Basketball

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — Bradley Beal has entered health and safety protocols and will miss the Washington Wizards’ game at Charlotte on Sunday night. The Wizards announced Beal’s status Sunday.

Milwaukee Bucks (9-0, first in the Eastern Conference) vs. Atlanta Hawks (6-3, fourth in the Eastern Conference) Atlanta; Monday, 8:15 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Milwaukee is looking to prolong its nine-game win streak with a victory over Atlanta.

Portland Trail Blazers (6-3, fourth in the Western Conference) vs. Miami Heat (4-6, 12th in the Eastern Conference) Miami; Monday, 8:30 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Miami and Portland face off in non-conference action.

PHOENIX (AP) — The Phoenix Suns got beat in dramatic fashion by the Portland Trail Blazers on Friday night. In response, they made sure there was zero doubt about Saturday's outcome.

Houston Rockets (1-9, 15th in the Western Conference) vs. Orlando Magic (2-8, 15th in the Eastern Conference) Orlando, Florida; Monday, 7:15 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Houston hits the road against Orlando looking to stop its seven-game road skid.

New Orleans Pelicans (5-4, seventh in the Western Conference) vs. Indiana Pacers (4-5, seventh in the Eastern Conference) Indianapolis; Monday, 7:45 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Indiana takes on New Orleans in non-conference play.

Oklahoma City Thunder (4-5, 11th in the Western Conference) vs. Detroit Pistons (2-8, 14th in the Eastern Conference) Detroit; Monday, 7:30 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Detroit heads into the matchup with Oklahoma City as losers of three straight games.

Denver Nuggets (6-3, fifth in the Western Conference) vs. San Antonio Spurs (5-5, ninth in the Western Conference) San Antonio; Monday, 9:30 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: San Antonio heads into the matchup against Denver after losing three straight games.

Sacramento Kings (3-5, 12th in the Western Conference) vs. Golden State Warriors (3-7, 13th in the Western Conference) San Francisco; Monday, 10 p.m.

New York Knicks (4-5, eighth in the Eastern Conference) vs. Minnesota Timberwolves (5-5, 10th in the Western Conference) Minneapolis; Monday, 9:15 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: New York faces Minnesota for a non-conference matchup.