Brooklyn with the duty task against the Raptors

In the coming night on 14.12.2021 four duels are on the schedule in the NBA. Among others, the top of the Eastern Conference will take on the Raptors from Toronto. In addition, the Knicks want to end their current three-game losing streak against the Warriors.

A lot of emotion was also promised by the classic between the Bulls and Pistons. A pairing that has always been prestigious since the great duels between the two franchises in the 1990s. However, the game was cancelled at short notice due to numerous quarantine measures in Chicago.

Brooklyn Nets vs. Toronto Raptors – Dec 15, 01:30am

The Nets can continue to rely on Kevin Durant. In the recent win in Detroit, KD contributed no less than 51 points to the success against the last-place team from the Eastern Conference. With his season-high, Durant consolidated his position as the best scorer in the NBA.

One reason for the high output was the absence of James Harden. However, “The Beard” only received a breather and will now be able to play again. In view of this, the bet on more than 21.5 points by Harden in the duel between the Brooklyn Nets and the Toronto Raptors is of interest.

The former Rockets player will now be rested and will take the pressure off the “Slim Reaper” on the offensive end, which is why he should exceed his average scoring value of 20.8 points per game in the clash with coach Nick Nurse’s squad.

New York Knicks vs. Golden State Warriors – Dec 15, 01:30am

The Knicks have been slumping of late: Only one of their past five games has been won, and a record that was already only so-so has now worsened. Only three teams are still ranked behind New York in the East. One reason for the drop is the personnel situation.

RJ Barrett, a strong player, was missing due to a quarantine stay and Alec Burks is currently absent due to personal reasons. As a result, Quentin Grimes was able to play a game as part of the starting five for the first time in his career in the last game against the champions from Milwaukee.

The 21-year-old shooting guard made the most of his opportunity and delivered the best scoring output of all players on the court of Madison Square Gardens with 27 points! Along the way, Grimes also set a new rookie record for most threes in a game in Big Apple franchise history (7).

With the home team still depleted, the odds on an away win for the New York Knicks against the Golden State Warriors are worth considering. This is also supported by the fact that the Californians are very consistent away from home: Eight wins and three defeats prove this verdict.

Moreover, the evening in New York could be historic: Stephen Curry is only two threes away from a new NBA record. Considering the fact that the “Chef” averages more than five successful attempts from outside per game, the previous record of Ray Allen should now be broken!

Chicago Bulls vs. Detroit Pistons – Dec 15, 02:00

Update: Game cancellation due to numerous Covid 19 cases with the Chicago Bulls.

Chicago currently has numerous players out due to injuries and quarantine measures. Among the most prominent missing players is DeMar DeRozan, who is averaging 26.2 points per game, leaving a huge void in the Bulls’ offense.

The Pistons’ leading scorer in the person of Jerami Grant is also missing. However, the first pick of the last draft, Cade Cunningham, filled his gap very well. In the defeat against the Nets, the rookie scored an impressive 26 points.

Portland Trail Blazers vs. Phoenix Suns – Dec 15, 04:00

The Trail Blazers had their top shooter back from injury in Damian Lillard on the final day of play, but his comeback with a double-double in points and rebounds did nothing to change the home loss to Minnesota.

It was already the fifth defeat in a row and the home side has only won two of the last ten games. The situation is different for the guests from the Valley: The Suns are in second place in the West. However, they suffered a defeat last night against the Clippers in LA.

The loss of Devin Booker seems to have had a negative effect after all. The second of only five defeats of the season in the past four rounds without Booker was conceded by the selection from Arizona. In addition, centre Deandre Ayton is now missing due to a covid infection.

For the duel of the Portland Trail Blazers against the Phoenix Suns, the forecast of less than 110.5 points by the Suns seems interesting. Since Booker has not been able to play, the visitors have averaged 104.8 points and only 95.5 points away from home.