Basketball

WASHINGTON (AP) — Paolo Banchero had 33 points, a career-high 18 rebounds and eight assists, and the Orlando Magic defeated the Washington Wizards 109-97 on Thursday night.

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Giannis Antetokounmpo became the first player in NBA history to have 35 points, 17 rebounds and a career-high 20 assists as the Milwaukee Bucks beat the Philadelphia 76ers 126-113 Thursday night.

NEW YORK (AP) — The NBA suspended Houston Rockets forward Dillon Brooks one game on Thursday for picking up his 16th technical foul of the season after he appeared to kick Utah’s Collin Sexton in the midsection.

Freshman Avery Howell is leaving Southern California and entering the transfer portal, along with two other Trojans guards. Howell announced her decision on her Instagram account. The 6-foot guard from Boise, Idaho, averaged 7.

Memphis Grizzlies (44-32, eighth in the Western Conference) vs. Miami Heat (35-41, ninth in the Eastern Conference) Miami; Thursday, 7:30 p.m. EDT BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Grizzlies -4.5; over/under is 227.

Sacramento Kings (36-40, 10th in the Western Conference) vs. Charlotte Hornets (19-57, 14th in the Eastern Conference) Charlotte, North Carolina; Friday, 7 p.m.

Dallas Mavericks (38-39, ninth in the Western Conference) vs. Los Angeles Clippers (43-32, seventh in the Western Conference) Inglewood, California; Friday, 10:30 p.m.

Cleveland Cavaliers (61-15, first in the Eastern Conference) vs. San Antonio Spurs (32-44, 13th in the Western Conference) San Antonio; Friday, 8 p.m.

Phoenix Suns (35-41, 11th in the Western Conference) vs. Boston Celtics (56-20, second in the Eastern Conference) Boston; Friday, 7:30 p.m. EDT BOTTOM LINE: Phoenix comes into the matchup against Boston after losing four games in a row.

Orlando Magic (37-40, seventh in the Eastern Conference) vs. Washington Wizards (17-59, 15th in the Eastern Conference) Washington; Thursday, 7 p.m. EDT BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Magic -13.5; over/under is 216.