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Timberwolves aim to keep rolling at struggling Grizzlies
The Memphis Grizzlies try to snap a three-game losing skid on Sunday when they welcome the Minnesota Timberwolves for a Western Conference matchup....

LaMelo Ball leads Hornets at surging Magic
After recording back-to-back impressive wins, the visiting Charlotte Hornets look to carry the momentum into a tough matchup against the streaking Orlando Magic on Sunday....

Suns put six-game win streak up against Knicks
The Phoenix Suns will take the court Sunday night two days removed from keeping alive their hopes of advancing beyond group play in the NBA in-season tournament....

As Bucks host Blazers, Damian Lillard ready to face former team
Damian Lillard will be up against an awfully familiar foe when the Milwaukee Bucks face the visiting Portland Trail Blazers on Sunday afternoon....

Star-powered Mavericks, Clippers to clash in L.A.
The Dallas Mavericks appear to have figured out how their stars can thrive in a winning environment. The Los Angeles Clippers still are searching for a similar formula....

Wizards seek to stop high-scoring Hawks, halt losing streak
The Washington Wizards will return home for the second leg of a weekend back-to-back, looking to snap an eight-game losing streak when they host the Atlanta Hawks on Saturday night....

Jazz, Pelicans heading in opposite directions
The New Orleans Pelicans won't have much rest coming into Saturday's game against the Utah Jazz in Salt Lake City, but they do have plenty of momentum....

Heat look for complete effort vs. Nets
The Miami Heat are off to a 10-6 start, but their record might be better if not for a few blown leads of late....

Zion Williamson (32), Pelicans stay hot, cool off Clippers
Zion Williamson scored 32 points and Brandon Ingram added 30 as the visiting New Orleans Pelicans earned a 116-109 victory over the Los Angeles Clippers on Friday to finish group play of the NBA in-season tournament with a 3-1 record....

Stephen Curry (35), Warriors extend Spurs' skid to 11
Stephen Curry used seven 3-pointers to power a game-high, 35-point performance and the Golden State Warriors improved their chances of advancement in the NBA in-season tournament with a 118-112 victory over the visiting San Antonio Spurs on Friday night in San Francisco....

NBA roundup: Balanced scoring lifts Bucks past Wizards
Brook Lopez, Giannis Antetokounmpo and Damian Lillard each eclipsed 30 points as the Milwaukee Bucks improved to 3-0 in in-season tournament play with a 131-128 win over the visiting Washington Wizards....

Bucks F Khris Middleton exits with left Achilles tightness
Milwaukee Bucks forward Khris Middleton was ruled out of Friday night's win over the Washington Wizards with left Achilles tightness....

Three Bucks score 30-plus points in tight win vs. Wizards
Brook Lopez, Giannis Antetokounmpo and Damian Lillard each eclipsed 30 points as the Milwaukee Bucks improve to 3-0 in in-season tournament play with a 131-128 win over the visiting Washington Wizards....

Rockets protect home court against cold-shooting Nuggets
Jalen Green scored a team-high 25 points while Alperen Sengun added a double-double as the Houston Rockets extended their homecourt winning streak to eight consecutive contests with a 105-86 victory over the Denver Nuggets on Friday in an NBA in-season tournament game....

De'Aaron Fox puts up 36 as Kings dump Wolves
De'Aaron Fox scored 36 points and dished 12 assists as the Sacramento Kings pulled away for a 124-111 win over the Minnesota Timberwolves in an NBA in-season tournament game Friday night in Minneapolis....

Pacers' strong finish turns game with Pistons into rout
Tyrese Haliburton had 26 points and 10 assists and Indiana finished the game on a 19-1 run to hand the Detroit Pistons their 13th consecutive loss, 136-113, in Indianapolis on Friday night....

Knicks pull off late comeback for win over Heat
RJ Barrett converted a go-ahead, three-point play with 1:59 left Friday night for the host New York Knicks, who stormed back from a 21-point, third-quarter deficit to beat the Miami Heat 100-98 and stave off elimination in the NBA in-season tournament....

Raptors down Bulls in in-season tournament game
OG Anunoby scored 26 points and the Toronto Raptors defeated the visiting Chicago Bulls 121-108 Friday night in an NBA in-season tournament game....

Devin Booker's 40 points propels Suns past Grizzlies
Devin Booker scored a season-high 40 points to fuel the visiting Phoenix Suns to a 110-89 victory over the Memphis Grizzlies on Friday in an NBA in-season tournament game....

After latest milestone, LeBron James returns to Cleveland with Lakers
Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James recently became the first NBA player to reach 39,000 points....