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NBA: Lakers Visit Cleveland, Golden State Hosts New Orleans
Upcoming NBA Matchups
The NBA regular season continues with several exciting matchups on the schedule. Here is a closer look at some of the key games:
Los Angeles Lakers at Cleveland Cavaliers
* Date: Wednesday, January 18
* Time: 7:00 PM ET
* Location: Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse, Cleveland, Ohio
The Lakers will be looking to snap a two-game losing streak when they visit the Cavaliers. Los Angeles has been struggling lately, going just 5-5 in their last 10 games. LeBron James is still averaging a triple-double, but the Lakers need more consistent production from their supporting cast. The Cavaliers, meanwhile, have been one of the surprise teams of the season. They are currently 23-14 and in fourth place in the Eastern Conference. Darius Garland has been a breakout star for Cleveland, and he is averaging 20.1 points and 8.1 assists per game.
Golden State Warriors at New Orleans Pelicans
* Date: Wednesday, January 18
* Time: 8:00 PM ET
* Location: Smoothie King Center, New Orleans, Louisiana
The Warriors will be looking to extend their winning streak to seven games when they visit the Pelicans. Golden State has been playing well lately, and they are now 26-6 on the season. Stephen Curry is still the driving force behind the Warriors' success, but he is getting plenty of help from Klay Thompson, Draymond Green, and Andrew Wiggins. The Pelicans, meanwhile, have been struggling lately. They have lost four of their last five games, and they are now 16-21 on the season. Brandon Ingram is the leading scorer for the Pelicans, but he has been inconsistent lately.
Other Notable Matchups
* Boston Celtics at Toronto Raptors
* Milwaukee Bucks at Brooklyn Nets
* Philadelphia 76ers at Miami Heat
* Denver Nuggets at Phoenix Suns
* Sacramento Kings at Los Angeles Clippers
These are just a few of the key matchups on the NBA schedule this week. With so much talent on display, there is sure to be plenty of excitement.