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Portland faces Brooklyn on 3-game win streak

Portland Trail Blazers (26-33, 12th in the Western Conference) vs. Brooklyn Nets (21-37, 11th in the Eastern Conference) New York; Friday, 7:30 p.m.

Cleveland takes road win streak into matchup with Boston

Cleveland Cavaliers (48-10, first in the Eastern Conference) vs. Boston Celtics (42-17, second in the Eastern Conference) Boston; Friday, 7:30 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Cleveland visits Boston looking to continue its six-game road winning streak.
Streaking Pistons rout the Celtics

Streaking Pistons rout the Celtics

DETROIT (AP) — Malik Beasley scored 26 points, Cade Cunningham had 21 points and 11 assists and the Detroit Pistons beat the Boston Celtics 117-97 on Wednesday night in a matchup of two of the NBA’s hottest teams.
Amen Thompson scores 25 points in the Rockets' 118-106 victory over the Spurs

Amen Thompson scores 25 points in the Rockets' 118-106 victory over the Spurs

HOUSTON (AP) — Amen Thompson had 25 points and eight rebounds, Jalen Green added 21 points and seven rebounds and the Houston Rockets beat the San Antonio Spurs 118-106 on Wednesday night.
Shaedon Sharpe makes a case for the best dunk in the NBA this season

Shaedon Sharpe makes a case for the best dunk in the NBA this season

WASHINGTON (AP) — Shaedon Sharpe has been one of the NBA's most gifted young dunk artists since he was selected seventh overall by the Portland Trail Blazers in the 2022 NBA draft. But he reached a new level on Wednesday night — possibly literally.
James Harden scores 30, Clippers hold off Bulls 122-117 to stop 3-game skid

James Harden scores 30, Clippers hold off Bulls 122-117 to stop 3-game skid

CHICAGO (AP) — James Harden made seven 3-pointers and scored 30 points, and the Los Angeles Clippers beat the Chicago Bulls 122-117 on Wednesday night.
Thunder bounce back from stunning collapse with fourth-quarter blitz to beat the Nets 129-121

Thunder bounce back from stunning collapse with fourth-quarter blitz to beat the Nets 129-121

NEW YORK (AP) — Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 27 points, Chet Holmgren had 22 points and 17 rebounds, and the Oklahoma City Thunder rebounded from a stunning collapse with a game-changing blitz in the fourth quarter to beat the Brooklyn Nets 129-121
Herro, Robinson each score 24, and the Heat hit 23 3s on the way to 131-109 win over Hawks

Herro, Robinson each score 24, and the Heat hit 23 3s on the way to 131-109 win over Hawks

MIAMI (AP) — Tyler Herro scored 24 points and added 10 assists, Duncan Robinson scored 24 points off the bench and the Miami Heat shot a season-best 59% in a 131-109 win over the Atlanta Hawks on Wednesday night.
Shaedon Sharpe's eye-popping dunk caps a career night as the Trail Blazers beat the Wizards 129-121

Shaedon Sharpe's eye-popping dunk caps a career night as the Trail Blazers beat the Wizards 129-121

WASHINGTON (AP) — Shaedon Sharpe threw down a vicious one-handed slam that was immediately hailed as one of the best dunks of the season, part of a career-best 36-point performance that carried the Portland Trail Blazers to a 129-121 win over the Was
Brunson and Bridges help Knicks hold off 76ers 110-105 and send Philly to its 9th straight loss

Brunson and Bridges help Knicks hold off 76ers 110-105 and send Philly to its 9th straight loss

NEW YORK (AP) — Jalen Brunson had 34 points and seven assists, Mikal Bridges scored 28 points and the New York Knicks held off the Philadelphia 76ers 110-105 on Wednesday night.