The Commercial Appeal

TUESDAY’S GAMES

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Knicks at CAVALIERS, late: The Cavaliers shot 45.8% from the field and 35.1% from 3-point range last season. The Knicks allowed opponents to score 112.3 points per game and shoot 46.3% from the field last season.

Warriors at PISTONS, late: The Pistons averaged 107.2 points per game last season, 48.2 in the paint, 15.9 off of turnovers and 11 on fast breaks. The Warriors averaged 106.3 points per game while allowing opponents to score 115.0 last season.

Celtics at PACERS, late: The Pacers gave up 107.5 points per game while committing 19.8 fouls last season. The Celtics shot 46.1% from the field and 36.4% from 3-point range last season. Indiana and Boston play for the second time this season. The Pacers won the last meeting 108-107 on Dec. 27. Malcolm Brogdon led Indiana to the victory with 25 points, five assists and two steals.

Raptors at 76ERS, late: The 76ers averaged 110.7 points per game while allowing opponents to score 108.4 last season. The Raptors averaged 112.8 points per game last season, 46.8 in the paint, 19.5 off of turnovers and 18.8 on fast breaks.

Bulls at WIZARDS, late: Washington The Wizards allowed opponents to score 119.1 points per game and shoot 48.8% from

the field last season. The Bulls shot 44.7% from the field and 34.8% from 3-point range last season.

Bucks at HEAT, late: The Heat gave up 109.1 points per game while committing 20.6 fouls last season. The Bucks averaged 25.9 assists per game on 43.3 made field goals last season.

Magic at THUNDER, late: The Thunder averaged 16.9 points off of turnovers, 10.7 second chance points and 39.5 bench points last season. The Magic averaged 107.3 points per game while allowing opponents to score 108.3 last season.

Pelicans at SUNS, late: The Suns allowed opponents to score 113.4 points per game and shoot 47.2% from the field last season. The Pelicans gave up 117.1 points per game while committing 21.2 fouls last season.

Timberwolv­es at CLIPPERS, late: The Clippers gave up 109.9 points per game while committing 22.1 fouls last season. The Timberwolv­es averaged 113.3 points per game last season.

Nuggets at KINGS, late: The Kings averaged 110.1 points per game while allowing opponents to score 112.1 last season. The Nuggets averaged 16.6 points off of turnovers, 14.2 second chance points and 37.1 bench points last season.

 ?? RON CHENOY/USA TODAY SPORTS ?? Rockets forward Jae’sean Tate (8) drives at Nuggets center Nikola Jokic (15) in the second half at Ball Arena on Monday.
RON CHENOY/USA TODAY SPORTS Rockets forward Jae’sean Tate (8) drives at Nuggets center Nikola Jokic (15) in the second half at Ball Arena on Monday.

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