Past the halfway mark in the NBA season, a general idea of the playoff picture is coming into focus. The Cavaliers are struggling in the East, and the Rockets have emerged as a contender against the Warriors in the West. The Pelicans have been one of the surprises of the league so far, with Anthony Davis and DeMarcus Cousins dominating in recent weeks.
The best games this week include an interesting West matchup between the Pelicans and the Rockets. Meanwhile, the Celtics vs. Warriors will be a showdown between two of the best teams in the league, and the Cavaliers try to get back on track vs. the Spurs.
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Cleveland Cavaliers at San Antonio Spurs
Tuesday, Jan. 23, 8 p.m. ET on TNT
A crushing home loss to the Thunder in which the Cavs allowed 148 points showed that things are unraveling in Cleveland. If the Cavs can get a win on the road against the Spurs, who stand third in the West, it might show that LeBron James and Company can pull it all together by the playoffs. Either way, this game should generate plenty of storylines.
Houston Rockets at New Orleans Pelicans
Friday, Jan. 26, 8 p.m. ET on ESPN
The Rockets' win over the Warriors in Houston on Saturday showed the team's defensive ability combined with the scoring burst from star guards James Harden and Chris Paul. They will face the Pelicans' loaded frontcourt, with Anthony Davis averaging 29.1 points and 11.9 rebounds per game in the month of January.
Boston Celtics at Golden State Warriors
Saturday, Jan. 26, 8:30 p.m. ET on ABC
At this stage of the season, this matchup could very well be a Finals preview. Kyrie Irving and the Celtics are still atop the Eastern Conference, while the Warriors are on top of the West. The Warriors' loss in Houston snapped a 14-game road winning streak, but Steph Curry is still in excellent form since returning from an ankle injury. Irving is averaging 24.5 points per game this season for the Celtics, who appear to be the team to beat in the East.
Here is the full NBA schedule for the week of Jan. 22 (all times ET).
Monday, Jan. 22
Sacramento Kings at Charlotte Hornets, 7 p.m. | fuboTV
Utah Jazz at Atlanta Hawks, 7:30 p.m. | fuboTV
Miami Heat at Houston Rockets, 8 p.m., NBATV | fuboTV
Philadelphia 76ers at Memphis Grizzlies, 8 p.m. | fuboTV
Phoenix Suns at Milwaukee Bucks, 8 p.m. | fuboTV
Chicago Bulls at New Orleans Pelicans, 8 p.m. | fuboTV
Washington Wizards at Dallas Mavericks, 8:30 p.m. | fuboTV
Portland Trail Blazers at Denver Nuggets, 9 p.m. | fuboTV
Minnesota Timberwolves at Los Angeles Clippers, 10:30 p.m., NBATV | fuboTV
Tuesday, Jan. 23
Sacramento Kings at Orlando Magic, 7 p.m. | fuboTV
Brooklyn Nets at Oklahoma City Thunder, 8 p.m. | fuboTV
Cleveland Cavaliers at San Antonio Spurs, 8 p.m., TNT
New York Knicks at Golden State Warriors, 10:30 p.m. | fuboTV
Boston Celtics at Los Angeles Lakers, 10:30 p.m., TNT | fuboTV
Wednesday, Jan. 24
New Orleans Pelicans at Charlotte Hornets, 7 p.m. | fuboTV
Utah Jazz at Detroit Pistons, 7 p.m. | fuboTV
Phoenix Suns at Indiana Pacers, 7 p.m. | fuboTV
Chicago Bulls at Philadelphia 76ers, 7 p.m. | fuboTV
Toronto Raptors at Atlanta Hawks, 7:30 p.m. | fuboTV
Houston Rockets at Dallas Mavericks, 8 p.m. ESPN | fuboTV
San Antonio Spurs at Memphis Grizzlies, 8 p.m. | fuboTV
Minnesota Timberwolves at Portland Trail Blazers, 10 p.m. | fuboTV
Boston Celtics at Los Angeles Clippers, 10:30 p.m. ESPN | fuboTV
Thursday, Jan. 25
Sacramento Kings at Miami Heat, 7:30 p.m. | fuboTV
Washington Wizards at Oklahoma City Thunder, 8 p.m., TNT
New York Knicks at Denver Nuggets, 9 p.m. | fuboTV
Minnesota Timberwolves at Golden State Warriors, 10:30 p.m., TNT | fuboTV
Friday, Jan. 26
Atlanta Hawks at Charlotte Hornets, 7 p.m. | fuboTV
Indiana Pacers at Cleveland Cavaliers, 7:30 p.m. | fuboTV
Utah Jazz at Toronto Raptors, 7:30 p.m.
Los Angeles Lakers at Chicago Bulls, 8 p.m. | fuboTV
Los Angeles Clippers at Memphis Grizzlies, 8 p.m. | fuboTV
Brooklyn Nets at Milwaukee Bucks, 8 p.m. | fuboTV
Houston Rockets at New Orleans Pelicans, 8 p.m., ESPN
Portland Trail Blazers at Dallas Mavericks, 8:30 p.m. | fuboTV
Philadelphia 76ers at San Antonio Spurs, 8:30 p.m. | fuboTV
New York Knicks at Phoenix Suns, 9 p.m. | fuboTV
Saturday, Jan. 27
Oklahoma City Thunder at Detroit Pistons, 5 p.m. | fuboTV
Orlando Magic at Indiana Pacers, 7 p.m. | fuboTV
Washington Wizards at Atlanta Hawks, 7:30 p.m. | fuboTV
Charlotte Hornets at Miami Heat, 7:30 p.m. | fuboTV
Boston Celtics at Golden State Warriors, 8:30 p.m., ABC
Brooklyn Nets at Minnesota Timberwolves, 9 p.m. | fuboTV
Dallas Mavericks at Denver Nuggets, 9 p.m. | fuboTV
Sunday, Jan. 28
Milwaukee Bucks at Chicago Bulls, 3:30 p.m. | fuboTV
Phoenix Suns at Houston Rockets, 3:30 p.m., NBATV | fuboTV
Los Angeles Clippers at New Orleans Pelicans, 4 p.m. | fuboTV
Detroit Pistons at Cleveland Cavaliers, 6 p.m. | fuboTV
Los Angeles Lakers at Toronto Raptors, 6 p.m.
Philadelphia 76ers at Oklahoma City Thunder, 6 p.m., ESPN | fuboTV
Sacramento Kings at San Antonio Spurs, 7 p.m. | fuboTV