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Jazz roll, hand Trail Blazers 5th straight setback
Collin Sexton scored a season-best 27 points on 11-of-17 shooting and Simone Fontecchio also posted a season high with 24 points on 7-of-8 shooting as the Utah Jazz posted a 122-114 victory over the host Portland Trail Blazers on Thursday night....

Nikola Jokic helps Nuggets dispatch Nets
Nikola Jokic had 26 points, 15 rebounds and 10 assists, Peyton Watson scored a career-high 18 points, and the host Denver Nuggets beat the Brooklyn Nets 124-101 on Thursday night....

Celtics look to reverse recent trend vs. Magic
The Boston Celtics look to beat a second straight opponent that has given them recent trouble as the Orlando Magic come in Friday night for the first of two games in three days between the teams....

Timberwolves stay hot, knock off Mavericks
Naz Reid sank a career-high seven 3-pointers to highlight his season-best 27-point performance on Thursday, lifting the visiting Minnesota Timberwolves to a 119-101 victory over the Dallas Mavericks....

Celtics beat Cavaliers to remain perfect at home
Jayson Tatum had 27 points and 11 rebounds to help the Boston Celtics remain unbeaten at home with a 116-107 victory over the Cleveland Cavaliers on Thursday....

Coby White, Nikola Vucevic guide Bulls past Heat
Coby White notched game highs of 26 points and 11 assists as the Chicago Bulls earned a wire-to-wire 124-116 win over the host Miami Heat on Thursday night....

Warriors GM: Team focused on getting Draymond Green help
Golden State Warriors general manager Mike Dunleavy Jr. said Draymond Green understood and accepted his indefinite suspension and the team wants the punishment to turn into a "positive" for the troubled veteran forward....

Suns' 'Big Three' aims for better result against Knicks
The first outing for Phoenix's "Big Three" resulted in a lack of cohesiveness and a disappointing loss....

Report: Pacers agree to deal with F James Johnson
The Indiana Pacers are set to bring back veteran forward James Johnson on a one-year deal, ESPN reported Thursday....

Red-hot Rockets look to keep Grizzlies under their thumb
The Houston Rockets get an opportunity to record the league's first hat trick over the Grizzlies when the clubs meet for a third time Friday night in Memphis....

Skidding Hawks aim to salvage finale of two-game set vs. Raptors
The visiting Atlanta Hawks will be out to gain a split of their two-game series with the Toronto Raptors on Friday and end their five-game losing streak....

Take Two: Spurs get second chance to end skid vs. Lakers
The San Antonio Spurs will not only get a second chance in three days to earn a victory over the visiting Los Angeles Lakers, they get another opportunity Friday to put an end to their franchise-record losing streak....

Pacers aim to dust themselves off in clash vs. reeling Wizards
The Indiana Pacers continue a lengthy road trip Friday night when they visit the Washington Wizards....

Brandon Ingram, Pelicans look to have their way with Hornets
The New Orleans Pelicans might be hitting their stride, especially on offense....

Adam Silver shouldn't be consulting Twitter to decide Draymond Green's suspension
After a day of internet outrage by the media and fans alike, Draymond Green has been sat down for an indefinite amount of time. The NBA said he’ll have to meet certain league and team criteria before returning to the court. The punishment isn’t surprising, nor is it easy to evaluate considering it’s...

Streaking Sixers meet still-struggling Pistons again
The Philadelphia 76ers will have another chance to send the Detroit Pistons toward a record-setting NBA losing streak....

There's a new wrinkle in the missing Giannis game-ball saga
GameBallGate just got more interesting. ...

Ex-Pacers great George McGinnis dies at 73
George McGinnis, an Indiana basketball star at the high school, college and pro levels, died Thursday morning. He was 73....

Kevin Durant wants Draymond Green to get 'the help he needs' while Nick Young wants Warriors to move on
Kevin Durant had some strong words for former Warriors teammate Draymond Green. ...

The Bucks-Pacers rivalry is now spectacular. Thank you, NBA's In-Season Tournament
The NBA’s inaugural In-Season Tournament has been worth it for all involved. For the Los Angeles Lakers, many men who could use a $500,000 direct deposit got it. Tyrese Haliburton emerged from the tourney as the newest NBA superstar. Also, a real inter-division rivalry is budding. The Indiana Pacers...