Wednesday's NBA schedule: Celtics, Mavericks square off, Warriors travel to Miami

Wednesday night offers a full slate of games for your viewing pleasure, as 26 teams face off across the league.

Of the games, four stand out as marquee match-ups. In Boston, the Mavericks visit the Celtics, aiming to extend a three-game winning streak. The C's, meanwhile, are trying to make up ground in a surprisingly competitive Atlantic Division, as they currently sit behind Brooklyn, New York, and Philadelphia in the standings. Speaking of the 76ers, they'll be hosting the Chicago Bulls, who have a slim lead over Milwaukee in the Central Division. In Florida, the Miami Heat—owners of the Eastern Conference's second-best record at 14-5—will take on the streaking Warriors, who have won four straight and are putting pressure on the Clippers in the Pacific Division. And out west, the Spurs will put their NBA-best 18-4 record on the line when they travel to Utah to play the Jazz.

Atlanta Hawks at Orlando Magic, 7 p.m. ET, Local TV/League Pass
The Hawks have won their last seven match-ups with the Magic.

Brooklyn Nets at Toronto Raptors, 7 p.m. ET, Local TV/League Pass
Brook Lopez, the Nets' leading scorer, will not play against the Raptors because of a sprained foot.

Cleveland Cavaliers at Indiana Pacers, 7 p.m. ET, Local TV/League Pass
The Cavs snapped a five-game losing streak with a narrow victory over the Lakers on Tuesday.

Chicago Bulls at Philadelphia 76ers, 7:30 p.m. ET, Local TV/League Pass
These two teams last met on Dec. 1, with Chicago prevailing, 93-88.

Los Angeles Clippers at Charlotte Bobcats, 7:30 p.m. ET, Local TV/League Pass
The reeling Bobcats have lost eight straight, the longest current streak in the NBA.

Golden State Warriors at Miami Heat, 7:30 p.m. ET, Local TV/League Pass
The Warriors have lost 14 of their last 16 games in Miami dating back to 1995.

Denver Nuggets at Minnesota Timberwolves, 8 p.m. ET, Local TV/League Pass
The Nuggets won the first meeting between these teams, 101-94, on Nov. 21 in Minnesota.

Sacramento Kings at Milwaukee Bucks, 8 p.m. ET, Local TV/League Pass
The Kings are just 1-7 on the road this season.

New Orleans Hornets at Oklahoma City Thunder, 8 p.m. ET, Local TV/League Pass
The Thunder are 11-2 at home, the best mark in the Western Conference.

Washington Wizards at Houston Rockets, 8 p.m. ET, Local TV/League Pass
James Harden returned to practice after missing Monday's game with a sprained ankle and could play Wednesday.

Dallas Mavericks at Boston Celtics, 8 p.m. ET, ESPN/Local TV
This will be the first game for Celtics guard and longtime Maverick Jason Terry against his former team.

Memphis Grizzlies at Phoenix Suns, 9 p.m. ET, Local TV/League Pass
The Suns have lost seven straight, their longest losing streak since 2004, when they dropped eight in a row.

San Antonio Spurs at Utah Jazz, 10:30 p.m. ET, ESPN/Local TV
Both teams come into this game with win streaks: The Spurs have taken five in a row, and the Jazz have won three straight.