Basketball

New York Knicks (33-20, fourth in the Eastern Conference) vs. Houston Rockets (23-29, 12th in the Western Conference) Houston; Monday, 8 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: New York visits Houston looking to extend its three-game road winning streak.

New Orleans Pelicans (31-22, seventh in the Western Conference) vs. Memphis Grizzlies (18-35, 13th in the Western Conference) Memphis, Tennessee; Monday, 8 p.m.

Minnesota Timberwolves (36-16, first in the Western Conference) vs. Los Angeles Clippers (35-16, second in the Western Conference) Los Angeles; Monday, 10:30 p.m.

Chicago Bulls (25-28, ninth in the Eastern Conference) vs. Atlanta Hawks (24-29, 10th in the Eastern Conference) Atlanta; Monday, 7:30 p.m.

Golden State Warriors (25-25, 10th in the Western Conference) vs. Utah Jazz (26-27, 11th in the Western Conference) Salt Lake City; Monday, 9 p.m.

Indiana Pacers (30-24, sixth in the Eastern Conference) vs. Charlotte Hornets (11-41, 13th in the Eastern Conference) Charlotte, North Carolina; Monday, 7 p.m.

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — As soon as Bradley Beal lunged for the steal to try to keep the ball from Stephen Curry with 3.3 seconds left, the Phoenix guard knew it was a bad gamble. “He’s the best to ever shoot it,” Beal said.

PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Trey Murphy III scored 24 points and the New Orleans Pelicans held off the Portland Trail Blazers 93-84 on Saturday night for their fifth victory in six games.

ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Franz Wagner scored 36 points, Cole Anthony had 14 points and 11 rebounds off the bench, and the Orlando Magic turned back the Chicago Bulls 114-108 in overtime Saturday night.

ATLANTA (AP) — Dejounte Murray had 34 points and the Atlanta Hawks overcame a sluggish start to beat the Houston Rockets 122-113 on Saturday night.