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Orlando faces Washington, aims for 6th straight home win

Washington Wizards (3-14, 14th in the Eastern Conference) vs. Orlando Magic (12-5, second in the Eastern Conference) Orlando, Florida; Wednesday, 7 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Orlando hosts Washington trying to extend its five-game home winning streak.

Ingram and the Pelicans take on Embiid and the 76ers

Philadelphia 76ers (12-5, fourth in the Eastern Conference) vs. New Orleans Pelicans (9-9, ninth in the Western Conference) New Orleans; Wednesday, 8 p.m.
Embiid has 30 points, 11 rebounds and 11 assists, leads 76ers to 138-94 rout of the Lakers

Embiid has 30 points, 11 rebounds and 11 assists, leads 76ers to 138-94 rout of the Lakers

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Joel Embiid had 30 points, 11 rebounds and 11 assists to help the Philadelphia 76ers rout LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers 138-94 on Monday night.
Rookie George scores season-high 19, Jazz edge Pelicans 114-112 to sweep two-game set

Rookie George scores season-high 19, Jazz edge Pelicans 114-112 to sweep two-game set

SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Rookie Keyonte George scored a season-high 19 points to lead the Utah Jazz to a 114-112 victory over the New Orleans Pelicans on Monday night and a sweep of their two-game series.
LeBron James suffers worst defeat in NBA career as Embiid, 76ers rout Lakers by 44 points

LeBron James suffers worst defeat in NBA career as Embiid, 76ers rout Lakers by 44 points

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — LeBron James never endured a lopsided basketball defeat like the one he suffered with Los Angeles in Philadelphia. James has lost big before. His Miami Heat once got trounced by 36 points in the NBA Finals.
Grant, Ayton lead the Trail Blazers to a 114-110 victory over the Pacers

Grant, Ayton lead the Trail Blazers to a 114-110 victory over the Pacers

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Jerami Grant scored 34 points and Deandre Ayton had 22 points and 13 rebounds to power the Portland Trail Blazers to a 114-110 victory over the Indiana Pacers on Monday night.
Point differentials could come into play as NBA In-Season Tournament group phase ends Tuesday

Point differentials could come into play as NBA In-Season Tournament group phase ends Tuesday

MIAMI (AP) — Say this for the NBA: It will have some drama for the final night of group play in the inaugural In-Season Tournament . There are eight games left — all potentially having implications on who will advance.
FIBA holds draw for final 4 Olympic men's basketball qualifying events

FIBA holds draw for final 4 Olympic men's basketball qualifying events

Dallas' Luka Doncic, Milwaukee's Giannis Antetokounmpo and Minnesota's Karl-Anthony Towns all still have a chance to play in next summer’s Paris Olympics . But at least two of those stars won’t get there.

Sacramento takes on Golden State, seeks 5th straight home win

Golden State Warriors (8-9, 10th in the Western Conference) vs. Sacramento Kings (9-6, sixth in the Western Conference) Sacramento, California; Tuesday, 10 p.m.

Chicago visits Boston on 6-game road slide

Chicago Bulls (5-13, 13th in the Eastern Conference) vs. Boston Celtics (13-4, first in the Eastern Conference) Boston; Tuesday, 7:30 p.m.