Basketball

TORONTO — It's one step forward, one back when it comes to injuries for the Toronto Raptors. All-star Scottie Barnes was upgraded to questionable by the Raptors on Wednesday after he participated in a full-contact practice at OVO Athletic Centre.

TORONTO — An expert in gaming law expects former Toronto Raptors centre Jontay Porter will likely be sentenced to a prison term and face other punishments.

LAS VEGAS (AP) — Damian Lillard and Giannis Antetokounmpo stood side-by-side during the postgame celebration after the NBA Cup final. Antetokounmpo was holding the MVP trophy. Lillard was holding the bigger trophy.

New Orleans Pelicans (5-22, 15th in the Western Conference) vs. Houston Rockets (17-9, third in the Western Conference) Houston; Thursday, 8 p.m.

Oklahoma City Thunder (20-5, first in the Western Conference) vs. Orlando Magic (17-11, fourth in the Eastern Conference) Orlando, Florida; Thursday, 7 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Thunder -5.

Golden State Warriors (14-11, eighth in the Western Conference) vs. Memphis Grizzlies (18-9, second in the Western Conference) Memphis, Tennessee; Thursday, 8 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Grizzlies -3.5; over/under is 236.

New York Knicks (16-10, third in the Eastern Conference) vs. Minnesota Timberwolves (14-11, seventh in the Western Conference) Minneapolis; Thursday, 9:30 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Timberwolves -2; over/under is 213.

Indiana Pacers (12-15, eighth in the Eastern Conference) vs. Phoenix Suns (14-11, sixth in the Western Conference) Phoenix; Thursday, 9 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Suns -6.

Los Angeles Clippers (15-12, ninth in the Western Conference) vs. Dallas Mavericks (17-9, fourth in the Western Conference) Dallas; Thursday, 8:30 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Mavericks -6.

Charlotte Hornets (7-19, 13th in the Eastern Conference) vs. Washington Wizards (3-21, 15th in the Eastern Conference) Washington; Thursday, 7 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Hornets -4; over/under is 223.