The NBA schedule for January 22, 2025, includes nine intriguing games that include a mix of conference rivalries, all-star lineups, and up-and-coming players.
The season is heating up as teams compete for a spot in the playoffs. Midseason stories about injuries, trades, and exceptional performances are developing.
The games scheduled for that day are as follows:
| Teams | Time |
| Minnesota Timberwolves VS Dallas Mavericks | 7:30 PM EST |
| Detroit Pistons VS Atlanta Hawks | 7:30 PM EST |
| Phoenix Suns VS Brooklyn Nets | 7:30 PM EST |
| Charlotte Hornets VS Memphis Grizzlies | 8:00 PM EST |
| Utah Jazz VS Oklahoma City Thunder | 8:00 PM EST |
| Cleveland Cavaliers VS Houston Rockets | 8:00 PM EST |
| Milwaukee Bucks VS New Orleans Pelicans | 8:00 PM EST |
| Golden State Warriors VS Sacramento Kings | 10:00 PM EST |
| Boston Celtics VS LA Clippers | 10:00 PM EST |
Due to wildfires in Los Angeles, the NBA recently had to change the schedule, which affected some games.
To confirm game times and any possible changes, checking the most recent updates from local broadcasters or official NBA sources is a good idea.
Furthermore, teams adjust their rosters and tactics as the All-Star break draws near.
Additionally, fans are eager to see outstanding performances, essential playoff implications, and potential MVP campaigns.
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Projected NBA Starting Lineups for Wednesday’s Games
Based on past performances and current trends, these are the anticipated NBA starting lineups for Wednesday; closer to game time, the actual starting lineups may be confirmed.
1. Minnesota Timberwolves vs Dallas Mavericks
Minnesota Timberwolves
- PG: Mike Conley
- SG: Anthony Edwards
- SF: Jaden McDaniels
- PF: Karl-Anthony Towns
- C: Rudy Gobert
Dallas Mavericks
- PG: Luka Dončić
- SG: Kyrie Irving
- SF: Tim Hardaway Jr.
- PF: Grant Williams
- C: Dwight Powell
2. Detroit Pistons vs Atlanta Hawks
Detroit Pistons
- PG: Cade Cunningham
- SG: Jaden Ivey
- SF: Bojan Bogdanović
- PF: Isaiah Stewart
- C: Jalen Duren
Atlanta Hawks
- PG: Trae Young
- SG: Dejounte Murray
- SF: De’Andre Hunter
- PF: Jalen Johnson
- C: Clint Capela
3. Phoenix Suns vs Brooklyn Nets
Phoenix Suns
- PG: Bradley Beal
- SG: Devin Booker
- SF: Josh Okogie
- PF: Kevin Durant
- C: Jusuf Nurkić
Brooklyn Nets
- PG: Spencer Dinwiddie
- SG: Cam Thomas
- SF: Mikal Bridges
- PF: Dorian Finney-Smith
- C: Nic Claxton
4. Charlotte Hornets vs Memphis Grizzlies
Charlotte Hornets
- PG: LaMelo Ball
- SG: Terry Rozier
- SF: Gordon Hayward
- PF: P.J. Washington
- C: Mark Williams
Memphis Grizzlies
- PG: Ja Morant
- SG: Desmond Bane
- SF: Ziaire Williams
- PF: Jaren Jackson Jr.
- C: Steven Adams
5. Utah Jazz vs Oklahoma City Thunder
Utah Jazz
- PG: Collin Sexton
- SG: Jordan Clarkson
- SF: Lauri Markkanen
- PF: John Collins
- C: Walker Kessler
Oklahoma City Thunder
- PG: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander
- SG: Josh Giddey
- SF: Luguentz Dort
- PF: Jalen Williams
- C: Chet Holmgren
6. Cleveland Cavaliers vs Houston Rockets
Cleveland Cavaliers
- PG: Darius Garland
- SG: Donovan Mitchell
- SF: Caris LeVert
- PF: Evan Mobley
- C: Jarrett Allen
Houston Rockets
- PG: Fred VanVleet
- SG: Jalen Green
- SF: Dillon Brooks
- PF: Jabari Smith Jr.
- C: Alperen Şengün
7. Milwaukee Bucks vs New Orleans Pelicans
Milwaukee Bucks
- PG: Damian Lillard
- SG: Malik Beasley
- SF: Khris Middleton
- PF: Giannis Antetokounmp
- C: Brook Lopez
New Orleans Pelicans
- PG: CJ McCollum
- SG: Trey Murphy III
- SF: Brandon Ingram
- PF: Zion Williamson
- C: Jonas Valančiūnas
8. Golden State Warriors vs Sacramento Kings
Golden State Warriors
- PG: Stephen Curry
- SG: Klay Thompson
- SF: Andrew Wiggins
- PF: Draymond Green
- C: Kevon Looney
Sacramento Kings
- PG: De’Aaron Fox
- SG: Kevin Huerter
- SF: Harrison Barnes
- PF: Domantas Sabonis
- C: Malik Monk
9. Boston Celtics vs LA Clippers
Boston Celtics
- PG: Marcus Smart
- SG: Jaylen Brown
- SF: Jayson Tatum
- PF: Al Horford
- C: Kristaps Porzingis
LA Clippers
- PG: Russell Westbrook
- SG: Paul George
- SF: Kawhi Leonard
- PF: Nicolas Batum
- C: Ivica Zubac
Official starting lineups for the NBA games on Wednesday, January 22, 2025, have not yet been made public. Usually, the starting lineups are revealed ten minutes prior to kickoff.
