Basketball

BOSTON (AP) — Joel Embiid popped up from a pregame fall and scored 27 points with nine rebounds, making 4 of 5 from 3-point range and sinking a pair of free throws with 3 seconds left to turn back Boston’s final rally and lead the Philadelphia 76ers

DALLAS (AP) — While the Dallas Mavericks wait to see how long they'll be without Luka Doncic because of his latest left calf injury, they have another example of how to stay afloat until the superstar's return.

MIAMI (AP) — The Miami Heat are listing Jimmy Butler as doubtful for their game Thursday at Orlando, saying he needs time to recondition before returning to the lineup.

BOSTON (AP) — Philadelphia 76ers star Joel Embiid fell to the parquet during warmups before Wednesday's game against the Boston Celtics but remained in the starting lineup for the Christmas Day matchup .

DALLAS (AP) — Anthony Edwards scored 26 points, and the Minnesota Timberwolves held on for a 105-99 Christmas Day victory over Dallas after Mavericks superstar Luka Doncic left the game with a strained left calf.

NEW YORK (AP) — Victor Wembanyama nearly obliterated the Spurs' Christmas record book in his first time playing on the holiday. Nearly won the game, too.

NEW YORK (AP) — Mikal Bridges scored a season-high 41 points, and the New York Knicks overcame 42 from Victor Wembanyama in a monster Christmas debut to edge the San Antonio Spurs 117-114 on Wednesday.

Brooklyn Nets (11-18, 11th in the Eastern Conference) vs. Milwaukee Bucks (16-12, fifth in the Eastern Conference) Milwaukee; Thursday, 8 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Bucks -9; over/under is 216.

Miami Heat (14-13, sixth in the Eastern Conference) vs. Orlando Magic (19-12, fourth in the Eastern Conference) Orlando, Florida; Thursday, 7 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Magic -1; over/under is 210.

Charlotte Hornets (7-22, 13th in the Eastern Conference) vs. Washington Wizards (4-23, 15th in the Eastern Conference) Washington; Thursday, 7 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Hornets -2.5; over/under is 226.