Chicago puts road win streak on the line against Los Angeles
March 27, 2023 GMTChicago Bulls (36-38, 10th in the Eastern Conference) vs. Los Angeles Clippers (39-36, fifth in the Western Conference)
Los Angeles; Monday, 10:30 p.m. EDT
FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK NBA LINE: Clippers -5.5
Oklahoma City plays Charlotte, seeks 6th straight home win
March 27, 2023 GMTCharlotte Hornets (25-51, 14th in the Eastern Conference) vs. Oklahoma City Thunder (37-38, 10th in the Western Conference)
Oklahoma City; Tuesday, 8 p.m. EDT
BOTTOM LINE: Oklahoma City hosts Charlotte aiming to prolong its five-game home winning streak.
Memphis puts home win streak on the line against Orlando
March 27, 2023 GMTOrlando Magic (32-43, 13th in the Eastern Conference) vs. Memphis Grizzlies (47-27, second in the Western Conference)
Memphis, Tennessee; Tuesday, 8 p.m. EDT
BOTTOM LINE: Memphis will try to keep its 11-game home win streak intact when the Grizzlies play Orlando.
Houston faces New York on 4-game road slide
March 27, 2023 GMTHouston Rockets (18-57, 15th in the Western Conference) vs. New York Knicks (42-33, fifth in the Eastern Conference)
New York; Monday, 7:30 p.m. EDT
FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK NBA LINE: Knicks -12.5; over/under is 230.5
Timberwolves take on the Kings, seek 4th straight victory
March 27, 2023 GMTMinnesota Timberwolves (38-37, seventh in the Western Conference) vs. Sacramento Kings (45-29, third in the Western Conference)
Sacramento, California; Monday, 10 p.m. EDT
FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK NBA LINE: Kings -5.5
Portland plays New Orleans on 6-game home slide
March 27, 2023 GMTNew Orleans Pelicans (37-37, eighth in the Western Conference) vs. Portland Trail Blazers (32-42, 13th in the Western Conference)
Portland, Oregon; Monday, 10 p.m. EDT
FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK NBA LINE: Trail Blazers -8.5
Siakam, Raptors host the Heat
March 27, 2023 GMTMiami Heat (40-35, seventh in the Eastern Conference) vs. Toronto Raptors (37-38, ninth in the Eastern Conference)
Toronto; Tuesday, 7:30 p.m. EDT
BOTTOM LINE: Eastern Conference foes Toronto and Miami square off on Tuesday.
Cleveland takes road win streak into matchup with Atlanta
March 27, 2023 GMTCleveland Cavaliers (48-28, fourth in the Eastern Conference) vs. Atlanta Hawks (37-38, eighth in the Eastern Conference)
Atlanta; Tuesday, 7:30 p.m. EDT
BOTTOM LINE: Cleveland will try to keep its four-game road win streak intact when the Cavaliers face Atlanta.
Boston visits Washington following Brown’s 41-point outing
March 27, 2023 GMTBoston Celtics (52-23, second in the Eastern Conference) vs. Washington Wizards (33-42, 12th in the Eastern Conference)
Washington; Tuesday, 7 p.m. EDT
BOTTOM LINE: Boston visits the Washington Wizards after Jaylen Brown scored 41 points in the Celtics' 137-93 victory over the San Antonio Spurs.
Indiana hosts Dallas after Doncic’s 40-point performance
March 27, 2023 GMTDallas Mavericks (36-39, 11th in the Western Conference) vs. Indiana Pacers (33-42, 11th in the Eastern Conference)
Indianapolis; Monday, 7 p.m. EDT
FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK NBA LINE: Pacers -1.5
LeBron returns from injury, but Lakers lose 118-108 to Bulls
March 27, 2023 GMTLOS ANGELES (AP) — LeBron James scored 19 points off the bench in his return from a monthlong injury absence, but Zach LaVine had 32 to lead the Chicago Bulls to a 118-108 victory over the Los Angeles Lakers on Sunday.
