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Celtics aim for 14-0 mark at home in rematch with Magic
If the Orlando Magic want to avoid falling to the Celtics for the second time in three days, they'll have to put an end to one of the most historic runs in Boston franchise history....
Phoenix Suns' Big 3 will be put on hold...again
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Clippers aim to keep rolling in clash vs. Knicks
The Los Angeles Clippers will take a season-best six-game winning streak into a meeting against the visiting New York Knicks on Saturday night....
After successful trip, Timberwolves welcome in Pacers
The Minnesota Timberwolves will return home from a three-game road trip to face the Indiana Pacers on Saturday night in Minneapolis....
Ailing Hornets look to end skid vs. surging Sixers
The Philadelphia 76ers and the host Charlotte Hornets both face a quick turnaround for a game Saturday night, but the teams figure to in vastly different situations....
Mired in 22-game skid, Pistons must face Bucks next
The Milwaukee Bucks will aim for their third consecutive win and eighth in 10 games on Saturday when they host a Detroit Pistons team mired in a franchise-record, 22-game losing streak....
Down two starters, Cavs try to regroup vs. Hawks
It may have been too early to call Friday's Atlanta Hawks win over the Toronto Raptors a must-win, but it was much needed....
NBA roundup: Spurs halt team-record skid, top Lakers
Devin Vassell scored a career-high 36 points to help lift San Antonio to a 129-115 win over the visiting, short-handed Los Angeles Lakers on Friday that snapped the Spurs' franchise-record 18-game losing streak....
Jalen Brunson goes for career-high 50 as Knicks take down Suns
Jalen Brunson established career highs of 50 points and nine 3-pointers while leading the New York Knicks to a 139-122 victory over the host Phoenix Suns on Friday night....
Luka Doncic, Mavs try to hand Blazers 6th straight loss
The Dallas Mavericks aren't looking to surprise opponents. Their game plan relies heavily on the 3-point shot, and that figures to be the case again when they face the host Portland Trail Blazers on Saturday....
Nuggets able to rest starters ahead of matchup vs. Thunder
Denver coach Michael Malone has stuck with his plan to develop his bench despite its early struggles, and now it is paying off for the Nuggets....
De'Aaron Fox, Kings on roll heading into game against Jazz
Racking up 40 points is becoming a trend for Sacramento Kings star De'Aaron Fox....
Warriors go for 5th straight home win vs. Nets
The Golden State Warriors begin a home-friendly portion of their schedule Saturday night when they host the Brooklyn Nets in San Francisco....
Suns' Bradley Beal exits game with ankle injury
Phoenix guard Bradley Beal injured his right ankle during the first quarter of the Suns' Friday game against the New York Knicks and was ruled out for the remainder of the contest....
Rockets stay hot, keep Grizzlies' skid intact
Fred VanVleet broke a late tie with a jumper, Dillon Brooks disappointed his old fans with a last-minute 3-pointer and the visiting Houston Rockets overcame an early deficit to defeat the Memphis Grizzlies 103-96 on Friday night....
Young Bulls set to step up again vs. ailing Heat
The Chicago Bulls are counting on improvement from their young players, and that's what they're getting....
Jayton Tatum, Celtics get rolling, down Magic
The short-handed Boston Celtics overcame a slow start en route to dominating the visiting Orlando Magic 128-111 on Friday....
Spurs top Lakers to end historic losing streak
Devin Vassell scored a career-high 36 points to help lift San Antonio to a 129-115 win over the visiting, short-handed Los Angeles Lakers on Friday that snapped the Spurs' franchise-record 18-game losing streak....
Hawks get back on track, keep Raptors reeling
Trae Young scored 38 points and added 11 assists as the visiting Atlanta Hawks defeated the Toronto Raptors 125-104 Friday night....
Wizards halt skid with impressive win over Pacers
Kyle Kuzma scored 31 points, Jordan Poole added a season-high 30 and Tyus Jones recorded a triple-double as the Washington Wizards snapped a six-game skid Friday with a 137-123 defeat of the visiting Indiana Pacers....