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Memphis plays Atlanta on 5-game win streak

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Memphis Grizzlies (46-27, second in the Western Conference) vs. Atlanta Hawks (37-37, eighth in the Eastern Conference)

Atlanta; Sunday, 6 p.m. EDT

FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK NBA LINE: Hawks -2.5

BOTTOM LINE: Memphis aims to keep its five-game win streak alive when the Grizzlies take on Atlanta.

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Pistons face the Bucks on 5-game slide

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Pistons face the Bucks on 5-game slide

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Milwaukee Bucks (53-21, first in the Eastern Conference) vs. Detroit Pistons (16-58, 15th in the Eastern Conference)

Detroit; Monday, 7 p.m. EDT

BOTTOM LINE: Detroit heads into the matchup against Milwaukee after losing five straight games.

The Pistons are 7-39 against conference opponents. Detroit is 6-33 in games decided by 10 or more points.

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Milwaukee Bucks (53-21, first in the Eastern Conference) vs. Detroit Pistons (16-58, 15th in the Eastern Conference)

Detroit; Monday, 7 p.m. EDT

BOTTOM LINE: Detroit heads into the matchup against Milwaukee after losing five straight games.

The Pistons are 7-39 against conference opponents. Detroit is 6-33 in games decided by 10 or more points.

Orlando takes home win streak into matchup with Brooklyn

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Orlando takes home win streak into matchup with Brooklyn

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Brooklyn Nets (40-34, sixth in the Eastern Conference) vs. Orlando Magic (31-43, 13th in the Eastern Conference)

Orlando, Florida; Sunday, 6 p.m. EDT

FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK NBA LINE: Magic -2.5; over/under is 225.5

BOTTOM LINE: Orlando will try to keep its three-game home win streak intact when the Magic face Brooklyn.

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Brooklyn Nets (40-34, sixth in the Eastern Conference) vs. Orlando Magic (31-43, 13th in the Eastern Conference)

Orlando, Florida; Sunday, 6 p.m. EDT

FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK NBA LINE: Magic -2.5; over/under is 225.5

BOTTOM LINE: Orlando will try to keep its three-game home win streak intact when the Magic face Brooklyn.

Nuggets face the 76ers on 3-game win streak

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Nuggets face the 76ers on 3-game win streak

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Philadelphia 76ers (49-25, third in the Eastern Conference) vs. Denver Nuggets (50-24, first in the Western Conference)

Denver; Monday, 9:30 p.m. EDT

BOTTOM LINE: Denver heads into a matchup with Philadelphia as winners of three games in a row.

The Nuggets have gone 31-6 at home. Denver scores 116.8 points and has outscored opponents by 4.1 points per game.

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Philadelphia 76ers (49-25, third in the Eastern Conference) vs. Denver Nuggets (50-24, first in the Western Conference)

Denver; Monday, 9:30 p.m. EDT

BOTTOM LINE: Denver heads into a matchup with Philadelphia as winners of three games in a row.

The Nuggets have gone 31-6 at home. Denver scores 116.8 points and has outscored opponents by 4.1 points per game.

Jazz face the Suns on 3-game losing streak

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Jazz face the Suns on 3-game losing streak

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Phoenix Suns (39-35, fourth in the Western Conference) vs. Utah Jazz (35-39, 12th in the Western Conference)

Salt Lake City; Monday, 9 p.m. EDT

BOTTOM LINE: Utah will try to stop its three-game losing streak when the Jazz play Phoenix.

The Jazz are 22-24 against Western Conference opponents. Utah is sixth in the league averaging 13.7 made 3-pointers per game while shooting 35.8% from deep. Lauri Markkanen leads the team averaging 3.1 makes while shooting 40.0% from 3-point range.

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Phoenix Suns (39-35, fourth in the Western Conference) vs. Utah Jazz (35-39, 12th in the Western Conference)

Salt Lake City; Monday, 9 p.m. EDT

BOTTOM LINE: Utah will try to stop its three-game losing streak when the Jazz play Phoenix.

