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Pelicans face the Kings on 10-game slide

Sacramento Kings (28-26, ninth in the Western Conference) vs. New Orleans Pelicans (12-42, 15th in the Western Conference) New Orleans; Thursday, 8 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Kings -6.
Jayson Tatum scores 32 points to help the Celtics beat the Spurs

Jayson Tatum scores 32 points to help the Celtics beat the Spurs

BOSTON (AP) — Jayson Tatum had 32 points and 14 rebounds and the Boston Celtics beat the San Antonio Spurs 116-103 on Wednesday night for their third straight victory and seventh in eight games.
Kawhi Leonard scores 25 points in Clippers' 128-114 victory over Grizzlies

Kawhi Leonard scores 25 points in Clippers' 128-114 victory over Grizzlies

INGLEWOOD, Calif. (AP) — Kawhi Leonard scored 25 points, James Harden and Norman Powell each had 18 and the Los Angeles Clippers beat the Memphis Grizzlies 128-114 on Wednesday night.
Jamal Murray scores career-high 55 points, Nuggets beat Trail Blazers 132-121 for 8th straight win

Jamal Murray scores career-high 55 points, Nuggets beat Trail Blazers 132-121 for 8th straight win

DENVER (AP) — Jamal Murray scored a career-high 55 points, Nikola Jokic had his 25th triple-double of the season and the Denver Nuggets beat the Portland Trail Blazers 132-121 on Wednesday night for their eighth straight victory.
Kyrie Irving scores 42 points to lead Mavericks past Warriors 111-107

Kyrie Irving scores 42 points to lead Mavericks past Warriors 111-107

DALLAS (AP) — Kyrie Irving scored 42 points and took a charge in the closing seconds, Klay Thompson added 17 against his former team, and the undersized Dallas Mavericks beat the Golden State Warriors 111-107 on Wednesday night.
Towns scores 40 in a second straight game and Brunson's jumper in OT makes sure it comes in a win

Towns scores 40 in a second straight game and Brunson's jumper in OT makes sure it comes in a win

NEW YORK (AP) — Karl-Anthony Towns had scored 40 points in consecutive games for the first time in his career and was worried he might have thrown away the chance for it to come in a victory.
Toronto Raptors head into all-star break with thinking of the future

Toronto Raptors head into all-star break with thinking of the future

TORONTO — The first half of the Toronto Raptors’ season ended the same way it started — with a blowout loss at home against the Cleveland Cavaliers.
Lauri Markkanen scores 32 points to lead Jazz past Lakers 131-119

Lauri Markkanen scores 32 points to lead Jazz past Lakers 131-119

SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Lauri Markkanen scored 32 points and had a season-high three steals to lead the Utah Jazz to a 131-119 victory over the Los Angeles Lakers on Wednesday night.
Amen Thompson's triple-double helps Rockets rally for 119-111 win over Suns

Amen Thompson's triple-double helps Rockets rally for 119-111 win over Suns

HOUSTON (AP) — Amen Thompson had 18 points, 11 assists and 10 rebounds for his fourth career triple-double and the Houston Rockets used a big run late to get a 119-111 win over the Phoenix Suns Wednesday night.
Cunningham scores 29 points and Pistons beat Bulls for second straight night, 128-110

Cunningham scores 29 points and Pistons beat Bulls for second straight night, 128-110

CHICAGO (AP) — Cade Cunningham scored 29 points and the Detroit Pistons beat the Chicago Bulls 128-110 on Wednesday after dominating them the previous night. Tobias Harris and Ausar Thompson scored 19, and Jalen Duren added 16 points and 14 rebounds.