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New York Knicks (33-22, fourth in the Eastern Conference) vs. Philadelphia 76ers (32-22, fifth in the Eastern Conference) Philadelphia; Thursday, 7 p.m. EST FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK NBA LINE: 76ers -1; over/under is 226 BOTTOM LINE: Philadelphia looks to break its five-game home losing streak with a win over New York. The 76ers are 5-4 in division matchups. Philadelphia averages 118.3 points …

Washington Wizards (9-45, 14th in the Eastern Conference) vs. Denver Nuggets (36-19, fourth in the Western Conference) Denver; Thursday, 9 p.m. EST FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK NBA LINE: Nuggets -15; over/under is 230.5 BOTTOM LINE: Washington plays the Denver Nuggets after Deni Avdija scored 43 points in the Wizards’ 133-126 loss to the New Orleans Pelicans. The Nuggets are 21-5 on their …

Detroit Pistons (8-46, 15th in the Eastern Conference) vs. Indiana Pacers (31-25, sixth in the Eastern Conference) Indianapolis; Thursday, 7 p.m. EST FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK NBA LINE: Pacers -11.5; over/under is 248 BOTTOM LINE: Detroit will aim to break its three-game road skid when the Pistons play Indiana. The Pacers are 9-2 against opponents in the Central Division. Indiana leads the …

Phoenix Suns (33-22, fifth in the Western Conference) vs. Dallas Mavericks (32-23, seventh in the Western Conference) Dallas; Thursday, 7:30 p.m. EST FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK NBA LINE: Mavericks -3; over/under is 243.5 BOTTOM LINE: Dallas will attempt to prolong its six-game win streak with a victory against Phoenix. The Mavericks have gone 20-18 against Western Conference opponents. Dallas is seventh in …

NEW YORK (AP) — Brooklyn Nets general manager Sean Marks hasn’t given up on his team making the playoffs this season, and now Kevin Ollie will be tasked with leading it there. Ollie was named Tuesday as Brooklyn’s interim coach, replacing Jacque Vaughn, who was fired a day earlier. The Nets are 11th in the Eastern Conference standings, 2 1/2 …

PHOENIX (AP) — The Phoenix Suns signed forward Thaddeus Young on Tuesday, giving the team another veteran presence as they scramble for playoff position in the crowded Western Conference race. The 35-year-old Young has played 1,162 career games, which ranks third among active players behind only LeBron James and Chris Paul. The 6-foot-8, 235-pounder played 23 games for the Toronto …

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Indiana Pacers guard Tyrese Haliburton found himself playing a new role on NBA All-Star weekend — host. He served as Indianapolis’ unofficial ambassador. He became a part-time concierge, offering suggestions for restaurant choices and places to visit. He promoted the NBA’s 2K esports league, even doubled as a ticket broker. He made a video thanking local fans …

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — GG Jackson scored 20 points, Jaren Jackson Jr. had 18, including 11 in the fourth quarter, and the Memphis Grizzlies ended their nine-game losing streak with a 121-113 victory over the Houston Rockets on Wednesday night. Luke Kennard finished with 19 points, including a pair of free throws in the closing minute as the Rockets tried …

PHOENIX (AP) — Detroit Pistons center Isaiah Stewart was arrested for assault Wednesday for punching Phoenix Suns center Drew Eubanks at the arena hours before the teams played. Phoenix police said Stewart was issued a citation and released. Stewart was already listed as out for the game because of a sprained left ankle. Eubanks had six points and eight rebounds …

PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Anthony Edwards didn’t think he could play against the Trail Blazers. Then he scored 41 points. Edwards shook off the right knee soreness that he felt going into Tuesday night’s game at Portland and helped lead the Minnesota Timberwolves to a 121-109 victory. “At the last second I was like, ‘I’m going to try it out,’ …