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Cleveland puts home win streak on the line against Washington

Washington Wizards (3-19, 15th in the Eastern Conference) vs. Cleveland Cavaliers (21-4, first in the Eastern Conference) Cleveland; Friday, 7 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Cavaliers -17; over/under is 230.

Portland takes on San Antonio, looks to end 4-game slide

San Antonio Spurs (12-12, 11th in the Western Conference) vs. Portland Trail Blazers (8-16, 13th in the Western Conference) Portland, Oregon; Friday, 10 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Spurs -3.

Denver hosts Los Angeles after Jokic's 48-point game

Los Angeles Clippers (14-11, sixth in the Western Conference) vs. Denver Nuggets (12-10, seventh in the Western Conference) Denver; Friday, 9 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Nuggets -6.

Chicago and Charlotte face off for conference matchup

Charlotte Hornets (7-17, 13th in the Eastern Conference) vs. Chicago Bulls (10-15, 10th in the Eastern Conference) Chicago; Friday, 8 p.m.

Phoenix takes on Utah on 3-game losing streak

Phoenix Suns (12-11, 10th in the Western Conference) vs. Utah Jazz (5-18, 14th in the Western Conference) Salt Lake City; Friday, 9:30 p.m.
Steve Kerr deems foul call that led to Warriors' loss to Rockets in NBA Cup 'unconscionable'

Steve Kerr deems foul call that led to Warriors' loss to Rockets in NBA Cup 'unconscionable'

HOUSTON (AP) — Golden State coach Steve Kerr said a foul call against his team that led to a loss to Houston on Wednesday night in the NBA Cup was “unconscionable” and that an elementary school referee wouldn’t have made it.
Rolling the dice on his way to Las Vegas, Trae Young shows he's always a safe bet at MSG

Rolling the dice on his way to Las Vegas, Trae Young shows he's always a safe bet at MSG

NEW YORK (AP) — Trae Young was dribbling out the clock Wednesday night when he leaned down toward New York's center-court logo and pretended he was shooting dice . “We’re going to Vegas,” the Atlanta guard said, “so that’s what I had to.
LeBron James is excused from Lakers' practice and status for next game is unclear amid foot injury

LeBron James is excused from Lakers' practice and status for next game is unclear amid foot injury

EL SEGUNDO, Calif. (AP) — LeBron James was excused from the Los Angeles Lakers' practice on Wednesday for personal reasons, coach JJ Redick said.
Rockets get first win over Warriors since 2020, move on to NBA Cup Semifinals

Rockets get first win over Warriors since 2020, move on to NBA Cup Semifinals

HOUSTON (AP) — Jalen Green made two free throws with 3.5 seconds left and the Houston Rockets beat the Golden State Warriors 91-90 on Wednesday night to advance to the NBA Cup semifinals in Las Vegas.
Green makes late free throws, Rockets beat Warriors 91-90 to reach NBA Cup semifinals

Green makes late free throws, Rockets beat Warriors 91-90 to reach NBA Cup semifinals

HOUSTON (AP) — Jalen Green made two free throws with 3.5 seconds left and the Houston Rockets beat the Golden State Warriors 91-90 on Wednesday night to advance to the NBA Cup semifinals in Las Vegas.