Gilgeous-Alexander scores 31, Thunder beat depleted Blazers
March 27, 2023 GMTPORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 31 points and the Oklahoma City Thunder defeated the depleted Portland Trail Blazers 118-112 on Sunday.
Jalen Williams had 23 points and Isaiah Joe added 20 off the bench for Oklahoma City.
Magic overcome 44 points by Bridges, beat Nets 119-106
March 27, 2023 GMTORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Cole Anthony had 21 points to lead eight Orlando scorers in double figures, and the Magic overcame Mikal Bridges' 44 points for a 119-106 win over the Brooklyn Nets on Sunday night.
Morant’s 27 points help streaking Grizzlies hold off Hawks
March 27, 2023 GMTATLANTA (AP) — Hidden in the Memphis Grizzlies’ six-game winning streak is a potentially more important number for the team’s postseason hopes — two straight road wins.
Ja Morant scored 27 points in his return to the Memphis starting lineup and the Grizzlies held off the Atlanta Hawks 123-119 on Sunday night to extend the NBA's longest active winning streak.
Anunoby scores 29, VanVleet has 28 as Raptors rout Wizards
March 27, 2023 GMTTORONTO (AP) — O.G. Anunoby scored 29 points, Fred VanVleet had 28 and the Toronto Raptors never trailed in a 114-104 win over Washington Wizards on Sunday.
Pascal Siakam had 19 points and 11 rebounds and Jakob Poeltl had 12 points and 12 rebounds.
Doncic picks up 16th technical, faces 1-game suspension
March 26, 2023 GMTCHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Dallas Mavericks star Luka Doncic picked up his 16th technical foul of the season on Sunday and now faces a one-game suspension.
Unless the NBA office rescinds the technical, Doncic will be forced to sit out the team’s game Monday night against against the Indiana Pacers.
Nuggets face the 76ers on 3-game win streak
March 26, 2023 GMTPhiladelphia 76ers (49-25, third in the Eastern Conference) vs. Denver Nuggets (50-24, first in the Western Conference)
Denver; Monday, 9:30 p.m. EDT
BOTTOM LINE: Denver heads into a matchup with Philadelphia as winners of three games in a row.
Jazz face the Suns on 3-game losing streak
March 26, 2023 GMTPhoenix Suns (39-35, fourth in the Western Conference) vs. Utah Jazz (35-39, 12th in the Western Conference)
Salt Lake City; Monday, 9 p.m. EDT
BOTTOM LINE: Utah will try to stop its three-game losing streak when the Jazz play Phoenix.
Memphis plays Atlanta on 5-game win streak
March 26, 2023 GMTMemphis Grizzlies (46-27, second in the Western Conference) vs. Atlanta Hawks (37-37, eighth in the Eastern Conference)
Atlanta; Sunday, 6 p.m. EDT
FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK NBA LINE: Hawks -2.5
Orlando takes home win streak into matchup with Brooklyn
March 26, 2023 GMTBrooklyn Nets (40-34, sixth in the Eastern Conference) vs. Orlando Magic (31-43, 13th in the Eastern Conference)
Orlando, Florida; Sunday, 6 p.m. EDT
FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK NBA LINE: Magic -2.5; over/under is 225.5
Conference leaders clash as Nuggets top Bucks 129-106
March 26, 2023 GMTDENVER (AP) — Nikola Jokic had 31 points and 11 assists, Jamal Murray finished with 26 points and nine assists, and the Denver Nuggets beat the Milwaukee Bucks 129-106 on Saturday night in a late-season showdown of the NBA’s conference leaders.
Warriors play the Timberwolves on 3-game win streak
March 25, 2023 GMTMinnesota Timberwolves (37-37, seventh in the Western Conference) vs. Golden State Warriors (39-36, sixth in the Western Conference)
San Francisco; Sunday, 8:30 p.m. EDT
BOTTOM LINE: Golden State heads into a matchup with Minnesota as winners of three games in a row.
