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Markkanen, Sexton have double-doubles to lead Utah past the 76ers 120-109 with Embiid out

Markkanen, Sexton have double-doubles to lead Utah past the 76ers 120-109 with Embiid out

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — The 76ers need a better plan to win games without Joel Embiid. The NBA MVP is hurting — and Philadelphia suffers just as much when Embiid can't play because he's injured.
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Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown power Celtics to 118-101 win over Pacers

Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown power Celtics to 118-101 win over Pacers

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Jayson Tatum scored 38 points, making a season-high eight 3-pointers, and Jaylen Brown added 31 points as the Boston Celtics beat the Indiana Pacers 118-101 on Saturday night, snapping the Pacers’ six-game winning streak.
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Randle scores 39 points, Brunson has 33 to lead Knicks to 4th straight win, 121-105 over Wizards

Randle scores 39 points, Brunson has 33 to lead Knicks to 4th straight win, 121-105 over Wizards

WASHINGTON (AP) — Julius Randle scored 39 points, Jalen Brunson had 33 and the New York Knicks won their fourth straight game, beating the Washington Wizards 121-105 on Saturday night.
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76ers center Joel Embiid sits out against Jazz with swelling in left knee

76ers center Joel Embiid sits out against Jazz with swelling in left knee

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Philadelphia center Joel Embiid missed the 76ers' game against Utah on Saturday night with swelling in his left knee. Embiid has now missed eight games this season.
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Draymond Green reinstated from suspension by NBA after missing 12 games

Draymond Green reinstated from suspension by NBA after missing 12 games

NEW YORK (AP) — Draymond Green was reinstated by the NBA from his suspension on Saturday after the Golden State star missed 12 games for hitting Phoenix center Jusuf Nurkic in the face on Dec. 12.
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Frustrated LeBron sounds off on Lakers' struggles after 10th loss in 13 games, 127-113 to Memphis

Frustrated LeBron sounds off on Lakers' struggles after 10th loss in 13 games, 127-113 to Memphis

LOS ANGELES (AP) — LeBron James didn't sugarcoat his increasingly sour feelings after the Los Angeles Lakers spiraled to their 10th loss in 13 games Friday night, falling 127-113 to the Memphis Grizzlies.
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Stephen Curry scores 26 points to help Warriors hold off Pistons, 113-109

Stephen Curry scores 26 points to help Warriors hold off Pistons, 113-109

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Moments after a hard-fought victory to finish back-to-back games at home, the Golden State Warriors found out they will be without veteran leader Chris Paul for the unforeseeable future.
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Domantas Sabonis records another triple-double as Kings hold off Raptors 135-130

Domantas Sabonis records another triple-double as Kings hold off Raptors 135-130

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — Domantas Sabonis had 24 points, 15 rebounds and 11 assists for his second consecutive triple-double, and the Sacramento Kings held off the Toronto Raptors 135-130 on Friday night.
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Memphis heads to Phoenix for conference showdown

Memphis Grizzlies (12-23, 13th in the Western Conference) vs. Phoenix Suns (19-16, eighth in the Western Conference) Phoenix; Sunday, 8 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Memphis visits Phoenix in Western Conference action Sunday.
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Golden State takes on Toronto for cross-conference contest

Toronto Raptors (14-21, 12th in the Eastern Conference) vs. Golden State Warriors (17-18, 10th in the Western Conference) San Francisco; Sunday, 8:30 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: The Golden State Warriors host the Toronto Raptors in non-conference action.
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