Basketball

A pair of artists hope that their community grows right alongside Canada's burgeoning basketball culture.

LAS VEGAS (AP) — Miriam Adelson is one of the richest women in the world, a U.S.

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — Kawhi Leonard had 34 points and seven assists, James Harden scored 26 and the Los Angeles Clippers overcame a big game by De’Aaron Fox to beat the Sacramento Kings 131-117 on Wednesday night.

Los Angeles Lakers (11-8, seventh in the Western Conference) vs. Oklahoma City Thunder (11-6, fourth in the Western Conference) Oklahoma City; Thursday, 8 p.m.

Utah Jazz (6-12, 12th in the Western Conference) vs. Minnesota Timberwolves (13-4, first in the Western Conference) Minneapolis; Thursday, 8 p.m.

Memphis Grizzlies (4-13, 14th in the Western Conference) vs. Dallas Mavericks (11-6, third in the Western Conference) Dallas; Friday, 7:30 p.m.

Washington Wizards (3-15, 14th in the Eastern Conference) vs. Orlando Magic (13-5, second in the Eastern Conference) Orlando, Florida; Friday, 7 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Orlando comes into a matchup with Washington as winners of eight games in a row.

Detroit Pistons (2-16, 15th in the Eastern Conference) vs. New York Knicks (10-7, fifth in the Eastern Conference) New York; Thursday, 7:30 p.m. EST FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK NBA LINE : Knicks -13.5; over/under is 218.

Philadelphia 76ers (12-6, fourth in the Eastern Conference) vs. Boston Celtics (14-4, first in the Eastern Conference) Boston; Friday, 7:30 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Boston hosts Philadelphia aiming to prolong its eight-game home winning streak.

Denver Nuggets (13-6, second in the Western Conference) vs. Phoenix Suns (11-7, fifth in the Western Conference) Phoenix; Friday, 10 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Phoenix will try to keep its three-game home win streak alive when the Suns play Denver.