With a 7-game slate on deck, tonight's NBA matchups promise high-stakes battles and opportunities for redemption. Here’s our breakdown.

The Los Angeles Clippers couldn't have dreamed for a better lead-in to their clash with the host Portland Trail Blazers on Thursday night.

During his time suiting up for Seattle, Drobnjak wore only jersey No. 14 and put up 8.3 points and 3.7 rebounds per game.

During his time suiting up for the Sonics, Livingston wore only jersey Nos. 9 and 14 and put up 2.4 points, 1.5 rebounds, and 1.8 assists per game.

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During his time suiting up for OKC, Livingston wore only jersey No. 14 and put up 4.0 points, 2.6 rebounds, and 1.7 assists per game.

However, Johnson reinjured his ankle during the first half of the victory. While he finished the game, the Nets ruled him out for their last two matchups — a pair of losses to the Los Angeles Clippers and Lakers. Brooklyn listed the 28-year-old as questionable for Friday's Lakers matchup before ruling him out.

Elsewhere, the Pelicans are receiving little interest in Brandon Ingram and shutting down calls about Herb Jones

Sunday's seven-game slate requires some sifting to identify the best team and player matchups worthy of our attention. Right away, you'll notice three games have spreads of at least 11.5 points, suggesting blowouts could be part of a larger theme today if the actual outcomes align.