Basketball

NEW YORK (AP) — Brooklyn Nets forward Ben Simmons said team doctors haven't given him a timetable to return from a nerve impingement in his left lower back.

BOSTON (AP) — When Boston Celtics owner Wyc Grousbeck felt like his life could be the premise for a television sitcom, he knew just where to turn: His friend Tom Werner, a Red Sox owner and TV veteran who was behind megahits like “The Cosby Show,” “R

It started with a vision for Gordie Herbert, one he projected without any fear of failure. The Penticton, B.C.

MILWAUKEE (AP) — Milwaukee Bucks forward Bobby Portis says he didn’t even bother getting a Christmas tree for his home this year. There was no need. He and his teammates are making an extended holiday visit to New York.

Milwaukee Bucks (21-7, second in the Eastern Conference) vs. New York Knicks (16-11, fifth in the Eastern Conference) New York; Saturday, 12:30 p.m.

Cleveland Cavaliers (16-13, seventh in the Eastern Conference) vs. Chicago Bulls (13-17, 11th in the Eastern Conference) Chicago; Saturday, 8 p.m.

Washington Wizards (5-22, 14th in the Eastern Conference) vs. Golden State Warriors (13-14, 11th in the Western Conference) San Francisco; Friday, 10 p.m.

Boston Celtics (21-6, first in the Eastern Conference) vs. Los Angeles Clippers (17-11, fifth in the Western Conference) Los Angeles; Saturday, 3:30 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Los Angeles hosts Boston aiming to prolong its six-game home winning streak.

Orlando Magic (16-11, fourth in the Eastern Conference) vs. Indiana Pacers (14-13, eighth in the Eastern Conference) Indianapolis; Saturday, 7 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Orlando visits Indiana looking to break its five-game road slide.

PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Kyle Kuzma scored 32 points and the Washington Wizards held off the Portland Trail Blazers 118-117 on Thursday night for their fifth victory of the season.