Weekends always bring the best of NBA action, and the next three days will not disappoint.
Several huge matchups kick it off on Friday night, including an Eastern Conference showdown between the Cleveland Cavaliers and Atlanta Hawks.
As a number of teams jockey for the playoffs, those in contention for spots near the bottom will also play several games this weekend.
Check out the top picks below.
Friday, March 7
League Pass:
Celtics vs Pelicans -- Boston and New Orleans are vying for playoff spots in separate conferences, and both feature dynamic players in Isaiah Thomas and Anthony Davis
Tip-off: 8:00 p.m. EST, 7:00 p.m. CST
TV Channels: League Pass CSNE, FSNO
Cavaliers vs Hawks -- The two top teams in the East battle it out in Atlanta.
Tip-off: 7:30 p.m. EST
TV Channels: League Pass, Fox Sports Ohio, SportsSouth
Pistons vs Rockets -- James Harden is always fun to watch, while Detroit has the exciting big men Andre Drummond and Greg Monroe.
Tip-off: 8:00 p.m. EST, 7:00 p.m. CST
TV Channels: League Pass, Fox Sports Detroit, ROOT
Other:
Suns vs Nets -- Brooklyn needs every win it can get in the playoff race, and has been playing pretty well since the trade deadline.
Tip-off: 8:00 p.m. EST
TV Channels: ESPN, YES, Fox Sports Arizona
Mavericks vs. Warriors -- Golden State’s powerful offense pitted against the struggling Mavs, could easily be a blowout or a close game.
Tip-off: 10:30 p.m. EST, 7:30 p.m. PST
TV Channels: ESPN, Fox Sports Southwest, CSBy
Saturday, March 8
