Basketball

Minnesota Timberwolves (13-15, 11th in the Western Conference) vs. Oklahoma City Thunder (11-17, 13th in the Western Conference) Oklahoma City; Friday, 8 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander leads Oklahoma City into a matchup with Minnesota.

Golden State Warriors (14-15, 10th in the Western Conference) vs. Philadelphia 76ers (15-12, fifth in the Eastern Conference) Philadelphia; Friday, 7:30 p.m.

Orlando Magic (9-20, 13th in the Eastern Conference) vs. Boston Celtics (22-7, first in the Eastern Conference) Boston; Friday, 7:30 p.m.

Phoenix Suns (16-12, fifth in the Western Conference) vs. Los Angeles Clippers (17-13, sixth in the Western Conference) Los Angeles; Thursday, 10:30 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Devin Booker and the Phoenix Suns play the Los Angeles Clippers.

Sacramento Kings (15-12, seventh in the Western Conference) vs. Detroit Pistons (8-22, 14th in the Eastern Conference) Detroit; Friday, 7 p.m.

Brooklyn Nets (17-12, fourth in the Eastern Conference) vs. Toronto Raptors (13-15, 10th in the Eastern Conference) Toronto; Friday, 7:30 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Toronto enters the matchup with Brooklyn after losing three straight games.

Atlanta Hawks (14-15, ninth in the Eastern Conference) vs. Charlotte Hornets (7-21, 15th in the Eastern Conference) Charlotte, North Carolina; Friday, 7 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Charlotte looks to stop its six-game skid when the Hornets play Atlanta.

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Kawhi Leonard scored 19 points, Paul George had a triple-double and the Los Angeles Clippers rallied to beat the undermanned Minnesota Timberwolves 99-88 on Wednesday night for their third straight victory.

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Tyrese Haliburton scored 29 points and the Indiana Pacers beat the Golden State 125-119 on Wednesday night, with Warriors star Stephen Curry unable to finish because of a left shoulder injury.

DENVER (AP) — Nikola Jokic had a season-high 43 points to go with 14 rebounds and eight assists, and the Denver Nuggets overcame strong games from former teammates Will Barton and Monte Morris to beat the undermanned Washington Wizards 141-128 on Wed