NBA Games on TV Today - Tuesday, February 25, 2025
NBA Basketball Games on TV Today, Tonight - Tuesday, February 25, 2025
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| NBA REGULAR SEASON | Time ET | TV |
| Boston Celtics vs Toronto Raptors | 7:00pm | NBCS-BOS Sportsnet |
| Cleveland Cavaliers vs Orlando Magic | 7:30pm | TNT truTV MAX |
| San Antonio Spurs vs New Orleans Pelicans | 8:00pm | FanDuel Sports SW GCSN |
| Phoenix Suns vs Memphis Grizzlies | 8:00pm | AFSN FanDuel Sports MEM |
| Milwaukee Bucks vs Houston Rockets | 8:00pm | FanDuel Sports WIS SCHN |
| Charlotte Hornets vs Golden State Warriors | 10:00pm | NBCS-BAY FanDuel Sports CHA |
| Dallas Mavericks vs Los Angeles Lakers | 10:00pm | TNT truTV MAX |
Boston Celtics vs Toronto Raptors Preview, What to Watch
Early on Wednesday morning, the Toronto Raptors will play the Boston Celtics. The Celtics are second in the same conference with a 41-16 record, ahead of our forecast for the game, while the Raptors are only 18-39, good for 13th place in the East.
These clubs will not be playing again this season. Although Toronto lost both of their games in Boston, they shocked everyone by winning their most recent meeting by a margin of 13 points.
In their most recent game, they defeated the Phoenix Suns at home to snap a four-game losing streak. They have been 2-6 since they found their rhythm in January, when they had their finest run of the season (8-2).
Boston have been better on the road this season than they have been at home, 9-1 in their last 10 away from the Garden. They are 9-1 in their last 10 overall as well, arriving off the back of a five-game win streak.
23 road wins is more than any other franchise, averaging a touch over 118 points in their last seven road wins. That is more than in the season overall so far this season, playing better than when they last came to Toronto.
Cleveland Cavaliers vs Orlando Magic Preview, What to Watch
Early on Wednesday morning, the Cleveland Cavaliers travel to Florida to play the Orlando Magic in NBA action. While the Cavaliers are 47-10 and six games ahead of our prediction in the same conference, the Magic are 29-30 and seventh in the East.
The Magic are playing their second seven-game home stand of the season. They lost the first one 3–4 and are now 1–1 this time. When they have been on their own floor this season, they have largely performed admirably at the Kia Center, giving up very few points.
They have won three of their previous five home games, but two of those victories came against the San Antonio Spurs, who are now in 12th place in the Western Conference, and the two lowest-ranked teams in the East.
Cleveland has been playing well lately, going 11-1 in their previous 12 games. They have been on fire themselves, and the only team to defeat them in that span is the Boston Celtics.
Cleveland defeated them 120-109 on their home court in their lone meeting this season. It might be a challenge for the Cavaliers' potent offense because the Celtics are the league's second-best defense, only surpassed by the Magic.
San Antonio Spurs vs New Orleans Pelicans Preview, What to Watch
In the second game of their NBA back-to-back, the New Orleans Pelicans will host the San Antonio Spurs. They are more than ten games behind the Spurs in 12th place in the Western Conference standings going into this game, in 14th place. Continue reading to see our prediction for this game.
The Pelicans defeated the Spurs 114-96 in the first meeting. They won the match 69-46 after dominating and taking advantage of Victor Wembanya's absence.
Zion Williamson finished with a game-high 22 points, three assists, and nine rebounds. The Spurs had seven players score in double figures. With two victories in their last three games, Willie Green's team is at 14-43.
The Spurs have already suffered two straight defeats. They have been significantly impacted by Wembanyama's absence. For the rest of the season, the center will not be able to play.
They had a remote chance to qualify for the playoffs with him, but his absence makes things more difficult. For the remainder of the season, San Antonio will also be without head coach Gregg Popovich.
