Memphis 6-1 start leads four Wednesday NBA previews

NBA previews for Wednesday, Nov. 4, highlight several games shaped by uneven starts and roster changes. Memphis, off to a 6-1 start, hosts an injury-depleted Indiana team, with one preview favoring the under because the Pacers have slowed their play and both teams have recently trended toward lower-scoring games. Miami, a 5.5-point favorite, faces a struggling Clippers team; the Heat have won two of their past three, while Los Angeles is 1-6 and dealing with multiple injuries. Portland visits Phoenix as a 5-1 Trail Blazers team faces a Suns squad that has started 1-4 and struggled defensively; Portland is favored by 2.5 points, and reports also note strong recent performances from Damian Lillard and Jrue Holiday. Boston hosts Milwaukee seeking its fifth straight home win, with the Celtics having started 5-2 and the Bucks 1-6 after a major roster overhaul.