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Davis leads Lakers to their 8th win in 9 games, scores 35 points in 125-120 victory over Wizards

Davis leads Lakers to their 8th win in 9 games, scores 35 points in 125-120 victory over Wizards

WASHINGTON (AP) — Anthony Davis scored 19 of his 35 points in the first quarter and had 18 rebounds, helping the Los Angeles Lakers beat the Washington Wizards 125-120 on Wednesday night for their eighth victory in nine games.
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Scoot Henderson outduels Brandon Miller as Trail Blazers beat Hornets 89-86 to snap 10-game skid

Scoot Henderson outduels Brandon Miller as Trail Blazers beat Hornets 89-86 to snap 10-game skid

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Scoot Henderson had 22 points and 10 assists and the Portland Trail Blazers beat Brandon Miller and the Charlotte Hornets 89-86 on Wednesday night in a matchup of two of the league’s top three draft picks.
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Steve Clifford is stepping down as Hornets coach as 'grind' of 82 games becomes too much

Steve Clifford is stepping down as Hornets coach as 'grind' of 82 games becomes too much

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Steve Clifford said the grind of an 82-game season became too much — and the losing didn't help, either. So Clifford informed the Charlotte Hornets on Wednesday that he is stepping down as head coach after the season.
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Women's Final Four ticket on resale market selling for average of $2,300, twice as much as for men

Women's Final Four ticket on resale market selling for average of $2,300, twice as much as for men

The average price paid for a ticket on the resale market this week was twice as high for the NCAA women's Final Four compared with that for the men's semifinals, according to a technology company that analyzes prices across multiple platforms.
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Bucks won't have Lillard, Middleton or Beverley available for Wednesday's game against Grizzlies

Bucks won't have Lillard, Middleton or Beverley available for Wednesday's game against Grizzlies

MILWAUKEE (AP) — Damian Lillard will miss a third straight game and Khris Middleton and Patrick Beverley also won’t be available Wednesday night when the Milwaukee Bucks host the Memphis Grizzlies.
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Toronto Raptors sign centre Malik Williams to 10-day contract

Toronto Raptors sign centre Malik Williams to 10-day contract

TORONTO — Centre Malik Williams has signed a 10-day contract with the Toronto Raptors. Per team policy, financial terms of the deal were not disclosed. The six-foot-11 Williams averaged 11.1 points, 9.3 rebounds, 1.4 assists and 23.
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Washington faces Los Angeles in non-conference matchup

Los Angeles Lakers (43-33, ninth in the Western Conference) vs. Washington Wizards (15-61, 14th in the Eastern Conference) Washington; Wednesday, 7 p.m. EDT FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK NBA LINE : Lakers -13; over/under is 234.
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Golden State faces Houston on 5-game win streak

Golden State Warriors (41-34, 10th in the Western Conference) vs. Houston Rockets (38-37, 11th in the Western Conference) Houston; Thursday, 8 p.m.
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Jackson leads Memphis against Milwaukee after 40-point showing

Memphis Grizzlies (25-50, 13th in the Western Conference) vs. Milwaukee Bucks (47-28, second in the Eastern Conference) Milwaukee; Wednesday, 8 p.m.
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Boston hosts Oklahoma City, seeks 60th victory this season

Oklahoma City Thunder (52-23, third in the Western Conference) vs. Boston Celtics (59-16, first in the Eastern Conference) Boston; Wednesday, 7:30 p.m. EDT FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK NBA LINE : Celtics -8.
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