The Jazz are 22-24 against Western Conference opponents. Utah is sixth in the league averaging 13.7 made 3-pointers per game while shooting 35.8% from deep. Lauri Markkanen leads the team averaging 3.1 makes while shooting 40.0% from 3-point range.

Booker, Biyombo help Suns snap skid, beat 76ers 125-105

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Booker, Biyombo help Suns snap skid, beat 76ers 125-105

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PHOENIX (AP) — Bismack Biyombo isn't a particularly good shooter, he's a clank machine at the free-throw line and is undersized defensively against most opposing post players.

On the other hand, he plays really, really hard.

And that’s exactly what the Suns needed on Saturday night.

Biyombo had one of his best games this season with 17 points, 13 rebounds and five blocks, Devin Booker scored 29 points and Phoenix beat the Philadelphia 76ers 125-105 to snap a three-game losing streak.

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Phoenix Suns guard Chris Paul (3) and Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid have words during the first half of an NBA basketball game Saturday, March 25, 2023, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)

Conference leaders clash as Nuggets top Bucks 129-106

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Conference leaders clash as Nuggets top Bucks 129-106

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DENVER (AP) — Nikola Jokic had 31 points and 11 assists, Jamal Murray finished with 26 points and nine assists, and the Denver Nuggets beat the Milwaukee Bucks 129-106 on Saturday night in a late-season showdown of the NBA’s conference leaders.

Michael Porter Jr. scored 19 points for West-leading Denver (50-24), which outscored East-leading Milwaukee 68-40 in the second half.

Giannis Antetokounmpo scored 31 points -- just seven in the second half -- and grabbed nine rebounds for the Bucks (53-20).

The battle of the top teams in each conference -- and two strong MVP candidates -- was more competitive than the teams’ first meeting, won by the Bucks 107-99.

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Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic, left, juggles the ball as Milwaukee Bucks forward Khris Middleton, center, and Denver forward Michael Porter Jr. battle for position under the net in the second half of an NBA basketball game Saturday, March 25, 2023, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

Nuggets beat Bucks 129-106 in clash of conference leaders

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Nuggets beat Bucks 129-106 in clash of conference leaders

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DENVER (AP) — Nikola Jokic had 31 points and 11 assists, Jamal Murray finished with 26 points and nine assists, and the Denver Nuggets beat the Milwaukee Bucks 129-106 on Saturday night in a late-season showdown of the NBA’s conference leaders.

Michael Porter Jr. scored 19 points for West-leading Denver (50-24), which outscored East-leading Milwaukee 68-40 in the second half.

Giannis Antetokounmpo scored 31 points -- just seven in the second half -- and grabbed nine rebounds for the Bucks (53-20).

“It’s better to win games, but our goal is to do something in a playoffs,” Jokic said.

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Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo, front, looks to pass the ball as Denver Nuggets forward Jeff Green defends in the first half of an NBA basketball game Saturday, March 25, 2023, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

Nets embarrass Heat, roll to 129-100 win, move back into 6th

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Nets embarrass Heat, roll to 129-100 win, move back into 6th

Tim Reynolds, The Associated Press 4 minute read Updated: Yesterday at 9:44 PM CDT

MIAMI (AP) — All the Brooklyn Nets needed, coach Jacque Vaughn insisted, was one win.

They got it, and made it look easy.

Mikal Bridges scored 27 points, and the Nets opened the third quarter on a 31-6 run on the way to rolling past Miami 129-100 on Saturday night and leapfrogging the Heat back into the No. 6 spot in the Eastern Conference.

Cam Johnson added 23 points and Spencer Dinwiddie scored 15 for the Nets (40-34), who snapped a five-game slide. They’re only a half-game up on Miami (40-35) in the race for the sixth and final guaranteed playoff berth, but swept the Heat 3-0 this season and would also own a head-to-head tiebreaker.

