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Utah faces Orlando, looks to stop 8-game slide

Orlando Magic (24-25, seventh in the Eastern Conference) vs. Utah Jazz (10-36, 15th in the Western Conference) Salt Lake City; Saturday, 5 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Utah looks to end its eight-game slide when the Jazz take on Orlando.

Houston hosts Brooklyn in cross-conference game

Brooklyn Nets (15-33, 13th in the Eastern Conference) vs. Houston Rockets (32-15, second in the Western Conference) Houston; Saturday, 8 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: The Brooklyn Nets visit the Houston Rockets in out-of-conference action.

Timberwolves face the Wizards on 5-game win streak

Washington Wizards (6-41, 15th in the Eastern Conference) vs. Minnesota Timberwolves (27-21, seventh in the Western Conference) Minneapolis; Saturday, 8 p.m.

Atlanta faces Indiana on 7-game skid

Atlanta Hawks (22-26, ninth in the Eastern Conference) vs. Indiana Pacers (26-20, fifth in the Eastern Conference) Indianapolis; Saturday, 5 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Atlanta is looking to stop its seven-game losing streak with a victory over Indiana.

New York puts home win streak on the line against Los Angeles

Los Angeles Lakers (27-19, fifth in the Western Conference) vs. New York Knicks (32-16, third in the Eastern Conference) New York; Saturday, 8:30 p.m.
Garland scores 26 as Cavaliers crush Hawks 137-115

Garland scores 26 as Cavaliers crush Hawks 137-115

CLEVELAND (AP) — Darius Garland scored 26 points and Evan Mobley had 16 points and 10 rebounds after both were named All-Star reserves , helping the NBA-leading Cleveland Cavaliers to a 137-115 win over the Atlanta Hawks on Thursday night.
Trail Blazers beat the Magic 119-90 for their 6th victory in 7 games

Trail Blazers beat the Magic 119-90 for their 6th victory in 7 games

PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Scoot Henderson had 23 points, seven assists and five rebounds in the Portland Trail Blazers' 119-90 victory over the Orlando Magic on Thursday night.
Bane scores 24 points, Jackson hits go-ahead free throws as Grizzlies beat Rockets 120-119

Bane scores 24 points, Jackson hits go-ahead free throws as Grizzlies beat Rockets 120-119

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — Desmond Bane had 24 points and 12 rebounds, Jaren Jackson Jr. made the go-ahead free throws with 8.6 seconds left and scored 21, and the Memphis Grizzlies rallied past the Houston Rockets 120-119 on Thursday night.
Anthony Edwards scores 36 points in the Timberwolves' 138-113 victory over the Jazz

Anthony Edwards scores 36 points in the Timberwolves' 138-113 victory over the Jazz

SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Anthony Edwards scored 16 of his 36 points in the third quarter and the Minnesota Timberwolves routed the Utah 138-113 on Thursday for their fifth straight victory and second in two nights.
Bronny James plays the whole 4th quarter -- with plenty of ups and downs -- in Lakers' blowout win

Bronny James plays the whole 4th quarter -- with plenty of ups and downs -- in Lakers' blowout win

WASHINGTON (AP) — Even on the road, Bronny James was quite a crowd favorite.