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,  ... 

The Eastern Conference semi-finals are about to get underway with a classic rivalry, the Celtics versus 76ers. So which team will survive to advance to the conference finals?

Philadelphia 76ers versus Boston Celtics

The rivalry that started with Chamberlain versus Russell and Erving versus Bird meets again when it matters most. The 76ers got here by taking down the Heat in five, while the Celtics needed seven to fend off the Bucks.  Philadelphia holds a +26 to +22 advantage on the Power Ranking Indicator and “burning hot” versus “average down” for Boston. The 76ers are third in Team Volatility while  ... 

The Western Conference semifinals match ups are set. What can we expect between the Utah Jazz and the Houston Rockets?

Utah Jazz versus Houston Rockets

Utah took out Oklahoma City in six in first round, while Houston dismantled Minnesota in five. The Rockets hold a +27 to +22 advantage on the Jazz on the Power Ranking Indicator and “average up” versus “average down” on the Team Strength Oscillator. Houston is also tied for sixth in Team Volatility, while Utah hasn’t cracked the top ten.  Houston dominated the regular season series, winning all four games. Utah will likely be a bit  ... 

The conference semifinals match ups haven’t completely been determined. But one certain match up is the Pelicans versus the Warriors. Who will win?

New Orleans Pelicans versus Golden State Warriors

The Pelicans are coming off a 4-0 sweep of the Trail Blazers, while the Warriors took down the Spurs in five. New Orleans holds an edge on many of the oscillators, including the Power Ranking Indicator (+28 to +25) and the Team Strength Oscillator “burning hot” versus “average”.  New Orleans is also tied for fifth in Team Volatility while the Warriors are not in the top ten. This means the  ...