Basketball

DALLAS (AP) — Anthony Davis dunked a missed shot and screamed after giving the Los Angeles Lakers the lead for good with two minutes to go.

MILWAUKEE (AP) — Giannis Antetokounmpo's absence couldn't prevent the Milwaukee Bucks from extending the longest winning streak in the NBA this season.

MILWAUKEE (AP) — Giannis Antetokounmpo won’t play in the Milwaukee Bucks' game Sunday against the Phoenix Suns because of what the team is describing as a bruised right quadriceps.

MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — Iran has clinched Asia's final qualifying spot for the basketball World Cup despite losing its final playoff game 86-74 to China on Sunday.

Orlando Magic (25-36, 13th in the Eastern Conference) vs. New Orleans Pelicans (30-31, 10th in the Western Conference) New Orleans; Monday, 8 p.m.

Los Angeles Clippers (33-29, fifth in the Western Conference) vs. Denver Nuggets (42-19, first in the Western Conference) Denver; Sunday, 10 p.m. EST FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK NBA LINE : Nuggets -4.

Toronto Raptors (30-31, ninth in the Eastern Conference) vs. Cleveland Cavaliers (38-25, fourth in the Eastern Conference) Cleveland; Sunday, 6 p.m. EST FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK NBA LINE : Cavaliers -6.

Boston Celtics (44-17, first in the Eastern Conference) vs. New York Knicks (35-27, sixth in the Eastern Conference) New York; Monday, 7:30 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: New York is looking to continue its five-game win streak with a victory against Boston.

Detroit Pistons (15-46, 15th in the Eastern Conference) vs. Charlotte Hornets (19-43, 14th in the Eastern Conference) Charlotte, North Carolina; Monday, 7 p.m.

Miami Heat (32-29, seventh in the Eastern Conference) vs. Philadelphia 76ers (39-20, third in the Eastern Conference) Philadelphia; Monday, 7 p.m.