Preview Roundups
March 18, 2017
Sacramento at Oklahoma City 3:00 PM ET
Russell Westbrook is taking aim at Hall of Famer Oscar Robertson's triple-double record and looks to post his 35th of the season when the Oklahoma City Thunder host the Sacramento Kings on Saturday. Westbrook is pursuing his fifth consecutive triple-double and he stands seven behind the record Robertson set during the 1961-62 campaign.
Portland at Atlanta 6:00 PM ET
The Portland Trail Blazers bounced back from a disappointing loss with an impressive win at San Antonio and need to string together some consistent winning performances if they hope to track down the Denver Nuggets for the No. 8 spot in the Western Conference. The Trail Blazers will try to make it back-to-back triumphs when they continue a five-game road trip by visiting the Atlanta Hawks on Saturday.
Washington at Charlotte 7:00 PM ET
The Washington Wizards begin a season-ending stretch filled with road games when they visit the Charlotte Hornets on Saturday. The Wizards snapped a two-game losing streak with a 112-107 win over Chicago at home on Friday, riding a career-high 20 assists from point guard John Wall, who showed no ill effects from a sprained left foot suffered in Wednesday's loss to Dallas.
Cleveland at L.A. Clippers 8:30 PM ET
The Cleveland Cavaliers suffer through slumps just like every other team but look head and shoulders above every other team in the Eastern Conference when they manage to put it all together. The Cavaliers will try to show off their best form when they kick off a stretch with six of seven on the road by visiting the slumping Los Angeles Clippers on Saturday.
Utah at Chicago 9:00 PM ET
The Utah Jazz are taking advantage of the Los Angeles Clippers' recent swoon to pull away with the No. 4 seed in the Western Conference and homecourt advantage in the first round of the playoffs. The Chicago Bulls, who host the Jazz on Saturday, are sliding in the opposite direction and sit two games out of the No. 8 spot in the East.
San Antonio at Memphis 9:00 PM ET
LaMarcus Aldridge is back on the floor after a recent heart issue and expects to enjoy better productivity when the San Antonio Spurs visit the Memphis Grizzlies on Saturday. Aldridge scored 19 points but was just 9-of-24 shooting during Wednesday's 110-106 loss to the Portland Trail Blazers after missing two games due to minor heart arrhythmia.
Houston at Denver 9:30 PM ET
The Denver Nuggets have won a season-best four consecutive games and look to add another when they host the Houston Rockets on Saturday in the first of a home-and-home set between the clubs. The Nuggets have opened up a 2 1/2-game lead over the Portland Trail Blazers for the final playoff spot in the Western Conference while Houston has a solid hold of third place.
Milwaukee at Golden State 10:30 PM ET
The Golden State Warriors have experienced some recent struggles and look to record their third consecutive victory when they host the Milwaukee Bucks on Saturday. Golden State is just 4-4 since losing All-Star small forward Kevin Durant to a knee injury and sits 1 1/2 games in front of the San Antonio Spurs in the battle for the top overall seed in the Western Conference.