Tuesday’s NBA schedule features a playoff rematch in Philadelphia, the Bucks visiting the Knicks and a late game between Oklahoma City and Portland. Here are a few players to watch across the slate.
Karl-Anthony Towns could have room to collect rebounds when the Knicks host Milwaukee at 7:30 p.m. ET. New York has won three in a row, while the Bucks are 1-9 and have dropped six straight. Milwaukee has had trouble defending the basket and limiting opponents’ rebounds.
At 8 p.m. ET, the Celtics visit the 76ers in a rematch of last spring’s first-round series. Philadelphia came back from a 3-1 deficit to win in seven games, with Tyrese Maxey playing a major role. He could find opportunities from beyond the arc, particularly if Boston’s defense focuses on other threats.
Giannis Antetokounmpo and Miami face Utah at 9 p.m. ET. He is still settling in with the Heat, but rebounding remains a strength. Utah’s young, relatively undersized lineup could give him chances to do damage around the basket.
The Thunder, 8-2, visit the Trail Blazers, who are 6-3, at 11 p.m. ET. It’s the first of two consecutive games between the teams in Portland. Oklahoma City will look to reigning MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander to lead the way, especially if the matchup stays close into the final minutes.
