Basketball

Charlotte Hornets (15-47, 13th in the Eastern Conference) vs. Washington Wizards (9-53, 15th in the Eastern Conference) Washington; Friday, 7 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Washington aims to end its 16-game losing streak when the Wizards play Charlotte.

New Orleans Pelicans (37-25, fifth in the Western Conference) vs. Philadelphia 76ers (35-27, seventh in the Eastern Conference) Philadelphia; Friday, 7 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: The Philadelphia 76ers host the New Orleans Pelicans in non-conference play.

Houston Rockets (27-35, 12th in the Western Conference) vs. Portland Trail Blazers (17-44, 14th in the Western Conference) Portland, Oregon; Friday, 10 p.m.

Milwaukee Bucks (41-22, second in the Eastern Conference) vs. Los Angeles Lakers (34-30, 10th in the Western Conference) Los Angeles; Friday, 10 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Los Angeles and Milwaukee meet in non-conference action.

Orlando Magic (37-26, fourth in the Eastern Conference) vs. New York Knicks (35-27, fifth in the Eastern Conference) New York; Friday, 7:30 p.m.

San Antonio Spurs (13-49, 15th in the Western Conference) vs. Sacramento Kings (35-26, seventh in the Western Conference) Sacramento, California; Thursday, 10 p.m.

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — First, Draymond Green defended Giannis Antetokounmpo. Jonathan Kuminga got a few chances then Golden State coach Steve Kerr turned to rookie Tracye Jackson-Davis for a stretch.

WASHINGTON (AP) — Franz Wagner scored 28 points, Paolo Banchero added 25 and the Orlando Magic rallied from a 21-point second-quarter deficit to beat Washington 119-109 on Wednesday night, handing the Wizards their 16th consecutive loss.

SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — DeMar DeRozan scored 29 points, including the go-ahead basket with a minute left, to lead the Chicago Bulls to a 119-117 victory over the Utah Jazz on Wednesday night.

HOUSTON (AP) — Kawhi Leonard had 28 points, and Paul George and James Harden each scored 21 as the Los Angeles Clippers rallied for a 122-116 win over the Houston Rockets on Wednesday night.