Basketball

TAIPEI, Taiwan (AP) — Eight-time NBA All Star Dwight Howard is headed to Taiwan to play for the Taoyuan Leopards in the island’s top division. “I can’t wait to see the fans, eat the food and have the best time ever ...

New York Knicks (5-5, seventh in the Eastern Conference) vs. Brooklyn Nets (4-7, 11th in the Eastern Conference) New York; Wednesday, 7:30 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: The Brooklyn Nets host the New York Knicks.

New Orleans Pelicans (5-5, eighth in the Western Conference) vs. Chicago Bulls (6-6, sixth in the Eastern Conference) Chicago; Wednesday, 8 p.m.

Dallas Mavericks (6-3, fifth in the Western Conference) vs. Orlando Magic (2-9, 15th in the Eastern Conference) Orlando, Florida; Wednesday, 7 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Dallas seeks to continue its four-game win streak with a victory against Orlando.

Los Angeles Lakers (2-8, 14th in the Western Conference) vs. Los Angeles Clippers (6-5, seventh in the Western Conference) Los Angeles; Wednesday, 10 p.m.

Milwaukee Bucks (9-1, first in the Eastern Conference) vs. Oklahoma City Thunder (4-6, 11th in the Western Conference) Oklahoma City; Wednesday, 8 p.m.

Denver Nuggets (7-3, fourth in the Western Conference) vs. Indiana Pacers (5-5, eighth in the Eastern Conference) Indianapolis; Wednesday, 7 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Denver seeks to build upon its three-game win streak with a victory against Indiana.

Detroit Pistons (3-8, 14th in the Eastern Conference) vs. Boston Celtics (7-3, third in the Eastern Conference) Boston; Wednesday, 7:30 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: The Boston Celtics host the Detroit Pistons.

Memphis Grizzlies (7-4, sixth in the Western Conference) vs. San Antonio Spurs (5-6, ninth in the Western Conference) San Antonio; Wednesday, 8 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: San Antonio plays Memphis looking to break its three-game home losing streak.

SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Lauri Markkanen scored 23 points, Jordan Clarkson added 22 and the Utah Jazz beat Los Angeles 139-116 on Monday night, their second victory over the short-handed Lakers in four days.