Basketball

BOSTON (AP) — The Pistons' 28th loss in a row was unlike any of the many, many other defeats that came before it in what is now tied for the longest losing streak in NBA history. The result was the same.

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Tyler Herro had 26 points and seven rebounds to help the short-handed Miami Heat beat the Golden State Warriors 114-102 on Thursday night for their fourth straight victory.

Oklahoma City Thunder (20-9, third in the Western Conference) vs. Denver Nuggets (23-10, second in the Western Conference) Denver; Friday, 9 p.m. EST FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK NBA LINE : Nuggets -3.5; over/under is 229.

Miami Heat (19-12, fourth in the Eastern Conference) vs. Utah Jazz (13-19, 12th in the Western Conference) Salt Lake City; Saturday, 5 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Miami will attempt to prolong its four-game win streak with a victory against Utah.

San Antonio Spurs (5-25, 15th in the Western Conference) vs. Portland Trail Blazers (8-22, 14th in the Western Conference) Portland, Oregon; Friday, 10 p.m. EST FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK NBA LINE : Trail Blazers -4.

Charlotte Hornets (7-22, 13th in the Eastern Conference) vs. Phoenix Suns (15-15, 10th in the Western Conference) Phoenix; Friday, 9 p.m.

Dallas Mavericks (18-14, sixth in the Western Conference) vs. Golden State Warriors (15-16, 11th in the Western Conference) San Francisco; Saturday, 8:30 p.m.

Los Angeles Lakers (17-15, eighth in the Western Conference) vs. Minnesota Timberwolves (23-7, first in the Western Conference) Minneapolis; Saturday, 8 p.m.

Toronto Raptors (12-18, 12th in the Eastern Conference) vs. Boston Celtics (24-6, first in the Eastern Conference) Boston; Friday, 7:30 p.m. EST FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK NBA LINE : Celtics -9.

Memphis Grizzlies (10-20, 13th in the Western Conference) vs. Los Angeles Clippers (18-12, fourth in the Western Conference) Los Angeles; Friday, 10:30 p.m. EST FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK NBA LINE : Clippers -6.5; over/under is 224.