Basketball

PARIS (AP) — A.J. Dybantsa gets recognized at NBA games now. It makes what might be coming his way in 18 months or so seem a little more real. Dybantsa — the BYU-bound phenom who could be the No.

New Orleans Pelicans (12-33, 14th in the Western Conference) vs. Charlotte Hornets (11-30, 14th in the Eastern Conference) Charlotte, North Carolina; Saturday, 7 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Pelicans -3.

Philadelphia 76ers (16-27, 11th in the Eastern Conference) vs. Chicago Bulls (19-26, 10th in the Eastern Conference) Chicago; Saturday, 8 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Bulls -3.5; over/under is 230.

Utah Jazz (10-32, 15th in the Western Conference) vs. Memphis Grizzlies (30-15, third in the Western Conference) Memphis, Tennessee; Saturday, 8 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Grizzlies -11.

Oklahoma City Thunder (36-8, first in the Western Conference) vs. Portland Trail Blazers (17-28, 13th in the Western Conference) Portland, Oregon; Sunday, 6 p.m.

Houston Rockets (29-14, second in the Western Conference) vs. Cleveland Cavaliers (36-8, first in the Eastern Conference) Cleveland; Saturday, 7:30 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Cavaliers -3.5; over/under is 227.

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Paul George scored 30 points, Tyrese Maxey had 29 and the short-handed Philadelphia 76ers beat the Cleveland Cavaliers 132-129 on Friday night to end a seven-game losing streak.

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — Jaren Jackson Jr. scored 15 of his 29 points in the third quarter, Desmond Bane had 20 points and 14 assists and the Memphis Grizzlies beat the New Orleans Pelicans 139-126 on Friday night.

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Paul George scored 30 points, Tyrese Maxey had 29 and the short-handed Philadelphia 76ers beat the Cleveland Cavaliers 132-129 on Friday night to end a seven-game losing streak.

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Anfernee Simons scored 17 of his 27 points in the second half, Jerami Grant added 22 points and the Portland Trail Blazers defeated the Charlotte Hornets 102-97 on Friday night for their fourth straight win.