SATURDAY’S GAMES
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Nuggets 115, 76ERS 103: Nikola Jokic had 15 points and 12 assists to lead Denver past on Saturday, beating a 76ers team that had only seven available players because of injuries and COVID-19 protocols. The Sixers tipped without four regular starters — All-stars Ben Simmons (sore left knee) and Joel Embiid (back) due to injury, and Seth Curry and Tobias Harris over virus concerns.
Hawks at HORNETS (late): The two teams squared off Saturday for the second time this season. The Hornets defeated the Hawks 102-94 in their last meeting on Jan. 6. Gordon Hayward led Charlotte with 44 points, and John Collins paced Atlanta with 23 points.
Suns at PACERS (late): Domantas Sabonis and Indiana hosted Chris Paul and Phoenix in a nonconference matchup.
The matchup Saturday was the first meeting of the season for the two teams.
Heat at WIZARDS (late): Washington hosted the Miami Heat after Bradley Beal
scored 41 points in the Wizards’ 116-107 loss to the Celtics. Saturday’s matchup was the first meeting of the season between the two teams.
Cavaliers at BUCKS (late): Central Division foes Milwaukee and Cleveland met Saturday for the first time this year.
Spurs at TIMBERWOLVES (late):minnesota aimed to stop its six-game losing streak Saturday when the Timberwolves took on San Antonio. The teams matched up Saturday for the first time this season.
Magic at MAVERICKS (late): Dallas hosted Orlando following the Mavericks’ 124-117 overtime victory over Denver. The teams met Saturday for the first time this season.
Trail Blazers at KINGS (late): CJ Mccollum and Portland took on De’aaron Fox and Sacramento in Western Conference action Saturday. The teams matched up Saturday for the first time this season.