As the calendar turns to February, the playoff picture comes into clearer focus but there are plenty of worthwhile League Pass games both inside and outside that context.

The League Pass Game of the Week is a rematch of one of the season’s most interesting contests so far as the Raptors face the Celtics for the third time and first since Toronto’s comeback win a little less than a month ago.

Monday

Kings at 76ers, 6 p.m.: Even with Joel Embiid listed at questionable as of this writing, the prospect of Embiid vs. Cousins makes this worthy of inclusion.

Nets at Heat, 7:30 p.m.: Miami’s seven-game winning streak has been shocking, especially since it includes wins over some of the NBA’s best teams. They look to keep it going against a still-reeling (permanently reeling?) Nets squad looking for some good news.

Magic at Timberwolves, 8 p.m.: Orlando picked up a surprising win in Toronto on Sunday and will look to bring that momentum with them on the tail end of a tough back-to-back. They will have to figure out a way to slow down Karl-Anthony Towns. 

Tuesday

Pelicans at Raptors, 7 p.m.: Anthony Davis starting at center makes this more interesting, as does a hopefully healthy point guard duel of Kyle Lowry and Jrue Holiday. Tyreke Evans will likely be on the floor against some of the Lowry plus bench units, giving them a different challenge than usual.

Thunder at Spurs, 8:30 p.m.: A challenge for both teams as the Spurs will presumably need to use Danny Green and Kawhi Leonard to slow down Russell Westbrook. There is also a chance the Spurs’ coaching staff has cooked up some defensive wrinkles for combatting the Thunder given their unusual strengths and weaknesses. 

Nuggets at Lakers, 10:30 p.m.: If you do not like defense getting in the way of offense, watch this game. Unfortunately, Nikola Jokic will probably miss this one but Denver still has plenty of scoring talent on the perimeter.

Wednesday

Raptors at Celtics, 7:30 p.m. (Game of the Week): This gets Game of the Week status even though the Raptors will be on a back-to-back because of the significance and their last game against each other when Toronto had a furious comeback late to win. All-Star point guards go at it but Boston’s defensive rebounding could end up deciding the outcome.

Grizzlies at Nuggets, 9 p.m.: Mike Malone’s comments over the weekend make it sound like Jokic will be back for Denver’s return home, making this game substantially more compelling. Jokic and Marc Gasol guarding each other will be a blast as they are probably the two best passing centers in the NBA at the moment. 

Bucks at Jazz, 9 p.m.: Giannis, Jabari and the young Bucks head to Salt Lake City to contend with Rudy Gobert’s rim protection. It will also be fun to see how Milwaukee defends Utah’s unusual combination of perimeter players that put a ton of strain on opposing swingmen.

Thursday

Lakers at Wizards, 7 p.m.: That outcome of this game may not be in as much doubt (though nothing is certain in the NBA) but the Lakers’ collection of young players face very different challenges here, particularly if D’Angelo Russell can return in time.

76ers at Spurs, 8:30 p.m.: While it would intuitively make more sense for Embiid to play Wednesday in Dallas than here, it is not known at this point and there are only two League Pass games, so here goes.

Friday

Timberwolves at Pistons, 7:30 p.m.: Two teams that could be looking at tumultuous Februaries as they have not performed to lofty expectations and have coaches who make the personnel decisions. Ricky Rubio and Reggie Jackson have been the subject of trade rumors, including for each other at one point, but watch how Thibodeau and Van Gundy deploy their big men.

Bulls at Rockets, 8 p.m.: The Bulls continue to be a whirlwind but still have a legitimate shot at the playoffs. They will be challenged by Houston’s offense but Jimmy Butler should spend some serious time on James Harden.

Grizzlies at Thunder, 8 p.m.: Even though there is still plenty of time remaining in the season, these teams look like they will be jockeying for position until mid-April so every game between them has added significance. Mike Conley and Russell Westbrook will be great, as will Steven Adams and Marc Gasol scrapping on the interior. 

Saturday

Pelicans at Wizards, 7 p.m.: The Pelicans are on the very fringe of playoff contention and a big road win could vault them into a different part of the race. John Wall has been excellent this season and Jrue Holiday will try to stem the tide, which will be mandatory for New Orleans.

76ers at Heat, 7:30 p.m.: The league’s two most surprising teams in January go at it shortly after the month turns over. Hassan Whiteside vs. Joel Embiid may be the headliner but both squads feature fun groups of perimeter players that their coaches use in various combinations.

Hornets at Jazz, 9 p.m.: This may end up being a slog considering how zealously both coaches focus on transition defense but Kemba Walker can certainly bring excitement anyway. Michael Kidd-Gilchrist guarding Gordon Hayward will be a nice test for both of them.

Sunday

Raptors at Nets, 12 p.m.: The NBA is ducking the Super Bowl so there are only three games on Sunday. As such, die hards can keep an eye on this one early in the day.

Trail Blazers at Thunder, 3 p.m.: Still surprised this game is happening on Sunday and on League Pass but it could be fascinating. Lillard vs. Westbrook is always intense and the Blazers played one of their best games of the season against OKC in mid-December.