Basketball

TORONTO (AP) — Two-time All-Star Tyrese Haliburton isn’t too impressed with the way his Indiana Pacers have performed so far this season.

NEW YORK (AP) — Karl-Anthony Towns had 23 points and 15 rebounds, Jalen Brunson scored 21 points and the New York Knicks beat the Orlando Magic 121-106 on Tuesday to reach the quarterfinals of the NBA Cup.

CHARLOTTE, N.C.

DETROIT (AP) — Giannis Antetokounmpo scored 28 points and Damian Lillard had 27, lifting the surging Milwaukee Bucks to a 128-107 win over the Detroit Pistons on Tuesday night and into the NBA Cup quarterfinals.

CLEVELAND (AP) — Donovan Mitchell scored 19 points and Evan Mobley had 19 points and 10 rebounds as the Cleveland Cavaliers beat the Wizards 118-87 on Tuesday night, extending Washington’s losing streak to 15.

EL SEGUNDO, Calif. (AP) — Lakers forward Jarred Vanderbilt has experienced a fluid buildup in his left knee during his injury rehabilitation, delaying his return until at least January.

Make more 3-pointers than your opponent in this NBA era, and you’re likely to win. Make a lot more 3s than your opponent, and you’re almost certain to win. The Boston Celtics are clearly banking on that thinking as they seek back-to-back titles.

Los Angeles Lakers (12-9, eighth in the Western Conference) vs. Miami Heat (9-10, seventh in the Eastern Conference) Miami; Wednesday, 7:30 p.m.

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Julius Randle scored 18 points and Rudy Gobert had 17 points and 12 rebounds to lead the Minnesota Timberwolves past the Los Angeles Lakers 109-80 on Monday night.

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — LeBron James is in quite the shooting slump — especially from long distance.