May 16, 2021 - 12:24 AM
Milwaukee Bucks (46-25, third in the Eastern Conference) vs. Chicago Bulls (30-41, 11th in the Eastern Conference)
Chicago; Sunday, 9 p.m. EDT
BOTTOM LINE: Milwaukee is looking to extend its three-game win streak with a victory over Chicago.
The Bulls are 6-5 against the rest of their division. Chicago has a 23-12 record against opponents below .500.
The Bucks are 11-0 in division matchups. Milwaukee is the Eastern Conference leader with 48.2 rebounds per game led by Giannis Antetokounmpo averaging 11.0.
The teams meet for the third time this season. The Bucks won 108-98 in the last matchup on April 30. Brook Lopez led Milwaukee with 22 points, and Coby White led Chicago with 21 points.
May 14, 2021 - 12:24 AM
Los Angeles Lakers (40-30, seventh in the Western Conference) vs. Indiana Pacers (33-37, ninth in the Eastern Conference)
Indianapolis; Saturday, 1 p.m. EDT
BOTTOM LINE: Los Angeles will try to continue its three-game win streak with a victory against Indiana.
The Pacers are 13-22 in home games. Indiana is second in the NBA with 27.3 assists per game led by Domantas Sabonis averaging 6.7.
The Lakers have gone 19-15 away from home. Los Angeles is 19-10 when it wins the turnover battle and averages 15.3 turnovers per game.
The two teams play for the second time this season. The Lakers defeated the Pacers 105-100 in their last matchup on March 12. Kyle Kuzma led Los Angeles with 24 points, and Malcolm Brogdon paced Indiana scoring 29 points.
May 14, 2021 - 12:23 AM
Toronto Raptors (27-43, 12th in the Eastern Conference) vs. Dallas Mavericks (41-29, sixth in the Western Conference)
Dallas; Friday, 9 p.m. EDT
BOTTOM LINE: Dallas will try to keep its three-game home win streak alive when the Mavericks take on Toronto.
The Mavericks have gone 20-15 at home. Dallas is ninth in the Western Conference with 34.4 defensive rebounds per game led by Luka Doncic averaging 7.2.
The Raptors are 11-24 on the road. Toronto is 10-35 when opponents grab more rebounds and averages 41.5 rebounds per game.
The teams meet for the second time this season. The Raptors won 116-93 in the last matchup on Jan. 18. Kyle Lowry led Toronto with 23 points, and Kristaps Porzingis led Dallas with 23 points.