After suffering a stroke early in the season, the seasoned tactician is currently recuperating. De’Aaron Fox had a horrible shooting night in the first game and connected with just one of his eight attempts from three. He scored 13 points in the end. No player from the Spurs managed 20 points.
Phoenix Suns vs Memphis Grizzlies Preview, What to Watch
In their game against the host Memphis Grizzlies on Tuesday, the Phoenix Suns are looking to snap a recent losing streak and maintain their hopes of making the playoffs.
The Suns' 127-109 loss against the Toronto Raptors on Sunday is the eighth defeat in their previous ten games.
Bradley Beal's recent return to the starting lineup is something Budenholzer hopes will spark change. Beal returned to the starting lineup on Saturday against Chicago after being benched against Philadelphia on January 6. Beal led the Suns to a 121-117 victory with 25 points, including a crucial 3-pointer in the closing minutes of the game.
According to Budenholzer, the Suns' best choice seems to be Beal playing alongside Devin Booker and Kevin Durant.
In place of Tyus Jones, Beal made a comeback to the starting lineup. Beal played a team-high 41 minutes and scored 30 points in Sunday's defeat to Toronto.
Durant stated that certain defensive adjustments will be necessary to turn around the team's recent difficulties. He claimed that because the Suns have failed to stop scoring runs, they have complicated things.
Against Toronto, Durant only scored 15 points on 5 of 15 field goals. He attempted five 3-pointers but missed them all.
Memphis has likewise had a difficult time. The Grizzlies have lost three of their last four games, including their away defeat by the Cleveland Cavaliers on Sunday, 129-123.
The lone victory in the last four games occurred at Orlando on Friday, but it took an 11-1 run to win.
The Grizzlies were defeated by giving up 22 offensive rebounds, but Memphis never allowed their matchup with one of the best teams in the NBA to get out of control. The Cavaliers scored 31 points as a result of their offensive rebounds.
Jenkins stated that the tendency to give up an excessive number of offensive rebounds has been a problem this season and that it needs to be fixed before it becomes worse. Cleveland had 10.6 offensive rebounds per game going into the contest, which put them in 22nd place; however, the Cavaliers grabbed 46.8 percent of their missed attempts versus Memphis. Following Sunday, the Grizzlies were ranked 25th in terms of offensive boards allowed (12.1 per game).
Milwaukee Bucks vs Houston Rockets Preview, What to Watch
In their upcoming NBA game, the Houston Rockets will host the Milwaukee Bucks in an attempt to get back to winning ways. While their opponents are ranked fourth in the East, they start this game as the fifth seed in the Western Conference. Continue reading to see our prediction for this game.
The Rockets lost to the lowly Jazz 124-115 on the road last time out, resulting in yet another defeat. They now have a 35-22 record after suffering their eighth defeat in the previous 11 games.
Ime Udoka's team has fallen from second place in the East due to their patchy performance. For this match, Jae'Sean Tate, Dillon Brooks, and Fred VanVleet are rated as questionable.
The Bucks are playing well and will be confident that they can defeat the Rockets and win the regular season. Back in November, Doc Rivers' team started their best run of outcomes this season by winning the rematch 101-100.
Now that they have won four straight games, they will look to defeat the Rockets once again to get one step closer to a seven-game winning streak.
The Bucks moved back up to fourth place in the East after defeating the Heat 120-113 at home. Along with the injured Pat Connaughton, Bobby Portis will also miss this game due to his ongoing suspension.
Charlotte Hornets vs Golden State Warriors Preview, What to Watch
When the Golden State Warriors play the Charlotte Hornets in San Francisco on Tuesday, they aim to finish a short homestand with a victory before going on the road once more.
In their first home game since February 3, the Warriors defeated the Dallas Mavericks 126-102 on Sunday, putting on a spectacular display for a national television audience.