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Brooklyn Nets guard Edmond Sumner (4) shoots over Miami Heat center Bam Adebayo (13) during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Saturday, March 25, 2023, in Miami, Fla. (AP Photo/Michael Laughlin)

Collins leads deep Hawks attack in 143-130 win over Pacers

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Collins leads deep Hawks attack in 143-130 win over Pacers

Charles Odum, The Associated Press 4 minute read Updated: Yesterday at 7:36 PM CDT

ATLANTA (AP) — John Collins led eight Atlanta scorers in double figures with 21 points and the Hawks' overcame Jordan Nwora's season-high 33 points to beat the Indiana Pacers 143-130 on Saturday.

The Hawks set a season scoring high despite the loss of Trae Young, who was ejected in the third quarter. Four Atlanta backups scored in double figures, led by Saddiq Bey with 18 points.

“Our bench was unbelievable,” said Hawks coach Quin Snyder, who added the backups “raised the level of competitiveness in the game.”

Dejounte Murray had 20 points in his return after missing two games with a non-COVID illness. Bogdan Bogdanovic, who had nine points, just missed giving the Hawks a ninth player in double figures.

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Referee Zach Zarba speaks to Atlanta Hawks head coach Quin Snyder during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Indiana Pacers, Saturday, March 25, 2023, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Hakim Wright Sr.)

Nets aren’t expecting Ben Simmons to return this season

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Nets aren’t expecting Ben Simmons to return this season

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MIAMI (AP) — The Brooklyn Nets are not expecting guard Ben Simmons to play again this season, though no final decision will be made until the three-time All-Star meets with a back specialist, coach Jacque Vaughn said Saturday.

Simmons is currently sidelined with what the Nets say is a nerve impingement — the condition where tissue or bone compresses nerve fibers — in his back.

Saturday’s game at Miami marked the 16th in a row that Simmons has missed, and his 32nd absence in 74 Nets games this season.

“For me as a coach, there’s some things that I can control, some things that I can’t control,” Vaughn said. “What I can’t control is the impingement. What I can control is getting this group ready to play. And then in all honesty, the realism that he’s probably not going to join us for the rest of the year ... certainty will come once he continues to be looked at by specialists.”

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MIAMI (AP) — The Brooklyn Nets are not expecting guard Ben Simmons to play again this season, though no final decision will be made until the three-time All-Star meets with a back specialist, coach Jacque Vaughn said Saturday.

Simmons is currently sidelined with what the Nets say is a nerve impingement — the condition where tissue or bone compresses nerve fibers — in his back.

Saturday’s game at Miami marked the 16th in a row that Simmons has missed, and his 32nd absence in 74 Nets games this season.

“For me as a coach, there’s some things that I can control, some things that I can’t control,” Vaughn said. “What I can’t control is the impingement. What I can control is getting this group ready to play. And then in all honesty, the realism that he’s probably not going to join us for the rest of the year ... certainty will come once he continues to be looked at by specialists.”

Hawks star Young ejected after hard ball toss to referee

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Hawks star Young ejected after hard ball toss to referee

Charles Odum, The Associated Press 2 minute read Updated: Yesterday at 7:19 PM CDT

ATLANTA (AP) — Hawks star Trae Young was ejected after heaving the ball hard to referee Scott Wall in the third quarter of Atlanta's 143-130 win over the Indiana Pacers on Saturday.

After Hawks coach Quin Snyder called a timeout in the third quarter with the game tied at 84, Young first bounced the ball and then threw a hard, two-handed pass at Wall, who caught the ball. Young was immediately called for a technical foul and ejected.

Only seconds earlier, Young had an apparent 3-pointer disallowed when he was called for a technical foul for sticking out his leg and tripping Aaron Nesmith.

“It's just a play he can't make,” Hawks coach Quin Snyder said after the game. “I told him that. He knows it.”

