HOOPS THRILLS AND UPSETS: WHAT TO WATCH IN TONIGHT'S NBA ACTION

In a thrilling slate of Saturday night's NBA games, multiple matchups are shaping up to be real barnburners. The Atlanta Hawks take on the Charlotte Hornets at halftime, leading 55-50 in what's expected to be a closely contested affair. Clint Capela is having a standout performance for Atlanta, with four points and a impressive 10 rebounds, while Jalen Johnson chipped in eight points, including two rebounds and five assists.

At the other end of the floor, the Charlotte Hornets have found some offensive life led by Brandon Miller's 16 points, though his team still trails by just five heading into the intermission.

In another matchup between Eastern Conference rivals, the Washington Wizards will look to pull off an upset against the short-handed Milwaukee Bucks. The starting unit for the Pistons, who had a late scratch due to injury from Cade Cunningham, is set to take to the court and lead their charge.

Philadelphia 76ers star Paul George is also set to be back in action tonight as he faces off against the Detroit Pistons.

Here's how you can catch all the action: The Hawks-Hornets game will be broadcast on League Pass and NBA TV, while the Wizards-Bucks matchup can be streamed via League Pass. The game is scheduled for 8 ET. The Mavericks-Jazz contest will also air on League Pass at 9:30 ET.

STILL TO WATCH FOR TONIGHT

While every game comes with its own share of ups and downs, tonight's schedule promises plenty of fireworks. Here are three key storylines to keep an eye on:

Will the Detroit Pistons be able to keep their winning ways alive, despite a late scratch from Cade Cunningham due to injury?

Can the Washington Wizards finally pull off the upset against the Milwaukee Bucks, and earn some crucial wins in the process?

How will Paul George's return from the bench impact his team's chances of beating the struggling Pistons?