The NBA season has reached the half way point for most teams. Now is the time for jockeying for position in the conferences to make a playoff push. Can the Milwaukee Bucks keep pace with the Toronto Raptors in the Eastern Conference? Their game against the Wizards and four more will be examined. Note that all information is for games played through January 8.

Milwaukee Bucks versus Washington Wizards

The Bucks are second in the Eastern Conference with a 28-11 record. They are 9-7 on the road and 8-2 over their last ten. They take on the Wizards, who are  ... 

The first weekend of 2019 has arrived and the NBA is in full swing approaching the half way point. The big match up for January 4 is the New Orleans Pelicans versus Portland Trailblazers. Both teams are in the mix for top playoff positions in the Western Conference. Four other games will also be examined. Note that all information is for games played through January 4.

Oklahoma City Thunder versus Portland Trailblazers

in this Western Conference showdown, the Thunder come third in the conference Portland is fifth. Oklahoma City is 6-4 over their last ten and 10-9 on the road.  ... 

The final weekend of the 2018 calendar year is upon us and the NBA season is reaching it’s halfway point. Will the Warriors take down the Trailblazers to hold their lead in the Western Conference? That game and several others will be looked at. Note that all information is for games played through December 26.

Charlotte Hornets versus Washington Wizards

The Hornets enter the game having lost their last two and are 16-17 on the season. They have won four of the last six between the teams. Washington is just 2-8 over their last ten and 13-22 on the season.  ... 

As the end of another calendar year quickly approaches, the NBA season is nearing the halfway point. In the Eastern Conference, the Celtics battle the Bucks in what should be the game of the day. Four other games for December 21 will be examined. Note that all information is for games played through December 17.

Detroit Pistons versus Charlotte Hornets

The Pistons are just 3-7 over their last ten games and come in “dead” on the Team Strength Oscillator and +7 on the Power Ranking Indicator. Charlotte is 5-5 over their last ten, are 14-15 on the season and “average  ... 

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  ...