TUESDAY’S GAMES
HOME team in caps.
Hawks at CAVALIERS, late: The Cavaliers are 8-9 in Eastern Conference games. Cleveland has a 5-16 record against teams over .500. The Hawks are 8-10 in conference games. Atlanta ranks sixth in the league with 11 offensive rebounds per game.
Pistons at MAGIC, late: The Magic are 9-10 against Eastern Conference opponents. Orlando is second in the Eastern Conference with 11.1 offensive rebounds per game. Detroit is 3-10 when turning the ball over more than opponents and averages 14.8 turnovers per game.
Kings at NETS, late: The Nets have gone 11-5 in home games. Brooklyn ranks fourth in the NBA with 26.8 assists per game led. The Kings are 5-7 on the road. Sacramento has a 4-2 record in onepossession games.
Warriors at KNICKS, late: The Knicks have gone 8-6 in home games. New York is fourth in the NBA with 36.4 defensive rebounds per game. Golden State ranks second in the league with 27.7 assists per game.
76ers at RAPTORS, late: The Raptors have gone 3-3 against division opponents. Toronto averages 113.1 points and has outscored opponents by 2.8 points per game. Philadelphia ranks fourth in the Eastern Conference with 45.8 rebounds per game.
Celtics at MAVERICKS, late: The Mavericks have gone 7-8 at home. Dallas averages 12.3 turnovers and is 6-3 in games when losing the turnover battle. The Celtics are 7-10 in road games. Boston is last in the Eastern Conference shooting 37.3% from 3-point range.
Timberwolves at BUCKS, late: The Bucks are 11-4 in home games. Milwaukee is the Eastern Conference leader with 48.4 rebounds per game. Minnesota is 4-15 when outrebounded by opponents and averages 43.1 rebounds per game.
Trail Blazers at NUGGETS, late: The Nuggets are 5-1 against the rest of their division. Denver is 4-10 when opponents grab more rebounds and averages 43.5 rebounds per game. Portland is sixth in the league with 11 offensive rebounds per game.
Wizards at CLIPPERS, late: The Clippers are 11-6 on their home court. Los Angeles ranks eighth in the Western Conference in rebounding averaging 44.3 rebounds. Washington is 1-11 when opponents grab more rebounds and averages 45 rebounds per game.