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a boxing matchup that promises to be a sportswriter's dream
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Here are five keys to the matchup for the Hurricanes.
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Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 7 Jan. 2026
In addition to this, beat reporters Mike Kaye and Alex Zietlow broke down the matchup and offered their predictions on the contest, as is customary.
—Scott Fowler, Charlotte Observer, 7 Jan. 2026
Oklahoma City has games against two more teams with losing records (Utah on Wednesday, at Memphis Friday) before hosting Miami on Sunday and another matchup with San Antonio next Tuesday.
—Jason Jones, New York Times, 6 Jan. 2026
The Nuggets matchup lost some of its shine, however, now that Jokic will be sidelined for the next several weeks.
—Zack Cox, Boston Herald, 6 Jan. 2026
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Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 7 Jan. 2026
In addition to this, beat reporters Mike Kaye and Alex Zietlow broke down the matchup and offered their predictions on the contest, as is customary.
—Scott Fowler, Charlotte Observer, 7 Jan. 2026
Oklahoma City has games against two more teams with losing records (Utah on Wednesday, at Memphis Friday) before hosting Miami on Sunday and another matchup with San Antonio next Tuesday.
—Jason Jones, New York Times, 6 Jan. 2026
The Nuggets matchup lost some of its shine, however, now that Jokic will be sidelined for the next several weeks.
—Zack Cox, Boston Herald, 6 Jan. 2026
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“Matchup.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/matchup. Accessed 7 Jan. 2026.
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