Ten games are on Friday, and Prime Video has a big doubleheader. The Knicks visit Philadelphia for a rematch of the opening-night thriller, and the Lakers and Warriors meet again at Chase Center. Bulls-Celtics and Magic-Raptors also wrap up their two-game sets.
🏀 Game of the Day: New York Knicks vs. Philadelphia 76ers
7:30 PM ET | Prime Video
Ten days after the Sixers spoiled the Knicks’ banner night with a 106-100 win at Madison Square Garden, the rivals meet again at Xfinity Mobile Arena. Jalen Brunson and the defending champions want to even the season series.
LeBron James, Jaylen Brown, Joel Embiid and Tyrese Maxey give Philadelphia one of the most talented lineups in the league. This matchup, also a rematch of last season’s second-round series, already feels like one of the East’s best rivalries.
Prediction: Philadelphia makes it 2-0 in the season series with another close win, this time at home.
Charlotte Hornets vs. Washington Wizards
7:00 PM ET | Monumental | Local TV
A Southeast Division rematch after Monday’s game in Charlotte, this time at Capital One Arena.
Prediction: Charlotte’s depth wins on the road.
Chicago Bulls vs. Boston Celtics
7:30 PM ET | NBC Sports Boston | Chicago Sports Network
The second Bulls-Celtics game at TD Garden this week. Caleb Wilson and Chicago get another look at Paul George and Boston.
Prediction: Boston wins at home.
Detroit Pistons vs. Brooklyn Nets
7:30 PM ET | YES Network | TV20 Detroit
Cade Cunningham and the Pistons visit Barclays Center to face Julius Randle and rookie Mikel Brown Jr.
Prediction: Detroit wins on the road.
Orlando Magic vs. Toronto Raptors
7:30 PM ET | Sportsnet | Local TV
The second game of the Magic-Raptors set at Scotiabank Arena. Paolo Banchero and Franz Wagner face Scottie Barnes again after Wednesday’s meeting.
Prediction: Toronto adjusts and wins the second game.
Indiana Pacers vs. Miami Heat
8:00 PM ET | DAZN IND | Local TV
Tyrese Haliburton and the Pacers visit Kaseya Center, where Giannis Antetokounmpo and Bam Adebayo will try to slow down Indiana’s pace.
Prediction: Miami controls the paint and wins at home.
Houston Rockets vs. Dallas Mavericks
8:00 PM ET | KFAA | MavsTV | Space City Home Network
Another Texas showdown. Kevin Durant and the Rockets visit Cooper Flagg and the Mavericks at American Airlines Center.
Prediction: Houston’s size wins on the road.
LA Clippers vs. Minnesota Timberwolves
8:00 PM ET | DAZN MIN | KTLA
Anthony Edwards and LaMelo Ball host Darius Garland and rookie Keaton Wagler at Target Center.
Prediction: Minnesota’s backcourt wins at home.
Los Angeles Lakers vs. Golden State Warriors
10:00 PM ET | Prime Video
The second game of Prime Video’s doubleheader. Luka Dončić and the Lakers visit Stephen Curry and the Warriors at Chase Center in the latest chapter of this classic rivalry.
Prediction: Curry and the Warriors win at home.
Denver Nuggets vs. Phoenix Suns
10:00 PM ET | Altitude | Suns Live
Nikola Jokić and the Nuggets visit Devin Booker and the Suns at Mortgage Matchup Center.
Prediction: Denver wins behind Jokić.
Game Context Overview
Friday has a strong ten-game slate. Knicks-Sixers and Lakers-Warriors headline the Prime Video doubleheader, and Texas, Minnesota and Phoenix all host good games to finish a busy week.