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Tyler Herro scores 27 points as the Heat hold off a late comeback try by the Hornets

Tyler Herro scores 27 points as the Heat hold off a late comeback try by the Hornets

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Tyler Herro scored 27 points, Duncan Robinson added 22 points with six 3-pointers and the Miami Heat held on to defeat the Charlotte Hornets 98-94 on Wednesday night.
Harden scores 43 as Clippers rout skidding Wizards 121-96

Harden scores 43 as Clippers rout skidding Wizards 121-96

WASHINGTON (AP) — James Harden scored a season-high 43 points in 32 minutes to help the Los Angeles Clippers romp to a 121-96 victory over Washington on Wednesday night, handing the struggling Wizards their 13th consecutive defeat.
Pacers' trio leads Indiana to 3rd straight win with 121-114 victory over Trail Blazers

Pacers' trio leads Indiana to 3rd straight win with 121-114 victory over Trail Blazers

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Pascal Siakam matched a season high with 29 points, Tyrese Haliburton had 28 and 10 assists and the Indiana Pacers overcame a sluggish first half to defeat the Portland Trail Blazers 121-114 on Wednesday night.
Stephen Curry to miss Warriors' showdown against Thunder with pain in both knees

Stephen Curry to miss Warriors' showdown against Thunder with pain in both knees

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Stephen Curry was ruled out of the Golden State Warriors' Western Conference showdown with the Oklahoma City Thunder on Wednesday night because of pain in both knees.
Jazz's Lauri Markkanen, John Collins both out against Nuggets

Jazz's Lauri Markkanen, John Collins both out against Nuggets

SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Forward Lauri Markkanen and forward/center John Collins did not play for the Utah Jazz against the Denver Nuggets on Wednesday night. Markkanen (personal reasons) has missed four games this season.
Ottawa native joins Oklahoma City Thunder organization as athletic performance coach

Ottawa native joins Oklahoma City Thunder organization as athletic performance coach

Another Canadian has joined the Oklahoma City Thunder organization. Ottawa's Sean Stoqua became an athletic performance coach for the Thunder and the Oklahoma City Blue, the NBA team's G-League affiliate, in September.

Booker and Phoenix take on Brooklyn in non-conference action

Brooklyn Nets (8-10, eighth in the Eastern Conference) vs. Phoenix Suns (10-7, fifth in the Western Conference) Phoenix; Wednesday, 9 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Suns -7; over/under is 220.

Washington faces Los Angeles on home slide

Los Angeles Clippers (11-8, seventh in the Western Conference) vs. Washington Wizards (2-14, 15th in the Eastern Conference) Washington; Wednesday, 7 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Clippers -10.5; over/under is 222.

Ball leads Charlotte against Miami after 44-point game

Miami Heat (7-8, sixth in the Eastern Conference) vs. Charlotte Hornets (6-11, 12th in the Eastern Conference) Charlotte, North Carolina; Wednesday, 7 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Heat -3.5; over/under is 217.

Houston visits Philadelphia following overtime win

Houston Rockets (13-6, third in the Western Conference) vs. Philadelphia 76ers (3-13, 14th in the Eastern Conference) Philadelphia; Wednesday, 7 p.m.