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NBA fines Nets $100,000 for violating participation policy by resting 4 players

NBA fines Nets $100,000 for violating participation policy by resting 4 players

The NBA fined the Brooklyn Nets $100,000 on Thursday, marking the first time a team was sanctioned for violating the league's player participation policy that went into effect this season.
Kings outlast short-handed Magic in double overtime behind triple-double from Domantas Sabonis

Kings outlast short-handed Magic in double overtime behind triple-double from Domantas Sabonis

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — Domantas Sabonis had 22 points, 23 rebounds and 12 assists, Malik Monk scored 37 off the bench and the Sacramento Kings outlasted the Orlando Magic 138-135 in double overtime Wednesday night.
Tyler Herro scores 21 points, Heat pull away in 4th quarter to beat Lakers 110-96

Tyler Herro scores 21 points, Heat pull away in 4th quarter to beat Lakers 110-96

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Tyler Herro scored 21 points, Duncan Robinson had 11 of his 13 points in the fourth quarter and the Miami Heat beat the Los Angeles Lakers 110-96 on Wednesday night. Jaime Jaquez Jr.
The NBA's wild night: 5 teams score 140 points, 4 teams score 130 in losses

The NBA's wild night: 5 teams score 140 points, 4 teams score 130 in losses

There had never been a day in NBA history where five teams all scored at least 140 points. And there had never been a day where the league saw four teams all score at least 130 points in losses. That is, until Wednesday — when both events happened.

Brooklyn takes on Oklahoma City, seeks to break 5-game skid

Oklahoma City Thunder (23-10, second in the Western Conference) vs. Brooklyn Nets (15-20, ninth in the Eastern Conference) New York; Friday, 7:30 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Brooklyn comes into the matchup against Oklahoma City as losers of five in a row.

Mitchell, Cavaliers host the Wizards

Washington Wizards (6-27, 14th in the Eastern Conference) vs. Cleveland Cavaliers (19-15, eighth in the Eastern Conference) Cleveland; Friday, 7:30 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Eastern Conference foes Cleveland and Washington square off on Friday.

Pacers play the Hawks on 5-game win streak

Atlanta Hawks (14-19, 10th in the Eastern Conference) vs. Indiana Pacers (19-14, fifth in the Eastern Conference) Indianapolis; Friday, 7 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Indiana seeks to keep its five-game win streak alive when the Pacers take on Atlanta.

Rozier, Hornets take on the Bulls

Charlotte Hornets (8-24, 13th in the Eastern Conference) vs. Chicago Bulls (15-21, 11th in the Eastern Conference) Chicago; Friday, 8 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: The Chicago Bulls host the Charlotte Hornets in Eastern Conference action Friday.

New York faces Philadelphia on 3-game road slide

New York Knicks (19-15, seventh in the Eastern Conference) vs. Philadelphia 76ers (23-10, third in the Eastern Conference) Philadelphia; Friday, 7:30 p.m.

Doncic leads Dallas against Portland after 41-point game

Portland Trail Blazers (9-24, 14th in the Western Conference) vs. Dallas Mavericks (20-15, seventh in the Western Conference) Dallas; Friday, 8:30 p.m.