Sacramento hosts Utah in conference matchup
March 25, 2023 GMTUtah Jazz (35-38, 12th in the Western Conference) vs. Sacramento Kings (44-29, third in the Western Conference)
Sacramento, California; Saturday, 10 p.m. EDT
FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK NBA LINE: Kings -9.5
Dallas faces Charlotte, aims to halt 3-game slide
March 25, 2023 GMTDallas Mavericks (36-38, 11th in the Western Conference) vs. Charlotte Hornets (24-51, 14th in the Eastern Conference)
Charlotte, North Carolina; Sunday, 1 p.m. EDT
BOTTOM LINE: Dallas enters the matchup against Charlotte after losing three straight games.
Washington faces Toronto on 3-game road skid
March 25, 2023 GMTWashington Wizards (33-41, 12th in the Eastern Conference) vs. Toronto Raptors (36-38, ninth in the Eastern Conference)
Toronto; Sunday, 6 p.m. EDT
BOTTOM LINE: Washington travels to Toronto looking to break its three-game road slide.
Phoenix hosts Philadelphia after Embiid’s 46-point game
March 25, 2023 GMTPhiladelphia 76ers (49-24, third in the Eastern Conference) vs. Phoenix Suns (38-35, fifth in the Western Conference)
Phoenix; Saturday, 10 p.m. EDT
FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK NBA LINE: Suns -1
Los Angeles puts home win streak on the line against Chicago
March 25, 2023 GMTChicago Bulls (35-38, 10th in the Eastern Conference) vs. Los Angeles Lakers (37-37, eighth in the Western Conference)
Los Angeles; Sunday, 3:30 p.m. EDT
BOTTOM LINE: Los Angeles will try to keep its three-game home win streak intact when the Lakers face Chicago.
Young, Hawks square off against the Pacers
March 25, 2023 GMTIndiana Pacers (33-41, 11th in the Eastern Conference) vs. Atlanta Hawks (36-37, eighth in the Eastern Conference)
Atlanta; Saturday, 5 p.m. EDT
FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK NBA LINE: Hawks -10
Cleveland plays Houston, seeks 4th straight victory
March 25, 2023 GMTHouston Rockets (18-56, 15th in the Western Conference) vs. Cleveland Cavaliers (47-28, fourth in the Eastern Conference)
Cleveland; Sunday, 6 p.m. EDT
BOTTOM LINE: Cleveland comes into a matchup with Houston as winners of three consecutive games.
Milwaukee plays Denver on 3-game win streak
March 25, 2023 GMTMilwaukee Bucks (53-20, first in the Eastern Conference) vs. Denver Nuggets (49-24, first in the Western Conference)
Denver; Saturday, 9 p.m. EDT
FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK NBA LINE: Nuggets -2.5
San Antonio visits Boston on 4-game road skid
March 25, 2023 GMTSan Antonio Spurs (19-55, 14th in the Western Conference) vs. Boston Celtics (51-23, second in the Eastern Conference)
Boston; Sunday, 6 p.m. EDT
BOTTOM LINE: San Antonio hits the road against Boston looking to end its four-game road slide.
LaVine scores 33, Bulls rout the Trail Blazers 124-96
March 25, 2023 GMTPORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Zach LaVine scored 33 points and the Chicago Bulls dominated the short-handed Portland Trail Blazers 124-96 on Friday night.
Nikola Vucevic added 23 points and 15 rebounds for the Bulls, who have won six of their last eight games and sit in 10th place in the Eastern Conference standings with nine regular-season games remaining.
Grizzlies earn playoff berth as Kennard makes 10 3-pointers
March 25, 2023 GMTMEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — Luke Kennard made a franchise-record 10 3-pointers to match his career high with 30 points, Desmond Bane added 25 points and the Memphis Grizzlies clinched a playoff spot after building a 31-point halftime lead and coasting to a 151-114 victory over the Houston Rockets on Friday night.