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Updated: Yesterday at 7:19 PM CDT

Atlanta Hawks guard Trae Young signs an autograph for a young fan before an NBA basketball game against the Indiana Pacers, Saturday, March 25, 2023, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Hakim Wright Sr.)

Pelicans ride 21 3-pointers to 131-110 win over Clippers

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Pelicans ride 21 3-pointers to 131-110 win over Clippers

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LOS ANGELES (AP) — Trey Murphy III scored 32 points, Brandon Ingram had 32 points and 13 assists, and the New Orleans Pelicans never trailed in a 131-110 win over the Los Angeles Clippers on Saturday night.

New Orleans tied a franchise record with 21 3-pointers and shot 61.8% from behind the arc. Murphy was a major reason for that success, making a career-high 10 3s in 12 attempts.

“I just see his confidence going up and up,” Ingram said. “He’s the best shooter on the team”

C.J. McCollum had 21 points, eight rebounds and eight assists for the Pelicans, who have won four in a row.

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Los Angeles Clippers forward Kawhi Leonard, right, shoots as New Orleans Pelicans guard Dyson Daniels defends during the first half of an NBA basketball game Saturday, March 25, 2023, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)

Kevin Huerter scores 27, Kings beat Jazz 121-113

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Kevin Huerter scores 27, Kings beat Jazz 121-113

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SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — Kevin Huerter scored a team-high 27 points and the Sacramento Kings beat the Utah Jazz 121-113 on Saturday night.

Domantas Sabonis finished with 16 points, 15 rebounds and seven assists for his NBA-leading 60th double-double of the season. Harrison Barnes added 18 points. Huerter added seven rebounds and four assists for the Kings (45-29).

“We need to win ... this time of the year,” Kings coach Mike Brown said. “We had a lot of great performances.”

Keegan Murray scored 14 of his 22 total points in the first quarter and knocked down six three-pointers for the Kings. Murray is four three-pointers away from breaking Donovan Mitchell’s single-season record for three-pointers made in a rookie season.

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Utah Jazz center Walker Kessler (24) is guarded by Sacramento Kings guard Kevin Huerter, left, and forward Domantas Sabonis during the first quarter of an NBA basketball game in Sacramento, Calif., Saturday, March 25, 2023. (AP Photo/Randall Benton)

Winnipeg Sea Bears sign Okafor

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Winnipeg Sea Bears sign Okafor

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The expansion Winnipeg Sea Bears have signed guard Michael Okafor in preparation for the 2023 Canadian Elite Basketball League season.

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The expansion Winnipeg Sea Bears have signed guard Michael Okafor in preparation for the 2023 Canadian Elite Basketball League season.

Sacramento hosts Utah in conference matchup

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Sacramento hosts Utah in conference matchup

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Utah Jazz (35-38, 12th in the Western Conference) vs. Sacramento Kings (44-29, third in the Western Conference)

Sacramento, California; Saturday, 10 p.m. EDT

FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK NBA LINE: Kings -9.5

BOTTOM LINE: The Utah Jazz take on Domantas Sabonis and the Sacramento Kings in Western Conference play Saturday.

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Utah Jazz (35-38, 12th in the Western Conference) vs. Sacramento Kings (44-29, third in the Western Conference)

Sacramento, California; Saturday, 10 p.m. EDT

FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK NBA LINE: Kings -9.5

BOTTOM LINE: The Utah Jazz take on Domantas Sabonis and the Sacramento Kings in Western Conference play Saturday.

Milwaukee plays Denver on 3-game win streak

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Milwaukee plays Denver on 3-game win streak

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Milwaukee Bucks (53-20, first in the Eastern Conference) vs. Denver Nuggets (49-24, first in the Western Conference)

Denver; Saturday, 9 p.m. EDT

FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK NBA LINE: Nuggets -2.5

BOTTOM LINE: Milwaukee seeks to keep its three-game win streak alive when the Bucks take on Denver.

