Phoenix def Utah
After sliding out of the play-in bracket, the Suns can ill afford to drop a game against conference whipping boys the Jazz. Phoenix have already bettered Utah twice this season, and should take a third W at home.
Detroit def Toronto
The Pistons are 8-2 across their last 10 games and are making a real crack at it in the West, where they are on track to compete for a spot in the playoffs. Alternatively, the Raptors are 1-9 across the same trip, 1-16 on the road, 0-2 against Detroit, and are clearly tanking their season.
LA Clippers def Charlotte
Finally the Clippers host the Hornets at their new Arena, a court which they are 12-6 on this season. Conversely, Charlotte are a lowly 2-14 on the road this season, and although they’re an entertaining watch, the young side are yet to figure out how to win.