In terms of sports betting handicap, the home team has a handicap of 10.5 points. Considering the current situation of the two teams, the Wizards are weak as a whole and lack core players, and are also relatively weak inside. The Mavericks, who were exhausted in the opening game, must regain their face at home in this campaign. The author believes that the Mavericks will win a big victory, and recommend the handicap to win.

Timberwolves VS Lakers

meet again! Timberwolves win away game against Lakers

National Basketball League Timberwolves VS Lakers (+2.5)

Recommendation: Transferee and loser

The Timberwolves reversed the Trail Blazers in the first game of the season and got off to a good start. Edwards performed very strongly in this game, scoring 41+7 in the game, including the last three three-pointers. With 11 points in a row, the team went from falling behind to overtaking to killing the game. Randall contributed 19+7+6 and McDaniels contributed 18 points. However, overall the performance of the role players was not satisfactory, which also caused the team to passively chase points at the beginning. In terms of injuries, the Timberwolves are currently healthy.

The Lakers lost to the Warriors in the team's first game and got off to a bad start. James' absence due to injury was the main reason for this game. However, the team still has players such as Doncic and Reeves, so such a defeat is still not satisfactory. Doncic's performance was still strong. He made 17 of 27 shots and scored 42+12+9. Reeves also recorded 26+5+9. However, the performance of the other role players was not ideal. Ayton, who had high hopes, scored 10 points and 6 rebounds. Substitute Smart only scored 9 points and committed 4 fouls and 3 turnovers. In terms of injuries, James and Kleber continue to be absent.

This game started with a 2.5-point handicap at home to the Lakers. The Lakers' overall performance was not very good when they lost the first game. Without James, the team could only rely on Doncic and Reeves. The Timberwolves also won the first game of the new season with difficulty, but the Timberwolves still had the upper hand based on the strength comparison between the two sides. In the playoffs, the Timberwolves eliminated the Lakers to advance. In all aspects, the Timberwolves are superior, and the initial set also gave the Timberwolves a handicap, so it is recommended to take the main loss.

Warriors VS Trail Blazers

The schedule is intensive! The Warriors have a hard time beating the Trail Blazers away from home

American Professional Basketball League Warriors VS Trail Blazers (+1.5)

Recommendation: Transferee home win

The Warriors' new season schedule is relatively intensive, but they defeated the Lakers and Nuggets in the first three days of the season to show their excellent competitive state. In the second game against the Nuggets, they played quite passively in regular time. For the Nuggets, Gordon scored 10 three-pointers to keep them chasing points. Fortunately, Curry, the core of the team, also provided firepower. He scored 42 points, 6 rebounds and 7 assists on 14 of 25 shots in the game, including the last three-pointer in the regular season that sent the game into overtime. At the same time, 7 people in the game scored in double figures. Except for Post, the remaining 9 players all scored 6+ points. At present, the team's injuries are still the same, with Moody and Melton continuing to be absent.

The Trail Blazers suffered a tragic reversal in the first game and eventually lost to the Timberwolves. However, facing opponents who reached the Western Conference finals last season, the Trail Blazers were able to maintain the lead most of the time and performed very well. In this game, Yang Hansen did not get many opportunities to score 2 points and 1 rebound, and failed to score in the second half; Grant scored a team-high 29 points, Avdija contributed 20 points and 7 rebounds, new aid Holiday 14+6+7, Sharp 15 points and 4 assists. However, just after the first game, team coach Billups was arrested for gambling, which had a considerable impact on the team. The injuries remain unchanged, with Lillard, Rowe and Henderson continuing to be absent.

This game started with the Trail Blazers losing 1.5 points at home. The Warriors have been in hot form recently, especially in the last game against the Nuggets, they were able to defeat their opponents in overtime under extreme circumstances. Curry and other core players were in excellent condition. Although the Trail Blazers almost defeated the Timberwolves in the first game, the team's overall strength was limited. , coupled with the news that coach Billups was arrested before the game, the team was inferior to its opponents in all aspects of internal and external troubles. Under such circumstances, the initial set was only given 1.5 points. Such a handicap was very unfavorable to the Warriors. At the same time, this was the Warriors' third game in four days, and they had just played overtime, so physical fitness was also an issue. The author believes that there must be a demon when the teacher goes out of control, and I recommend that the master who is the master wins.

Jazz VS Kings

The lineup is not complete! The Kings have a hard time beating the Jazz at home

American Professional Basketball League Jazz VS Kings (-5.5)

Recommendation: Point Handicap

The Jazz had an unexpected victory in the first game of the new season. They beat the Clippers 129-108 at home to get off to a good start. Their 43-19 offensive in the first quarter directly set the trend. Kessler, who was surrounded by trade rumors, made 7 shots from the field and scored 22 points, 9 rebounds and 4 blocks. Markkanen had 20+6+5, George contributed 16+9, substitute Endon Sabo had 20+4, and 9 people in the team scored at least 8 points. It can be seen that there are many people who can play. In terms of injuries, Collier and Niang are absent due to injuries.

In the first game, the Kings were led by up to 20 points and were reversed by the Suns. The team's main offensive points in this game were LaVine and DeRozan. The former scored 30 points, the latter contributed 29+6+9, new aid Schroeder scored 14+7, and substitute Monk contributed 19 points. In addition, the other players did not have many opportunities to participate in the offensive end. Westbrook scored 6 points and 6 rebounds. The lack of Sabonis and Murray in this game was one of the reasons for the loss, but the team's poor spirit was also one of the reasons. In terms of injuries, Sabonis and Murray continue to be absent.

In this game, the Kings' home handicap was 5.5 points. The Kings suffered a reversal in the first game of the new season. The team lacked two starting-level players and its strength was damaged. The Jazz ushered in a hearty victory in the first matchup. Although the team was still rebuilding on paper, it was not weak on the scene. The author is still relatively optimistic that the Jazz can cause some trouble for the Kings in the away game, and recommends handicap.

Suns VS Clippers

usher in a rebound! The Clippers easily beat the Suns at home

American Professional Basketball League Suns VS Clippers (-8.5)

Recommendation: Handicap win

The Suns had a reversal victory in the last game. They were behind by up to 20 points and defeated the Kings to win the game.. In this game, Booker made 10 of 19 shots and efficiently scored 31 points and 5 rebounds. Dillon was not very good but he also scored 22 points. Although Jaylen Green was missing, the team performed well overall. 8 of the 9 players who played scored at least 6+ points. It can be seen that everyone on the team can contribute. In terms of injuries, Jaylen Green continues to be sidelined with a hamstring injury.

The Clippers suffered an unexpected defeat in the first game. They defeated the Jazz by 21 points with a full lineup. They only scored 19 points in the first quarter and were outscored by 43 points by their opponents. Harden played 29 minutes and scored 15 points and 11 assists, Kawhi scored 10 points and 4 rebounds, and Zubac contributed a team-high 19 points and 7 rebounds. The Clippers did not feel energetic from the beginning of the game. Although the offense picked up later, the defense was still poor. In terms of injuries, Jordan Miller is out with a hamstring injury.

This game started with a home handicap of 8.5 points to the Clippers. The Clippers performed very poorly in the first game and suffered a disastrous defeat. However, the team's lineup on paper is not bad and they definitely want to rebound in the second game. The Suns, on the other hand, completed a big reversal, but the team's performance in the first half did have problems. In comparison of strength, the Clippers are better. The author is still optimistic that the Clippers can successfully overcome the set. It is recommended to win by handicap.