Antevisão Semanal da NBA 8

Last Updated on dezembro 8, 2025 10:14 am by Erwin Noguera

With the NBA Cup quarterfinals happening this Tuesday, there won’t be many games to kick off the NBA week, but excitement is still guaranteed.

This will be a week featuring a new chapter of the Sunshine State rivalry between the Orlando Magic and the Miami Heat, a matchup that will determine the top spot in the division at least for now.

But that’s not all. The Minnesota Timberwolves will look to keep climbing when they host a Phoenix Suns team eager to bounce back, something the Toronto Raptors will also try to do when they host the New York Knicks, hoping to cut into the gap between them.

On the other hand, the San Antonio Spurs, without Victor Wembanyama, visit the worst team in the entire league, the New Orleans Pelicans, who are also without their main star, Zion Williamson.

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Semana 8 da NBA: Minnesota Timberwolves x Phoenix Suns

The Minnesota Timberwolves (15–8) are enjoying a strong stretch that has them sitting sixth in the Western Conference. They are on a five-game winning streak overall and have also won five straight at home, dropping only one of their last eight. Anthony Edwards has had two “quiet” nights after averaging 38 points per game over his previous six.

For the Phoenix Suns (13–10), the situation has been a bit different, as they have lost three of their last four games, falling to seventh in the West and sitting two games behind their upcoming opponent. They are coming off a 117–98 blowout loss to the Houston Rockets and were without Devin Booker due to injury. The shooting guard is the team’s leading scorer, averaging 25 points. The Suns will play the Thunder on December 10 in the NBA Cup, so it’s possible Jordan Ott will choose to rest him.

Timberwolves vs. Suns Betting Pick: Timberwolves

Semana 8 da NBA: Toronto Raptors vs. New York Knicks

A great matchup in the Atlantic Division.The Toronto Raptors sit second in the division with 15 wins and 10 losses, but they are coming off three straight defeats and are one loss away from matching their worst skid of the season, which happened in late October when they dropped games two through five. Those three recent losses all came at home, so playing in Canada hasn’t exactly been an advantage. RJ Barrett hasn’t played since November 21 and is questionable for Tuesday.

Meanwhile, the New York Knicks lead the division with a 16–7 record and are riding a three-game winning streak, with seven wins in their last eight. However, they haven’t been as strong on the road, posting just three wins and six losses this season. They are coming off a 106–100 victory over the Orlando Magic thanks to 30 points from Jalen Brunson, who is averaging 28 per game. Karl-Anthony Towns and Miles McBride are questionable, while Landry Shamet remains out.

Raptors vs. Knicks Betting Pick: Knicks

Semana 8 da NBA: New Orleans Pelicans x San Antonio Spurs

The New Orleans Pelicans are having a terrible season. They are one of the worst teams in the entire league, with three wins and 21 losses, having a -263 point differential. They arrive on a six-game losing streak, the latest a 119–101 defeat to the Brooklyn Nets. As usual, Zion Williamson is injured, and Jordan Poole and Herbert Jones are also sidelined. There is no sign of improvement for James Borrego’s team, whose top scorer is Trey Murphy, averaging 20.5 points per game.

On the other side, the San Antonio Spurs, with 15 wins and seven losses, are currently sitting fifth in the Western Conference and are coming off a 130–117 loss to the Cleveland Cavaliers. They have struggled without Victor Wembanyama. However, both the Frenchman and guard Stephon Castle are already back training with the team, though they are expected to be held out until the matchup against the Lakers in the NBA Cup. Devin Vassell had another strong performance with 28 points, while De’Aaron Fox added 25. Five of the team’s seven losses this season have come on the road.

Pelicans vs. Spurs Betting Pick: Spurs

Semana 8 da NBA: Orlando Magic vs. Miami Heat

A key showdown in Florida brings a new edition of the Sunshine State rivalry. The Orlando Magic and the Miami Heat are tied for first place in the Southeast Division with a 14–10 record, and they faced each other just a few days ago in the same arena, with the Magic winning 106–105 after Bam Adebayo missed the final shot.

After that game, Orlando fell on Sunday to the New York Knicks 106–100, but they have won seven of their last eight home games. Paolo Banchero is fully recovered from his injury and played 24 minutes, scoring 16 points. The worst news was Franz Wagner’s injury after a hard fall that limited him to just seven minutes in the first quarter. The German forward is the team’s leading scorer with 22.7 points per game.

As for the Heat, they are now on a three-game losing streak and have dropped four of their last five. They are coming off a home loss to the Sacramento Kings—who entered with a 5–17 record—by a score of 111–127, after allowing 72 points in the first half. One positive, if it can be called that, is that this season they have not lost more than two consecutive road games, and they are currently on a two-game skid. Tyler Herro, Davion Mitchell, and Pelle Larsson are questionable.

Magic vs. Heat Betting Pick: Magic