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Zion Williamson scores 28, closes out Pelicans' 107-100 win over the Bucks

Zion Williamson scores 28, closes out Pelicans' 107-100 win over the Bucks

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Zion Williamson took a more assertive approach to the final minutes of a close game and it paid off for the New Orleans Pelicans.
Murray scores career-high 44 points, makes game-winning shot in OT as Hawks outlast Celtics 123-122

Murray scores career-high 44 points, makes game-winning shot in OT as Hawks outlast Celtics 123-122

ATLANTA (AP) — After lapping the field in the Eastern Conference, the Boston Celtics have the luxury of using the homestretch of the regular season to prepare for the playoffs.
Dejounte Murry scores the go-ahead jumper in overtime to push Atlanta past Boston

Dejounte Murry scores the go-ahead jumper in overtime to push Atlanta past Boston

ATLANTA (AP) — Dejounte Murray scored a career-high 44 points, including a go-ahead jumper in the final second of overtime to power the Atlanta Hawks to a 123-122 victory over the Boston Celtics on Thursday night.
Glen Taylor says the T-wolves are no longer for sale. Lore and A-Rod say it's seller remorse

Glen Taylor says the T-wolves are no longer for sale. Lore and A-Rod say it's seller remorse

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The ownership transfer of the Minnesota Timberwolves slammed to a halt when Glen Taylor declared on Thursday he won't take the final step of his drawn-out $1.
Cavaliers owner Dan Gilbert believes All-Star guard Donovan Mitchell will sign long-term extension

Cavaliers owner Dan Gilbert believes All-Star guard Donovan Mitchell will sign long-term extension

DETROIT (AP) — Cavaliers owner Dan Gilbert believes All-Star guard Donovan Mitchell will sign a long-term contract to chase an NBA championship with Cleveland.
Hornets shut down LaMelo Ball for the remainder of the season with ankle injury

Hornets shut down LaMelo Ball for the remainder of the season with ankle injury

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — The Charlotte Hornets are shutting down guard LaMelo Ball for the season. Ball has not played since Jan. 27 for the Hornets (18-54), who've been eliminated from postseason competition.
Michael Porter Jr. says his brother would never risk his love for hoops by associating with gambling

Michael Porter Jr. says his brother would never risk his love for hoops by associating with gambling

DENVER (AP) — Denver Nuggets forward Michael Porter Jr. said Wednesday night that he’s sure his younger brother would never do anything to jeopardize his budding NBA playing career.

Minnesota faces Denver on 3-game win streak

Minnesota Timberwolves (50-22, second in the Western Conference) vs. Denver Nuggets (51-22, first in the Western Conference) Denver; Friday, 9 p.m.

Hawks play the Celtics on 3-game win streak

Boston Celtics (57-15, first in the Eastern Conference) vs. Atlanta Hawks (33-39, 10th in the Eastern Conference) Atlanta; Thursday, 7:30 p.m. EDT FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK NBA LINE : Celtics -16; over/under is 227.

Portland plays Miami on 5-game road slide

Portland Trail Blazers (19-54, 14th in the Western Conference) vs. Miami Heat (39-33, seventh in the Eastern Conference) Miami; Friday, 8 p.m. EDT BOTTOM LINE: Portland will look to stop its five-game road skid when the Trail Blazers play Miami.
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