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Heat get past Lakers 112-98, climb over .500 at 18-17

Heat get past Lakers 112-98, climb over .500 at 18-17

MIAMI (AP) — The math wasn't hard. The Miami Heat got a lot of points off turnovers, and nearly went the whole game without giving up any. It was the difference.
Pistons end 6-game skid, win fight-marred game vs Magic

Pistons end 6-game skid, win fight-marred game vs Magic

DETROIT (AP) — Alec Burks scored a season-high 32 points, Saddiq Bey added 28 and the Detroit Pistons overcame the ejection of two players after a scuffle to beat the Orlando Magic 121-101 on Wednesday night and snap a six-game losing streak.
Rui Hachimura helps Wizards beat short-handed Suns, 127-102

Rui Hachimura helps Wizards beat short-handed Suns, 127-102

WASHINGTON (AP) — Rui Hachimura matched his career high with 30 points and converted a pivotal three-point play to help the Washington Wizards pull away for a 127-102 victory over the Phoenix Suns on Wednesday night in a meeting of depleted teams.
Hawks' Young sidelined with calf contusion, out vs. Nets

Hawks' Young sidelined with calf contusion, out vs. Nets

ATLANTA (AP) — Hawks guard Trae Young has been scratched from Wednesday’s starting lineup against Brooklyn with a left calf contusion.
Suns All-Star Booker out at least 4 weeks with groin strain

Suns All-Star Booker out at least 4 weeks with groin strain

WASHINGTON (AP) — Phoenix Suns All-Star guard Devin Booker will miss at least four weeks with a left groin strain. The team confirmed Booker's injury on Wednesday and said he'll be re-evaluated after the four weeks.
Analysis: Doncic, Jokic set the pace; wild MVP race looming

Analysis: Doncic, Jokic set the pace; wild MVP race looming

Luka Doncic had 60 points and 21 rebounds and 10 assists on Tuesday, a stat line never seen before in NBA history. Nikola Jokic had 41 points and 15 rebounds and 15 assists on Sunday, a stat line that was managed on only two other occasions.

Tatum and the Celtics host the Clippers

Los Angeles Clippers (21-15, fourth in the Western Conference) vs. Boston Celtics (25-10, first in the Eastern Conference) Boston; Thursday, 7:30 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Jayson Tatum leads Boston into a matchup against Los Angeles.

Toronto plays Memphis on 4-game home slide

Memphis Grizzlies (20-13, third in the Western Conference) vs. Toronto Raptors (15-19, 10th in the Eastern Conference) Toronto; Thursday, 7:30 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Toronto plays Memphis looking to break its four-game home skid.

Washington and Phoenix meet in out-of-conference game

Phoenix Suns (20-15, fifth in the Western Conference) vs. Washington Wizards (14-21, 12th in the Eastern Conference) Washington; Wednesday, 7 p.m. EST FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK NBA LINE : Wizards -1.

New York faces San Antonio, aims to break 4-game skid

New York Knicks (18-17, sixth in the Eastern Conference) vs. San Antonio Spurs (11-23, 14th in the Western Conference) San Antonio; Thursday, 8 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: New York is looking to end its four-game slide with a win against San Antonio.
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