December 19 brings a busy NBA slate with playoff-level matchups across both conferences. Several games feature strong favorites, while a few contests have upset potential. From classic rivalries to rising contenders,

Jaylen Brown and Derrick White are shouldering the load for the Boston Celtics while Jayson Tatum rehabs from an achilles tear during last season’s playoffs. Tonight, Brown continued his 30-point scoring streak and entered rare Boston air in the process.

The NBA Cup has now been narrowed down to two teams, with the New York Knicks and San Antonio Spurs set to meet in the championship game on Tuesday night in Las Vegas. The Knicks beat the Orlando Magic in the semifinals to reach the title game, while the Spurs ended the Oklahoma City Thunder's 16-game win streak to advance.

The NBA regular season resumes following the in-season tournament Wednesday, and the DraftKings promo code will turn in a $200 bonus for these games, college football bowl matchups, and NFL Week 16. With marquee matchups like the Cavaliers vs Bulls on tonight's slate,

Game 2 of Peacock NBA Monday's doubleheader on December 15 features the Houston Rockets visiting the Denver Nuggets. Tipoff time is set for 9:30 p.m. ET from Ball Arena in Denver, and the game will be streamed live exclusively on Peacock.

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There’s not a lot to get excited about with the 4-22 New Orleans Pelicans, but at least Trey Murphy III is adding to his reputation as a bucket-getter. With Dejounte Murray still out and Zion Williamson listed as questionable, Murphy should have a neon green light again tonight against the Chicago Bulls.

This article was originally published on www.si.com/nba/warriors/onsi as Warriors-Blazers Game Statuses Revealed for Green, Horford, Holiday, More. Draymond Green is set to make his return against the Portland Trail Blazers (9-16) on Sunday after missing the last three games.