As we inch closer to the All-Star weekend, NBA teams are trying to gain position on one another in the standings and cement themselves for a solid playoff run. Surprise teams like the Atlanta Hawks and the Golden State Warriors are trying to prove that they are the real deal. Also, preseason favorites such as the Chicago Bulls, San Antonio Spurs, and the Cleveland Cavaliers are looking to go on a run to cement their status as elite teams. There are some big time matchups featuring some of the games biggest stars. According to ScoreBig, these top games are going for an average price of $137.18, which is fair considering the talent in these matchups.
01/27/15 Memphis Grizzlies @ Dallas Mavericks | Average Price: $73.11 | Get-in Price: $14.00
Despite being one of the best matchups of the year to date and one of the best of the week, to see the Memphis Grizzlies take on the Dallas Mavericks tickets are going for just $73.11. These Mavericks tickets are going for as low as $14.00. This is the most inexpensive game of the set, it but could be one of the best. This will also feature a matchup of two former NBA Defensive Players of the Year. Marc Gasol and Tyson Chandler will duke it out, but Gasol holds a significant offensive edge. The Grizzlies center is averaging 19.3 points and 1.7 blocks per game, while Chandler is averaging just above ten points. There are great matchups all over the floor, including the one between Zach Randolph and Dirk Nowitzki. This game features elite big men, with great point guards in Mike Conley and Rajon Rondo to distribute the ball to them.
01/27/15 Chicago Bulls @ Golden State Warriors | Average Price: $195.37 | Get-in Price: $65.00
The second Tuesday matchup could feature an NBA Finals preview. While the Bulls have been in a bit of a lull during the midpoint of the season, this is one of the most talented rosters in the NBA. Guards Derrick Rose and Jimmy Butler will square off against the NBA’s best guard tandem. Stephen Curry, who is currently a frontrunner for the NBA MVP award, is averaging 22.8 points and 8.1 assists per game. Klay Thompson is coming off a 52-point performance against the Sacramento Kings, a game in which he made 11 of his 15 three point shots. Ticket prices for this game represent the talent on the floor, as Bulls tickets on ScoreBig are going for an average price of $195.37, and can be bought for a minimum price of $65.00. These prices represent a six percent decrease in the past seven days, which makes these prices a little easier on wallets. Additionally, the first 10,000 fans through the door will receive a Manute Bol bobblehead. Bulls fans planning to travel to the Bay Area for this game can find O’Hare parking from ParkWhiz.com to reduce their travel cost.
01/28/15 Dallas Mavericks @ Houston Rockets | Average Price: $178.38 | Get-in Price: $46.00
The Mavericks appear in another top game for the second straight night. They’ve earned this spot, as their play has placed them in the fifth seed in the highly contested Western Conference. The addition of Rajon Rondo and Chandler Parsons has brought this team from fringe playoff team to a Western Conference contender. Parsons’ former team, the Houston Rockets, sits ahead of Dallas by one spot. James Harden has finally come into his own as an elite NBA superstar, and leads the NBA in scoring with 27.3 points. He will go head to head with Monta Ellis, who is taking the reigns from Nowitzki as Dallas’ leading scorer. Tickets for Mavericks vs. Rockets are going for an average price of $181.83 and have a get-in price of $46.00. These prices represent a three percent increase in the past seven days.
01/28/15 Portland Trail Blazers @ Cleveland Cavaliers | Average Price: $149.69 | Get-in Price: $13.00
The Cavaliers welcome the Portland Trail Blazers in a battle of teams who are having rollercoaster seasons. The Blazers have been riding high, but have just suffered a major hit. Forward LaMarcus Aldridge tore his radial collateral ligament in his thumb, which was supposed to sideline him for six to eight weeks. However, Aldrige has decided to postpone the surgery. Regardless, it may still affect him in his battle against LeBron James and the Cleveland Cavaliers. This squad just topped the Charlotte Hornets by 39 points, and scored 75 points in the first half. Having had an up and down campaign, the Cavaliers will have to prove that they can top elite teams, and that means playing defense. The Cavaliers are 25th in defensive efficiency, and they will have a tough time stopping Damian Lillard and Wesley Matthews. While the average price of Cavaliers tickets for this contest is still at a relatively high $149.69, tickets are going for as low as $13.00. This represents a ten percent decrease in the past seven days.
01/30/15 Portland Trail Blazers @ Atlanta Hawks | Average Price $170.43 | Get-in Price: $26.00
Prices keep climbing as the Hawks keep winning. The best team in the Eastern Conference will look to continue their winning ways as they welcome the Portland Trail Blazers. If Aldridge can stay healthy, he’ll have to deal with the talents of Al Horford. Horford has been integral in the rise of the Hawks, as he is averaging 15.6 points and nearly 1.5 blocks. Also, the Hawks hold the best record against the stacked Western Conference. They will look to prove that they are the real deal. This game also features a great point guard matchup. Lillard will have to face off against Jeff Teague, who leads one of the most balanced attacks in the NBA. The Blazers will have to continue to play well on defense, as they are second in the NBA in defensive efficiency. This is the second game that features cheap minimum prices, as it will only cost $26.00 to get into Phillips arena. That being said, Hawks tickets are going for an average price of $170.43. Prices have increased by a whopping 34% in the past seven days.
