Basketball
Memphis plays Atlanta on 5-game win streak
2 minute read 1:04 AM CDTMemphis 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
2 minute read Preview 1:03 AM CDTMilwaukee 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
2 minute read Preview 1:03 AM CDTBrooklyn 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
2 minute read Preview 1:03 AM CDTPhiladelphia 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
2 minute read Preview 1:03 AM CDTPhoenix 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
3 minute read Preview Updated: 12:32 AM CDTConference leaders clash as Nuggets top Bucks 129-106
4 minute read Preview Updated: 12:06 AM CDTNuggets beat Bucks 129-106 in clash of conference leaders
3 minute read Preview Updated: 12:05 AM CDTNets embarrass Heat, roll to 129-100 win, move back into 6th
4 minute read Preview Updated: Yesterday at 9:44 PM CDTCollins leads deep Hawks attack in 143-130 win over Pacers
4 minute read Preview Updated: Yesterday at 7:36 PM CDTNets aren’t expecting Ben Simmons to return this season
3 minute read Preview Yesterday at 5:53 PM CDTMIAMI (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
2 minute read Preview Updated: Yesterday at 7:19 PM CDTPelicans ride 21 3-pointers to 131-110 win over Clippers
4 minute read Preview Updated: 8:03 AM CDTKevin Huerter scores 27, Kings beat Jazz 121-113
2 minute read Preview Updated: 12:05 AM CDTWinnipeg Sea Bears sign Okafor
1 minute read Preview Yesterday at 2:00 AM CDTThe 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
2 minute read Preview Yesterday at 1:03 AM CDTUtah 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
2 minute read Preview Yesterday at 1:03 AM CDTMilwaukee 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
2 minute read Preview Yesterday at 1:03 AM CDTIndiana 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
2 minute read Preview Yesterday at 1:03 AM CDTSan 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
2 minute read Preview Yesterday at 1:03 AM CDTChicago 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
2 minute read Preview Yesterday at 1:03 AM CDTHouston 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
2 minute read Preview Yesterday at 1:03 AM CDTMinnesota 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
2 minute read Preview Yesterday at 1:03 AM CDTPhiladelphia 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
2 minute read Preview Yesterday at 1:03 AM CDTDallas 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
2 minute read Preview Yesterday at 1:03 AM CDTOklahoma 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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