The Boston Celtics have barely been challenged during a four-game winning streak, including a 16-point win at the defending champs on Christmas. They'll try to extend their run to five games in a row when they host the Cleveland Cavaliers on Friday.

The Charlotte Hornets have had ample time to put a disappointing effort behind them as they enter Friday's home game against the Oklahoma City Thunder. Charlotte has dropped three straight games and hasn't played since being walloped 119-93 by the host Boston Celtics on Sunday.

The Orlando Magic haven't beaten a team with a current winning record since a 112-97 home win over the Philadelphia 76ers on Nov. 13. The Magic will try to end that drought against the same team when they host the 76ers on Friday.

The Milwaukee Bucks look to defeat Atlanta for the 10th time in the past 11 meetings when they visit the Hawks on Friday. Milwaukee will be looking to bounce back from a rare setback as it fell 121-109 to the host Philadelphia 76ers on Christmas Day.

The Indiana Pacers continue to perform well during a stretch filled with some of the best competition in the league. They'll aim for another victory against a high-quality opponent when they open a two-game homestand at the Miami Heat on Friday.

The Golden State Warriors are red hot all of a sudden, with advanced scouting reports and defensive execution making up for an injury-induced talent gap. The Warriors will try to extend their season-best winning streak to four in a row when they host the Phoenix Suns on Friday.