Basketball

Los Angeles Lakers (9-7, seventh in the Western Conference) vs. Cleveland Cavaliers (8-7, eighth in the Eastern Conference) Cleveland; Saturday, 7:30 p.m.

Philadelphia 76ers (10-5, fifth in the Eastern Conference) vs. Oklahoma City Thunder (11-4, second in the Western Conference) Oklahoma City; Saturday, 5 p.m.

PHOENIX (AP) — Chris Paul's return to Phoenix ended in the second quarter on Wednesday night after the 12-time All-Star was ejected by his old nemesis: referee Scott Foster.

PHOENIX (AP) — The Phoenix Suns slogged through a technical-filled game that nearly ended in a turnover-filled nightmare. In the end, it counted as their fifth straight win.

New Orleans Pelicans (8-7, ninth in the Western Conference) vs. Los Angeles Clippers (6-7, 10th in the Western Conference) Los Angeles; Friday, 10:30 p.m.

Washington Wizards (2-12, 14th in the Eastern Conference) vs. Milwaukee Bucks (10-5, second in the Eastern Conference) Milwaukee; Friday, 8 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Milwaukee hosts Washington aiming to extend its five-game home winning streak.

Sacramento Kings (8-6, sixth in the Western Conference) vs. Minnesota Timberwolves (11-3, first in the Western Conference) Minneapolis; Friday, 8 p.m. EST FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK NBA LINE : Timberwolves -2.

San Antonio Spurs (3-12, 15th in the Western Conference) vs. Golden State Warriors (7-9, 11th in the Western Conference) San Francisco; Friday, 10 p.m.

Chicago Bulls (5-11, 13th in the Eastern Conference) vs. Toronto Raptors (7-8, 10th in the Eastern Conference) Toronto; Friday, 7:30 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Chicago visits Toronto looking to stop its four-game road skid.

Detroit Pistons (2-13, 15th in the Eastern Conference) vs. Indiana Pacers (8-6, seventh in the Eastern Conference) Indianapolis; Friday, 8 p.m.