Golden State Warriors @ New York Knicks (ESPN)
Fresh off an unbelievable performance against Washington, Steph Curry will lead the Warriors into their clash with the New York Knicks on Saturday in the only match on ESPN.
Curry dropped 51 points in just three quarters, playing 32 minutes of action and going 15-24 from the field (including 11-16 from deep).
The two-time MVP has made at least five three pointers in each of the Warriors’ five games this season, as they enter this clash with a 4-1 record.
They should have no problems accounting for the Knicks here, as they’ve only won one of their five matches this campaign.
New York are on a four-game losing streak after winning their season opener, as Tim Hardaway Jr. has been their most impressive offensive weapon, averaging 24.4 points per contest.
Curry had a 54-point game at Madison Square Garden back in 2013, and while he might not eclipse the 50-point mark, he should lead the Warriors to a big win here.
Tip: Under 229.5 points @ $1.92
Los Angeles Clippers @ Houston Rockets
The 1-3 Rockets will enter this clash with a big personnel change, as Chris Paul returns from suspension while James Harden will miss through injury.
Paul is available after he was involved in an altercation with Lakers Rajon Rondo and Brandon Ingram last weekend, and is back after serving his two-match ban.
Harden suffered a hamstring injury in the Rockets’ loss to Utah on Thursday, and the injury has since been revealed to be a Grade 1-plus left hamstring strain.
The Houston star will be re-evaluated next week.
Los Angeles enter the clash with a 2-2 record, after losing to New Orleans in their most recent clash.
This will be the second meeting between these two sides, as the Clippers grabbed a 115-112 win over the Rockets on Tuesday.
Tobias Harris led the way with 23 points while Danilo Gallinari added 20 for LA, while Harden led all scorers with 31 points and 14 assists, in the absence of Paul.
That match was in LA, and with this fixture on Houston’s home floor, the Rockets should be able to grab revenge on the Clippers.
Tip: Rockets @ $1.68
Milwaukee Bucks @ Minnesota Timberwolves
This is a big match-up for a number of reasons.
Probably the major reason, is it could be the beginning of the end of Jimmy’s Butler’s time in Minnesota.
This match is the first of a three-game home stand for the Timberwolves, and it could be one of Butler’s last appearances in Wolves colours, given Houston have come back in hard for the four-time All-Star.
The Rockets have offered four future first-round picks for the 29-year-old, which could be enough to pry him out of Minnesota.
On the other side of the fixture, the Bucks are looking to build on their 4-0 start to the season, which was their best start since the 2001-02 season.
Early season MVP candidate Giannis Antetokounmpo has been starring so far, averaging 28.5 points, 16.5 rebounds, 6.8 assists and 1.8 blocks per game.
Milwaukee should continue on their winning ways here.
Tip: Milwaukee @ $1.80
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