Basketball

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The Minnesota Timberwolves were predictably irked when Anthony Edwards was not picked for the NBA All-Star Game, a belief in his worthiness that had plenty of backing around the league.

Zach Edey has been a driving force for the top-ranked Purdue Boilermakers, but it’s been his mother’s presence that has helped carve out his journey to NCAA basketball stardom.

Stonehill Skyhawks (11-14, 7-3 NEC) at Saint Francis (BKN) Terriers (12-11, 5-5 NEC) New York; Saturday, 1 p.m.

MILWAUKEE (AP) — Giannis Antetokounmpo celebrated his most famous 50-point performance by ordering 50 chicken nuggets at a Chick-fil-A drive-through the next day.

Los Angeles Lakers (25-28, 12th in the Western Conference) vs. New Orleans Pelicans (26-27, 10th in the Western Conference) New Orleans; Saturday, 6 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: New Orleans hosts Los Angeles looking to stop its five-game home losing streak.

Miami Heat (29-24, sixth in the Eastern Conference) vs. Milwaukee Bucks (35-17, second in the Eastern Conference) Milwaukee; Saturday, 8 p.m.

Sacramento Kings (29-21, third in the Western Conference) vs. Indiana Pacers (24-29, 11th in the Eastern Conference) Indianapolis; Friday, 7 p.m.

Dallas Mavericks (28-25, fourth in the Western Conference) vs. Golden State Warriors (26-26, ninth in the Western Conference) San Francisco; Saturday, 8:30 p.m.

Charlotte Hornets (15-38, 14th in the Eastern Conference) vs. Detroit Pistons (13-39, 15th in the Eastern Conference) Detroit; Friday, 7 p.m. EST FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK NBA LINE : Pistons -1.5; over/under is 240.

Los Angeles Clippers (29-26, fifth in the Western Conference) vs. New York Knicks (28-25, seventh in the Eastern Conference) New York; Saturday, 7 p.m.