Basketball

WASHINGTON (AP) — Julius Randle answered Kristaps Porzingis' early flurry, and by the time the New York standout was done, he'd matched his career high in scoring. Randle also led the Knicks to an impressive comeback victory.

MILWAUKEE (AP) — Milwaukee's Giannis Antetokounmpo left late in the first quarter of the Bucks' game against the Miami Heat on Friday night after the Bucks said he knocked knees with an opponent.

ATLANTA (AP) — The Atlanta Hawks returned from the All-Star break — and a coaching change — refreshed and motivated. The Cleveland Cavaliers, playing on the second night of a back-to-back, couldn't match Atlanta's energy and drive.

USA Basketball put together different rosters for all six World Cup qualifying windows, and coach Jim Boylen noticed the same two things with each of those groups. One, every player beamed when putting on the “USA” jersey for picture day.

ATLANTA (AP) — Trae Young says he has “nothing but love and respect” for former Atlanta Hawks coach Nate McMillan and expects to have no input in the hiring of McMillan's replacement.

Saint Francis (BKN) Terriers (14-14, 7-8 NEC) at Fairleigh Dickinson Knights (16-14, 9-6 NEC) Teaneck, New Jersey; Saturday, 1 p.m.

LOS ANGELES (AP) — LeBron James and Anthony Davis might finally have a supporting cast to help the Los Angeles Lakers make a push to get into the playoffs.

Denver Nuggets (42-18, first in the Western Conference) vs. Memphis Grizzlies (35-23, second in the Western Conference) Memphis, Tennessee; Saturday, 8 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Ja Morant and the Memphis Grizzlies host the Denver Nuggets.

San Antonio Spurs (14-46, 14th in the Western Conference) vs. Utah Jazz (30-31, 10th in the Western Conference) Salt Lake City; Saturday, 9 p.m.

Cleveland Cavaliers (38-24, fourth in the Eastern Conference) vs. Atlanta Hawks (29-30, eighth in the Eastern Conference) Atlanta; Friday, 7:30 p.m. EST FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK NBA LINE : Hawks -1; over/under is 225.