Kevin Huerter scores 29 points, Kings beat Suns 135-127
March 25, 2023 GMTSACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — Kevin Huerter led all scorers with 29 points and the Sacramento Kings beat the Phoenix Suns 135-127 on Friday night.
Huerter added nine rebounds and five assists for the Kings (44-29), who are in third place in the Western Conference behind Denver and Memphis.
Clippers’ Leonard to team: ‘dial in deeper’ without George
March 24, 2023 GMTLOS ANGELES (AP) — That sound heard this week was the Los Angeles Clippers breathing a sigh of relief that Paul George's knee injury wasn't as devastating as it first appeared.
South Carolina’s leading scorer Jackson heads to NBA draft
March 24, 2023 GMTCOLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina leading scorer Gregory “GG” Jackson II said Friday that he's entering the NBA draft after one season in college.
The 6-foot-9 freshman said on Instagram Live that his year in college with the Gamecocks helped him mature.
Doncic and Dallas take on Charlotte in non-conference play
March 24, 2023 GMTCharlotte Hornets (23-51, 14th in the Eastern Conference) vs. Dallas Mavericks (36-37, eighth in the Western Conference)
Dallas; Friday, 8:30 p.m. EDT
FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK NBA LINE: Mavericks -13
Pelicans play the Clippers, aim for 4th straight win
March 24, 2023 GMTNew Orleans Pelicans (36-37, 10th in the Western Conference) vs. Los Angeles Clippers (39-35, fifth in the Western Conference)
Los Angeles; Saturday, 10:30 p.m. EDT
BOTTOM LINE: New Orleans will attempt to keep its three-game win streak alive when the Pelicans take on Los Angeles.
Davis and the Lakers host conference foe Oklahoma City
March 24, 2023 GMTOklahoma City Thunder (36-37, 11th in the Western Conference) vs. Los Angeles Lakers (36-37, ninth in the Western Conference)
Los Angeles; Friday, 10:30 p.m. EDT
FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK NBA LINE: Lakers -5.5
Brooklyn takes on Miami on 5-game losing streak
March 24, 2023 GMTBrooklyn Nets (39-34, seventh in the Eastern Conference) vs. Miami Heat (40-34, sixth in the Eastern Conference)
Miami; Saturday, 8 p.m. EDT
BOTTOM LINE: Brooklyn comes into the matchup with Miami as losers of five in a row.
Friday’s Time Schedule
March 24, 2023 GMTAll Times Eastern
Grizzlies face the Rockets on 4-game win streak
March 23, 2023 GMTHouston Rockets (18-55, 15th in the Western Conference) vs. Memphis Grizzlies (45-27, second in the Western Conference)
Memphis, Tennessee; Friday, 8 p.m. EDT
BOTTOM LINE: Memphis aims to keep its four-game win streak going when the Grizzlies take on Houston.
Washington takes on San Antonio, seeks to halt 4-game skid
March 23, 2023 GMTSan Antonio Spurs (19-54, 14th in the Western Conference) vs. Washington Wizards (32-41, 12th in the Eastern Conference)
Washington; Friday, 7 p.m. EDT
BOTTOM LINE: Washington comes into the matchup with San Antonio after losing four straight games.
Markkanen leads Utah against Milwaukee after 40-point showing
March 23, 2023 GMTMilwaukee Bucks (52-20, first in the Eastern Conference) vs. Utah Jazz (35-37, 11th in the Western Conference)
Salt Lake City; Friday, 9 p.m. EDT
BOTTOM LINE: Utah faces the Milwaukee Bucks after Lauri Markkanen scored 40 points in the Utah Jazz's 127-115 loss to the Portland Trail Blazers.
