Wizards’ Unseld in COVID protocols

Washington Wizards coach Wes Unseld entered the NBA’s health and safety protocols, and assistant Pat Delany is taking over as acting head coach starting with Saturday night’s game against Portland.

The Wizards announced Unseld’s absence Friday.

Unseld is in his first season coaching the Wizards, who are 22-20 and have won three in a row. Delany said he spoke at length with Unseld on Friday morning, and that he’s feeling OK.

Delany said he still expects Unseld to provide feedback, even though he won’t be there physically. Delany has head coaching experience from the G League.

Delany said star guard Bradley Beal is still in health and safety protocols after missing the last two games.

DURANT FINED $15K

Kevin Durant was fined $15,000 for using profane language during an interview after the Brooklyn Nets’ 114-108 loss to the Portland Trail Blazers on Monday night.

The NBA announced the fine Friday, saying Durant declined to participate in an interview with the league about the incident.

The star forward had 28 points and 10 rebounds for the Nets in the loss.

CAVALIERS 114, SPURS 109

Darius Garland scored 28 points and visiting Cleveland extended the Spurs’ losing streak to five games.

MAVERICKS 112 GRIZZLIES 85

Luka Doncic had a triple double of 27 points, 12 rebounds and 10 assists as visiting Dallas ended Memphis’ win streak at 11 games.

WARRIORS 139, BULLS 96

Andrew Wiggins scored 21 points, Stephen Curry added 19 and host Golden State rolled past Chicago for its most lopsided victory of the season.Rookie Jonathan Kuminga finished with 25 points, and Jordan Poole had 22.

The Bulls lost star Zach LaVine to a left knee injury in the opening minutes.

PISTONS 103, RAPTORS 87

Trey Lyles scored 21 points and host Detroit improved to 5-3 in 2022.

SUNS 112, PACERS 94

Devin Booker scored 35 points, Deandre Ayton had 27 points and 12 rebounds and NBA-leading Phoenix beat visiting Indiana.

MAGIC 116, HORNETS 109

Moritz Wagner scored a season-high 26 points, younger brother Franz added 19 points and visiting Orlando beat Charlotte to snap a 10-game losing streak.

76ERS 111, CELTICS 99

Joel Embiid had 25 points and 13 rebounds, and host Philadelphia used a dominating start to roll over Boston.

HEAT 124, HAWKS 118

Tyler Herro scored 24 points as host Miami rallied in the fourth quarter to beat Atlanta.