On December 22, the NBA will continue its regular season with 12 games scheduled. The Lakers will face the Kings on the road, with LeBron James set to surpass Kareem Abdul-Jabbar for the most games scoring double digits if he scores 10 or more points. The Warriors will play the Timberwolves, and after shooting 0-7 in their last game, Stephen Curry will look to bounce back and help end their three-game losing streak. The Clippers will face the Mavericks, and James Harden needs just 13 more points to surpass Tim Duncan and move to 16th on the all-time scoring list.
7:00 PM: Lakers vs Kings
Lakers: 15-12, 7th in the West
Kings: 13-15, 12th in the West
This will be the third matchup between these teams this season, and the second in just three days. The Lakers won the first two games, including a 113-100 victory on December 20, where LeBron James scored 19 points, Anthony Davis had 21 points and 18 rebounds, and Austin Reaves contributed 25 points.
Milestone: LeBron James is tied with Kareem Abdul-Jabbar for the most games scoring double digits (1509). If he scores 10 or more points in this game, he will take sole possession of the record.
8:00 PM: Heat vs Magic
Heat: 13-12, 6th in the East
Magic: 17-12, 4th in the East
The Heat lost to the Thunder 104-97 in their last game, with Jimmy Butler exiting after 7 minutes due to injury. The Magic are on a three-game losing streak, including a 105-99 loss to the Thunder.
8:30 PM: Grizzlies vs Hawks
Grizzlies: 19-9, 2nd in the West
Hawks: 14-14, 7th in the East
The Grizzlies are coming off a dominant 144-93 win over the Warriors, while the Hawks lost to the Spurs 133-126 in overtime. This will be their first matchup of the season.
8:30 PM: Jazz vs Nets
Jazz: 6-20, 14th in the West
Nets: 11-16, 10th in the East
The Jazz won 126-119 against the Pistons in their last game, while the Nets defeated the Raptors 101-94. This will be their first encounter of the season.
9:00 PM: 76ers vs Cavaliers
76ers: 9-16, 12th in the East
Cavaliers: 24-4, 1st in the East
The 76ers defeated the Hornets 108-98 in their last game, with Joel Embiid scoring 34 points. The Cavaliers won 124-101 against the Bucks, led by Donovan Mitchell’s 27 points. This is their second meeting this season, with the Cavaliers winning the first matchup 114-106.
9:00 PM: Celtics vs Bulls
Celtics: 21-6, 2nd in the East
Bulls: 13-15, 9th in the East
The Celtics lost to the Bulls 117-108 on December 20, with Jayson Tatum scoring 31 points. This will be the third meeting between these teams this season.
9:00 PM: Wizards vs Bucks
Wizards: 4-21, 15th in the East
Bucks: 14-12, 5th in the East
The Wizards won 123-114 against the Hornets in their last game, while the Bucks lost 124-101 to the Cavaliers. This will be the second matchup between the teams this season.
9:00 PM: Warriors vs Timberwolves
Warriors: 14-12, 10th in the West
Timberwolves: 14-12, 8th in the West
The Warriors are coming off a heavy 144-93 loss to the Grizzlies, and the Timberwolves lost 133-107 to the Knicks. This will be their third meeting of the season, with both teams having one win each in the first two matchups.
9:00 PM: Knicks vs Pelicans
Knicks: 17-10, 3rd in the East
Pelicans: 5-23, 15th in the West
The Knicks beat the Timberwolves 133-107 in their last game, while the Pelicans lost 133-113 to the Rockets. This is their second meeting of the season, with the Knicks winning the first 118-85.
9:30 PM: Clippers vs Mavericks
Clippers: 16-12, 5th in the West
Mavericks: 17-10, 4th in the West
This will be the second matchup between these teams this season, and the second game in three days. The Clippers won 118-95 on December 20, with James Harden scoring 24 points.
Milestone: James Harden is just 13 points away from surpassing Tim Duncan for 16th on the all-time scoring list.
9:30 PM: Trail Blazers vs Spurs
Trail Blazers: 9-18, 13th in the West
Spurs: 14-13, 11th in the West
The Trail Blazers won 126-124 against the Nuggets in their last game, while the Spurs defeated the Hawks 133-126 in overtime. This is the third matchup of the season, with the Spurs winning the first two.
10:00 PM: Pistons vs Suns
Pistons: 11-17, 11th in the East
Suns: 14-12, 9th in the West
The Pistons lost 126-119 to the Jazz, while the Suns were defeated 120-111 by the Pacers. This will be the first encounter between the teams this season.