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Milwaukee Bucks (53-20, first in the Eastern Conference) vs. Denver Nuggets (49-24, first in the Western Conference)

Denver; Saturday, 9 p.m. EDT

FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK NBA LINE: Nuggets -2.5

BOTTOM LINE: Milwaukee seeks to keep its three-game win streak alive when the Bucks take on Denver.

Young, Hawks square off against the Pacers

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Young, Hawks square off against the Pacers

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Indiana Pacers (33-41, 11th in the Eastern Conference) vs. Atlanta Hawks (36-37, eighth in the Eastern Conference)

Atlanta; Saturday, 5 p.m. EDT

FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK NBA LINE: Hawks -10

BOTTOM LINE: The Atlanta Hawks host the Indiana Pacers in Eastern Conference play Saturday.

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Indiana Pacers (33-41, 11th in the Eastern Conference) vs. Atlanta Hawks (36-37, eighth in the Eastern Conference)

Atlanta; Saturday, 5 p.m. EDT

FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK NBA LINE: Hawks -10

BOTTOM LINE: The Atlanta Hawks host the Indiana Pacers in Eastern Conference play Saturday.

San Antonio visits Boston on 4-game road skid

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San Antonio visits Boston on 4-game road skid

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San Antonio Spurs (19-55, 14th in the Western Conference) vs. Boston Celtics (51-23, second in the Eastern Conference)

Boston; Sunday, 6 p.m. EDT

BOTTOM LINE: San Antonio hits the road against Boston looking to end its four-game road slide.

The Celtics have gone 27-9 in home games. Boston ranks second in the Eastern Conference with 26.4 assists per game led by Marcus Smart averaging 6.4.

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San Antonio Spurs (19-55, 14th in the Western Conference) vs. Boston Celtics (51-23, second in the Eastern Conference)

Boston; Sunday, 6 p.m. EDT

BOTTOM LINE: San Antonio hits the road against Boston looking to end its four-game road slide.

The Celtics have gone 27-9 in home games. Boston ranks second in the Eastern Conference with 26.4 assists per game led by Marcus Smart averaging 6.4.

Los Angeles puts home win streak on the line against Chicago

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Los Angeles puts home win streak on the line against Chicago

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Chicago Bulls (35-38, 10th in the Eastern Conference) vs. Los Angeles Lakers (37-37, eighth in the Western Conference)

Los Angeles; Sunday, 3:30 p.m. EDT

BOTTOM LINE: Los Angeles will try to keep its three-game home win streak intact when the Lakers face Chicago.

The Lakers are 21-17 in home games. Los Angeles has a 16-31 record against teams over .500.

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Chicago Bulls (35-38, 10th in the Eastern Conference) vs. Los Angeles Lakers (37-37, eighth in the Western Conference)

Los Angeles; Sunday, 3:30 p.m. EDT

BOTTOM LINE: Los Angeles will try to keep its three-game home win streak intact when the Lakers face Chicago.

The Lakers are 21-17 in home games. Los Angeles has a 16-31 record against teams over .500.

Cleveland plays Houston, seeks 4th straight victory

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Cleveland plays Houston, seeks 4th straight victory

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Houston Rockets (18-56, 15th in the Western Conference) vs. Cleveland Cavaliers (47-28, fourth in the Eastern Conference)

Cleveland; Sunday, 6 p.m. EDT

BOTTOM LINE: Cleveland comes into a matchup with Houston as winners of three consecutive games.

The Cavaliers have gone 29-8 at home. Cleveland leads the NBA at limiting opponent scoring, giving up 106.7 points while holding opponents to 46.8% shooting.

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Houston Rockets (18-56, 15th in the Western Conference) vs. Cleveland Cavaliers (47-28, fourth in the Eastern Conference)

Cleveland; Sunday, 6 p.m. EDT

BOTTOM LINE: Cleveland comes into a matchup with Houston as winners of three consecutive games.

The Cavaliers have gone 29-8 at home. Cleveland leads the NBA at limiting opponent scoring, giving up 106.7 points while holding opponents to 46.8% shooting.

