Basketball

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Joel Embiid scored 31 points, James Harden had 21 points and 15 assists, and the Philadelphia 76ers scored 80 points in the first half and cruised to a 123-103 win over the Sacramento Kings on Tuesday night.

NEW YORK (AP) — Isaiah Wilkins scored 22 points as Longwood beat Saint Francis (Brooklyn) 63-57 on Tuesday. Wilkins shot 9 for 14, including 4 for 4 from beyond the arc for the Lancers (6-5).

There’s been an evolution of the NBA’s Most Valuable Player trophy in the 70 or so years since it was first dreamed up. It used to be called the President’s Trophy. Players used to do the voting.

Michael Jordan was moments away from hoisting his third of what would become five NBA Most Valuable Player awards, and then-Commissioner David Stern greeted him at the midcourt ceremony with words that were both simple and profound.

When the season began, it wasn't clear how much longer Myles Turner would be with the Indiana Pacers.

Longwood Lancers (5-5) at Saint Francis (BKN) Terriers (4-5) New York; Tuesday, 2 p.m.

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Kawhi Leonard came to the bench with a message for his Los Angeles Clippers teammates. “Told the guys, ‘Let’s get out and run, let's play faster,'” coach Tyronn Lue said.

PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Damian Lillard tied his own franchise record by making 11 3-pointers and finished with 38 points, leading the Portland Trail Blazers over the Minnesota Timberwolves 133-112 on Monday night.

Boston Celtics (21-6, first in the Eastern Conference) vs. Los Angeles Lakers (11-15, 12th in the Western Conference) Los Angeles; Tuesday, 10 p.m. EST FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK NBA LINE : Lakers -3.5; over/under is 233.

Detroit Pistons (7-22, 15th in the Eastern Conference) vs. Charlotte Hornets (7-20, 14th in the Eastern Conference) Charlotte, North Carolina; Wednesday, 7 p.m.