Thursday is a four-game night. The Sixers host Toronto, Cade Cunningham’s Pistons visit Washington, and NBA TV has a battle of hot teams as Cooper Flagg’s Mavericks, winners of three straight, visit the Timberwolves, winners of four straight.
🏀 Game of the Day: Dallas Mavericks vs. Minnesota Timberwolves
8:00 PM ET | NBA TV | KFAA | DAZN MIN
Two teams on a roll meet at Target Center. Cooper Flagg has the Mavericks playing their best basketball of the season, with three straight wins coming into Minneapolis.
Minnesota has won four in a row behind Anthony Edwards, LaMelo Ball and Rudy Gobert. The Wolves’ size and depth at home make this a big test for Flagg and the Mavs.
Prediction: Minnesota extends its streak to five at home.
Toronto Raptors vs. Philadelphia 76ers
7:00 PM ET | NBCSP | Sportsnet
Tyrese Maxey, LeBron James and the Sixers host RJ Barrett and the Raptors at Xfinity Mobile Arena, two nights after their game against Boston.
Prediction: Philadelphia wins at home.
Detroit Pistons vs. Washington Wizards
7:00 PM ET | Monumental | TV20 Detroit
Three days after their meeting in Detroit, Cade Cunningham and the Pistons visit Trae Young, Anthony Davis and the Wizards at Capital One Arena.
Prediction: Detroit wins again, but Washington makes it close.
Charlotte Hornets vs. Phoenix Suns
9:00 PM ET | Suns Live | Local TV
Devin Booker and the Suns host Coby White and the Hornets at Mortgage Matchup Center.
Prediction: Phoenix wins a close one at home.
Game Context Overview
Thursday is short but has a good national game on NBA TV, with Mavericks-Timberwolves pitting two winning streaks against each other. The Sixers, Pistons and Suns also look to keep things rolling at home and on the road.