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Markkanen scores 34 points and Sexton hits 4 4th-quarter 3s to help Jazz bury Knicks 121-106

Markkanen scores 34 points and Sexton hits 4 4th-quarter 3s to help Jazz bury Knicks 121-106

SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Lauri Markkanen had 34 points, Collin Sexton had four 3-pointers in the fourth quarter and the Utah Jazz ran past the New York Knicks 121-106 on Saturday to snap a four-game skid.
Antetokounmpo gets triple-double as surging Bucks beat slumping Pacers 129-117 in NBA Cup play

Antetokounmpo gets triple-double as surging Bucks beat slumping Pacers 129-117 in NBA Cup play

MILWAUKEE (AP) — Giannis Antetokounmpo had 37 points, 11 assists and 10 rebounds for his second triple-double in his last four games, and the Milwaukee Bucks beat the Indiana Pacers 129-117 on Friday night.

Curry and the Warriors visit conference foe San Antonio

Golden State Warriors (12-3, first in the Western Conference) vs. San Antonio Spurs (8-8, 11th in the Western Conference) San Antonio; Saturday, 8:30 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Warriors -4.5; over/under is 223.

Houston puts home win streak on the line against Portland

Portland Trail Blazers (6-10, 13th in the Western Conference) vs. Houston Rockets (12-5, third in the Western Conference) Houston; Saturday, 8 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Rockets -13.5; over/under is 222.

Charlotte plays Milwaukee following overtime win

Charlotte Hornets (6-9, 10th in the Eastern Conference) vs. Milwaukee Bucks (7-9, sixth in the Eastern Conference) Milwaukee; Saturday, 8 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Bucks -8.5; over/under is 220.

Bulls host the Grizzlies in non-conference play

Memphis Grizzlies (9-7, ninth in the Western Conference) vs. Chicago Bulls (7-10, seventh in the Eastern Conference) Chicago; Saturday, 8 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Grizzlies -5.5; over/under is 242.

Mavericks take on the Heat, seek 4th straight victory

Dallas Mavericks (8-7, eighth in the Western Conference) vs. Miami Heat (6-7, fifth in the Eastern Conference) Miami; Sunday, 6 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Dallas is looking to continue its three-game win streak with a victory against Miami.

Brooklyn plays Sacramento, looks to end road slide

Brooklyn Nets (6-10, 12th in the Eastern Conference) vs. Sacramento Kings (8-7, 12th in the Western Conference) Sacramento, California; Sunday, 9 p.m.

Washington faces Indiana, seeks to halt 10-game slide

Washington Wizards (2-12, 15th in the Eastern Conference) vs. Indiana Pacers (6-10, 11th in the Eastern Conference) Indianapolis; Sunday, 5 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Washington is looking to break its 10-game skid with a victory over Indiana.

Cleveland takes on Toronto, looks for 10th straight home win

Toronto Raptors (4-12, 13th in the Eastern Conference) vs. Cleveland Cavaliers (16-1, first in the Eastern Conference) Cleveland; Sunday, 7:30 p.m.