Orlando takes on New York in conference showdown
March 23, 2023 GMTNew York Knicks (42-32, fifth in the Eastern Conference) vs. Orlando Magic (30-43, 13th in the Eastern Conference)
Orlando, Florida; Thursday, 7 p.m. EDT
FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK NBA LINE: Magic -3; over/under is 229.5
Detroit faces Toronto, looks to end 4-game slide
March 23, 2023 GMTDetroit Pistons (16-57, 15th in the Eastern Conference) vs. Toronto Raptors (35-38, ninth in the Eastern Conference)
Toronto; Friday, 7:30 p.m. EDT
BOTTOM LINE: Detroit heads into the matchup against Toronto as losers of four games in a row.
Boston plays conference foe Indiana
March 23, 2023 GMTIndiana Pacers (33-40, 11th in the Eastern Conference) vs. Boston Celtics (50-23, second in the Eastern Conference)
Boston; Friday, 7 p.m. EDT
BOTTOM LINE: Jayson Tatum and the Boston Celtics host Buddy Hield and the Indiana Pacers.
Morant returns, Jackson helps Grizzlies clinch division
March 23, 2023 GMTMEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — Ja Morant had 17 points and five assists in his return from an NBA suspension, and Jaren Jackson Jr. finished with a season-high 37 points and 10 rebounds as the Memphis Grizzlies beat the Houston Rockets 130-125 on Wednesday night.
Morant scores 17 off bench in return to Grizzlies’ lineup
March 23, 2023 GMTMEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — The cheers from the Memphis crowd eased Ja Morant's emotions on his return to the court.
Towns scores 22 in return as Timberwolves rally past Hawks
March 23, 2023 GMTMINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Trailing by a point with 7.2 seconds left, Timberwolves coach Chris Finch looked at Karl-Anthony Towns in the huddle and told him he’d get the ball with a chance to put Minnesota ahead.
Sixers star Joel Embiid exits with mild right calf tightness
March 23, 2023 GMTCHICAGO (AP) — Philadelphia 76ers star Joel Embiid left Wednesday night's 116-91 victory over the Chicago Bulls with mild right calf tightness.
Embiid, one of the front-runners for the NBA MVP award, finished with 12 points, seven rebounds and seven assists in just over 16 minutes of playing time.
Back home in Canada, Nembhard nets 25 as Pacers top Raptors
March 23, 2023 GMTTORONTO (AP) — Rookie guard Andrew Nembhard had 25 points and 10 assists in his first NBA game back home in Canada, and the Indiana Pacers beat the Toronto Raptors 118-114 on Wednesday night to snap their home winning streak at seven.
Jokic scores 31, Nuggets pull away from Wizards 118-104
March 23, 2023 GMTWASHINGTON (AP) — Nikola Jokic had 31 points and 12 rebounds as the Denver Nuggets shook off a slow start and beat the short-handed Washington Wizards 118-104 on Wednesday night.
Thursday’s Time Schedule
March 23, 2023 GMTAll Times Eastern
Towns returns for Timberwolves after missing 51 games
March 22, 2023 GMTMINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Karl-Anthony Towns is set to return Wednesday night for the Minnesota Timberwolves after missing 51 games with a right calf strain.
Towns, the three-time All-Star, has been out since Nov.
Doncic back, Irving out for Mavs in key game vs. Warriors
March 22, 2023 GMTDALLAS (AP) — Luka Doncic will return from a five-game absence, but fellow star Kyrie Irving is out for the Dallas Mavericks on Wednesday night in a meeting with Golden State that has significant playoff implications.
Clippers’ George has knee sprain, reevaluated in 2-3 weeks
March 22, 2023 GMTLOS ANGELES (AP) — The Los Angeles Clippers may be without All-Star Paul George to start the postseason.
The team said Wednesday that George has a sprained right knee and he will be reevaluated in two to three weeks.
Michael Jordan considering sale of Hornets; no deal imminent
March 22, 2023 GMTMichael Jordan is considering selling the Charlotte Hornets.
