Basketball

DETROIT (AP) — Kevin Durant sat and smiled, trying to speak loudly enough to be heard in a jubilant locker room. “We're excited because we finally got a win," Durant said.

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — New Orleans Pelicans guard CJ McCollum was diagnosed Sunday with a partially collapsed lung. The announcement came after McCullom scored 13 points in 33 minutes on the court in a 123-105 loss to Atlanta on Saturday night.

DENVER (AP) — Nikola Jokic had 28 points, 16 rebounds and nine assists, Michael Porter Jr. scored a season-best 27 and the Denver Nuggets overcame the loss of point guard Jamal Murray to beat the Chicago Bulls 123-101 on Saturday night.

New Orleans Pelicans (4-2, fourth in the Western Conference) vs. Denver Nuggets (6-1, first in the Western Conference) Denver; Monday, 9 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Denver hosts New Orleans aiming to continue its four-game home winning streak.

Los Angeles Clippers (3-2, fifth in the Western Conference) vs. New York Knicks (2-4, 10th in the Eastern Conference) New York; Monday, 7:30 p.m.

Washington Wizards (1-4, 15th in the Eastern Conference) vs. Philadelphia 76ers (4-1, second in the Eastern Conference) Philadelphia; Monday, 7 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Washington aims to break its three-game slide with a victory against Philadelphia.

Boston Celtics (5-0, first in the Eastern Conference) vs. Minnesota Timberwolves (3-2, sixth in the Western Conference) Minneapolis; Monday, 8 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Boston visits Minnesota aiming to prolong its three-game road winning streak.

Los Angeles Lakers (3-3, eighth in the Western Conference) vs. Miami Heat (2-4, ninth in the Eastern Conference) Miami; Monday, 7:30 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Los Angeles will look to break its three-game road skid when the Lakers take on Miami.

Charlotte Hornets (2-3, eighth in the Eastern Conference) vs. Dallas Mavericks (4-1, third in the Western Conference) Dallas; Sunday, 7:30 p.m.

Sacramento Kings (2-3, 12th in the Western Conference) vs. Houston Rockets (2-3, 11th in the Western Conference) Houston; Monday, 8 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Sacramento visits Houston in Western Conference action Monday.