Basketball

Memphis Grizzlies (4-3, eighth in the Western Conference) vs. Portland Trail Blazers (5-1, first in the Western Conference) Portland, Oregon; Wednesday, 10 p.m. EDT BOTTOM LINE: Memphis plays Portland for a Western Conference matchup.

Detroit Pistons (2-6, 14th in the Eastern Conference) vs. Milwaukee Bucks (6-0, first in the Eastern Conference) Milwaukee; Wednesday, 8 p.m. EDT BOTTOM LINE: Milwaukee will attempt to continue its six-game win streak with a victory over Detroit.

DENVER (AP) — A year ago, Mike Conley Jr. was on a team mentioned as a championship contender. This year, the Utah Jazz aren't in that conversation. That doesn't change Conley's approach. “We're trying to win every day," Conley said.

Washington Wizards (3-4, eighth in the Eastern Conference) vs. Philadelphia 76ers (4-4, sixth in the Eastern Conference) Philadelphia; Wednesday, 6 p.m.

Los Angeles Clippers (2-4, 12th in the Western Conference) vs. Houston Rockets (1-6, 15th in the Western Conference) Houston; Wednesday, 8 p.m. EDT BOTTOM LINE: Los Angeles enters the matchup with Houston as losers of four straight games.

Chicago Bulls (3-4, ninth in the Eastern Conference) vs. Brooklyn Nets (2-5, 12th in the Eastern Conference) New York; Tuesday, 7:30 p.m.

SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Playing fearless is fueling success for the Utah Jazz. Lauri Markkanen had 31 points and 10 rebounds, and the Jazz dominated on both ends of the court Monday night in a 121-105 victory over the Memphis Grizzlies.

MILWAUKEE (AP) — Jrue Holiday hit a tiebreaking 3-pointer with 45.

MILWAUKEE (AP) — Jrue Holiday made sure the young and pesky Detroit Pistons wouldn't take down an NBA heavyweight for a second straight night.

NEW YORK (AP) — Kevin Durant scored 36 points to lift the Brooklyn Nets to a much-needed 116-109 win over the Indiana Pacers on Monday night. Durant authored some personal and franchise history in Brooklyn’s second win of the season (2-5).