The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
FRIDAY’S GAMES
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Spurs at CAVALIERS ( late): Cleveland and San Antonio played in non- conference action Friday. The Cavaliers were previously 10- 10 in home games and the Spurs were 11- 6 on the road. The teams face off Friday for the first time this year.
Kings at CELTICS ( late): Sacramento headed to Boston Friday for a non- conference matchup. The teams met for the second time this season. The Kings won 116- 111 in the last clash on Feb. 3.
Pacers at HEAT ( late): Malcolm Brogdon and Indiana took on Jimmy Butler and Miami in Eastern Conference action. The Heat and the Pacers faced off Friday for the first time this season.
Nets at MAGIC ( late): Brooklyn visited Orlando after James Harden scored 40 points in the Nets’ 124- 115 win against the Pacers on Wednesday. The Nets won the last meeting 129- 92 on Feb. 25.
Jazz at RAPTORS ( late): Toronto played Utah after Norman Powell scored 43 points in the Raptors’ 116- 112 loss to the Pistons on Wednesday. The teams met
Friday for the first time this season.
Pistons at ROCKETS ( late): Houston looked to break its nine- game home slide with a victory over Detroit on Friday. The teams played for the second time, with the Rockets winning 103- 102 on Jan. 22.
Warriors at GRIZZLIES ( late): Andrew Wiggins and Golden State visited Ja Morant and Memphis in Western Conference play. Friday’s matchup was the first meeting this season between the teams.
Bulls at NUGGETS ( late): Nikola Jokic and Zach Lavine, met when Denver and Chicago hit the court. The teams met for the second time this season. The Nuggets won 118- 112 on March 1.
Timberwolves at SUNS ( late): Minnesota took on Phoenix after Anthony Edwards scored 42 points in the Timberwolves’ 123- 119 victory over the Suns Thursday.
Mavericks at TRAIL BLAZERS ( late): Dallas played Portland for the second time this season. The Trail Blazers won the last meeting 121- 118 on Feb. 14.