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Timberwolves gain confidence after rallying from 25-point deficit to beat West-leading Thunder

Timberwolves gain confidence after rallying from 25-point deficit to beat West-leading Thunder

OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — Just when it appeared the Oklahoma City Thunder were going to run away from Minnesota like they've run away from the pack in the Western Conference standings, the Timberwolves made a stand.
Paul George on woeful 76ers after 8th straight loss: 'Showing no signs of a team that will compete'

Paul George on woeful 76ers after 8th straight loss: 'Showing no signs of a team that will compete'

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Yes, the Philadelphia 76ers played without two-time NBA scoring champion and the always-injured Joel Embiid . Yes, they haven't been a playoff contender this season, even with two other All-Stars in the starting lineup.

Poole, Wizards to host Simons and the Trail Blazers

Portland Trail Blazers (25-33, 13th in the Western Conference) vs. Washington Wizards (10-47, 15th in the Eastern Conference) Washington; Wednesday, 7 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Portland visits Washington for a non-conference matchup.

Philadelphia visits New York on 3-game road slide

Philadelphia 76ers (20-37, 12th in the Eastern Conference) vs. New York Knicks (37-20, third in the Eastern Conference) New York; Wednesday, 7 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Philadelphia visits New York looking to break its three-game road skid.

Claxton, Nets to host Gilgeous-Alexander and the Thunder

Oklahoma City Thunder (46-11, first in the Western Conference) vs. Brooklyn Nets (21-36, 11th in the Eastern Conference) New York; Wednesday, 7:30 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: The Oklahoma City Thunder take on the Brooklyn Nets in a non-conference matchup.

Atlanta plays Miami for conference matchup

Atlanta Hawks (27-31, eighth in the Eastern Conference) vs. Miami Heat (26-30, ninth in the Eastern Conference) Miami; Wednesday, 7:30 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Tyler Herro and the Miami Heat host Trae Young and the Atlanta Hawks.

Charlotte faces Golden State on 3-game road skid

Charlotte Hornets (14-42, 14th in the Eastern Conference) vs. Golden State Warriors (30-27, ninth in the Western Conference) San Francisco; Tuesday, 10 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Warriors -16.5; over/under is 223.

Sacramento plays Utah following LaVine's 42-point performance

Sacramento Kings (29-28, 10th in the Western Conference) vs. Utah Jazz (14-43, 15th in the Western Conference) Salt Lake City; Wednesday, 9 p.m.

Los Angeles takes on Chicago on 3-game losing streak

Los Angeles Clippers (31-26, sixth in the Western Conference) vs. Chicago Bulls (23-35, 10th in the Eastern Conference) Chicago; Wednesday, 8 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Los Angeles comes into the matchup with Chicago as losers of three in a row.
Anfernee Simons scores 28, Trail Blazers beat Jazz 114-112 in opener of a 7-game trip

Anfernee Simons scores 28, Trail Blazers beat Jazz 114-112 in opener of a 7-game trip

SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Anfernee Simons had 28 points and out six assists to lead the Portland Trail Blazers to a 114-112 victory over the Utah Jazz on Monday night.