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Jakob Poeltl's 30 points power Raptors past Magic 123-113; Toronto wins two straight

TORONTO — It took Jakob Poeltl three games to find his role in the Toronto Raptors' offence. When he did, the results were impressive. Poeltl's 30 points were one shy of a career high as he led the Raptors past the Orlando Magic 123-113 on Tuesday.

Poeltl scores 30, Siakam has 26, Raptors beat Magic 123-113

TORONTO (AP) — Jakob Poeltl scored 30 points, Pascal Siakam had 26 and the Toronto Raptors beat the Orlando Magic 123-113 on Tuesday night for their fifth win in six games.
NBA announces All-Star Saturday night participants

NBA announces All-Star Saturday night participants

Milwaukee's Giannis Antetokounmpo is teaming up with his brothers once again on All-Star Saturday.
Tatum heads list of Celtics unavailable for game vs. Bucks

Tatum heads list of Celtics unavailable for game vs. Bucks

MILWAUKEE (AP) — All-Star forward Jayson Tatum joined the lengthy list of Boston players who weren't available for the NBA-leading Celtics’ game Tuesday night against the Milwaukee Bucks.
76ers beef up frontcourt with addition of C Dedmon

76ers beef up frontcourt with addition of C Dedmon

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — The Philadelphia 76ers added some frontcourt depth for the playoffs and signed veteran center Dewayne Dedmon for the rest of the season, the team announced Tuesday. Dedmon, a 10-year-veteran, averaged 5.7 points and 3.
Analysis: Russell Westbrook could help NBA playoff contender

Analysis: Russell Westbrook could help NBA playoff contender

Nikola Jokic and Luka Doncic are doing it. So are LeBron James, James Harden and LaMelo Ball. They are among the six players in the NBA averaging at least 15 points, six rebounds and seven assists per game this season.

New York visits Atlanta following Brunson's 40-point outing

New York Knicks (32-27, seventh in the Eastern Conference) vs. Atlanta Hawks (29-29, eighth in the Eastern Conference) Atlanta; Wednesday, 7:30 p.m.

Indiana faces Chicago, looks to break home slide

Chicago Bulls (26-31, 11th in the Eastern Conference) vs. Indiana Pacers (25-34, 12th in the Eastern Conference) Indianapolis; Wednesday, 7 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Indiana takes on Chicago looking to end its three-game home losing streak.

Doncic, Mavericks set for matchup against the Nuggets

Dallas Mavericks (31-28, fifth in the Western Conference) vs. Denver Nuggets (40-18, first in the Western Conference) Denver; Wednesday, 9 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Luka Doncic and the Dallas Mavericks visit the Denver Nuggets.

Washington visits Portland after Lillard's 40-point showing

Washington Wizards (26-30, 10th in the Eastern Conference) vs. Portland Trail Blazers (28-29, 11th in the Western Conference) Portland, Oregon; Tuesday, 10 p.m. EST FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK NBA LINE : Trail Blazers -3.