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Ben Simmons makes quick impact in return to Nets, gets 6 assists in first quarter

NEW YORK (AP) — Ben Simmons made an immediate impact in his first game in nearly three months for the Brooklyn Nets, getting six assists in five minutes off the bench in the first quarter against Utah. Simmons hadn't played since Nov.
Cavs forward Evan Mobley back following left knee surgery, guard Darius Garland 'extremely close'

Cavs forward Evan Mobley back following left knee surgery, guard Darius Garland 'extremely close'

CLEVELAND (AP) — The Cavaliers got back one of their best players. Another is on the way.
Lakers' Russell fined $15K by NBA for kicking game ball into stands after victory at Golden State

Lakers' Russell fined $15K by NBA for kicking game ball into stands after victory at Golden State

NEW YORK (AP) — Los Angeles Lakers guard D’Angelo Russell has been fined $15,000 for kicking the ball into the stands following a victory against Golden State, NBA executive vice president Joe Dumars said Monday.

Grant and Portland take on the 76ers in non-conference play

Philadelphia 76ers (29-15, third in the Eastern Conference) vs. Portland Trail Blazers (13-33, 14th in the Western Conference) Portland, Oregon; Monday, 10 p.m. EST FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK NBA LINE : 76ers -9.5; over/under is 224.

Oklahoma City takes on Minnesota, seeks 8th straight home win

Minnesota Timberwolves (32-14, second in the Western Conference) vs. Oklahoma City Thunder (32-14, first in the Western Conference) Oklahoma City; Monday, 8 p.m. EST FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK NBA LINE : Thunder -2.5; over/under is 225.

Kings take on the Grizzlies, seek 4th straight victory

Sacramento Kings (26-18, fifth in the Western Conference) vs. Memphis Grizzlies (18-28, 13th in the Western Conference) Memphis, Tennessee; Monday, 8 p.m. EST FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK NBA LINE : Kings -8; over/under is 226.

Phoenix plays Miami after Booker's 44-point game

Phoenix Suns (26-20, sixth in the Western Conference) vs. Miami Heat (24-22, seventh in the Eastern Conference) Miami; Monday, 7:30 p.m. EST FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK NBA LINE : Heat -4.5; over/under is 229.

Dallas hosts Orlando on home losing streak

Orlando Magic (24-22, eighth in the Eastern Conference) vs. Dallas Mavericks (25-21, eighth in the Western Conference) Dallas; Monday, 8:30 p.m. EST FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK NBA LINE : Mavericks -5.5; over/under is 228.

Toronto plays Chicago, aims to stop road skid

Toronto Raptors (16-30, 12th in the Eastern Conference) vs. Chicago Bulls (22-25, ninth in the Eastern Conference) Chicago; Tuesday, 8 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Toronto travels to Chicago looking to break its five-game road losing streak.
DeRozan has 20 points and the Bulls snap 2-game skid with 104-96 win over the Blazers

DeRozan has 20 points and the Bulls snap 2-game skid with 104-96 win over the Blazers

PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — DeMar DeRozan finished with 20 points and the Chicago Bulls snapped a two-game losing streak with a 104-96 victory over the Portland Trail Blazer on Sunday night.