The six-time NBA champion is in negotiations to sell at least a portion of the franchise to a group that includes Hornets minority owner Gabe Plotkin.
Tatum scores 36 as Celtics beat Sabonis, Kings 132-109
March 22, 2023 GMTSACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — Jayson Tatum scored 36 points and the Boston Celtics ended a long road trip on a high note by beating the Sacramento Kings 132-109 on Tuesday night.
Boston bounced back from blowing a 19-point lead in Utah on Saturday night by knocking off one of the top teams in the Western Conference.
Pelicans play the Hornets in cross-conference game
March 22, 2023 GMTCharlotte Hornets (23-50, 14th in the Eastern Conference) vs. New Orleans Pelicans (35-37, 12th in the Western Conference)
New Orleans; Thursday, 8 p.m. EDT
BOTTOM LINE: CJ McCollum and the New Orleans Pelicans host Terry Rozier and the Charlotte Hornets in out-of-conference play.
Minnesota plays Atlanta on home losing streak
March 22, 2023 GMTAtlanta Hawks (36-36, eighth in the Eastern Conference) vs. Minnesota Timberwolves (36-37, ninth in the Western Conference)
Minneapolis; Wednesday, 8 p.m. EDT
FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK NBA LINE: Timberwolves -4.5
Wizards take on the Nuggets on 3-game skid
March 22, 2023 GMTDenver Nuggets (48-24, first in the Western Conference) vs. Washington Wizards (32-40, 12th in the Eastern Conference)
Washington; Wednesday, 7 p.m. EDT
FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK NBA LINE: Wizards -6.5
Antetokounmpo, Bucks to host Jones and the Spurs
March 22, 2023 GMTSan Antonio Spurs (19-53, 14th in the Western Conference) vs. Milwaukee Bucks (51-20, first in the Eastern Conference)
Milwaukee; Wednesday, 8 p.m. EDT
FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK NBA LINE: Bucks -17.5
Los Angeles and Oklahoma City square off in conference matchup
March 22, 2023 GMTOklahoma City Thunder (36-36, seventh in the Western Conference) vs. Los Angeles Clippers (38-35, fifth in the Western Conference)
Los Angeles; Thursday, 10:30 p.m. EDT
BOTTOM LINE: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and the Oklahoma City Thunder visit Paul George and the Los Angeles Clippers on Thursday.
Jayson Tatum’s 36 points lead Celtics past Kings 132-109
March 22, 2023 GMTSACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — Jayson Tatum scored 36 points and the Boston Celtics ended a long road trip on a high note by beating the Sacramento Kings 132-109 on Tuesday night.
Boston bounced back from blowing a 19-point lead in Utah on Saturday night by knocking off one of the top teams in the Western Conference.
Morant apologizes again after NBA suspension for mistakes
March 21, 2023 GMTMEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — Memphis star guard Ja Morant says he obviously made a terrible decision and many mistakes.
The two-time All-Star apologized again Tuesday.
Grizzlies’ Morant gets standing ovation after NBA suspension
March 21, 2023 GMTJa Morant received a standing ovation from the Memphis crowd when he arrived courtside just before tip-off Monday night in his return from an eight-game NBA suspension.
Analysis: Injuries slowed progress in Detroit, Charlotte
March 21, 2023 GMTThe Detroit Pistons entered the season with a young nucleus led by Cade Cunningham, the No. 1 pick in the 2021 draft. There was talk of a new phase of their rebuild.
Instead, they appear poised to finish with the worst record in the NBA.
Curry and the Warriors take on conference foe Dallas
March 21, 2023 GMTGolden State Warriors (37-36, sixth in the Western Conference) vs. Dallas Mavericks (36-36, seventh in the Western Conference)
Dallas; Wednesday, 7:30 p.m. EDT
BOTTOM LINE: The Dallas Mavericks host the Golden State Warriors in Western Conference play Wednesday.
