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Celtics roll past Pacers 140–122 in Indiana
Boston defeated Indiana 140–122, led by Jaylen Brown’s 30 points and Payton Pritchard’s 29, improving the Celtics to 19–11 for the season.
Detroit Pistons listed as one of the league’s best teams (24–6)
The Pistons enter play with a 24–6 record and are featured prominently on daily NBA lineups and projections as a top-performing team this season.
Denver Nuggets remain potent with Nikola Jokić playmaking
Analysts highlight Denver’s offensive efficiency and Jokić’s elite playmaking as central to the Nuggets’ success and favorable projections against teams like Orlando.
Victor Wembanyama continues to anchor Spurs’ defense
Spurs’ defensive dominance and Wembanyama’s rim protection (noted for 2.1 BPG in recent analysis) are credited with San Antonio’s multi-game winning streak and favorable matchup projections.
Trail Blazers host Celtics — Boston favored despite road setting
Pre-game coverage projects the Celtics to extend their run in Portland, with model predictions and betting lines backing Boston in the matchup.
Injury watchers: key players listed questionable or out across NBA
Daily DFS and lineup reports list multiple notable injury statuses — e.g., Alperen Şengün (calf) questionable, Bam Adebayo (back) and Tyler Herro (toe) questionable, and De’Aaron Fox out for San Antonio in recent injury logs.
Fantasy and DFS tools show lineup impacts across NBA slate
Daily lineups for Dec. 28 influence DFS strategies leaguewide; sites provide projected starting fives and player statuses used by fantasy managers.
Zion Williamson highlights in Suns–Pelicans matchup
New Orleans released game highlights from Zion Williamson’s performance against Phoenix, underscoring his role for the Pelicans this season.
Analytics sites publishing game predictions and betting advice
AI-driven sites and sportsbooks continue to release team and player projections (e.g., The Smart Play) that influence picks, with model breakdowns for games like Dallas–Sacramento and Cleveland–Houston.
Knicks trade strategy reported to shift after Tyler Kolek emergence
Reporting suggests Tyler Kolek’s development could change New York’s trade-deadline approach, possibly shifting focus away from acquiring a veteran backup guard.
RotoWire offers DFS advice and player value notes ahead of weekend slate
RotoWire’s DFS pieces identify value plays and flag late-breaking injury statuses, helping bettors and DFS players set rosters for Saturday and Sunday contests.
NBA posts full-game highlights across platforms to showcase key wins
The league’s official channels released full-game highlights (e.g., Celtics at Pacers) to recap marquee performances and make content widely available to fans.