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Spurs coach Gregg Popovich had a stroke earlier this month, is expected to make full recovery

SAN ANTONIO (AP) — Basketball Hall of Famer Gregg Popovich is recovering from what the San Antonio Spurs described as a mild stroke, though there is no timetable for the NBA's longest-tenured coach to return to the sideline.
With key teammates out, Antetokounmpo steps up with 59 points to lead Bucks over Pistons in OT

With key teammates out, Antetokounmpo steps up with 59 points to lead Bucks over Pistons in OT

MILWAUKEE (AP) — Milwaukee Bucks coach Doc Rivers wasn't sure it was a good thing that Giannis Antetokounmpo scored 22 of the team's 24 first-quarter points on Wednesday night.

Cleveland takes on Chicago, seeks 7th straight home win

Chicago Bulls (5-7, sixth in the Eastern Conference) vs. Cleveland Cavaliers (13-0, first in the Eastern Conference) Cleveland; Friday, 7:30 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Cavaliers -9.5; over/under is 220.

Raptors face the Pistons on 5-game slide

Detroit Pistons (5-8, 10th in the Eastern Conference) vs. Toronto Raptors (2-10, 15th in the Eastern Conference) Toronto; Friday, 7 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Raptors -2.

Booker, Suns to visit Gilgeous-Alexander, Thunder

Phoenix Suns (9-3, third in the Western Conference) vs. Oklahoma City Thunder (10-2, first in the Western Conference) Oklahoma City; Friday, 8 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Thunder -6.5; over/under is 232.

New York hosts Brooklyn after Towns' 46-point game

Brooklyn Nets (5-7, eighth in the Eastern Conference) vs. New York Knicks (5-6, fourth in the Eastern Conference) New York; Friday, 7:30 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Knicks -11.5; over/under is 216.

Magic face the 76ers on 4-game win streak

Philadelphia 76ers (2-9, 14th in the Eastern Conference) vs. Orlando Magic (7-6, third in the Eastern Conference) Orlando, Florida; Friday, 7 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: 76ers -3.5; over/under is 224.

Washington visits Atlanta after Poole's 42-point performance

Washington Wizards (2-8, 13th in the Eastern Conference) vs. Atlanta Hawks (5-7, seventh in the Eastern Conference) Atlanta; Friday, 7:30 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Hawks -5.

Nuggets play the Pelicans, look for 6th straight win

Denver Nuggets (7-3, fourth in the Western Conference) vs. New Orleans Pelicans (3-9, 14th in the Western Conference) New Orleans; Friday, 8 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Nuggets -8.5; over/under is 227.

Golden State faces Memphis, aims for 4th straight home win

Memphis Grizzlies (7-4, seventh in the Western Conference) vs. Golden State Warriors (9-2, second in the Western Conference) San Francisco; Friday, 10 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Warriors -8.5; over/under is 234.
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