The game against Charlotte will finish the home leg of a 14-game run that started with seven straight away games and ends Thursday with the start of a five-game trip.
Warriors supporters have had the opportunity to get to know newcomer Jimmy Butler during the team's brief stopover in San Francisco. Butler has been the engine of a revitalized squad that has won five of six games since the acquisition.
Since Butler's arrival on February 8, Golden State coach Steve Kerr has been impressed by the increased performance of several players.
Since joining the Warriors, Butler has reached the free-throw line 55 times and scored at least 17 points in each of the six games. His last 26 foul shots have been made.
Butler will see the Hornets for the third time this season, but the Warriors will play them for the first time.
He scored 26 points and went 11-for-17 at the hoop during the Miami Heat's first of two trips to Charlotte this season. The next game, he only managed six points.
After Thursday's trip to the Dallas Mavericks, the Hornets will return home, capping a run of nine straight road games that falls between the All-Star break. According to recent findings, they are eager to move east.
Charlotte suffered its two worst losses of the season, 141-88 at Portland on Saturday and 130-88 at Sacramento on Monday, following a thrilling 100-97 victory against the Los Angeles Lakers on the road on February 19 and a valiant effort in a loss at Denver the following evening.
Mark Williams, the center who had a failed physical against the Kings that prevented a trade to the Lakers, is expected to play against Golden State since the Hornets rested him. However, after recovering from an injured left ankle on February 7, LaMelo Ball, who finished with 13 points, 9 assists, and 6 rebounds in Sacramento, has not participated in a back-to-back.
Williams' attitude has been commended by Hornets coach Charles Lee since the center's recent foot and back problems forced him to return to an Eastern lottery-bound team and out of the Western Conference playoff race.
Dallas Mavericks vs Los Angeles Lakers Preview, What to Watch
The visiting Dallas Mavericks and Los Angeles Lakers will attempt to resolve their disagreements on the floor Tuesday after their front offices put on a display during the trade deadline.
Luka Doncic became the Lakers' future star after their league-shaking transaction that was leaked late on February 1st, while Anthony Davis attempted to assist the Mavericks in achieving their immediate postseason objectives.
However, just half of the key elements of the trade will be present on Tuesday. Davis is now sidelined due to a left adductor strain, while Doncic continues to regain his form with the Lakers after suffering a calf ailment. Both athletes took their pre-existing medical conditions to their new teams.
Despite his ongoing calf strain, Doncic had his greatest game as a Lakers player on Saturday, leading the team to a resounding 123-100 victory over the Denver Nuggets, no less on the road. Doncic finished the game with a Lakers-high 32 points and 10 rebounds.
In seven games since the transaction was revealed, James has averaged 28.7 points, 8.9 rebounds, and 7.4 assists, while Doncic has averaged 19.0 points, 7.5 rebounds, and 5.8 assists while wearing a Lakers uniform.
With 23.9 points, 6.3 assists, and 4.7 rebounds in nine games in February, Los Angeles guard Austin Reaves is still having a great season.
When Davis scored 26 points with 16 rebounds in his Mavericks debut on February 8, it helped Mavericks supporters feel a little more at ease about the controversial deal. However, he hasn't participated in the five games after leaving that game early due to a recurrence of his stomach injury.
The Mavericks have a 1-1 record since returning off their two-game winning streak prior to the All-Star break, which included a 126-102 road loss to the Golden State Warriors on Sunday.
Dallas was outscored 54-41 and had 18 turnovers that resulted in 30 points, although Kyrie Irving and P.J. Washington each scored 17 points in the defeat. The Lakers, who recorded a season-high 15 steals against the Nuggets on Sunday, will now take on the Mavericks.
Dallas needs to focus on stopping what appears to be a motivated Doncic in addition to handling the ball.
"It's Luka, and we know how good he is," Washington said. He is difficult to slow down and control. However, we will simply need to get out there and give it our all in the hopes that we will win."
