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76ers at PISTONS (late):
Philadelphia aimed to end its three-game road losing streak Saturday at Detroit. The 76ers entered the game 5-0 when winning the turnover battle and averaging 17 turnovers per game. The teams faced off for the first time this season.
Heat at NETS (late):
Brooklyn hosted Miami aiming to continue its three-game home winning streak. The teams squared off Saturday for the first time this season.
Pelicans at TIMBERWOLVES (late):
Minnesota came into the matchup with New Orleans after losing four in a row. The Timberwolves had a 1-8 record in games decided by at least 10 points. The game was the teams’ first meeting this season.
Warriors at JAZZ (late):
The Jazz have gone 7-2 and the Warriors are 5-3 against Western Conference opponents. The two teams squared off Saturday for the first time this season.
Lakers at BULLS (late):
Chicago looked to continue its three-game win streak with a victory against Los Angeles on Saturday. The teams met for the second time this season. The Lakers won 117-115 in the first matchup on Jan. 8.
Rockets at MAVERICKS (late):
Luka Doncic led Dallas into a matchup with Houston. He was 10th in the NBA averaging 26.8 points per game. The Mavericks won the teams’ first clash of the season 113-100 on Jan. 4. Doncic scored 33 points to help lead Dallas to the win.
Nuggets at SUNS (late):
Deandre Ayton and Phoenix hosted Nikola Jokic and Denver. The teams met for the second straight game; the Nuggets beat the Suns 130-126 in overtime on Friday night.