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Charlotte Hornets (14-42, 13th in the Eastern Conference) vs. Portland Trail Blazers (15-40, 14th in the Western Conference) Portland, Oregon; Sunday, 9 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Portland plays Charlotte looking to end its five-game home skid. The Trail Blazers are 9-18 on their home court. Portland has a 3-25 record in games decided by 10 or more points. The Hornets …

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Miami’s Jimmy Butler was among four players ejected after a scuffle early in the fourth quarter in the Heat’s 106-95 victory over the New Orleans Pelicans on Friday night. “I don’t think I should have gotten thrown out of the game,” Butler said, noting that he was trying to keep Pelicans forward Naji Marshall away from …

Los Angeles Clippers (36-18, third in the Western Conference) vs. Memphis Grizzlies (20-36, 13th in the Western Conference) Memphis, Tennessee; Friday, 8 p.m. EST FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK NBA LINE: Clippers -9; over/under is 223.5 BOTTOM LINE: The Los Angeles Clippers visit Jaren Jackson Jr. and the Memphis Grizzlies in Western Conference action Friday. The Grizzlies are 13-24 against Western Conference opponents. …

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — In Adam Silver’s eyes, the NBA’s new 65-game policy is working. The commissioner, in his annual All-Star weekend news conference, said Saturday night he believes the league’s rules, which mandate players must generally play in at least 65 games to be eligible for postseason awards, have had their intended effect. “I can tell you that the number …

SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Anthony Davis had 37 points and 15 rebounds and Rui Hachimura scored a career-high 36 points for the Los Angeles Lakers, who beat the Utah Jazz 138-122 on Wednesday night while resting LeBron James in their final game before the All-Star break. “It’s kind of one of those trap games right before All-Star and you’re …

SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Anthony Davis had 37 points and 15 rebounds, Rui Hachimura scored a career-high 36 points and the Los Angeles Lakers beat the Utah Jazz 138-122 on Wednesday night while resting LeBron James. The team cited an ankle injury for James, who sat out the second game of a back-to-back in the final game before the …

Miami Heat (29-25, seventh in the Eastern Conference) vs. Philadelphia 76ers (32-21, fifth in the Eastern Conference) Philadelphia; Wednesday, 7 p.m. EST FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK NBA LINE: 76ers -3; over/under is 223.5 BOTTOM LINE: Philadelphia hosts Miami looking to end its four-game home slide. The 76ers are 21-13 in Eastern Conference games. Philadelphia ranks ninth in the Eastern Conference with 32.1 …

CLEVELAND (AP) — The Cleveland Cavaliers have agreed to convert rookie guard Craig Porter Jr.’s two-way contract into a standard four-year deal, a person familiar with the team’s plans told The Associated Press on Tuesday night. Porter has been an unexpected contributor this season for the Cavs, who have gone 22-5 since Dec. 16 and moved into the No. 2 …

CLEVELAND (AP) — Buddy Hield is still getting used to his new surroundings. He looked much more settled in on Monday night. Hield scored 24 points in his third game for Philadelphia, Kelly Oubre Jr. also had 24 and the 76ers halted Cleveland’s nine-game winning streak, hanging on for a 123-121 victory over the Cavaliers. The Cavs nearly rallied from …

Miami Heat (28-25, eighth in the Eastern Conference) vs. Milwaukee Bucks (35-19, third in the Eastern Conference) Milwaukee; Tuesday, 8 p.m. EST FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK NBA LINE: Bucks -8; over/under is 227 BOTTOM LINE: Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Milwaukee Bucks host Bam Adebayo and the Miami Heat. The Bucks are 25-12 in conference games. Milwaukee averages 122.7 points and has outscored …