A third of the way through the NBA season, nine teams are within four games of the top in the West, while the Raptors hold a two game edge over the Bucks and 76ers in the East. Can the Raptors maintain pace against Portland? We’ll examine that match up and four others. Note that all information is for games played through Monday, December 10.

Indiana Pacers versus Philadelphia 76ers

Indiana comes in the fourth seed in the East having won four straight. The 76ers are third and have a 14-1 record at home. They hold a +26 to +24 edge  ... 

The NBA season has pushed past the quarter mark, as teams look to position themselves in the conference playoff picture before the new year. Can the Lakers take down San Antonio and continue their rise in the West? Will the 76ers stay on the tail of the Raptors  in the East? Note that all information is for games played through December 3.

Philadelphia 76ers versus Detroit Pistons

The 76ers have one four straight, but are only 4-7 on the road. They look to improve on that against the Pistons, who are 9-4 at home and 7-3 over their last ten.  ... 

As the month of November comes to a close, the NBA has several interesting match ups in store. The Western Conference is extremely tight a quarter of the way through the season. Can Portland rebound from a three-game slide to take down Denver? That game and others will be examined. Note that all information is for games played through November 26.

Washington Wizards versus Philadelphia 76ers

Washington is ninth in the Eastern Conference, while Philadelphia is third and are 10-1 at home. The 76ers enter with a +25 to +13 advantage on the Power Ranking Indicator, while both teams are  ... 

As the NBA season approaches the one-quarter mark, teams are figuring out if they have what it takes to make a second half push. Golden State has struggled somewhat, but can they get back on track against Portland? That game and five others will be examined. Note that all information is for games played through November 19.

Houston Rockets versus Detroit Pistons

Houston is hovering around the .500 mark, but have won four straight. They are “burning hot” on the Team Strength Oscillator and +25 on the Power Ranking Indicator. Detroit has won their last two and are fifth in  ... 

We’ve reached mid November and things are heating up in the NBA. With the addition of Jimmy Butler, how high can the 76ers go? We’ll examine the match up against the Jazz, the showdown between Toronto and Boston and several other games. Note that all information is for games played through November 12.

Utah Jazz versus Philadelphia 76ers

In this match up, Jimmy Butler makes his home debut for the Philadelphia 76ers, who will try to push Boston and Toronto in the Atlantic Division. The 76ers hold a +24 to +23 edge on the Power Ranking Indicator, while both teams  ... 

As we enter the second week of November, teams are starting to feel what they have in terms of making playoff pushes later in the season. Can the 76ers remain undefeated at home? Their game against the Hornets and four others are on the slate. Note that all information is for games played through November 5.

Charlotte Hornets versus Philadelphia 76ers

Both teams are in the middle of the playoff pack in the Eastern Conference, however the 76ers have a huge advantage on the Power Ranking Indicator. Despite a terrible game on the road versus New Jersey, the 76ers are  ... 

As we enter November, teams are beginning to get a feel as to what they have for this season. In Milwaukee, the Bucks are off to a hot start. Can they continue and move to 8-0 and remain the only unbeaten team in the league? We’ll take a look at their match up against Boston and three other games around the league. Note that all information is for games played through October 29.

Milwaukee Bucks versus Boston Celtics

Boston enters this home game with a 4-2 record and just 1-1 at home. Milwaukee has won their first seven and are  ... 

The NBA has tipped off for the 2018-2019 season. A week in, here are some of the match ups for Friday, October 26. Note that all information is for games played through October 22.

Golden State Warriors versus New York Knicks

The Warriors are off to a 3-1 start, while the Knicks are scuffling at 1-3. Golden State holds a +28 to +6 advantage on the Power Ranking Indicator and “burning hot” versus “ice cold down” for the Knicks. The Warriors have dominated between the teams, winning the last seven contests. Make that eight after this one. Golden State will  ... 

For the fourth consecutive season the Golden State Warriors face the Cleveland Cavaliers in the NBA Finals. The Warriors have won two of the last three. Can they make it three of four or will LeBron James find a way to lead the Cavaliers to even the score?

The Warriors made their way through the Western Conference playoffs defeating San Antonio in five, New Orleans in five and Houston in seven. Cleveland took down Indiana in seven, Toronto in five and Boston in seven. Golden State got the best of Cleveland in head-to-head play this season, taking both contests.

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The NBA conference semi-finals are completed. Who are the favorites to meet for the NBA Championship?

Golden State Warriors versus Houston Rockets

The Golden State Warriors enter the Western Conference Finals defeating the New Orleans Pelicans in five games. Houston also took care of the Utah Jazz in five. During the regular season the Rockets won two of three against the Warriors. The Rockets have a +29 to +27 advantage on the Power Ranking Indicator. Similarly, Houston is “burning hot” on the Team Strength Oscillator, while Golden State is “average up”. In a nearly even match up, the key may  ... 

The 76ers will battle the Celtics in the first Eastern Conference semifinal, but who will win in the other semifinal between the Cavaliers and the Raptors?

Cleveland Cavaliers versus Toronto Raptors

The Cavaliers needed seven to take down the Pacers in the first round, while the Raptors defeated the Wizards in six. Cleveland won two of the three meetings between the teams this season and hold a +27 to +24 edge on the Power Ranking Indicator. Similarly, they had the advantage on the Team Strength Oscillator, “burning hot” versus “average”. Neither team is in the top ten in Team Volatility,  ...