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Poor three-point defence costs Toronto Raptors in loss to Orlando Magic

Poor three-point defence costs Toronto Raptors in loss to Orlando Magic

TORONTO — Stopping the Orlando Magic's three-point shooting should have been easy. Orlando was making a league-worst 30.6 per cent of its three-point attempts heading into Friday night's game against the Toronto Raptors.
Jimmy Butler wants to leave the Heat. Pat Riley has been in this spot many times before

Jimmy Butler wants to leave the Heat. Pat Riley has been in this spot many times before

MIAMI (AP) — Pat Riley turns 80 in a couple of months. The Miami Heat president has not revealed any retirement timetable.

Houston faces Washington, aims for 4th straight road win

Houston Rockets (23-12, second in the Western Conference) vs. Washington Wizards (6-27, 15th in the Eastern Conference) Washington; Tuesday, 7 p.m.

Kings play the Heat on 4-game win streak

Miami Heat (17-16, sixth in the Eastern Conference) vs. Sacramento Kings (17-19, 11th in the Western Conference) Sacramento, California; Monday, 10 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Kings -3.

Atlanta plays Utah, aims to stop road losing streak

Atlanta Hawks (18-18, seventh in the Eastern Conference) vs. Utah Jazz (9-25, 14th in the Western Conference) Salt Lake City; Tuesday, 9 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Atlanta will aim to break its three-game road skid when the Hawks face Utah.

New York plays Orlando after Towns' 44-point outing

Orlando Magic (21-16, fourth in the Eastern Conference) vs. New York Knicks (24-12, third in the Eastern Conference) New York; Monday, 7:30 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Knicks -11; over/under is 209.

Boston visits Denver after Jokic's 46-point outing

Boston Celtics (26-10, second in the Eastern Conference) vs. Denver Nuggets (20-14, fourth in the Western Conference) Denver; Tuesday, 10 p.m.
Thunder earn franchise-record 15th straight win in 105-92 victory over Celtics

Thunder earn franchise-record 15th straight win in 105-92 victory over Celtics

OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — Shai Gilgeous-Alexander had 33 points and 11 rebounds, and the Oklahoma City Thunder pulled away from the Boston Celtics 105-92 on Sunday for their franchise-record 15th straight win.
Malik Monk, Domantas Sabonis lead dominant Kings past Stephen Curry and Warriors, 129-99

Malik Monk, Domantas Sabonis lead dominant Kings past Stephen Curry and Warriors, 129-99

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Malik Monk had 26 points and 12 assists, Domantas Sabonis contributed 22 points, 13 rebounds and seven assists, and the Sacramento Kings dominated the Golden State Warriors 129-99 on Sunday night for their fourth straight win des
Green has 33 points, VanVleet's late steal helps Rockets hold on for 119-115 win over Lakers

Green has 33 points, VanVleet's late steal helps Rockets hold on for 119-115 win over Lakers

HOUSTON (AP) — Jalen Green scored 33 points and Fred VanVleet grabbed a key steal late to allow the Houston Rockets to hold on for a 119-115 win over the Los Angeles Lakers on Sunday night.