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NBA MVP Embiid won't play in 76ers-Heat Christmas game because of ankle issue. Jimmy Butler also out

NBA MVP Embiid won't play in 76ers-Heat Christmas game because of ankle issue. Jimmy Butler also out

MIAMI (AP) — Reigning NBA MVP Joel Embiid will not play in Philadelphia's Christmas night game against the Miami Heat, with the 76ers ruling him out because of a sprained right ankle.

Indiana plays Houston on 4-game road slide

Indiana Pacers (14-14, eighth in the Eastern Conference) vs. Houston Rockets (15-12, eighth in the Western Conference) Houston; Tuesday, 8 p.m.

Kuzma, Wizards to host Banchero and the Magic

Orlando Magic (17-11, fourth in the Eastern Conference) vs. Washington Wizards (5-23, 14th in the Eastern Conference) Washington; Tuesday, 7 p.m. EST FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK NBA LINE : Magic -6.

Portland faces conference rival Sacramento

Sacramento Kings (17-11, fourth in the Western Conference) vs. Portland Trail Blazers (7-21, 14th in the Western Conference) Portland, Oregon; Tuesday, 10 p.m. EST FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK NBA LINE : Kings -6; over/under is 235.

Chicago plays Atlanta in conference showdown

Atlanta Hawks (12-17, 11th in the Eastern Conference) vs. Chicago Bulls (13-18, 10th in the Eastern Conference) Chicago; Tuesday, 8 p.m. EST FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK NBA LINE : Hawks -1.5; over/under is 235.

Pistons face the Nets on 26-game losing streak

Brooklyn Nets (14-15, ninth in the Eastern Conference) vs. Detroit Pistons (2-27, 15th in the Eastern Conference) Detroit; Tuesday, 7 p.m. EST FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK NBA LINE : Nets -6.5; over/under is 232.

Gilgeous-Alexander, Thunder take on the Timberwolves

Minnesota Timberwolves (22-6, first in the Western Conference) vs. Oklahoma City Thunder (18-9, third in the Western Conference) Oklahoma City; Tuesday, 8 p.m. EST FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK NBA LINE : Thunder -4; over/under is 225.

Memphis faces New Orleans on 3-game win streak

Memphis Grizzlies (9-19, 13th in the Western Conference) vs. New Orleans Pelicans (17-13, seventh in the Western Conference) New Orleans; Tuesday, 8 p.m. EST FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK NBA LINE : Pelicans -4; over/under is 229.

Charlotte takes on Los Angeles on 7-game losing streak

Charlotte Hornets (7-20, 13th in the Eastern Conference) vs. Los Angeles Clippers (17-12, fifth in the Western Conference) Los Angeles; Tuesday, 10:30 p.m. EST FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK NBA LINE : Clippers -10.5; over/under is 228.

Spurs face the Jazz on 4-game skid

Utah Jazz (12-18, 12th in the Western Conference) vs. San Antonio Spurs (4-24, 15th in the Western Conference) San Antonio; Tuesday, 8 p.m. EST FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK NBA LINE : Jazz -1.5; over/under is 242.
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