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Short-handed Suns, Warriors set for rematch of season opener
The Golden State Warriors and host Phoenix Suns once again will see each other at less than full strength on Wednesday when the Pacific Division clubs meet in a rematch of their opening-night encounter....

Timberwolves host Sixers in battle of 10-win teams
The Minnesota Timberwolves will look to maintain their torrid start to the season when they face the Philadelphia 76ers on Wednesday night in Minneapolis....

Raptors look to slow hot-shooting Pacers
The Indiana Pacers will try to maintain their hot shooting Wednesday night when the oppose the Toronto Raptors in Indianapolis....

On second night of back-to-back, Cavs welcome Heat
The Miami Heat reach the midpoint of a five-game road swing on Wednesday when they face a Cleveland Cavaliers team playing the second leg of a road-home back-to-back....

Skidding Hawks, Nets look to get back on track
The Atlanta Hawks will continue to search for their identity and end a three-game losing streak on Wednesday when they host the Brooklyn Nets in the second half of a back-to-back....

Nuggets attempt to slow defensive-minded Magic
The Denver Nuggets overcame the early departure of their best player to snap a four-game road skid in their last outing....

NBA roundup: Cavs recover, top 76ers in OT
Darius Garland scored 32 points, Jarrett Allen and Evan Mobley recorded double-doubles and the Cleveland Cavaliers survived blowing an 18-point lead, beating the host Philadelphia 76ers 122-119 in overtime on Tuesday night in an NBA in-season tournament game....

LeBron James tops 39,000 points as Lakers rout Jazz
Anthony Davis had 26 points and 16 rebounds and the Los Angeles Lakers finished unbeaten in group play of the NBA in-season tournament with a 131-99 victory against the visiting Utah Jazz on Tuesday night....

Suns' Kevin Durant climbs up scoring list in win over Blazers
Kevin Durant recorded 31 points and nine assists and Devin Booker scored 28 points as the Phoenix Suns notched a 120-107 victory over the visiting Portland Trail Blazers on Tuesday night....

Cavs blow 18-point lead, still get best of 76ers in OT
Darius Garland scored 32 points, Jarrett Allen and Evan Mobley recorded double-doubles and the Cleveland Cavaliers rallied after squandering an 18-point lead to beat the host Philadelphia 76ers 122-119 in overtime on Tuesday night in an NBA in-season tournament game....

Tyrese Haliburton outduels Trae Young, Pacers top Hawks in tourney play
Tyrese Haliburton bounced back from his worst offensive game of the season with one of his best as he scored 37 points to help the visiting Indiana Pacers overcome a 20-point deficit and beat the Atlanta Hawks 157-152 on Tuesday....

Paolo Banchero leads streaking Magic past Raptors
Paolo Banchero scored 25 points and the Orlando Magic defeated the visiting Toronto Raptors 126-107 on Tuesday night in an NBA in-season tournament game....

Clippers go for third straight win as they battle struggling Spurs
The Los Angeles Clippers have found the way to best employ their roster of talented players and will try to take another step forward in that learning curve when they square off against the host San Antonio Spurs for the second time in three nights on Wednesday....

Streaking Thunder tangle with struggling Bulls
Oklahoma City Thunder coach Mark Daigneault has been experimenting with his late-game rotations....

Kings seek revenge in rematch at Pelicans
The New Orleans Pelicans don't expect a repeat when they host the Sacramento Kings for the second time in three nights Wednesday....

Jalen Green, Rockets try to bounce back vs. Grizzlies
Only two-plus seasons into Jalen Green's career, it would seem too early for the Houston Rockets' 21-year-old guard to face the level of scrutiny where every game is a referendum on his future....

Timberwolves F Jaden McDaniels (ankle) out 2-3 weeks
Minnesota forward Jaden McDaniels will miss time after an MRI revealed a Grade 1 right ankle sprain, the Timberwolves said Tuesday....

Seems the Wizards might be ready to throw in the towel on Jordan Poole
The Washington Wizards are an absolute mess. They are one of the three worst teams in the NBA and they are reportedly already regretting the trade that brought Jordan Poole to the nation’s capital. Chris Paul might be a dirty, old man on the court, but at least he pays attention and takes the game s...

Hornets carry momentum into date with Wizards
Charlotte's fourth-quarter comeback and eventual overtime victory against the visiting Boston Celtics on Monday night were the highlights of the season so far for the Hornets....

Celtics tangle with 'unstoppable' Giannis Antetokounmpo, Bucks
Giannis Antetokounmpo will have an opportunity to score at least 40 points for the third straight game when the Milwaukee Bucks visit the Boston Celtics in a matchup of division leaders Wednesday night....