The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
TUESDAY’S GAMES
HOME team in caps.
Nuggets at MAGIC, late:
The Magic are 9-13 on their home court. Orlando is 1-4 in one-possession games. The Nuggets are 13-8 on the road. Denver has a 16-7 record in games decided by at least 10 points.
Wizards at KNICKS, late:
The Knicks have gone 14-14 against Eastern Conference opponents. New York is 4-13 when opponents win the rebound battle and averages 46 rebounds per game. The Wizards have gone 5-18 against Eastern Conference opponents. Washington averages 14.3 turnovers per game and is 4-15 when turning the ball over more than opponents. The Knicks won the last matchup 109-91 on Feb. 12. Julius Randle scored 24 points to help lead New York to the victory.
Lakers at PELICANS, late:
The Pelicans have gone 10-16 against Western Conference teams. New Orleans is second in the Western Conference in rebounding averaging 46.4 rebounds. Steven Adams leads the Pelicans with 9.2 boards. The Lakers are 19-9 against Western Conference opponents. Los Angeles is 14-5 against opponents with a losing record. The Lakers won 112-95 in the last meeting on Jan. 15.
Suns at HEAT, late:
The Heat have gone 12-10 at home. Miami ranks seventh in the Eastern Conference with 34.9 defensive rebounds per game led by Bam Adebayo averaging 7.2. The Suns have gone 13-5 away from home. Phoenix has a 28-12 record when scoring 100 or more points.
76ers at WARRIORS, late:
The Warriors have gone 13-7 in home games. Golden State is 10-2 when winning the rebound battle and averages 43.1 rebounds per game. The 76ers have gone 11-9 away from home. Philadelphia ranks fourth in the league with 46.5 rebounds per game.
Nets at TRAIL BLAZERS, late:
The Trail Blazers have gone 14-8 at home. Portland has an 8-4 record in games decided by 3 points or fewer. The Nets are 12-8 on the road. Brooklyn is 28-12 when scoring at least 100 points.