Basketball

CLEVELAND (AP) — Nikola Jokic began his final push for a possible third straight MVP by getting yet another triple-double. This season, that means another Denver win.

TORONTO (AP) — Pascal Siakam scored 26 points, Jakob Poeltl had 21 points and a career-high 18 rebounds and the Toronto Raptors beat the New Orleans Pelicans 115-110 on Thursday night for their sixth victory in seven games. Gary Trent Jr.

USA Basketball is heading to this summer’s FIBA World Cup. The Americans clinched their berth in the 32-team field on Thursday night, rallying for an 88-77 win at Uruguay. The U.S.

France has already qualified for this summer's Basketball World Cup. And Victor Wembanyama offered another reminder that his nation is going to be a medal favorite.

Saint Francis (BKN) Terriers (13-14, 6-8 NEC) at Sacred Heart Pioneers (14-15, 7-7 NEC) Fairfield, Connecticut; Thursday, 7 p.m.

Charlotte Hornets (17-43, 14th in the Eastern Conference) vs. Minnesota Timberwolves (31-30, eighth in the Western Conference) Minneapolis; Friday, 8 p.m. EST FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK NBA LINE : Timberwolves -7.

Miami Heat (32-27, seventh in the Eastern Conference) vs. Milwaukee Bucks (41-17, second in the Eastern Conference) Milwaukee; Friday, 7:30 p.m.

New York Knicks (33-27, sixth in the Eastern Conference) vs. Washington Wizards (28-30, ninth in the Eastern Conference) Washington; Friday, 7 p.m. EST FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK NBA LINE : Wizards -2.

Brooklyn Nets (34-24, fifth in the Eastern Conference) vs. Chicago Bulls (26-33, 11th in the Eastern Conference) Chicago; Friday, 8 p.m.

LOS ANGELES (AP) — It didn't take long for Russell Westbrook to join the Los Angeles Clippers.