Portland plays Utah on 3-game road slide
March 21, 2023 GMTPortland Trail Blazers (31-40, 13th in the Western Conference) vs. Utah Jazz (35-36, 10th in the Western Conference)
Salt Lake City; Wednesday, 9 p.m. EDT
BOTTOM LINE: Portland will attempt to stop its three-game road skid when the Trail Blazers play Utah.
New York plays Miami after Randle’s 57-point game
March 21, 2023 GMTNew York Knicks (42-31, fifth in the Eastern Conference) vs. Miami Heat (39-34, seventh in the Eastern Conference)
Miami; Wednesday, 7:30 p.m. EDT
BOTTOM LINE: New York visits the Miami Heat after Julius Randle scored 57 points in the Knicks' 140-134 loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves.
Memphis plays Houston, aims for 4th straight win
March 21, 2023 GMTHouston Rockets (18-54, 15th in the Western Conference) vs. Memphis Grizzlies (44-27, second in the Western Conference)
Memphis, Tennessee; Wednesday, 8 p.m. EDT
BOTTOM LINE: Memphis will try to build upon its three-game win streak with a victory over Houston.
Philadelphia takes road win streak into matchup with Chicago
March 21, 2023 GMTPhiladelphia 76ers (48-23, third in the Eastern Conference) vs. Chicago Bulls (34-37, 10th in the Eastern Conference)
Chicago; Wednesday, 8 p.m. EDT
BOTTOM LINE: Philadelphia hits the road against Chicago looking to extend its six-game road winning streak.
Booker leads Phoenix against Los Angeles after 46-point game
March 21, 2023 GMTPhoenix Suns (38-33, fourth in the Western Conference) vs. Los Angeles Lakers (35-37, 11th in the Western Conference)
Los Angeles; Wednesday, 10 p.m. EDT
BOTTOM LINE: Phoenix takes on the Los Angeles Lakers after Devin Booker scored 46 points in the Suns' 124-120 loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder.
Sacramento plays Boston in cross-conference matchup
March 21, 2023 GMTBoston Celtics (49-23, second in the Eastern Conference) vs. Sacramento Kings (43-28, third in the Western Conference)
Sacramento, California; Tuesday, 10 p.m. EDT
FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK NBA LINE: Kings -4.5; over/under is 238.5
Toronto takes home win streak into matchup with Indiana
March 21, 2023 GMTIndiana Pacers (32-40, 12th in the Eastern Conference) vs. Toronto Raptors (35-37, ninth in the Eastern Conference)
Toronto; Wednesday, 7:30 p.m. EDT
BOTTOM LINE: Toronto will try to keep its seven-game home win streak alive when the Raptors face Indiana.
Warriors stop 11-game road skid, beat Rockets 121-108
March 21, 2023 GMTHOUSTON (AP) — Stephen Curry scored 30 points and Klay Thompson added 29 as the Golden State Warriors snapped an 11-game road skid with a 121-108 win over the Houston Rockets on Monday night.
The game was close most of the way before the Warriors used a 12-2 spurt early in the fourth quarter to pull away and hold on for their first win away from home since Jan.
Hornets’ Ball anticipates being ready for training camp
March 20, 2023 GMTCHARLOTTE, N.C (AP) — Charlotte Hornets point guard LaMelo Ball said he anticipates being ready for training camp in September after suffering through an injury-plagued 2022-23 season in which he sprained his left ankle three times and fractured his right ankle, all of which limited him to 36 games.
Detroit faces Atlanta, aims to halt 3-game slide
March 20, 2023 GMTDetroit Pistons (16-56, 15th in the Eastern Conference) vs. Atlanta Hawks (35-36, eighth in the Eastern Conference)
Atlanta; Tuesday, 7:30 p.m. EDT
BOTTOM LINE: Detroit heads into the matchup with Atlanta after losing three straight games.