NBA WEDNESDAY’S GAMES
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MAGIC 105, Cavaliers 94: Former top overall draft pick Markelle Fultz suffered a season-ending tear of the anterior cruciate ligament in his left knee in the first quarter of the Magic’s 105-94 win over the Cavaliers on Wednesday night.
PACERS 114, Rockets 107: Malcolm Brogdon scored a career-high 35 points and made the go-ahead 3-pointer with 2:22 to go, leading the Indiana Pacers past the Houston Rockets 114-107 on Wednesday.
76ERS 141, Wizards 136: Joel Embiid scored 38 points and the NBA-leading 76ers overcame a Washington recordtying 60-point performance by Bradley Beal in a 141-136 win over the Wizards on Wednesday.
Hornets 102, HAWKS 94: Gordon Hayward scored a career-high 44 points and the Hornets recovered after trailing for the first time in the fourth quarter and beat the Hawks 102-94 on Wednesday.
KNICKS 112, Jazz 100: Austin Rivers scored 23 points, including 14 straight for the Knicks down the stretch, and Julius Randle had 30 points, 16 rebounds and seven assists as New York won its third straight by beating the Utah Jazz 112-100 on Wednesday night.
Celtics 107, HEAT 105: Jayson Tatum scored 27 points and Jaylen Brown had 21 for the Celtics, who wasted an early 17-point lead and a 10-point lead in the final minute before beating the Heat 107-105 on Wednesday.
Pistons at BUCKS, late: Milwaukee and Detroit square off for the second time this season. The Bucks won the last meeting 125-115 on Jan. 4.
Thunder at PELICANS, late: New Orleans and Oklahoma City face off for the second time this season. The Pelicans won the last meeting 113-80 on Dec. 31.
Raptors at SUNS, late: The Suns averaged 7.7 steals, 4.0 blocks and 14.8 turnovers per game last season. The Raptors averaged 112.8 points per game last season, 18.5 from the free throw line and 41.5 from beyond the arc.
Clippers at WARRIORS, late: The Warriors averaged 106.3 points per game last season, 43.8 in the paint, 17.1 off of turnovers and 13.8 on fast breaks. The Clippers averaged 116.3 points per game while shooting 46.6% from the field and 37.1% from deep last season.
Bulls at KINGS, late: The Kings averaged 110.1 points per game last season, 47 in the paint, 17.4 off of turnovers and 12.7 on fast breaks. The Bulls averaged 106.8 points per game while allowing opponents to score 109.9 last season.