Warriors play the Timberwolves on 3-game win streak

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Warriors play the Timberwolves on 3-game win streak

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Minnesota Timberwolves (37-37, seventh in the Western Conference) vs. Golden State Warriors (39-36, sixth in the Western Conference)

San Francisco; Sunday, 8:30 p.m. EDT

BOTTOM LINE: Golden State heads into a matchup with Minnesota as winners of three games in a row.

The Warriors are 25-20 against Western Conference opponents. Golden State is second in the NBA with 118.5 points and is shooting 47.7% from the field.

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Minnesota Timberwolves (37-37, seventh in the Western Conference) vs. Golden State Warriors (39-36, sixth in the Western Conference)

San Francisco; Sunday, 8:30 p.m. EDT

BOTTOM LINE: Golden State heads into a matchup with Minnesota as winners of three games in a row.

The Warriors are 25-20 against Western Conference opponents. Golden State is second in the NBA with 118.5 points and is shooting 47.7% from the field.

Phoenix hosts Philadelphia after Embiid’s 46-point game

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Phoenix hosts Philadelphia after Embiid’s 46-point game

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Philadelphia 76ers (49-24, third in the Eastern Conference) vs. Phoenix Suns (38-35, fifth in the Western Conference)

Phoenix; Saturday, 10 p.m. EDT

FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK NBA LINE: Suns -1

BOTTOM LINE: Philadelphia visits the Phoenix Suns after Joel Embiid scored 46 points in the 76ers' 120-112 loss to the Golden State Warriors.

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Philadelphia 76ers (49-24, third in the Eastern Conference) vs. Phoenix Suns (38-35, fifth in the Western Conference)

Phoenix; Saturday, 10 p.m. EDT

FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK NBA LINE: Suns -1

BOTTOM LINE: Philadelphia visits the Phoenix Suns after Joel Embiid scored 46 points in the 76ers' 120-112 loss to the Golden State Warriors.

Dallas faces Charlotte, aims to halt 3-game slide

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Dallas faces Charlotte, aims to halt 3-game slide

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Dallas Mavericks (36-38, 11th in the Western Conference) vs. Charlotte Hornets (24-51, 14th in the Eastern Conference)

Charlotte, North Carolina; Sunday, 1 p.m. EDT

BOTTOM LINE: Dallas enters the matchup against Charlotte after losing three straight games.

The Hornets have gone 12-24 in home games. Charlotte is eighth in the NBA with 44.5 rebounds led by Nick Richards averaging 6.3.

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Dallas Mavericks (36-38, 11th in the Western Conference) vs. Charlotte Hornets (24-51, 14th in the Eastern Conference)

Charlotte, North Carolina; Sunday, 1 p.m. EDT

BOTTOM LINE: Dallas enters the matchup against Charlotte after losing three straight games.

The Hornets have gone 12-24 in home games. Charlotte is eighth in the NBA with 44.5 rebounds led by Nick Richards averaging 6.3.

Portland plays Oklahoma City, aims to end home skid

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Portland plays Oklahoma City, aims to end home skid

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Oklahoma City Thunder (36-38, 10th in the Western Conference) vs. Portland Trail Blazers (32-41, 13th in the Western Conference)

Portland, Oregon; Sunday, 7 p.m. EDT

BOTTOM LINE: Portland hosts Oklahoma City looking to stop its five-game home losing streak.

The Trail Blazers have gone 6-8 against division opponents. Portland gives up 116.2 points and has been outscored by 2.0 points per game.

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Oklahoma City Thunder (36-38, 10th in the Western Conference) vs. Portland Trail Blazers (32-41, 13th in the Western Conference)

Portland, Oregon; Sunday, 7 p.m. EDT

BOTTOM LINE: Portland hosts Oklahoma City looking to stop its five-game home losing streak.

The Trail Blazers have gone 6-8 against division opponents. Portland gives up 116.2 points and has been outscored by 2.0 points per game.

March 26, 2023