This is a preview of the upcoming week for Canadian ballers in the Association.
Monday, January 27th
No Canadians playing in the NBA tonight.
Tuesday, January 28th
New Orleans Pelicans at Cleveland Cavaliers (7:00pm EST)
Tristan Thompson and Anthony Bennett will face off against Anthony Davis and the Pelies Tuesday night.
Orlando Magic at Detroit Pistons (7:30pm EST)
Andrew Nicholson will look to help slow down the massive front line of the Pistons.
Boston Celtics at New York Knicks (7:30pm EST)
Kelly Olynyk and Joel Anthony will suit up for the Celts to face the Knickerbockers in Madison Square Garden.
San Antonio Spurs at Houston Rockets (8:00pm EST)
Cory Joseph is coming off a strong weekend for the Spurs. He will look to continue the positive play against Jeremy Lin and Patrick Berveley of the Rockets.
Indiana Pacers at L.A. Lakers (10:30pm EST)
Robert Sacre will be helping Pau Gasol stick with DYOP candidate Roy Hibbert of the Pacers in this one. Make sure to tune in for what should be a great defensive battle.
Wednesday, January 29th 2014
Orlando Magic at Toronto Raptors (7:00pm EST) (TSN2)
This will be a special one for Mississauga native Andrew Nicholson. It is always a big deal when a Canadian comes back to play at the ACC. As Nicholson grew up playing ball in the GTA, look for him to have a big game in front of the Toronto crowd.
Philadelphia 76ers at Boston Celtics (7:30pm EST)
Kelly Olynyk, Joel Anthony and the rest of the Celtics will host the 76ers Wednesday night in this eastern conference tilt.
Houston Rockets at Dallas Mavericks (8:30pm EST)
Samuel Dalembert will be doing everything in his power to stop the big man out of Houston- Dwight Howard.
Chicago Bulls at San Antonio Spurs (9:30pm EST)
Cory Joseph and the Spurs will face off against the Bulls in what should be a great defensive and coaching match-up.
Thursday, January 30th 2014
Cleveland Cavaliers at New York Knicks (8:00pm EST) (TSN)
Anthony Bennett and Tristan Thompson will be visiting MSG to battle the Knicks. This should be a great opportunity for TT to have a great scoring night.
Friday, January 31st 2014
Milwaukee Bucks at Orlando Magic (7:00pm EST)
Andrew Nicholson and the Magic host the Bucks Friday night in Orlando.
Sacramento Kings at Dallas Mavericks (8:30pm EST)
The Kings are riddled by injury at the moment; therefore Samuel Dalembert will be facing off against the likes of Jason Thompson and Aaron Gray in this one.
Charlotte Bobcats at L.A. Lakers (10:30pm EST)
Robert Sacre will look to aid Pau Gasol in slowing down one of the top big men in the East- Al Jefferson.